A Few of Our Dog Success Stories

Shannon and Urijah
Shannon and Urijah were matched in July of 2018. Urijah is Shannon's second dog from Bergin University. Shannon says that Urijah is an extension of herself, often feeling incomplete if he is not by her side. Urijah accompanies Shannon to San Francisco for plays and even the ballet.
Shannon and Urijah were matched in July of 2018. Urijah is Shannon's second dog from Bergin University. Shannon says that Urijah is an extension of herself, often feeling incomplete if he is not by her side. Urijah accompanies Shannon to San Francisco for plays and even the ballet.

Hans and Neville
Hans and Neville were matched in May 2017. Neville is Hans's third dog from Bergin University after Angie and Quilt. Hans and Neville share a similar personality of being kind, positive, and humorous. Neville accompanies Hans to his daily film class and around town in the Bay Area.
Hans and Neville were matched in May 2017. Neville is Hans's third dog from Bergin University after Angie and Quilt. Hans and Neville share a similar personality of being kind, positive, and humorous. Neville accompanies Hans to his daily film class and around town in the Bay Area.

Colleen and Nala
Colleen and Nala were matched in July 2017. Nala is Colleen's 2nd dog from Bergin University after Darcy. Colleen and Nala share a calm and positive outlook on life. Nala lives with Colleen and her pet bird in the Bay Area and Colleen calls Nala her "little hero."
Colleen and Nala were matched in July 2017. Nala is Colleen's 2nd dog from Bergin University after Darcy. Colleen and Nala share a calm and positive outlook on life. Nala lives with Colleen and her pet bird in the Bay Area and Colleen calls Nala her "little hero."

Nora and Carol
Nora is a loving and beautiful Golden Retriever who is also the mother of two litters of future service dogs. Carol Bracco’s first Bergin service dog, Ukiah, passed away in car accident. Nora is Carol’s successor dog providing independence and companionship.
Nora is a loving and beautiful Golden Retriever who is also the mother of two litters of future service dogs. Carol Bracco’s first Bergin service dog, Ukiah, passed away in car accident. Nora is Carol’s successor dog providing independence and companionship.

Zane and Kathryn
Zane is an intelligent and loyal black Labrador Retriever. Zane is also a successor dog following in Iris’ paw prints. Kathryn Erspamer is a Master’s graduate from Bergin University. She and Zane are an excellent service team and ambassadors for the University.
Zane is an intelligent and loyal black Labrador Retriever. Zane is also a successor dog following in Iris’ paw prints. Kathryn Erspamer is a Master’s graduate from Bergin University. She and Zane are an excellent service team and ambassadors for the University.

Dallas and Cody
Dallas is a strong and steady Golden Retriever. Cody Allred is an Army Veteran looking for support as he reintegrates into civilian and family life. Dallas has helped Cody to feel comfortable in public places and sleep through the night.
Dallas is a strong and steady Golden Retriever. Cody Allred is an Army Veteran looking for support as he reintegrates into civilian and family life. Dallas has helped Cody to feel comfortable in public places and sleep through the night.

Xander and Steve
Xander is a sweet yet strong yellow Labrador Retriever. Steve Roberts is an Army Veteran needing a special dog who can provide balance assistance and emotional support. Xander and Steve are inseparable as they speak to and assist other Veterans.
Xander is a sweet yet strong yellow Labrador Retriever. Steve Roberts is an Army Veteran needing a special dog who can provide balance assistance and emotional support. Xander and Steve are inseparable as they speak to and assist other Veterans.

Nim and Steve
Nim is a fun-loving yellow Labrador Retriever. Steve Sweeney has received several service dogs from Bergin University, with Quest having just retired. Quest is busy showing Nim the ropes as she learns how she can make life easier for Steve.
Nim is a fun-loving yellow Labrador Retriever. Steve Sweeney has received several service dogs from Bergin University, with Quest having just retired. Quest is busy showing Nim the ropes as she learns how she can make life easier for Steve.

Whitney and Seyward
Whitney is a steady and loving Golden Retriever. Seyward McKinney, an Army Veteran, and Whitney became fast friends during client training. Whitney helps Seyward with balance issues and physical tasks in her new home.
Whitney is a steady and loving Golden Retriever. Seyward McKinney, an Army Veteran, and Whitney became fast friends during client training. Whitney helps Seyward with balance issues and physical tasks in her new home.

Newton and Chad
Newton is an energetic and smart Chocolate Labrador Retriever. Chad Higgenbotham, an Army Veteran, understood how a special dog can help relieve the effects of Post Traumatic Stress. Newton is always by Chad’s side as he manages a wildlife preserve.
Newton is an energetic and smart Chocolate Labrador Retriever. Chad Higgenbotham, an Army Veteran, understood how a special dog can help relieve the effects of Post Traumatic Stress. Newton is always by Chad’s side as he manages a wildlife preserve.

Chrissy and Zak
Chrissy is a black Labrador Retriever and mother of two litters. Zak Baldwin came to us through our partnership with Shriner’s Hospital in Sacramento, California. Chrissy uses her natural mothering skills to care for and watch over Zak at home and at school.
Chrissy is a black Labrador Retriever and mother of two litters. Zak Baldwin came to us through our partnership with Shriner’s Hospital in Sacramento, California. Chrissy uses her natural mothering skills to care for and watch over Zak at home and at school.

Farmer and Rhys
Farmer is a young and thoughtful black Labrador Retriever. Rhys Torvinen is a young and thoughtful teen who found us through the Make A Wish Foundation. Rhys has cerebral palsy and his wish was to have a furry friend by his side who could also retrieve needed items for him. Farmer is that new friend. She will accompany Rhys in the Fall when he begins a new adventure called high school!
Farmer is a young and thoughtful black Labrador Retriever. Rhys Torvinen is a young and thoughtful teen who found us through the Make A Wish Foundation. Rhys has cerebral palsy and his wish was to have a furry friend by his side who could also retrieve needed items for him. Farmer is that new friend. She will accompany Rhys in the Fall when he begins a new adventure called high school!