As a clinical veterinarian, Ben is no stranger to injuries — but his disc replacement surgery was far from routine. He developed complex regional pain syndrome, a neurological disease that causes constant pain, weakness and muscle spasms. Overnight, his life changed. He never thought he’d adjust to a new normal as a wheelchair user and a crutch user or find a way to work as a veterinarian again — until he received #ServiceDog Artemis from Canine Companions — free of charge. 🐕‍🦺 "Artemis and I can do anything," Ben shares. Artemis was one of the first dogs raised by an incarcerated #puppy raiser at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center through our prison puppy raising program. Since receiving Artemis, Ben has become friends with Artemis' handler, Jared — their lives forever connected through one extraordinary dog. At home, Artemis retrieves items, opens doors, carries light objects and helps push heavier objects. Out in public, he uses push plates and door tugs to make spaces more ac...