Glock, now known as Joker

It was not easy for me to accept that it was time to start thinking about retirement for my current service dog, as having one has been one of the few things that’s helped me gain my independence back since my diagnosis. I was not expecting to find a dog as quickly as I did when I reached out to Kelli (Glock’s coordinator) in the fall of 2021. I couldn’t have asked for a dog that fits into our lives as seamlessly as Glock, now known as Joker has. It’s hard to believe that the timid, nervous dog I met when I picked him up from Animal Control would grow into such a happy, confident, &
well rounded guy. He has brought so much joy, love, laughter, & hope into our household since I brought him home in January. After months of bonding, training, & officially gaining clearance for mobility work with his excellent hips, he become a permanent member of our family in July. I’m so proud of how far we’ve come in our short time together & was over the moon with excitement when he gave his first real life medical  alert recently. A big thank you to everyone who’s been apart of our journey, I know I’m in good paws.