SALT LAKE CITY — Mike Carlson, the founder and CEO of Golden Healer Service and Therapy Dogs, has dedicated his life to helping others through the healing power of service dogs.

The non-profit provides service dogs for people with disabilities, depression and anxiety.

“To be able to have a full time job where they have their dog with them, working in an environment where they have to see people and talk to people and communicate every day,” Carlson said.

Now, he is the one in need of help.

Mike needs $40,000 by September 8th or he said the hospital will not perform the life-saving surgery he needs.

“It’s going to have a big impact on us if we don’t have the funds to cover it, not only for me personally financially, but for the organization as well,” Carlson said.

Since 2019, his orga

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