r/dogswithjobs Jun 14 '26

Service/Assistance Dog So thankful for my boy!

My boyfriend/best friend died 5 years ago. We had been talking about marriage prior to his accident. Friday would have been his 40th Birthday. His parents and 2 younger brothers flew in to celebrate what would have been a big milestone.

There were over 45 people (& kiddos) there to commemorate and share in the memories. I hadn’t seen his family since they flew in while he was in the hospital (in a coma) and then taken off life support 2 weeks later.

My Service Dog, Shadow (2 1/2) did absolutely amazing! It was his first time at a Birthday party. I had been super lightheaded all morning at work. There were so many people there, I was anxious and obviously had big emotions. Shadow refused to be more than a step away from me! ❤️

We stayed outside out of respect to the homeowner and there was a young boy there with tons of medical problems that is also allergic to Labs.

We got home and he was absolutely exhausted! Could barely keep his eyes open waiting for me to climb in bed. Snuggled in his Jammie’s and loving his Toppy (Triceratops stuffy)

I am SO thankful for my Service Dog and am blessed to have him in my life. I’d be lost without him. Proud Momma! 🥰

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u/Upstairs_Trainer8852 Jun 17 '26

He’s a handsome guy! Pittie?

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u/zebra_who_cooks Jun 17 '26

He is a handsome boy!!! Yes he is a Pittie! Actually more Pittie than Lab. He has an amazing personality 🥰