Kelsey lives in Raleigh, NC with her incredible husband, Michael. She has been diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Day to day, she struggles to run simple errands alone, has left establishments before finishing her intended tasks, and is often unable to regulate her emotions. In turn, this has led to less time with her friends, cancelled plans, and limiting the amount of time she plans to spend outside her home. She hopes that a service dog will help raise her ability to leave the home, complete simple errands, and spend more of her energy doing the things she loves with the people she loves.
Kelsey and BROOKS became a working team in 2026! BROOKS will assist Kelsey by anchoring to her anxiety and interrupting negative behaviors. This will allow Kelsey to navigate her community with more confidence, knowing that BROOKS always has her back. BROOKS will also provide deep pressure therapy to help reduce cortisol levels. We are excited to see the amazing things this team accomplishes together!