“It wasn't (Gilbert's) journey to be a service dog, and we respect that. In my head now, I kind of feel like that Gilbert was where he was supposed to be with Melissa and Mark (Hortman). He helped them through the stress of their lives.“ said Alyssa Golob, executive director of Helping Paws.
One year after the deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman and their dog Gilbert, Helping Paws is honoring their legacy through a new generation of service dogs. The "Guided by Gilbert" litter will train t...