My daughter has a lot of back problems caused by an auto accident years ago, which has made it difficult for her to do common, everyday tasks. I knew Irana would be a great match for her and provide her with wonderful companionship. My daughter had even bigger plans for Irana. She worked with Irana and has gotten her certified as a service dog. This took a lot of hard work from both of them and I'm very proud of their accomplishments. Prior to having Irana, my daughter hadn’t gone out to the drug store or a grocery store for over a year. With her, she is able to make these trips. Irana opens doors for her, braces for her to get up from chairs and from the floor, and will pick up items for her. They work as a great team. Irana is still learning new tasks such as retrieving items and bringing them back and is learning this quickly.

My daughter also likes to give back to others in need. She had gotten her last Shepherd, Tunia, certified as a therapy dog and would spend time visiting children with cancer and other serious illnesses at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. After the service dog certification, it was easy for Irana to get her therapy certification. They're carrying on in Tunia's footsteps brightening up the lives of the children.