I tell dog stories.
I never thought I would have to consider the question: Can I have a dog when I have a chronic disease? I grew up believing that a girl and her dog could change the world. As an adult, I still believed that I was right. Dogs change our lives for the better. But in 2012, … Continue reading Can I Have a Dog When I Have a Chronic Illness?
It’s been eight weeks now. Following a stroke that left his rear legs paralyzed, my beloved Junior, Golden Retriever, my writing partner, muse, and inspiration, passed away in November. His spirit is embedded in every word of every word I have written here and in my heart forever. The strength of our bond proves to … Continue reading Travel Well Junior Schilp
Have you ever wondered if your rescue dog might have a calling as a therapy dog? Walk down the halls of a health care facility today and a friendly therapy dog may just trot up to greet you. Therapy dogs and their human partners bring comfort and cheer to those who most need it. For … Continue reading Can My Rescue Dog be a Therapy Dog? The Road From Rescue to Rockstar
When my dog found a retirement job, I did too. My dog Junior and I are part of a growing number of retirees and canine teams transitioning to encore careers. We have a work-love partnership in an active life stage after a full-time career. The human animal bond provides work and love for both of … Continue reading To Love and To Work- Dogs With Jobs
Every rescued dog has stories to tell. This is Junior, my rescued golden retriever's, favorite. Junior, my therapy dog partner, started his golden retriever days alone, locked most of his first year of life in a crate . At eleven months old, he was sent to a shelter. He was rejected for adoption three times … Continue reading Too Many Georges? in which Junior Gets His Name
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