The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Ten Eight Service Dogs, Inc., has joined as a new member.
According to a news release, the Fort Atkinson-based organization trains dogs to provide services for people with disabilities.
Ten Eight Service Dogs, Inc., was established in August to help alleviate the financial burden on people in need of a service dog for their disability, the release stated.
Executive Director Rose Mansavage works with board members Carol Ann Ward, who serves as treasurer, and Pam Peterson, who serves as secretary, to assist disabled clients in the acquisition and training of a capable service dog through raising awareness and fundraising, the release noted.
The typical wait time for a fully trained service dog is about two to three years. Ten Eight Dog Service, Inc., works with individuals and families to place a suitable puppy or dog in their home immediately so they can start to form a bond and undergo training under the individualized supervision of a highly trained professional, the release continued.
The organization also acknowledges that the cost to acquire and train a service dog can be very expensive. Its goal is to keep the cost down by working with owners to train their own dogs under the direct supervision of a qualified trainer.
“This will help reduce several hundred volunteer hours that would have been dedicated to raising and training the dog in the volunteer’s home. Ten Eight Dog Services, Inc., understands that not all disabilities are visible, they have the experience working with clients with medical and psychiatric disabilities which extends to civilians, first responders and veterans,” the release stated.
Those Interested in learning more or making a donation are encouraged to visit the organization’s website: www.teneightservicedogs.org, or call 608-535-1176, Monday through Friday.
Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Mary Kay Weston, from left; Ten Eight Service Dogs, Inc., board secretary Pam Peterson; Eric Rocha and his service dog “Echo”; Ten Eight Service Dogs, Inc., Executive Director Rose Mansavage, and chamber ambassador president Sherry Stelse gather to present new member Ten Eight Service Dogs, Inc., with its chamber plaque. Contributed photo.
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