Medical Mutts Service Dog

04/25/2025

🔥 Time is ticking! Don't miss out on the most fashionable event of the year! 🔥

Dogs & Designers Purse Bingo 2025 is right around the corner, and you do NOT want to miss your chance to win designer bags – including a Balenciaga bag valued at over $1500! 😱

🗓 When: Thursday, May 8th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E 131st St, Fishers, IN

🎉 What's waiting for YOU?

A Balenciaga bag (worth over $1500)

Designer handbags, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, wine/spirits pull, and more! 🛍️🍷

PLUS, every ticket sold directly supports Medical Mutts, providing life-changing service dogs to those in need! 🐶💛

🔔 Don’t wait – tickets are going fast!
This event is the perfect mix of fun, fashion, and philanthropy. Your support makes all the difference!

Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible:
💛 Tito's Handmade Vodka
💛 Noah's Animal Hospital North
💛 Centier Bank
💛 Bread & Butter Wines
💛 Ashley Kline Walters
💛 Ed Martin Ford

Grab your tickets today and get ready to shout "BINGO!" for a cause that truly matters.
🎟 https://givebutter.com/c/dogsanddesigners2025

Let’s have fun and make a lasting impact together! 🐶💛

Medical Mutts 2025 Purse Bingo Fundraiser

04/24/2025

🐾 MEET BERNARD! 🐾
Looking for a pup who’s equal parts goofy, loving, and smart as a whip? Bernard is your guy! 💛

This handsome 2-year-old Shepherd/Aussie mix was rescued from an overcrowded shelter and is now on the lookout for a forever family to call his own.

✨ Friendly, affectionate, playful, and full of personality
✨ Great with kids
✨ Prefers a kitty-free home
✨ Needs a meet & greet with other dogs
✨ Neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped
✨ Comes with 2 FREE training sessions to get you started!

Bernard was originally chosen for service dog training because of his incredible temperament—but now he's just waiting to be your best friend. Please note: Bernard cannot be a service dog, he is to be placed as a pet only.

📍 Come meet Bernard!
🗓 Saturday, May 3rd
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 6120 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN

Adoption fee: $300
Apply ahead here ➡️ https://www.medicalmutts.org/adopt-a-pet-dog
📧 Send completed apps to: [email protected]

Let’s find Bernard the loving home he deserves. 🐶💕

04/23/2025

🚨 We’re officially on the countdown to one of the most unforgettable nights of the year — Dogs & Designers: Purse Bingo on May 8th! 🐾👛

Spots are filling FAST, and trust us — you don’t want to miss this! It’s a night full of laughter, fierce (but friendly) competition, and show-stopping prizes — including a Balenciaga handbag worth $1,569 👜✨.

Even more important? Every ticket sold helps us rescue and train life-changing service dogs. Your fun night out could mean a brand new beginning for someone in need. ❤️

🎉 Expect high-energy bingo, raffles, a silent auction, and a few surprise twists along the way! Whether you're bag-obsessed or just love supporting a great cause, grab your crew and join us!

📍 Delaware Township Community Center, Fishers, IN
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM | Bingo starts at 6:30 PM
🎭 Costumes encouraged, casual chic welcome!

🎟️ Tickets are going quick — get yours NOW:
👉 https://givebutter.com/c/dogsanddesigners2025

Big thanks to our amazing sponsors who help make this magic happen:
💛 Hidden Hollow Honey company
💛 Tito's Handmade Vodka
💛 Noah's Animal Hospital North
💛 Ashley Kline Walters
💛 Centier Bank
💛 Bread & Butter Wines
💛 Ed Martin Automotive

Let’s pack the house and make this our biggest night yet — for the dogs, and for the people who count on them. 💫

04/23/2025

The Harm of Questioning Service Dog Teams
Sherry was sitting quietly in a store with her service dog at her feet—minding her own business—when a stranger decided to question her right to be there. Accusations flew. Tension rose. Her service dog stepped in to help… and was still dismissed as “not real.”

This happens far too often.

👉 Service dog teams don’t need your approval. They need your respect.

🦮 In our latest blog, we share real stories and a powerful reminder of why ignoring a working service dog team is the kindest thing you can do.

💬 Read it. Share it. Help stop the stigma.

https://www.medicalmutts.org/post/not-your-place-not-your-business-the-harm-of-questioning-service-dog-teams

Service dog teams deserve respect and space—not judgment or confrontation. This blog highlights the emotional toll of public harassment and why it's critical to ignore a service dog team unless invited to engage. Learn how to be an ally and protect the dignity of those who rely on a service dog fo...

04/22/2025

🚨 ADOPTION EVENT THIS SATURDAY! 🚨
🐾 April 26th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Medical Mutts Facility – 6120 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220

We’ve got amazing dogs in urgent need of loving homes — and for this event only, adoption fees are HALF OFF!

Meet just a few of the wonderful pups waiting to meet you:

🐶 Hopscotch – 2 y/o, 42 lbs – Affectionate & athletic Shepherd mix who loves snuggles & high-fives
🐶 Tato – 1.5 y/o, 61 lbs – Loyal Akita mix, best as an only child (no kids), great with other dogs & cats
🐶 Kyro – 8 mo, 50 lbs – Energetic German Shepherd/Husky mix, great for an active family
🐶 Canyon – 3 y/o, 70 lbs – Gentle Shepherd mix who loves people and dogs, noise-sensitive
🐶 Tia – 2 y/o, 30 lbs – Sweet & active Beagle mix, best as the only dog
🐶 Robocop – 2 y/o, 60 lbs – Playful Lab mix, prefers to be the only pet and loves attention
🐶 Bernard – 2 y/o, 53 lbs – Friendly Shepherd mix, great with kids, needs meet & greet with other pets

💡 All dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and come with 1 private training session!

👉 For more info and full bios: https://www.medicalmutts.org/adopt-a-pet-dog-indianapolis

Come meet your new best friend! 🐾❤️

04/22/2025

🐾 Ever Wonder How We Pick Our Service Dog Candidates? 🐾

When we walk into a shelter, we’re not just looking for a friendly face—we're looking for potential. But how do we know which dogs might have what it takes to become life-changing service dogs?

It starts with our initial assessment at the shelter. We introduce ourselves as strangers and observe how the dog reacts:

Are they curious or fearful around new people or strange objects?

- Do they bounce back quickly after being startled?
- Can they follow a treat or accept being gently restrained?
- How do they interact with other dogs?
- Do they seek out human attention or shy away?

These reactions give us clues about their temperament, resilience, and curiosity—the building blocks of a great service dog.

But that’s just the beginning. Once they’re brought to our facility, the real work begins. Over the following weeks, we continue to evaluate how they handle:

- New environments
- Loud noises and sudden changes
- Different people and animals
- Increasing levels of stress

It’s a demanding process, and the truth is, only about 1 in 4 dogs will go on to become a fully trained service dog. But every dog we assess gets a chance—because every one of them deserves it.

💙 If you believe in giving shelter dogs a purpose and people the partners they need, consider supporting our work. Your donation helps us give these incredible dogs the best shot at changing lives.

📲 https://secure.givelively.org/donate/medical-mutts

04/21/2025

Say hello to our newest recruits—Wink Wink, OM Goodies, Sonny, and Caesar Salad! 🐾 These four adorable pups just arrived from our amazing partners at Lifeline Animal Project in Atlanta, Georgia.

At Medical Mutts, every dog we train comes from a shelter or rescue. After an initial evaluation at the shelter, we continue to assess each dog as they begin training with us—watching how they respond to new situations, people, and challenges. We’re searching for those extra special dogs who are confident, social, and eager to work.

Only about 1 in 4 dogs will have what it takes to become a service dog, but for the ones who do, the reward is life-changing. They may one day help someone living with diabetes, seizures, a psychiatric condition, POTS, allergies, and more.

Your support makes this possible. 💛 Consider making a donation and be a part of transforming rescue dogs into real-life heroes.

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/medical-mutts

04/18/2025

We’re counting down the days to one of our favorite nights of the year — Dogs & Designers: Purse Bingo on May 8th! 🐾👛

It’s a night of laughter, friendly competition, and fabulous prizes (yes, that includes a Balenciaga handbag valued at $1,569 👜✨). But most of all, it’s a night to support our mission—rescuing and training service dogs who go on to transform lives.

We’ll have bingo, raffles, a silent auction, and a few fun twists to keep things interesting. Whether you're in it for the bags or just looking for a feel-good night out, we’d love to see you there.

