Rusty has passed. However my new service dog Spirit has taken on her role wonderfully. She is a fully trained medical alert service dog. Being a retriever she can "go get"my meds, pick things up, bring things to me, things Rusty had a hard time with. However he shined in other areas.

I just want to thank everyone for all the wonderful prayers! Rusty lived twice as long as the vets said he would, he lasted two more months. I had to make the decision of euthanizing him when he finally got too ill. The vet came to our house and he passed in my arms as I spoke to him. I have never felt such a huge loss before! I would not be alive today if he had not have been here, he was a real hero when it comes to service dogs!

He did get to meet Spirit, and learned to love her before… Continue

I just want to thank all of you and your prayers for my service dog Rusty. The vets said he had less than 60 days to live. He has gone over three months now. He is weak, but still wagging the tail showing no signs of pain, and not ready to go yet. So far I have had an extra month with him. Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and prayers.

It is the best gift ever.

Kara