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Stinky The Clown

(67,788 posts)
Fri Aug 9, 2013, 12:52 PM Aug 2013

Today I met an angel in training. [View all]

I was at the dentist this morning. While there, there was a buzz from out in the reception that I could hear. It seems one of their patients came in to show off her new charge.

It was a black Lab puppy, complete with puppy breath and sharp little puppy teeth. He was wearing a harness. On the harness was a badge. It noted that he was a Wounded Warrior Service Dog in training. 12 weeks old. The woman who had him was a volunteer. She would raise him for two years, taking him to specialized training while being responsible for his socialization. Today's outing was part of that regimen. After two years (two YEARS!!) she would give him up, at which point he will be a PTSD companion dog to a vet.

He is named for a fallen soldier.

A dog in service for the betterment of people.

A volunteer who is doing something i could *never* do . . . . raising and loving a dog only to give it away.

I admire her.

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Today I met an angel in training. [View all] Stinky The Clown Aug 2013 OP
It's bittersweet I guess... Phentex Aug 2013 #1
I also admire people who do selfless things I know I could never do. IrishAyes Aug 2013 #2
Wow, Stinky Grateful for Hope Aug 2013 #3
Yup. Quite remarkable and incredibly selfless. Stinky The Clown Aug 2013 #4
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