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Recent News

Vine Mealy Bug Research Project

In February 2006, the Associated Press distributed a story about our research project to train dogs to detect via scent the vine mealy bug, a devastating pest, in grape vineyards. Numerous newspapers picked up the story, and we received many media inquiries in response to the AP story. Santa Rosa Press Democrat (February 26, 2006), Santa Rosa Press Democrat (May 27, 2006), and Napa Valley Register ran follow-up stories.


CNN's Coverage of
Dr. Bergin's Book, Teach Your Dog to Read

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ADI News Releases (click below to view specific release)
2006
Assistance Dog Institute's 15th Anniversary - October 2, 2006
Project Applause Benefit Concert August 27
Summer Graduation Set for July 22 at Finley Center

Spring Graduation Set for April 29 at Finley Center
2005
September 23rd Open House Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Service Dog - Sept. 1, 200
Puppy Homes Needed in Santa Rosa - July 25, 2005
New Director of Development...Wayne Mitchell - March 15, 2005
Puppy Raisers Needed in Sacramento - March 15, 2005
New Puppies for Sierra School in Rohnert Park - January 25, 2005
ADI Tours of Santa Rosa Campus - January 25, 2005
Assistance Dog Institute Receives Accreditation - January 19, 2005
Assistance Dog Institute on Animal Planet - January 6, 2005

2004
December 18, 2004 Graduation Details Announced - December 3, 2004
ADI Receives Grant from Christopher Reeve Foundation - October 11, 2004
New High Schooled Assistance Dog Program Manager...Rick Yount Joins ADI - October 7, 2004
Assistance Dog Cruise - October 7, 2004
New Dog Program Training Manager...Monika Jud Joins Assistance Dog Institute - July 8, 2004


ADI Television Coverage

Gabe is Fit and a Father .... January 15, 2005 at 8pm (ET) 5pm (PT)!

During Animal Planet's broadcast of the AKC dog show, our High Schooled Assistance Dog program director, Rick Yount, and his golden retriever, Gabe were highlighted. The story is about how Gabe was treated with Iams Imaging machinery to diagnose a serious and disabling health problem. This story shows a happy, healthy Gabe who can now jump and catch frisbees! He even fathered our most recent litter of “H” puppies!

Norton is a Star...January 24, 2005 at 8pm!


Norton, an ADI breeder dog, teams with Jorjan Powers, our Community and Public Relations Director to demonstrate that dogs can read!

Norton, a beautiful white English Golden Retriever, WOWed the judges when the Animal Planet’s "Pet Star” TV show aired on January 24 at 8pm.


For Santiago its go...go...go!

Animal Planet’s show, “Adoption Tales” features Santiago, our three-legged social/therapy dog. Look for reruns throughout the coming months.

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