Tallulah And Khari
August 27, 2020
This update on Tallulah is long overdue. It was delayed, like so many things, by the pandemic. Tallulah is the golden doodle service dog that was raised by the WBRC newsroom as a puppy. Through Service Dogs of Alabama, she was matched with 17-year-old Khari McCrary, who suffers from severe seizures. Tallulah is trained as a seizure alert dog and has been a great help to Khari over the past year.
In the first week of March, I visited Gardendale High School to see how Khari and Tallulah were doing in the classroom. Exceptional Education Teacher, James Storie, explained that fellow students had become accustomed to their four-legged classmate. He says they realize Tallulah is, “Just part of Khari. They understand the dog is there to help Khari; not a classroom pet.”
Within two weeks of my visit, the school was shut down due to the pandemic. Months later, Khari and her family were surprised to learn the Gardendale High School yearbook had been dedicated to Tallulah. She touched the hearts of everyone at school, but she is a game changer for Khari. Khari’s condition had improved greatly over the past year as Tallulah sensed her seizures coming on and could calm her, sometimes even stop seizures from happening. If the two were ever separated, Khari would become anxious and miss having her best friend by her side.
However, much of that progress has disappeared as Khari has been isolated during the pandemic to protect her from COVID-19. She’s missing friends and the classroom experience. Khari’s mom, Moniqueca Barfield says, “I think she’s just losing a lot of her motor skills. Now it’s all just wheelchair. So it’s difficult physically and mentally for her and myself. So, it’s just hard.”
Tallulah is a bright spot for them, as she is still by Khari’s side alerting everyone to oncoming seizures and easing some of the stress brought on by the pandemic. Barfield says, “We are so thankful to have Tallullah because Khari still has a friend.”
Khari can count on all of us here at WBRC as friends, too. We wish Khari and Tallulah the best as we all work through the pandemic together.
Check Out Our Store
Recent News
2025 Service & Support Dog Cards (Sneak Peak)
September 21, 2024
2025 Card Designs Have Arrived Early! ADA Members Take A Early look at our new designs. Click For More Info & Where To Purchase EarlyArtificial intelligence Service Dogs
August 13, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in service dogs in a variety of ways, including helping visually impaired people navigate, automating training center tasks, and monitoring a dog’s health: Navigation Researchers at the University of Glasgow and other partners have developed RoboGuide, an AI-powered robot dog that can help visually impaired people move independently and […]Dog killed, 1 injured in two bear attacks .
May 16, 2024
A man who went into the water on Long Island to rescue his service dog ended up needing to be rescued himself. It happened on Sunday night in Oyster Bay. The 34-year-old man was walking his dog when it entered the water to swim around 8:23 p.m. The dog suddenly began to struggle while swimming […]Walmart customer denied her access to service dog
March 10, 2024
Walmart customer with POTS says employees denied her access to service dog. customer can ruin everything. One Walmart shopper whose service dog alerted them to sit down on the ground due to a postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, which is a fainting disorder, says that not only did the store’s staff attempt to deny her access […]2024 Assistance Dog ID Cards Are Here!
January 2, 2024
Hello From Assistance Dogs Of America 2024 ID Cards Are Here! Wishing all of you a Happy New Year! ADARegistry.comCyber Monday Service Dog Kits
November 16, 2023
CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL! (While Supplies Last) Complete Kits Include The ID Card Created Upon Registration, ID Card Holder, QR Coded Patch, Choice Of Vest, Extra Patch Of Choice, Bandana, Retractable Leash With ADA Logo, Tag & Registration Letter. Also All Included Is The All New Metal QR Coded Registration Card That Links Direct To Your […]Airbnb Host Canceled Over Veteran’s Service Dog
September 28, 2023
While Boston couple Lauren Laliberte and Steve Bohn were busy preparing for their Cape Cod wedding, they were looking forward to celebrating alongside Bohn’s service dog — a yellow labrador named Orion. The plan was simple: They would make the trek from Boston to the Cape, and stay in an Airbnb the nights before and after […]Make A QR Code With Your Dogs Picture & Link To Your Registration
July 6, 2023
Make A QR Code That Links To Your Dogs Registration Click Here It’s easy Click or Scan The Code & Add Your Dogs Photo Then Add Your Dogs Registration Link. Click Or Scan The CodeOver 100 Instant ID Cards!
For Owners & Dogs
Smart Cards
Complete Kits
High Quality Bandanas 
High Visibility Vests
Custom Stainless Steel Tags
Instant Registration Letters
Instant Housing Certificates
Canadian Registration Letters
