A Pup for Moose - Jackson's Service Dog

A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

4 Paws for Ability Inc

Jackson was just approved to get his very own service dog, but we need your help to reach our goal!

$11,575

raised by 124 people

$20,000 goal

4 months left

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Updates (3)

We're still on our way!

Update posted 2 days ago

It's been just over two months since we launched our fundraiser for Jackson's service dog, and we've raised over $11,000! We are so truly grateful for every dollar that has been donated, and we can't say 'thank you' enough to everyone that has contributed, shared, and helped spread the word!

We're less than $10,000 away from our goal of raising $20,000 for Jackson's service dog. In an effort to hit our goal, we have two new fun ways you can support:

Visit our Bonfire Fundraiser to buy your own 'a pup for moose' tees, sweatshirts, and hoodies! You can visit the ordering page here, but be sure to grab yours before it closes on May 26: https://www.bonfire.com/a-pup-for-moose/
Not interested in grabbing a t-shirt? No worries! Any new donation of ANY amount made between now and when we hit our goal will receive a fun 'pup for moose' sticker, designed by Inclusive Dinos and shown below!

Let's get this boy his dog! :)

Jackson was recently approved for his very own service dog, but we need your help to raise the funds we need! Read more about Moose and why we're hoping to get him his very own pup!

Hi friends! For those of you who don't know me, my name is Jackson. I was born with a rare genetic syndrome called Coffin Siris Syndrome (SMARCA4) that led to a number of complex medical and developmental disabilities, including Tetralogy of Fallot, short gut syndrome, sensorineural hearing loss, and more.

Over the last 7 years, my family and I have learned more and more about my disabilities, and continue to learn more and more about me! Most recently, we learned that I'm autistic and I experience the world just a little differently than other kiddos my age. We're thrilled that I've been approved for a service dog to help me safely navigate the world around me, both at home and out in the community.

What will a service dog help me do?

Social Interaction: Who doesn't love puppies? My service dog will help me introduce myself to others and have the confidence to interact with kiddos around me.
Behavioral Redirection: One way that my autism presents itself is through stimming behaviors and sensory seeking. While this is not a problem when done safely, it can be an issue when the 'sensory I am seeking' is my sister's legos in my mouth or pulling my g-tube out when I'm in my car seat. A dog can help me redirect these behaviors and keep me safe!
Elopement and Tracking: Did you know I'm starting to walk on my own? Did you also know I can open the back door, even when it's locked? Because I can. A dog will help my mom and dad be more comfortable knowing that I won't leave the house (or other area we are) alone. If I do, my dog will help find me!
Standing and Bracing: Standing up is hard work (maybe that's why I held off on doing it for so long....) and sometimes I need help getting up from the ground. My dog will be trained to help me stand up, if I need any help.

A service dog with be a life-changing opportunity for me and my family, and we're so grateful that you're considering a gift to make this happen! The cost of getting my own service dog is $20,000, and every dollar you give goes to meeting that goal! Thanks for helping this Moose get his own pup!