📍 Delaware Township Community Center, Fishers, IN
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM | Bingo starts at 6:30 PM
🎭 Costumes encouraged, casual chic welcome!

Click here for tickets: https://givebutter.com/c/dogsanddesigners2025

We couldn’t do this without the support of our generous sponsors:
💛 Hidden Hollow Honey Co
💛 Tito's Handmade Vodka
💛 Noah's Animal Hospital North
💛 Centier Bank
💛 Bread & Butter Wines
💛

Thank you for helping us make magic happen for our dogs and the people who need them most.

04/17/2025

Looking for a smart, loyal, and goofy sidekick? Robocop might just be your guy! 🐾
This athletic, affectionate Labrador Retriever mix came to us with the potential to be a service dog. Like all our dogs, Robocop was rescued and selected for his confidence, social temperament, and trainability. But only about 1 in 4 dogs make it all the way through our program—and while Robocop didn’t check every service dog box, he’s absolutely ready to shine as someone’s beloved pet. 💛

Please note: Robocop cannot be trained as a service dog.

At around 2 years old and 60 lbs, Robocop is house-trained, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and heartworm negative. He’s full of playful energy and would love an experienced family to help him keep learning. Robocop is happiest as an only pet, and he’s not a fan of young kids—but he has so much love to give his future person.

✨ Adoption fee: $300 (includes 2 private training sessions to help you get started with basic obedience!)

Ready to bring this sweet guy home?
🖱 Apply now at medicalmutts.org

04/16/2025

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Centier Bank for supporting our mission at Medical Mutts! 🐾💙

We’re so grateful to have as a proud sponsor of our upcoming Dogs & Designers Purse Bingo event on Thursday, May 8th! Their generosity helps us rescue and train life-changing service dogs for individuals with disabilities—and we couldn’t do it without community partners like them.

👛✨ Join us for a night of fun, fashion, and fundraising at the Delaware Township Community Center in Fishers, IN!

🗓️ Thursday, May 8th
⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM | Bingo starts at 6:30 PM
📍 9094 E 131st St, Fishers, IN 46038

Expect designer bags, raffles, silent auction, wine pulls, and so much more—all for a great cause! Come dressed in your best casual chic or rock a fun costume! 🎭

🎟️ Get your tickets now and help us continue our mission—because every “BINGO!” brings us one step closer to changing lives.

Click here to get your tickets: https://givebutter.com/c/dogsanddesigners2025

04/15/2025

🐾 Training Tuesday Tip: The Power of Timing 🕒

One of the most important (and most overlooked!) parts of dog training is timing. When you're teaching a dog anything—whether it's “sit,” “stay,” or even alerting to a medical episode—you have a tiny window to communicate, “YES! That’s what I wanted!”

👉 Whether you're using a clicker or a verbal marker like “yes,” that signal should come the exact moment your dog performs the correct behavior—not before and not a few seconds after. That instant feedback helps your dog connect the dots and understand exactly what earned the reward.

Think of it like taking a snapshot: the clearer your timing, the clearer the picture is for your dog.

💡 Pro Tip: Test your timing with a friend!
Have a friend pretend to be the dog. Set up a simple task like touching a target (or even just raising their hand). Your job is to say “yes!” the moment they do it—and toss a treat their way. Then switch roles. You’ll quickly see how easy it is to be just a little too early or too late.

This exercise is simple, fun, and a great reminder of how precise we need to be to help our dogs succeed—especially when training complex tasks like medical alerts.

🎯 Better timing = faster learning + less frustration for everyone!

04/14/2025

💛 Zola is ready for someone who truly needs her. 💛

Zola is a 2-year-old rough collie who has spent months in training to become a medical alert service dog. She’s learned how to detect changes in scent that signal things like seizures, drops in blood sugar, or POTS-related episodes—skills that can genuinely save lives.

She’s calm, affectionate, and incredibly in tune with her person. Around kids, she’s gentle and patient. Around other dogs, she loves to play with them—but when it comes to her toys, she prefers not to share. That means she needs to be the only pet in the home, and unfortunately, everyone on our waitlist right now has other animals.

So we’re reaching out here in hopes of finding that one person she was meant for. Someone who needs not just a service dog, but a devoted partner.

