
There is no doubt Ohio State Buckeye fans have enjoyed the year so far, but service dog Buckeye has been changing lives since the day he was placed.
Buckeye was placed with Adair in the 2023 Periwinkle Class and began his service dog life in Alabama… the home of another popular football team. However, his family recently shared that the service dog is making a name for himself and turning his new classmates into Buckeye fans too.
“Everyone in Alabama FINALLY needs another team to cheer for!
I wanted to share the profound impact Buckeye has made—not only on Adair but also on inspiring an entire generation of students, teachers, and administrators to value diversity, embrace change and inclusion, and grow by learning together and from one another.
Buckeye has brought such a needed social bridge and inclusivity factor with Adair’s peers and with the community as a whole. It has been heartwarming to watch the school system go from complete resistance to full embrace. He is truly exceptional and never fails to bring smiles to everyone he meets!
Buckeye is the perfect champion. Go Buckeyes!! “
-Lauren, mom of Adair & Service Dog Buckeye