Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence

The Ability Center and Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence have united in Sylvania. A former building at the Ability Center's Housing Resource Center has been renovated into a kennel facility and training center for the Assistance Dogs program. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at the center. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Gilligan, 10 weeks old, left, and 2 year old Reno, get acquainted at the new Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The new Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence facility. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jenny Barlos, Client Services Director, speaks about the new facility. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Reno, right, and Jak, left, enjoy a run in the outdoor area. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jenny Barlos, Client Services Director. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo New kennels can house dogs in pairs. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sierra hangs out in office of the new facility. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Susan Zeier watches as Gilligan, 10 weeks old, left, and 2 year old Reno. Zeier is Reno's foster owner. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON