Southeastern Guide Dogs' Puppy Sponsorship Program

Mermaid Cottages is proud to participate in this awesome program!

Your stay with Mermaid Cottages will continue the efforts to support Southeastern Guide Dogs' Puppy Sponsorship Program. Contributions made from Mermaid Cottages rentals make it possible for a disabled individual to realize their independence
through the use of a service dog.

Meet our very special dogs and see how Mermaid Cottage's commitment to supporting service dog training can make a difference.

Clarke one of our puppies in training with almost 8 months left before her return to Southeastern Guide Dogs' School in Palmetto, FL, has proven to be easy going, extremely comfortable with people of all ages and very quick to learn new tasks. We are all hoping for a great career for her as a guide dog for a deserving blind individual.

Erik was given a career change in 2007 due to medical issue. We are happy to report that Erik is currently embarking on a new career as a Hearing Dog for 5 year old Jay Lommel. Jay, born deaf, recently received a cochlear implant, and with his new pal Erik will hopefully be on his way to speaking as well as hearing. Erik is receiving his new training at Polite Paws in Bluffton, SC, courtesy of owner, trainer Robin Walter.