“Here Mom, you dropped this - again!” My favorite disability related task is picking things up from the ground - even if she is just playing!

It’s FriYAY! Mom thought everyone could use a little baby Samshine today!

Check out our community member fren wearing his Custom Designed Sampson Lab Coat! Today was the first day he wore it while going yo work interning in the university lab doing DNA bird extractions! Service dog handlers gaining access to laboratory opportunities! Best! Day! Ever!

If life hands you lemons then make lemonade, but if life hands you bubbles, well, that’s just game on!

Ready to rock the weekend! Happy SaturYAY! Video: Sampson, fluffy white Golden retriever playing in green grass with fields behind him and a garden. The music is a rock tune!

Working smarter not harder! When it’s 104 degrees outside, and your house AC has been out for a week, Pax took full advantage of the car AC!

Happy FriYAY! May your day be filled with smiles and treatos! Video: An Irish Wolfhound, Aragorn and a Golden retriever, Sampson get a snack from Dad while wagging their tails. Dad then smiles.

Early morning stretches and massages for my sore body. Mom says - to care for someone who once cared for you is the greatest honor.

I am snozzling in! The Muppets got Mom covered!

Happy FriYAY! Paws crossed Dad comes home today!! Video: Sampson and Pax standing side by side wagging their tails. Mom says, “Are you good boys?”

Dad is having surgery today! Mom already has a plan to smuggle in a milk shake! *cue Mission Impossible* theme music!

How is your Monday going so far?

For anyone who needs it today, I’ll share my Mr. B!

Moooommmmm…… he’s touching me!

Mom always says: When we leave this Earth, what will we be remembered for? Our hope: We made a difference. We helped someone in need at the time they needed. We left the places we were better than we found them. We lived a fulfilled life. We experienced love. We were happy. We were at peace.

Wishing my Dad a very happy Fathers Day! Thank you for choosing to be my Dad and taking such loving care of all our pack! Plus the xtra cheese and peanut butter treatos when Mom’s not looking! Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!

Waiting patiently to board a flight Mom hears a couple behind her. “Oh! There’s a dog! I didn’t even know it was there!” When Pax and Mom travel she hears that ALL the time! Pax moves quietly through life beside Mom doing his job, many times completely unnoticed by people.

Cronchy water is the Best! Thing! Ever! You know. Because of the cronch! Video: Sampson and Pax eating ice cubes and getting love!

“My only hope is that even for a moment I helped you see the world a little bit differently.” ~ Amos Wilder #servicedog #science #accessible

Wishing the Muppets, Eowyn and Aragorn the happiest of 3rd birthdays today! Tail wags, pupcakes, and shenanigans!

Mom says start your day with a smile, a friend, and a good cup of coffee! I say …. and peanut butter treatos, a walkie, snoozles, and smooches on the forehead!

I love sleep because it’s like a time machine to breakfast.

Happy FriYAY! Mom is super tired so I wanted to share some of our best moments together! Video compilation of Sampson and Mom doing all types of activities together including dancing, playing, and eating watermelon.

Pax and Mom made it through @TSA in the @TucsonAirport and to the @AmericanAir gate safely, they are on their way to Maryland to give a Keynote talk to the Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association. Safe travels!

It is Pax’s 3rd birthday TODAY! I KNOW there MUST be peanut butter pupcakes!

Happy FriYAY!

Can your pup pass the vacuum challenge? With four of us in the house Mom NEEDS to vacuum everyday! We make it an obstacle course for her! Video compilation of Mom vacuuming around Pax, me, and the two Muppet Irish Wolfhounds while we sit, lay, and get in her way.

When I was younger I was with Mom through all her medical appointments and she held my paw when she got shots. Now, since I’m older I get shots every month and check ups, she comforts me when I get shots - of course so does peanut butter!

Good morning. Sorry to be a distraction. But today I am feeling fabulous and thought I would share!

This #MemorialDay, we pause to remember that today is meant to honor the brave men and women who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice for all our freedom. Let’s commit to be worthy of the heroic actions too many have made for those freedoms we take for granted.

Hardships don’t define us. Instead, they shape us into resilient, determined individuals capable of turning our pain into something beautiful. #Insistent

Today I will sit on the porch and wait for the sun to hit all of my Golden fibers of love. Making me a more marginalized toasted marshmallow floof.

Happy FriYAY! It is an excellent day to accomplish some goals. I do not have any because I’m retired. But you go right ahead! I’ll be out here performing obligatory yard shenanigans. Video: Sam walking on grass holding Mr. B in his mouth.

Service dog (noun) 1. The ultimate sidekick and guardian angel wrapped in fur. 2. A four-legged therapist, a tail-wagging superhero 3. Expert in melting hearts, fetching smiles, and reminding you that you are never alone. 4. A guiding light and beacon of hope. (See also: Superhero)

Sunday morning quiet time. I told Mom I love her more than I love napping and peanut butter treatos. And that is a lot. Some days humans need to know your love is unconditional.

Sit with Warriors, the conversation is different. When you surround yourself with warriors—those who are resilient, determined, and fight for what they believe in—you elevate your own mindset. Choose to be around those who challenge you, support you, and inspire you to rise.

"If you find a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." We did! ~ Toni Morrison. Mom could have used this book when her journey started. We hope that this book will provide hope and inspiration to anyone looking for it, and also, simply an enjoyable read.

Tongue out Tuesday Marshmallow Floof Edition!

No one informed us it was a Banana SaturYAY but Pax and I are here for it! Best! Day! Ever! Video: Sampson and Pax are laying side-by-side looking excited and eating banana pieces handed to them by Mom.

Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader, they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role, always about the goal. Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good. Give others hope by being the example. Be a role model not a model of a role.

There is zero shame in identifying as a survivor — but know that in every survivor is a warrior, a fighter, and a leader. You are strong enough to overcome anything that life throws your way. We rise. We fight. We heal. We reach our hand out to help the others find solid ground to stand on.

Find someone who looks at you with love and life is perfect no matter the challenges.

Pax and Mom are looking forward to being the Keynote Speaker for the @ChABSA the Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association 2025 Symposium June 4th in Maryland. Topic: Service dogs in science laboratories Watch for an update to the CDC BMBL guidelines amendment this week!

Happy FriYAY walkie with Mom and Mr. B! Retirement! Best! Day! Ever! Video: A happy looking fluffy white dog walking along a gravel road and driveway holding a blue octopus stuffed toy in his mouth.

I didn’t choose the smooshy face life - the smooshy face life chose me! Happy Sunday! Best! Retired! Life! Ever!

Happy FriYAY! Video: Sampson walking happily carrying Mr. B!

The University told Mom that she couldn’t graduate with a degree in Neuroscience with a service dog because a service dog “Would never be allowed in a science lab.” Mom said, “Hold my Beaker!” #servicedog #disability #access #science #laboratories

Happy SaturYAY!! Video: A happy white fluffy dog is playing outside with a blue octopus stuffed toy. He has a floofy happy tail, and rolls around playing when a woman kneels on the ground to play with him. Then the dog does a service dog skill while holding his toy to assist handler by bracing.

Happy SaturYAY my frens! Spring is here finally which means extra fun outside! Paws crossed for a hot dog BBQ - I might bribe a Muppet to snag one off the counter to share! Don’t tell Mom! Enjoy your day!

Mom is still sick but needs to work. Mr. B and I are ready to provide support!