Hard Data, Real Impact: Rescue Dogs & the People They Help
01/27/25 • 28 min
In this episode, Stacie dives into the remarkable skills and contributions of service dogs and the transformative potential of rescue dogs to become one. Expect a deep dive into folks who already see benefits from a trained canine, including vets with PTSD and kids with autism.
Stacie highlights key statistics showing the rising need for service dogs—from improving lives to delivering economic benefits. She also shares the heartwarming story of The Big Fix project in Northern Uganda, where civil war survivors and rescued street dogs are paired to help each other heal.
Resources:
- Pet Statistics (ASPCA)
- Facts & Figures (Coalition for Pets & Public Safety)
- Industry Stats & Trends (APPA)
- 2024 Stats (AKC)
- AKC Detection Dog Task Force Report (AKC)
- National Animal Welfare Statistics (SAC)
- The Big Fix Uganda
- Animal Assisted Intervention & Research (Research Gate)
- Let’s Hear it for Autism Assistance Dogs (ADI)
- Blindness and Visual Impairment (WHO)
- Deafness and Hearing Loss (WHO)
- Disability Impacts All of Us Infographic (CDC)
- National Diabetes Statistics Report (CDC)
- Epilepsy Data and Statistics (CDC)
- Food Allergies (AAAAI)
- Autism Data and Statistics (CDC)
- Anxiety Disorders & Major Depression (NIMH)
- PTSD in Veterans (VA)
- ADHD Data and Statistics (CDC)
- Child Abuse and Neglect Fast Facts (CDC)
- National Survey of Children's Health (NCSH)
- Loneliness and Social Connections (AARP)
- Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures (Alzheimer’s Association)
In this episode, Stacie dives into the remarkable skills and contributions of service dogs and the transformative potential of rescue dogs to become one. Expect a deep dive into folks who already see benefits from a trained canine, including vets with PTSD and kids with autism.
Stacie highlights key statistics showing the rising need for service dogs—from improving lives to delivering economic benefits. She also shares the heartwarming story of The Big Fix project in Northern Uganda, where civil war survivors and rescued street dogs are paired to help each other heal.
Resources:
- Pet Statistics (ASPCA)
- Facts & Figures (Coalition for Pets & Public Safety)
- Industry Stats & Trends (APPA)
- 2024 Stats (AKC)
- AKC Detection Dog Task Force Report (AKC)
- National Animal Welfare Statistics (SAC)
- The Big Fix Uganda
- Animal Assisted Intervention & Research (Research Gate)
- Let’s Hear it for Autism Assistance Dogs (ADI)
- Blindness and Visual Impairment (WHO)
- Deafness and Hearing Loss (WHO)
- Disability Impacts All of Us Infographic (CDC)
- National Diabetes Statistics Report (CDC)
- Epilepsy Data and Statistics (CDC)
- Food Allergies (AAAAI)
- Autism Data and Statistics (CDC)
- Anxiety Disorders & Major Depression (NIMH)
- PTSD in Veterans (VA)
- ADHD Data and Statistics (CDC)
- Child Abuse and Neglect Fast Facts (CDC)
- National Survey of Children's Health (NCSH)
- Loneliness and Social Connections (AARP)
- Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures (Alzheimer’s Association)
Previous Episode
Real Life Business: Inside The Human-Canine Alliance
This episode kicks off the "Real Life Business" live documentary series, chronicling the journey of building The Human-Canine Alliance (THCA) from the ground up. Join Stacie as she shares real-life triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned while creating a meaningful organization.
In this first episode, Stacie takes you back to where THCA began—what started as a lighthearted idea quickly transformed into a mission-driven app. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is perfect for new entrepreneurs and animal advocates.
With a background in marketing and communications, Stacie offers practical tips on starting a podcast, using no-code tools to build an app, and adopting person-first language when discussing disabilities.
Tune in as Stacie navigates the challenges of turning a big idea into a thriving business that makes a real impact on the rescue industry. This is just the beginning of an inspiring series—stay with us for the next chapter!
THCA Rescue statistics are pulled from the following resources:
- Pet Statistics by ASPCA
- Facts & Figures by Coalition for Pets & Public Safety
- Industry Stats & Trends by American Pet Products Association
- 2024 Stats by American Kennel Club
- AKC Detection Dog Task Force Report by American Kennel Club
- National Animal Welfare Statistics by Shelter Animals Count
Next Episode
Ripple Effects: How Human-Canine Partnerships Are Changing Lives Around the World
This episode explores the profound relationships formed between humans and canines, highlighting five organizations actively transforming lives one human-canine alliance at a time. Through their programs, they illustrate the ripple effects human-canine relationships do have, and can have, on communities all over the world. Stacie also discusses the many ways to support and get involved with these impactful organizations:
• K9s For Warriors (US)
• The Underdog Project (South Africa)
• HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response (US)
• Dogs for Good (UK)
• Warrior Canine Connection (US)
Resource(s) used in addition to the organizations' websites:
The Human-Canine Alliance (TH-CA) - Hard Data, Real Impact: Rescue Dogs & the People They Help
Transcript
Hey everyone, it's Stacey and this is the Human Canine Alliance Podcast. And today we're going to take a look at the proven skills canines have to offer. How they're already doing that in society today.
And we will also take a look at the vast range of needs that people have from physical to emotional to cognitive. Okay, let's get started.
📍 What do service dogs do?
In short, they assist individuals with mobility, guidance and alert. Medical, PTSD, autism, and I'm about to go t
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