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Jake–The Patch Adams of Service Dogdom

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

The Helping Paws Program at Dwight Correctional Center in Illinois was the state’s first service dog program involving inmates. And Jake was its first graduate. Jake was placed at ManorCare Health Services in Hinsdale, where he provides social and loving service. He is a Golden Retriever blend and  a perfect “poster pet” …