COLUMBUS, OHIO – Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) made stops in Columbus, Ohio, focused on service dog programs for people with disabilities and PTSD, as well as critical services available for children and families in the Columbus area.
First, Rep. Carey visited Pilot Dogs, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating in Franklinton since 1950 that trains expert guide dogs and provides orientation and mobility training free of charge. During the visit, Rep. Carey and organization leaders discussed efforts to expand the program to train service dogs to help those dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
“Pilot Dogs has been serving people in and around Columbus with some of the finest service dogs in the world for more than seven decades, impacting the lives of thousands of Ohioans,” Rep. Carey said. “I look forward to working with them and their incredible dogs as we work together to develop new programs that can help more people in Central Ohio.”
“We were honored to host Representative Carey today. His office has been a tremendous partner, providing invaluable support for our Guide Dog program and connecting us with the local VA office and championing our new PTSD service dog program for veterans and first responders. This collaborative effort is crucial, and as we actively fundraise to launch this program in 2026, we are grateful for his ongoing advocacy and support,” Jim Alloway, CEO of Pilot Dogs, said.
Later, Rep. Carey met with leaders and workers at Casey Family Services in Columbus to hear updates on their work providing critical services to children and families in need and work on solutions to problems many of them face.
“Casey Family Services does such good work here in Central Ohio, especially children who need the most help,” Rep. Carey said. “The work they do is so essential in our community, and they have been great partners in helping advance bipartisan and pro-family legislation in Congress. It was great to visit, and I look forward to building on our partnership.”
Photos from yesterday’s events can be found below:
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) at the Pilot Dogs facility in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) with leaders from Casey Family Services in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.
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