Fox 2 News, Detroit recently sat down with Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Recipient, Matt on how his Super Service Dog, Cobalt has made a difference in his life. Cobalt’s training was sponsored by GMAR (Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors). They also spoke to Michigan Guardian Angels’ Representative, Mary Lamparter on the initiative to train another service dog for a deserving recipient named Sterling.

Matt was paired with Cobalt in November of 2018. If you’d like to get involved in helping the Sterling Heights Community reach their goal to sponsor the training of future Service Dog, Sterling, simply click on the link below: https://medicalservicedogs.networkforgood.com

Nathan Havenner, Reporter, through The Gazette in Medina, Ohio has just published a great story on Recipient, Bryan, his post-military struggles after injuries from 2 roadside bombs in Fallujah, Iraq, and his pairing with Guardian Angels Medical Service Dog, Fahrny.

Fahrny’s training was sponsored by the amazing team at Armstrong Cable, who have run a multi-year fundraising campaign called Healing Heroes to pair veterans in their service areas with Medical Service Dogs from Guardian Angels. You can learn more about their incredible efforts by visiting:

 Armstrongonewire

Read the full story here:

 Medina Gazette

Photos of Bryan meeting Service Dog, Fahrny for the 1st time

Recipient Haylee talks to Janae Muchmore from WINK News, and tells her how her Service Dog, Spree has helped her return to school after surviving the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas School Shooting on February 14, 2018.

Haylee tried for months to return to school after the shooting, but each time she tried, panic would set in. It wasn’t until Haylee was paired with Spree that she was able to finally return and begin living her #NewNormal.

This interview aired on the one year anniversary of the tragedy.

Many thanks to Recipient, Gina for allowing us to share her story.

Our amazing Foster Family Trainers, Chuck & Deb, received some very public kudos on their efforts to help us train Service Dogs!

WINK News did a story on December 26, 2018 highlighting our incredible volunteers, and all they’ve done to change & save the lives of others.

Thank you Chuck & Deb for your amazing efforts, and thank you to WINK News for sharing their hard work!

Naturally Healthy Pets radio program host Dr. Judy Morgan

interviews Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Founder & CEO, Carol Borden. Enjoy a podcast of the full hour interview below.

The City of Sterling Heights, Michigan is a warm and caring community.

This past weekend, they hosted a community skate that included a fundraiser for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. Their goal is to raise the $25,000 necessary to raise, train and pair a Service Dog named Sterling (after their community) for a veteran or first-responder in need.

(Just imagine the good that could happen if every community did this!)

picSterling, Future Service Dog in-training at Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc.

The short video below includes a short conversation with 2 Guardian Angels’ Recipients; sharing how their Service Dogs have made real and positive changes in their lives.

If you would like to help the City of Sterling Heights reach their goal, you can go HERE.

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Founder & CEO, Carol Borden was on I Am Country, 106.9 Radio recently, talking about our upcoming 2018 Passing of the Leash Ceremony, that will be held in Gainesville at the GFWC Woman’s Club facility, located at 2809 W. University Ave in Gainesville on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 7-9pm.

Here’s the audio of the interview:

For more information about the event, purchasing tickets or becoming a sponsor, please visit:

Passing Leash Ceremony Gainesville Fl

Or to purchase tickets or sponsorships directly, please visit: Medical Service Dogs

We look forward to seeing you there! This is an uplifting evening you won’t want to miss.

Our Founder & CEO, Carol Borden was on Fox 2 this morning along with Dan Stahl of Stahl’s Automotive Group, talking about the incredible Veterans Day Weekend plans at Stahl’s Auto Museum, which include a tour of the Stahl’s Auto Museum, as well as a charity hockey game.

Thanks to YourErie.com for great coverage of our first-ever Erie Mutt Strut event, hosted by the amazing people at PNC Bank. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors and attendees who made this first-time Erie event possible.