Zola is fully trained and ready to work—but because she’s had such extensive preparation, there is an application process and a fee to help cover her training. We know it’s a big decision, and we’re here to answer questions with full transparency.

If you think you or someone you love might be the right match for Zola, please reach out.

[email protected] | 📞 317-991-5400

More info about our dogs: https://www.medicalmutts.org/

Medical Mutts Specializing in training dogs to alert to seizures, diabetes, and psychiatric conditions, We rescue incredible dogs and transforming them into skilled service dogs, and we provide best dog training for service dog.

04/11/2025

🎉 Mark your calendars for the 2025 Dogs & Designers Purse Bingo Fundraiser! 🐾👛

Join us on May 8, 2025, from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Delaware Township Community Center in Fishers, IN for a night of bingo, dinner, and tons of excitement! We’re leveling up this year with a Balenciaga handbag valued at $1569 as our special raffle prize! 👜✨

Expect great vibes, an amazing crowd, and unforgettable prizes. Plus, enjoy bingo, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, wine & spirits pull, and more! Dress to impress or get creative with a fun costume. Let’s make this night one to remember!

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors:

Tito's Handmade Vodka
Noah's Animal Hospital
Centier Bank
Bread & Butter
Ed Martin Automotive

Don’t miss out—grab your tickets and let’s have some fun while supporting a great cause! 🐶💖 https://givebutter.com/c/dogsanddesigners2025

04/10/2025

Meet Tia! 🐾

This sweet, affectionate 2-year-old Beagle mix is ready to find her "furever" home! 💕 Tia loves attention, is always up for adventure, and enjoys curling up on the couch after a day full of fun. At just over 30 lbs, she’s the perfect size for an active family or individual looking for a loyal companion.

Tia was originally selected for service dog training, but when she didn’t meet every requirement, she became available for adoption as a loving pet. She’s house-trained, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative—ready to start her new chapter with you!

Please note, Tia would prefer to be the only pet in the home. She might do well with kids with the right introductions, though her ideal family would understand her need for attention and activity.

Her adoption fee is $300 and includes two private sessions with one of our trainers to help her settle in and master basic obedience.

Is Tia the one for you? 🏡💖

For more information, check out her profile on Petfinder

🔗 https://www.petfinder.com/dog/tia-75522400/in/indianapolis/medical-mutts-in713/

04/09/2025

Service Dogs for Veterans: A Life-Changing Impact 🐾

A new study confirms what many veterans already know: psychiatric service dogs can significantly reduce symptoms of PTSD and improve quality of life. 💙

At Medical Mutts, we’re proud to train these incredible rescue dogs to be the support that veterans need, providing life-saving assistance across the country.

📖 Read the blog to discover how service dogs for veterans are transforming lives and backed by research: https://www.medicalmutts.org/post/new-research-confirms-the-power-of-service-dogs-for-veterans-with-ptsd

For many military veterans, returning to civilian life doesn’t mean leaving the war behind. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can remain a constant companion—interrupting sleep, straining relationships, making work difficult, and often creating a persistent sense of fear or hypervigilance. B...

04/08/2025

🐶 Join Us for Our Adoption Event! 🐶

Looking for a loving, loyal companion? Come meet our amazing adoptable dogs on Saturday, April 12, from 10:00 AM to Noon at Medical Mutts (6120 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN).

When you adopt from Medical Mutts, you’re getting a fully vetted, temperament-tested dog, PLUS two free training sessions with our expert trainers to help your new best friend settle in!

💛 Meet Our Adoptable Dogs:

🐾 Wallace – 4 years old, 70 lbs – Labrador Retriever & Golden Retriever Mix. Loyal, playful, and goofy! Best as the only pet in the home.

🐾 Bernard – 2 years old, 53 lbs – German Shepherd & Australian Shepherd Mix. Sweet and loving! Bernard thrives with people and would do best in a cat-free home.

🐾 Kyro – 8 months old, 50 lbs – German Shepherd & Husky Mix. Playful, smart, and full of energy! Kyro would do great with an experienced dog owner and could get along well with other dogs.

🐾 Linette – 2 years old, 60 lbs – Labrador Retriever Mix. Sweet, friendly, and playful! Linette does well with other dogs and cats.

