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Without the help of a service animal, Twin Cities teacher Allie Brown says she’d likely be unable to live alone because of a medical condition. But this weekend, Can Do Canines stepped in to help her and 18 other people in need.The organization relies on donations to breed and train service animals for people with disabilities; matching more than 800 assistance dogs with those in need over the last few decades.Allie Brown was one of the lucky few this weekend, taking home assistance dog “Finley,” after a nearly year-long wait as she battles a connective tissue disorder.“I’m just overwhelmed, I’ve cried twice already,” Brown said. "There was a lot of concern about what my life would look like if I didn’t get this help, and now that I have Finley, I know that I’m going to live a healthier and more independent life.”Can Do Canines is in the business of providing that stability at a cost about $45,000 per dog, which they cover entirely.“This is what we’re her