Great interview of PNC’s Joshua Drysdale on Your Erie promoting the 1st Erie Mutt Strut.

We hope to see all of you there!

Watch the full interview:

GP as a puppy during training. A few short years ago, a group of Grosse Pointe organizations and individuals pooled their resources to sponsor a service dog.

Source: Annual event honors military, benefits service dog organization

Carol Borden, Founder & CEO of Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Named

Women in the Pet Industry Network Corporate Woman of the Year for 2018

On October 3, 2018, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Founder and CEO, Carol Borden was selected as the 2018 Corporate Pet Industry Woman of the Year, at an awards ceremony held in Philadelphia, PA.

Pet Industry Woman of the Year has been showcasing leaders in the $86 Billion-dollar-per-year pet industry for the past 5 years. There are 5 categories nominees can compete in: Advocate, which represents women doing advocacy for pets. Corporate, for leaders who own or work for corporations. Entrepreneur, for women opening and running one or multiple businesses. Rising Star for those women in the fast lane doing remarkable work to keep our eyes on. Lastly, Solopreneur, for women doing it all solo.

Asked about the award, Carol Borden said: “What an honor it was to not only be a finalist, but to win the Corporate Pet Industry Woman of the Year for 2018.  There were many distinguished and accomplished women there, and to be recognized truly speaks to the incredible work of my Guardian Angels team, and the work that we do to save lives everyday”.

Shawna Shue, President of Women in the Pet Industry Network said: “The Pet Industry Woman of the Year Awards recognize remarkable leaders in the pet industry who dedicate their time and talents to improving the lives of all pets – dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses and exotics – and their caregivers.  These awards are a celebration of women who have made highly successful careers in the pet industry: They shine in large part because they are so passionate about helping women as well as pets. Carol Borden is a perfect example! It is exciting to honor her and other women with a genuine calling to make the pet industry stronger.”

Read the full press release here: Carol Borden -PIWY Corp.Cat-Winner-2018 Photo gallery from the Awards Banquet:

About Women in the Pet Industry Network:

Women in the Pet Industry Network (WIPIN) is a leading organization focused on women leadersin all categories of this ever-growing pet industry.Leaders don’t need to be members of WIPIN to compete for Pet Industry Woman of the Year, and many of the finalists are members, however the caliber of these finalists speaks to how vital the pet space is becoming because of so many women doing remarkable work. Headquartered near Portland, OR., WIPIN serves leaders who are making a difference in the pet space. WIPIN members come from all categories within the pet industry, from groomers and veterinarians to pet sitters and pet boutique owners.

Recipient Haylee was in the 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 when a gunman opened fire, killing 17 of her fellow classmates and teachers. Since that time she has had panic attacks, terrifying nightmares and the continuous fear of being alone.

On June 30, 2018, we paired her with Service Dog, Spree.

Yesterday, on August 15, 2018 surrounded by fellow Guardian Angels Medical Service Dog recipients, and one of our service dog trainers; she returned to MSD High School for the first time since the shooting, and was mentioned in the following story, aired by NBC News.

Below: Photo of Haylee & Service Dog, Spree, Guardian Angels trainer, Kelly, fellow recipient Rudy & Service Dog, Rocket, fellow recipient Jim & Service Dog, Nina (along with his Mom), and fellow recipient Kelsey with Service Dog, Flag. Haylee’s fellow recipients traveled to Parkland to show support for Haylee, and trainer Kelly joined to give Haylee a boost of confidence on her first day.

A short video of Haylee walking to class with Service Dog, Spree, our trainer Kelly and followed by fellow GAMSD recipient, Kelsey and her Service Dog, Flag.

Our incredible friends at Armstrong Cable talk about their  Healing Heroes Program, benefitting Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, and the results they’ve seen first-hand.

PreviousGuardian Angels Heading for Washington County, PA

GAMSD Blog

NextJim Riehl’s Friendly Automotive Group Donates to Service Dog Fund

0