GALION — Every year, Davita Dialysis of Galion donates money to a local non-profit organization and this year, Pound to Service Dog (PtSD) is the recipient.
The organization was founded in January 2017 by Dale Thompson and is based in Richland County.
“We serve Richland County and all of the surrounding areas,” said Shelli Hines, president of PtSD.
Hines’ daughter, Nicole McCartney, is an employee of Davita and suggested PtSD for the donation of $950.
“We are extremely grateful for the donation,” Hines said. “It will be used for adoptions of dogs to be trained as service dogs along with vet fees and food and shelter for the dogs.”
Hines said the group adopts dogs from local shelters and pounds.
“Dale trains the dogs to become service dogs for any type of disability,” said Hines, whose own service dog, Gracie, was present for the check-passing event.
Sully, another dog at the event, is being trained by Thompson to assist a young lady that is wheelchair-bound.
“He is being trained to do many things such as pull clothes from a dryer, fetch items that are on the ground or low to the ground and pull the emergency cord if she needs it,” Hines said.
For more information about PtSD, visit the group on Facebook.