Walking with Memphis

Life with a Service Dog & Veteran

Hope

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This weekend almost seems like a blur. Do you have those weekends? The ones that pass you by, and it seems as if you blink and you are already facing Monday? That was our weekend. But I wouldn't trade it for a thing. Saturday night Sam was a guest speaker at the Rotary Dinner, Giving Hope. We have been fortunate to attend this dinner in … [Read more...]

When You Think You Know…

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I thought I knew about service dogs and the organization in our area that assists veterans who are suffering from those invisible wounds of war, PTSD, TBI, moral injury, and even the visible wounds of war. I supported This Able Veteran before I met Sam. I went to a service dog and veteran pairing at Cannon Park because I lived in Carterville and … [Read more...]

The Real Deal

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Lately, I have read a lot of articles and news items about service animals. Lately, I have held my tongue when reading these. I've shared a few, saved a few, and just had to totally shake my head and move on from a few things in the media regarding what constitutes a real service animal, you know, like a real service dog. One way to get me … [Read more...]