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Abby, Lab
Abby's life was no accident. Abby's role is to learn to become a Seeing Eye. The only problem is Abby has become much more than a puppy in training. Since the time Abby came to our home, Abby has been… Read more »
Abby, Pit Bull
Ive had my Abby for now 11 years. Last year she started limping. We brought her to the vet, got x-rays (since pit bulls are known for hip displacia) and turned out her hips were great. My vet thought it… Read more »
AbbyGayle, Shih Tzu
My dog changed my life last Christmas. My husband and I had come home from shopping for our grandchildren and I was tired and went to lie down for a half hour nap before I started supper. The next thing… Read more »
Able, Labrador
Hello! I've grabbed my favorite bone and have settled down on my couch next to my good friend Kayla the cat. I want to tell you a little story about the very important job I have. First of all, my… Read more »
Amber, Lab
The shadow of the looming brick building fell over me. I considered philosophically that it was not quite as imposing or frightening as the first time I had walked through its glass doors. The steady jingle of Amber's tags that… Read more »
Arkin, Golden Retriever / Lab Mix
I was a nurse, an active wife and mother, horseback rider and sculptor. I loved taking walks, reading and going to museums. Then I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and lilfe as I knew it was gone forever. The disease… Read more »
Baby Love, Pit Bull Mix
I am submitting a story written by my daughter Megan. I am so proud of her and her compassion for homeless animals. My name is Megan and I am a 10 year old girl that loves dogs. My story is… Read more »
Bandit, Norwegian Elkhound
It was a cold morning driving to Mom's house. A few tears were shed. I was feeling quilty, telling myself I could have done more. Once there, I got out and was met by a cold chilling Texas wind. Knocking… Read more »
Banner, Shetland Sheepdog
I've been doing therapy work with my Shelties for years and never understood why they were so tired after a visit. It wasn't as if they had done any heavy physical labor. Two years ago, I was hospitalized with a… Read more »
Baskin, Black Lab
In August of 2007, I boarded a flight early in the morning taking me to Oregon to meet and train with a very special dog. When I met him it was love at first kiss. I sat down in the… Read more »
Bear Bear, Pug
bear bear was always a good dog and i hadn't always liked them until my daughter wanted one and he was so excited to have a new home he was hyper and wanted to play while she was at school… Read more »
Bella, Lab
Before i got bella i could not go any where i was not able to be a normal teenager. then i sent in some applications for a service dog and was denied because i was too young. but i still… Read more »
Bella, Jack Russell
I brought home my two registered companions Bella and Max the day they turned 8 weeks old. They were filling the void left when I lost my last dog 4 days before. When they turned 1, Bella was diagnosed with… Read more »
Bella, Dogo Argentino
Bella is a 3 1/2 year old Dogo Argentino. We got Bella about 3 years ago on Christmas. Bella has changed our life in so many ways. I used to be so afraid of dogs. I would panic at the… Read more »
Benji, Cockapoo
When I got Benji it changed my life because my parents where going through a divorce so i needed someone to help me feel better. I told my mom about what i was feeling.The next day she told me we… Read more »
Benny and Joon
There are not enough words to describe the way my dogs have changed my life. My babies, Benny & Joon have been with me since I was 15 years old and humbled by the responsibility of taking care of two,… Read more »
Bevin, Black Lab
Bevin was with me from the time she was 8 weeks old to the time she was 14 years old. She would chase a ball until she was literally foaming at the mouth and wanted more. She went to fish… Read more »
Blackjack, "Mexican Street Dog" (mutt)
BlackJack came into our lives in the summer of 1993. A one-year-old stray with very visible ribs, we found him (or, rather, he found us) on the street outside my grandparents' house. Having only dry cat food, we fed him… Read more »
Bleu, Lab
I am the daughter of a 27 year military veteran. And, as most military families know, this involves a lot of moving. When my father finally retired, and our final move was to Walnut Creek, for some reason I started… Read more »
Bobby, Shepherd / Collie Mix
The Bobby of Yosemite Story by Joan McDowell It was during The Great Depression, about 1935. We thought our Bobby might be an Australian Sheep-Dog, Border Collie, Collie Mix---much like the heroic "Bobbie the Wonder Dog of Oregon" that you… Read more »