It is easy to think that because I am a Professional Service Dog that I have no problems of my own. Well, my focus is taking care of my mom but I have a few struggles of my own. My mom says I have a “green eyed monster” even though my eyes are brown and I never seen a monster other than Murphy around here. I have yet to figure that one out.
My biggest problem is I freak out when I don’t see my mom. It is called separation anxiety and one time it was really bad when my mom had to get x-rays and my friend Sue sat with me on the other side of the big door. I cried and cried. Just couldn’t understand why I couldn’t be with my mom. At home sometimes I fall asleep (off duty of course though I really am on duty 24/7). Suddenly I become aware my mom is no where to be found. So I seek and sense she went into the rest room and cry because she is behind the door. Life is hard on a dedicated Service Dog who “loses sight” of her mom. Seconds later my mom will open the door and tell me that I am a goofy but loyal dog and gives me a reassuring hug. She was never far away after all. She was just behind the door.
Sometimes life can make one feel very lonely. You may even think no one cares. I assure you have a friend that is “just behind the door.” Sometimes you need to cry out like I do for my mom. I know Some One cares for you! Just as I know someone cares for me and my mom….and even Murphy.
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