14-Year-Old Michigan Boy Will Get a Service Dog After Veteran Starts $13K Fundraiser
By Raven Brunner
Published on March 9, 2026.
Zachary Cook, a 14-year-old boy from Michigan, will receive a service dog after a $13K fundraiser was initiated by military veteran Shawn Wintermote. The dog, named Kobe, will be trained to alert Zachary and his family to seizures before they occur. Wintermot reached the goal of reaching the cost of the dog within three weeks. Zachary's dad, Greg, described the community effort as "amazing". The dog is currently undergoing training and will help Zachary with everyday tasks.
Related Articles
Justice Department Moves To Shut Down Red State Lawsuit Over Abortion Pill
The Justice Department is blocking a lawsuit by Missouri against the FDA for allowing mifepristone to be shipped via mail, impacting a safety study.
In people with epilepsy, sleeping after a seizure may trigger more seizures
A new study suggests that changing sleep patterns may increase epileptic seizures, potentially reducing treatment, by altering the severity with electrical stimulation to prevent memory loss.
Sinking boats and tiny homes, see the bills signed into WA law
Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law House Bill 2199 to address abandoned boats and tiny homes in the Puget Sound, adding safety and environmental protections for workers.