🐾 From Pup to Hero

Help Bring Fergus Home to John

After years of adapting to progressive health challenges, Christina is preparing for a life-changing partnership with Lucky, her Northeast Canine Great Dane.
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Your support helps make this match possible.

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A New Chapter Begins

John Spagna is a disabled combat veteran, husband of 36 years, father of four, and someone who knows firsthand the life-changing impact of a Great Dane service dog.
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After losing his left leg due to injuries sustained during the Iraq War, John rebuilt his life with determination, resilience, and the support of his first service dog.

That partnership restored his confidence, improved his mobility, and helped him reconnect with the world around him.
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Today, John has been carefully matched with Fergus, a Great Dane who will continue that journey.
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Why Fergus?

For John, Fergus is more than a service dog.
He’s a partner in the next chapter of life.
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Living with multiple prosthetic legs means balancing activity with recovery, and there are still days when simple tasks require extra patience and support.

Fergus will provide the stability and confidence John needs to stay active, independent, and engaged in the things he loves.
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John hopes Fergus will help him:
Return to athletic competitionsExpand his social life
Stay active and independent
Continue inspiring and supporting fellow veterans
Navigate everyday life with greater confidence

Help Complete This Match

Every Northeast Canine Great Dane is provided completely free of charge to the recipients and families we serve.
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Behind every successful match are hundreds of hours of training, veterinary care, travel, and personalized placement. Our team works tirelessly to prepare each dog before traveling across the country to ensure every partnership begins with confidence.
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Your generosity makes that possible.
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When you donate today, you’re not simply helping fund a service dog.
You’re helping a combat veteran continue living life with independence and purpose.
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You’re helping Fergus become John’s trusted teammate.
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You’re helping ensure that financial barriers never prevent someone from receiving the life-changing support they deserve.
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Every gift brings John and Fergus one step closer to their next adventure together.

Help John & Fergus Begin Their Journey

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