"How can you stand to give them back?" Every time I introduce someone to my service dog in training, they ask the same question. Before last August, I simply answered, "I have no choice. She's not really mine; she's on loan until her advance training". Raising these puppies from twelve pound bundles of fur until adulthood is a rewarding experience, but as you might expect, returning them is heartbreaking. I have always loved raising these puppies because dogs truly are...

Every year as spring approaches, I cannot wait for the lacrosse season to begin. I especially like lacrosse because it requires one to think in order to properly execute plays and react to different situations. I am not the most athletic person on the field, but this is not an insurmountable obstacle because I make up for it through hard work and having a great understanding of the game. Nothing is more satisfying than making a split-second decision to feed...

Describes involvement in lacrosse and response to failure

incredibly friendly and...