I don't think I can properly express how much of a difference getting Taffy made to me at a time when I was pretty severely disabled and depressed. Diane was brilliant in making this happen. After Taffy was older, the companionship was important, but right from the start, things were different. I suddenly had something I needed to care for, as opposed to the focus on my pain and my problems. I suddenly had something that made me laugh and smile a hundred times a day. Fortunately, Taffy was a service puppy, so she came with an instruction manual. (I wish our kids came with one!) We had a job to do... not only was it fun and rewarding training her, but it also made Taffy a well trained dog that is so much easier to handle.
I wish I could write more now... gottal run!
Mark
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