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Amanda and Moose — September 22, 2021

Amanda and Moose

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~ Amanda and Moose ~

Eight years ago, Amanda rescued Labrador mix puppy, Moose. Since then, Moose has not only become Amanda’s best friend but also her service dog. 

In 2013, Amanda discovered a small puppy who had been abandoned. She was shocked that anyone would want to leave behind such a beautiful pup. There was no way that Amanda was leaving her behind, so she adopted her and named her Moose. 

Ever since Moose has been part of Amanda’s life, she has gained so much more happiness. Since day one, she has been a highlight and source of positivity for Amanda. 

Since 2019, Moose has been undergoing training to be Amanda’s complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD) service dog. This is something that has impacted Amanda for a long time. Before Moose, she had struggled with confidence and independence, often finding it hard to leave her house. 

Having Moose has allowed Amanda to find her independence and the confidence to go out into her community. She has been immensely helpful through her public access training in helping Amanda feel safe and supported. She knows that if she ever needs any help, Moose will be right there for her. 

One of the things that Moose does to help Amanda is deep pressure therapy (DPT). This is where a service dog puts their weight on their handler to help lessen any symptoms of anxiety. This was one of the first tasks Moose was trained to perform. When Covid hit, Amanda’s anxiety heightened. Sensing this, Moose immediately performed DPT and helped calm her down. 

Through her work, Moose has shown the community how amazing service dogs are. She is always ready and willing to perform any task, is kind and gentle, and, of course, everyone loves to see her friendly face!

When not out and about, Amanda and Moose love spending time together. They both love to snuggle and enjoy one another’s company. No matter what, Moose is always at Amanda’s side. The happiness and love they have brought to each other’s lives is immeasurable. 

It is obvious how strong of a bond Amanda and Moose share. Moose has given Amanda freedom and has been an amazing companion for her. The love they have for one another is special and can be seen in how they simply look at one another.

Suzy and Moose — June 21, 2021

Suzy and Moose

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~ Suzy and Moose ~

5 years ago, Moose met Suzy. Since then, they have become best friends. They have formed such a lovely bond and have been a great support for one another.  

Suzy met Moose in 2015 when he was a small, fluffy, Golden Samoyed puppy. She fell in love with him and his big smile and loving eyes. From that moment she first met Moose, there was no way Suzy was leaving without a new, furry family member.

Having Moose in their life has made Suzy’s house a home. He has added so much joy to their home and brings a smile to everyone’s face. No matter what may be happening, Moose always finds a way to bring a bit of happiness to one’s day. Through his cheeky antics, he also has a talent for making people laugh. 

When Suzy returns home, Moose is excitedly at the front door, waiting to greet his human back with a very wiggly tail!  If Suzy has had a difficult day, or is having a bad mental health day, Moose can always cheer her up. He is her shoulder to cry on. Her best friend.  

Not only does Moose bring happiness to his humans, but he also brings happiness to everyone he meets.  When they are out and about, people often smile when they see him and, on occasion, pat him and his very fluffy fur!

Something that Suzy and Moose enjoy doing is going on adventures together. They often go travelling, weekend trips, discovering new parks, and just enjoy exploring new places. It is a great joy for both of them.  

The bond between Suzy and Moose is certainly a special one. Moose means the world to Suzy, and she means the world to him. You can see how much love they have for each other simply by how they look at one another.