10/08/2024
I haven’t posted in a while and this one was hard to write. I wrote it earlier on my personal page.
The dog behind the logo…
Jeannie was special. So so so very special. I went to purchase her brother and left with her instead. I sold a truck to buy her because I NEEDED her. What I didn’t realize at the time was Austin needed her more. I worked with her EVERY day all day. Jared didn’t do any training with her because I wanted her to bond with me, as females tend to bond better with male humans and vise versa. She didn’t listen to anyone but me. Any command. Immediately. She would help me pick up the kids toys from the floor. She’d often bring me things as an offering (toys, blankets, even Cheetos unopened). She was giant, but gentle. So so gentle. Any child, any age, could grab her leash and she’d never pull. She’d stay right by their side. When she was 9 months, I decided I wanted her to be Austin’s service dog. Not to tell us when he was going to have a seizure but for the after care. To help him be safe. At first, she wasn’t sure. Often looking back at me for further direction. When I’d say “go on” she’d follow him closely. Soon she loved him just as much as she loved me. Because we had already bonded, she’d alert me to my migraines 15-20 minutes before one would hit. She was so patient with Austin after a seizure. He would squeeze her fur as he was coming out of it and she’d stand there and wait until he told her he was ok. He loved for her to give him “fist bumps” and hugs. At first, she wouldn’t hug him because he was too small. But soon he grew and she had no problem giving hugs then. She LOVED to swing!! She could sit on the swing with him forever if he’d let her. She loved to cuddle. My sweet girl gave us 9 1/2 years of love and patience. 9 1/2 years of loyalty and trust. She hated puppies lol but she’d always help me correct them appropriately if needed. She loved her kids. All of them. Every time I’d let her out she’d run to austins room first to check on him. My sweet Jeannie We**ie, my I Dream Of Jeannie, I dreamed of you before I got you. And now I’ll dream that I still had you. To say we’re heartbroken is an understatement. We’re shocked. You still had so much life left. I’m sorry it was cut so short. I’ll love you forever my sweet girl and I’ll miss you always. 🐕🦺💕
