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Jeff86

For those who like heart-warming shaggy dog stories.

I was away for one night on a business trip.  Our long-standing and wonderful aide stayed with DW.   

The next morning, the aide was getting dressed while DW was still in bed.  Usually, DW needs a lot of encouragement, and often support, to get up and out of bed.  And we never let her descend the stairs unattended.  Serious fall risk.

But on this morning, apparently DW got up on her own, and headed toward the stairs to go down to the first floor.  Our English golden retriever, Emma, perceived some danger and positioned herself between DW and the first step.  Emma then barked and barked, getting the aide’s attention.   DW said, “Move, dog.”   But Emma held her ground until the aide approached and took DW by the hand.

A possible disastrous fall down the stairs was averted.  I knew Emma was an exceptional and smart dog—I take her to do pet therapy with children—but this was extraordinary.

Good dog, Emma.

PS: if anyone knows how to attach photos without them appearing upside down, I’m all ears.  This is on an iPad.

Lorita

Love that story, Jeff.  Emma sounds like she's a keeper.  Really kept your wife safe.  Emma deserves a big hug and I'm sure she already has gotten one.

Ed1937

Ed1937

She deserved to be uprighted, What a dog! You'd better hold on to her. How old is she?

Joe C.

What a great dog & a great story. Thanks for sharing.

Joydean

Emma deserves a special treat! She is beautiful! So very glad you have her. Definitely a nother caregiver for your wife. Thank you sooo much for sharing. Animals are honestly “man’s “ best friend.

ImMaggieMae

She’s not only beautiful, she’s smart too! Is she trained as a care dog?

Pat6177

Yup, definitely heart warming!! Thanks so much for the story and the picture. It was the bright spot of the day for me.

M1

You go girl! She's beautiful Jeff. Glad you shared that story.

Jeff86

Emma is an eight-year-old, and certified to do pet therapy.  For a couple of years, we would visit a nursing home every Saturday afternoon, till Covid came. Now Emma ‘goes to work’ with children, at a local public library. Thanks for righting her pic, Ed, however you did it.

Cherjer

Beautiful story!

Ed1937

You're welcome, Jeff. I just took a picture of it, then posted what I had.

Paris20

Great story. My beagle doesn’t have much longer to go (soft tissue sarcoma) but she has been my best support through Covid lockdown and my husband’s illness. I’ve often said that dogs are the best people.

mrl

Thanks for sharing that Jeff, my Saturday has begun with a smile.

She's a beauty : )

Michele

toolbeltexpert

Thanks Jeff that's a great story and glad you shared it with us all. 

GOOD DOG

nancyj194

What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing with us, along with a picture lovely Emma. 

Hoot619

Emma deserves another treat! I bet she loves those kids also.       No such thing as a dumb dog depends on his owner, now that I said that I've been calling mine dumb at times. Think I better do some work with him, he's just 18 months old.

When we lived in Flint we had a bird dog that when someone came to the door and I wasn't home, Jan could tell if the person was OK or not. If the dog got in front of her she knew not to trust him. If dog stayed away from door the person was ok. 

mommyandme (m&m)

So lovely and glad you shared! Beautiful pup! Thank you.

jmlarue

Angels do walk amongst us - many of them on four legs. Emma is a treasure. That's for sure.

JulieB46

Emma is precious--even upside down:}