4-month-old puppy, Athena, with a mission to change a life one day.
She may be tiny now, but one day Athena will become a highly trained service dog providing comfort, independence, and hope to someone in need.
Every service dog begins with a journey — and hers is just beginning.
With your support today, we can help make that future possible.
Channel 3 News Feature — June 2, 2026
Channel 3 News featured Athena and shared her story with viewers across the community. During the segment, viewers were invited to scan a QR code that links directly to this page to donate toward her training journey and help support a future service dog placement for an individual in need.
A Puppy With a Purpose
Over the course of 18 months…
Athena will go through extensive training, socialization, and development to become a life-changing service dog for an individual in need.
From basic obedience to advanced task training, every step of her journey brings her closer to the day she will provide independence, confidence, comfort, and hope to someone whose life will be forever changed.
Forever In My Heart Foundation is committed to walking beside her every step of the way.
Help Us Support Athena’s Journey
Channel 3 News is asking viewers to scan the QR code or TEXT “ATHENACT” to 41444 and donate to help support the training of this future service dog for an individual in need.
Every donation directly supports her journey toward becoming a highly trained service dog capable of making a life-changing difference.
