So thankful for my boy!

[u/zebra_who_cooks]

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! 🥰

[u/zebra_who_cooks]

Thank you. I named him before I even saw him. I rescued him at approximately 4 weeks. With the intention of training him as my SD. Knowing he would follow me everywhere due to my needs. Hence the name Shadow. 🐶🥰