Eyes Ears Nose and Paws, 2401 Old NC 86, Hillsborough, NC (2026)

03/31/2026

It's always a great time at the NC State's Vet School Open House, and this past weekend was no different!

Thank you to our amazing volunteers for sharing EENP's mission and the life-changing impact our service dogs have. We loved meeting everyone that stopped by to learn more about our organization and impact!

03/19/2026

Alea, a UNC student and one of our amazing puppy raisers, was recently featured for her experience as a volunteer young puppy trainer working with EENP pup Olive through Duke Puppy Kindergarten.

Students like Alea, alongside our YPT's at Duke, help build the skills EENP pups need to become service dogs.

We're grateful for Alea, our partnership with , and for the time, care, and dedication all of our YPT's bring to every pup they raise — whether they cheer for Carolina or Duke.💙

Check out the article and video by clicking the link below.
https://www.unc.edu/posts/2026/03/16/this-pup-has-paws-in-carolina-and-duke/

03/13/2026

Anna & Ginger are making the most of their ABEL furlough week 💛

Each pup in the ABEL program spends one week each month outside the correctional center gaining experience in environments they can't access inside the facility. During furlough, EENP pups practice navigating spaces like buses, escalators, grocery stores, malls, hospitals, and restaurants.

These experiences, outings, and additional training help prepare them for their future partners. And between all that learning? There is plenty of time spent snuggled up, resting, and recharging before their next adventure with their furlough trainer volunteer.

03/07/2026

EENP Client Dog Team Graduation

03/05/2026

Join us this Saturday at 11am as we celebrate the graduation of Donna Lee & Ori, Faith & Taylor, and Nick & Tomate, along with a big EENP milestone -- 🎊 our 100th graduated service dog team!

Whitted Human Services Center, Hillsborough
📍300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Graduation is open to the public, and we'd love for you to celebrate with us. Bring friends, family, and anyone who would enjoy seeing our incredible teams graduate. 🦮

03/04/2026

Introducing new EENP team ✋ Nick Said & Tomate! 🐾

Nick is a devoted dad, husband, and radiologist who treasures life’s everyday moments. When he’s not working at Duke University Medical Center, he’s often driving his three children to their activities, gathering around the table for board games, watching football or hockey, or unwinding with a good movie or true crime show. With extended family nearby and a busy household full of life, Nick's greatest joy is simply being present with his loved ones.

Nick was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during medical school after noticing his foot felt “off.” His MS has progressed, causing significant weakness and stiffness. He walks a tightrope finding the balance between relentless stiffness and fatigue. If he sits too long, his body tightens. If he moves too much, exhaustion builds. Everyday tasks like getting dressed can be slow and frustrating. He has a stable of techniques to stay upright when he’s walking but still falls once or twice a month. Even carrying something small can throw off his balance and lead to more frequent and unpredictable falls.

MS hasn’t just changed how Nick moves. It has changed how he lives. He stepped away from performing procedures at work because it was no longer safe. At home, he often relies on his wife and children to carry items or pick things up so he does not risk falling. For someone who values productivity and independence, that shift has been humbling and deeply frustrating.

His new mobility assistance dog Tomate, trained in counterbalance and bracing, will provide steady support on uneven ground, help him rise from a seated position, assist Nick with getting in and out of the car, retrieve dropped items or his cane, carry items so Nick can stay balanced, and get help if he needs it.

For Nick, this partnership means fewer falls and more independence. It means conserving energy for family game nights and being able to cheer from the sidelines of his children's sports games. It means walking beside his kids with greater confidence and remaining steady in the roles that matter most to him: husband, dad, and radiologist.

Tomate’s training was made possible by an amazing team of volunteers, ABEL trainers, and staff, starting from his birth in the home of Kim & Bob Christopher and support from a fantastic litter care team. His young puppy trainer was Jill Wuenschel. Tomate received advanced training from the ABEL trainers at Caswell CC and Orange CC, and his furlough trainers were Hanna Baum, Deb Cunningham, Deborah Gibbs, and Elizabeth O'Melia.

🎉❤️ Welcome to the EENP family, Nick & Tomate! ❤️🎉

Join us on Saturday, March 7th at 11am, to celebrate Nick and Tomate's graduation at the Whitted Human Services Center in Hillsborough NC!

03/03/2026

Introducing new EENP team ✋ Faith Phagan & Taylor! 🐾

Faith wears many hats. She balances three part-time jobs, including teaching children to Irish dance, a passion she has loved since she was young. When she’s not working, Faith and her husband, Tim, are converting a horse trailer into a cozy home on wheels, a project she’s taken on down to sewing the curtains herself.

Faith often jokes that her most important job is keeping herself alive. She lives with complex medical conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), dystonia, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and complex respiratory challenges, requiring up to 20 hours of appointments and treatments each week.

Because of her conditions, her joints are unstable and painful, tremors can overtake her body without warning, and severe MCAS reactions can affect her breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate. Overnight, she relies on monitoring equipment to track her oxygen levels, and she has rarely been able to sleep alone safely. Simple outings require careful planning, as she never knows what environmental triggers she might encounter. Overnight, she relies on monitoring equipment to track her breathing and oxygen levels.