🐾 Tato – 1.5 years old, 61 lbs – Husky & German Shepherd Mix. Independent yet affectionate! Tato is great with dogs and should do well with cats, but needs a home without young children.

🐾 Canyon – 3 years old, 70 lbs – Shepherd Mix. Gentle, loving, and playful! Canyon is a social dog who gets along well with other dogs and is ready for his forever home.

🐾 Tia – 2 years old, 30 lbs – Beagle Mix. Friendly, affectionate, and active! Tia loves attention and would do best as the only pet in the home.

🐾 Robocop – 2 years old, 60 lbs – Labrador Retriever Mix. Playful and energetic! Robocop would do best as the only pet in a home with an experienced family.

📍 Event Details:
📅 Saturday, April 12
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Medical Mutts, 6120 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN

💲 Adoption fee: $300 (includes vaccinations, microchipping, spay/neuter, and two free training sessions).

🚨 Please note: None of these dogs are service dogs. They are available as pets only.

Come meet your perfect match and give a rescue dog a second chance at love! ❤️🐾

04/08/2025

🐶 Join Us for Our Adoption Event! 🐶

Looking for a loving, loyal companion? Come meet our amazing adoptable dogs on Saturday, April 12, from 10:00 AM to Noon at Medical Mutts (6120 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN).

🚨 Please note: None of these dogs are service dogs or candidates. They are available as pets only. 🚨

When you adopt from Medical Mutts, you’re getting a fully vetted, temperament-tested dog, PLUS two free training sessions with our expert trainers to help your new best friend settle in!

💛 Meet Some of Our Adoptable Dogs:

🐾 Wallace – 4 years old, 70 lbs – Labrador Retriever & Golden Retriever Mix. Loyal, playful, and goofy! Best as the only pet in the home.

🐾 Bernard – 2 years old, 53 lbs – German Shepherd & Australian Shepherd Mix. Sweet and loving! Bernard thrives with people and would do best in a cat-free home.

🐾 Kyro – 8 months old, 50 lbs – German Shepherd & Husky Mix. Playful, smart, and full of energy! Kyro would do great with an experienced dog owner and could get along well with other dogs.

🐾 Linette – 2 years old, 60 lbs – Labrador Retriever Mix. Sweet, friendly, and playful! Linette does well with other dogs and cats.

🐾 Tato – 1.5 years old, 61 lbs – Husky & German Shepherd Mix. Independent yet affectionate! Tato is great with dogs and should do well with cats, but needs a home without young children.

🐾 Canyon – 3 years old, 70 lbs – Shepherd Mix. Gentle, loving, and playful! Canyon is a social dog who gets along well with other dogs.

🐾 Tia – 2 years old, 30 lbs – Beagle Mix. Friendly, affectionate, and active! Tia loves attention and would do best as the only pet in the home.

🐾 Robocop – 2 years old, 60 lbs – Labrador Retriever Mix. Playful and energetic! Robocop would do best as the only pet in a home with an experienced family.

For details about our adoptable dogs, please visit: https://www.medicalmutts.org/adopt-a-pet-dog-indianapolis

💲 Adoption fee: $300 (includes vaccinations, microchipping, spay/neuter, and two free training sessions).

Come meet your perfect match and give a rescue dog a second chance at love! ❤️🐾

04/07/2025

Looking for a loyal, affectionate, and playful companion? Meet Canyon, a 70-pound sweetheart who’s ready to find his forever home! ❤️ Originally selected for service dog training, Canyon was released due to noise sensitivity in public—but that just means he’s now available to be your perfect pet!

This smart, friendly, and gentle Shepherd mix loves other dogs, enjoys learning new things, and will be your best couch buddy and adventure partner. He’s neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative—ready to go home with you!

📅 Come meet Canyon and our other adoptable dogs!
🐶 Adoption Event – Saturday, April 12th, 10 AM - 12 PM
📍 6120 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Please note: Our adoptable dogs are not and cannot be service dogs—they are available as pets only. For information about our dogs available for adoption, visit: https://www.medicalmutts.org/adopt-a-pet-dog-indianapolis

His $300 adoption fee includes two private training sessions to help him settle in! Don’t miss your chance to meet this amazing boy. Come say hello and see if Canyon is the perfect match for your family! 🏡🐕