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Jasmine, Lab
My story hasn't ended. I think that the best is yet to come. I'm speaking about my sweet little 20 month old Jasmine who is a beautiful black Lab. Eventually, my little Jazzie will be placed with another, and through… Read more »
Jeanie Clark, Yorkshire Terrier
A friend of my father's pawned off a scraggly stray chihuahua+? mix on our family when I was in second grade, because he knew once I saw the dog, my Dad couldn't tell me, "no". I have always been a… Read more »
Jessie
While I have always been an avid cat lover, for 28 years I ignorantly viewed dogs as annoying, slobbery, simple animals. When I volunteered at the SPCA in college I spent hours tirelessly caring for the cats, but did anything… Read more »
Jin, Border Collie
This is about my PSD Jin. He has literally changed and saved my life from the day I got him. Sat 14 Feb 09 Valentines Day My name is Jin but they've been calling me Harvey. I am a 9… Read more »
Johnny, Siberian Husky
In December of 2001, I was looking for a small dog on Craigslist, a dog I could practice my grooming skills on, a dog I could take almost everywhere. However, I saw Johnny's picture and I felt that immediate connection.… Read more »
JoJo, Lab Mix
Just when I was ready to give up JoJo a black lab mix came into my life. Relocating and job hunting rejections were taking their toll on my self worth. I battled depression. I have been a dog trainer for… Read more »
Joni, Yorkshire Terrier
This is about a little 5pound Yorkshire terrier called Joni, who came into my life nine short years ago. From our first sighting, we became soul mates. I have had several other dogs - but never one like Joni. To… Read more »
Joplin, Beagle
Here's My Story On How My Beagle Changed My Life.On November 19 2004 My Brother Got A Puppy Out In Columbia.A Few Months Later She Was My Other Brothers Dog,But After A Few Weeks I Got Attached To Her She… Read more »
Joplin, Full Blooded Beagle
I know the saying "A dog is a mans best friend"but in this story it's a little girls best friend.Please read this story on how my daughters dog changed her life. It was November 19,2004 and my son's birthday was… Read more »
Josie, Jack Russell mix
My son Christopher was injured four years ago in a MVA. He became a quadraplegic at the scene. Of course, he underwent months of therapy which also included therapy at home. Christopher's favorite dog was Josiemarie a mix Jack Russell… Read more »
Juicy, Shih Tzu
My name is Patty and I love my Juicy (dog). My kids are older now and she keeps me company. She knows when I am sad and conforts me. She's at the door when I get home to greet me.… Read more »
Kaya, Mix
While I was training service dogs for Canine Assistants, in Alpharetta Georgia, we decided it might be a good idea to try training a shelter dog to be a service dog. We went to an adoption fair and Kaya was… Read more »
Kayleigh, Samoyed
Around the time my Samoyed Kayleigh was 11 years old, we were separated from each other. I still got to spend time with her each day but she couldn't live with me. This meant that I couldn't be woken up… Read more »
Keeley, Black Lab
Keeley's Memorial Fund This story is about an incredible black lab named Keeley and how her 6 short years on this earth touched so many lives. I started a pet sitting business in spring of 2002 and at the same… Read more »
Kody Bear, Chesapeake Bay Retriever
This is a story about a dog that no one wanted... After losing my last dog (a rottweiler), I made a statement that I did not want to go throught the heart break of losing another dog. My husband decided… Read more »
Largo, Rottweiler
Largo was purchased from a reputable breeder at 9 weeks of age, with the intent that she would be my next assistance dog. I have MS, and use a wheelchair/cane for mobility purposes....Little did I know, that this cute little… Read more »
Lassie, Border Collie Mix
I am doing a story on my dog, Lassie, even though I am an employee of Keystone Human Services North Central. I just wanted to say that my dog Lassie went from dog aggressive to dog successor. When I was… Read more »
Levi, Black Lab
I have had Levi almost 6 yrs. I was diagnosed with ms in 2001. I contacted SSD and had a home visit by people from SSD. I went to see dogs and thought I would be paired up with a… Read more »
Lex, Newfoundland
I do not believe in love at first sight, even when I saw Lex, a 25 pound white and black fluffy ball I doubted that feeling of instant love or how much this dog can change me. I grew up… Read more »
Lexi, Labradoodle
Miss Lexi came into our lives as a puppy in training to be a service dog. That was the plan the humans had for her anyway. Lexi had other ideas. She helped teach us patience and opened us up to… Read more »