Training takes up to nine months and costs $23,000. Service Dogs doesn't charge its clients but relies on private donations and foundation grants.

On the Net:

Freedom Service Dogs: http://freedomservicedogs.org/

Veterans Administration: http://www.va.gov/

i think most animals can have a very therapeutic effect on people.

Minitare horses live 30+ years and can be trained along side pull ten speed like buggy with passenger an trail....