Now Faith has Taylor, her EENP medical alert and mobility assistance dog. Taylor will alert her to oncoming MCAS reactions, rapid changes in heart rate and oxygen levels, and breathing-related episodes, even during the night. Taylor will also provide stability on uneven ground, retrieve medications, and get help in an emergency.

With Taylor by her side, Faith is looking forward to going on more outings, knowing she’ll be able to treat her MCAS episodes early thanks to Taylor’s timely alerts. She’s excited to travel independently overnight with confidence that she’ll be alerted to any episodes, and to have the energy to participate in more activities with Taylor’s help balancing on uneven surfaces, inclines, and in crowds.

Taylor’s training was made possible by an amazing team of volunteers, ABEL trainers, and staff, starting from her birth in the home of Heidi & Aaron Cook and support from a fantastic litter care team. Her young puppy trainer was Elizabeth & Kat O'Melia. Taylor received advanced training from the ABEL trainers at Warren CI and Caswell CC, and her furlough trainers were Aaron Cook, Deb Cunningham, Ann Farmer, Cindy Leacox, Elizabeth O'Melia , and Elizabeth O'Melia.

🎉❤️ Welcome to the EENP family, Faith & Taylor! ❤️🎉

Join us this Saturday, March 7th at 11am to celebrate Faith and Taylors graduation at the Whitted Human Services Center in Hillsborough!

03/02/2026

Introducing new EENP team ✋ Donna Lee Ferrara & Ori! 🐾

Donna Lee is a social butterfly who loves attending church, walking around her neighborhood, singing along to Carole King, and spending time with family and friends. She shares her home with her husband, Jim, who is living with moderate Alzheimer’s, and pours so much of her heart into caring for him.

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in fourth grade, Donna Lee has spent most of her life managing her blood sugar – but experience can only do so much. Her lows are sudden and severe. Simple chores like changing sheets can cause her glucose to drop dangerously fast. When her glucose levels fall low her vision and limbs stop working well and it becomes nearly impossible to focus. Her constant worry about crashing blood glucose limited her activity and made it impossible to relax when she was away from home.

Donna Lee found EENP after she experienced a terrifying low blood glucose event, which left her unconscious on the bathroom floor for hours. The fear and uncertainty of that day changed everything for Donna Lee and her loved ones. They knew they needed to find a way to keep Donna safe.

Now, she has been matched with her new diabetic alert dog Ori. Trained to detect blood sugar changes day and night, Ori will alert to highs and lows, wake her from overnight drops in her glucose levels, retrieve juice from the fridge, and even activate an emergency call button if she needs help.

With Ori by her side, Donna Lee can finally breathe a little easier. Instead of constantly worrying about sudden drops in her blood sugar, she can focus on caring for Jim, visits with her daughter and siblings, tending her garden, and walking around her neighborhood with confidence. With reliable alerts day and night, she can remain active, social, and connected to the people and activities she loves.

Ori’s training was made possible by an amazing team of volunteers, ABEL trainers, and staff, starting from her birth in the home of Kim & Bob Christopher and support from a fantastic litter care team. Her young puppy trainer was Amber Aguirre. Ori received advanced training from the ABEL trainers at Warren CI and Caswell CC, and her furlough trainers were Emily Atkins, Deb Cunningham, Waka Kadoma, Audra Kosh, Elizabeth O'Melia, and Kat O'Melia. Ori gifted EENP with two litters of puppies while in the loving care of Kelly Sayed and family.

🎉❤️ Welcome to the EENP family, Donna Lee & Ori! ❤️🎉

Join us on Saturday, March 7th at 11am, to celebrate Donna Lee and Ori's graduation at the Whitted Human Services Center in Hillsborough NC!

02/28/2026

On Rare Disease Day, we're celebrating Salim. 💙

Salim is 11 and lives with a form of epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare genetic condition that makes his skin incredibly fragile. Daily wound care, frequent surgeries, and ongoing medical interventions have shaped much of his young life.

Then came Parlow -- his EENP service dog partner.

With Parlow's calming deep pressure therapy and steady presence, Salim can now tolerate IV placements that once required full anesthesia. She also helps regulate his heart rate after surgery, supports his mobility and creates a protective barrier in crowded spaces so he can move through the world with greater confidence.

Because of Parlow, Salim can spend more of his energy where it belongs -- cheering on the Durham Bulls with his mom, shooting hoops, and simply being a kid.

Today we honor Salim's strength and the partnership that helps him thrive.🐾

02/25/2026

EENP Client Dog Team Matching

02/19/2026

We had a wonderful leash ceremony at Warren Correctional 🐾 Merlin officially joined the ABEL program, two pups are headed to Orange Correctional for the final leg of their training, and our ABEL trainers shared heartfelt speeches that showcased their deep dedication to this work.

These ceremonies reflect the powerful impact of the ABEL program and bring our community together to celebrate the trainers who make our mission possible and the difference they make for clients and our wider community.

Thank you Satsuki "Sunshine" Scoville for capturing the day so beautifully 💛

02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from two very special facility pups, Sage and Atlas ❤️

They spread so much love each day, and today the children at the hospital celebrated the joy they bring by creating this special backdrop for their Valentine’s Day photoshoot 📸

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