Kelly and Freyja
@kelly-and-freyja.bsky.social
I'm an anthropologist and Director of Inclusion with bipolar disorder. I have a super floofy service dog. We live in Fargo, ND.
This is a video of our oldest son, Andrew, playing with Freyja in the backyard during a snowstorm. Andrew was visiting from Oklahoma City where he lives with his fiancee, Ashley.
February 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This is a video of our oldest son, Andrew, playing with Freyja in the backyard during a snowstorm. Andrew was visiting from Oklahoma City where he lives with his fiancee, Ashley.
This is Freyja's lullaby routine. She lies on her back across my legs, tries to nibble my arms while I rub her belly. I'm not allowed to stop til she has fallen sound asleep. She's done this with me every single day since we brought her home at 8wks old. It is my favorite part of every evening.
February 12, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This is Freyja's lullaby routine. She lies on her back across my legs, tries to nibble my arms while I rub her belly. I'm not allowed to stop til she has fallen sound asleep. She's done this with me every single day since we brought her home at 8wks old. It is my favorite part of every evening.
We're practicing Freyja's "place" command.
She hates it. She thinks staying on her cot is torture. Like it's prison.
When I give her the release signal, she bolts like a cannon off the bed.
This girl can take a 2hr nap on the cold tile floor, but cries if I make her lay on this cot for 5 minutes.
She hates it. She thinks staying on her cot is torture. Like it's prison.
When I give her the release signal, she bolts like a cannon off the bed.
This girl can take a 2hr nap on the cold tile floor, but cries if I make her lay on this cot for 5 minutes.
January 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
We're practicing Freyja's "place" command.
She hates it. She thinks staying on her cot is torture. Like it's prison.
When I give her the release signal, she bolts like a cannon off the bed.
This girl can take a 2hr nap on the cold tile floor, but cries if I make her lay on this cot for 5 minutes.
She hates it. She thinks staying on her cot is torture. Like it's prison.
When I give her the release signal, she bolts like a cannon off the bed.
This girl can take a 2hr nap on the cold tile floor, but cries if I make her lay on this cot for 5 minutes.
Freyja gets a #Whimzees Dental Alligator treat every day. If I forget, she sits by the counter where they are stored and stares at me until I get one for her. 🫠
In my opinion, these work better than Greenies. Their shape forces more tooth surface to be used, therefore cleaning her teeth better.
In my opinion, these work better than Greenies. Their shape forces more tooth surface to be used, therefore cleaning her teeth better.
January 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Freyja gets a #Whimzees Dental Alligator treat every day. If I forget, she sits by the counter where they are stored and stares at me until I get one for her. 🫠
In my opinion, these work better than Greenies. Their shape forces more tooth surface to be used, therefore cleaning her teeth better.
In my opinion, these work better than Greenies. Their shape forces more tooth surface to be used, therefore cleaning her teeth better.
Freyja is still just as goofy as ever. 😂
She has been SO BUSY today just wiggling, playing with toys, exploring all over the yard, rolling around the carpets.
We have played tug-o-war so much today my right shoulder hurts!
She has been SO BUSY today just wiggling, playing with toys, exploring all over the yard, rolling around the carpets.
We have played tug-o-war so much today my right shoulder hurts!
January 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Freyja is still just as goofy as ever. 😂
She has been SO BUSY today just wiggling, playing with toys, exploring all over the yard, rolling around the carpets.
We have played tug-o-war so much today my right shoulder hurts!
She has been SO BUSY today just wiggling, playing with toys, exploring all over the yard, rolling around the carpets.
We have played tug-o-war so much today my right shoulder hurts!
Freyja's new vest fits her perfectly. I have to sew more patches on it.
We went to TJMaxx for some practice in a crowded store. She did okay! We need to work on her wanting to sniff everything and say Hi to everyone. But, every time I stopped to look at something, she sat at my feet. Progress!
We went to TJMaxx for some practice in a crowded store. She did okay! We need to work on her wanting to sniff everything and say Hi to everyone. But, every time I stopped to look at something, she sat at my feet. Progress!
January 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Freyja's new vest fits her perfectly. I have to sew more patches on it.
We went to TJMaxx for some practice in a crowded store. She did okay! We need to work on her wanting to sniff everything and say Hi to everyone. But, every time I stopped to look at something, she sat at my feet. Progress!
We went to TJMaxx for some practice in a crowded store. She did okay! We need to work on her wanting to sniff everything and say Hi to everyone. But, every time I stopped to look at something, she sat at my feet. Progress!
Freyja settled right back into her normal antics. Toys strewn everywhere. Tore up some junk mail. Knocked over some kibble. 😂
We're so glad she still has some goofball puppy in her.
We're easing our way into routine. I'm getting used to handling her, and she's getting used to being handled by me.
We're so glad she still has some goofball puppy in her.
We're easing our way into routine. I'm getting used to handling her, and she's getting used to being handled by me.
January 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Freyja settled right back into her normal antics. Toys strewn everywhere. Tore up some junk mail. Knocked over some kibble. 😂
We're so glad she still has some goofball puppy in her.
We're easing our way into routine. I'm getting used to handling her, and she's getting used to being handled by me.
We're so glad she still has some goofball puppy in her.
We're easing our way into routine. I'm getting used to handling her, and she's getting used to being handled by me.
The first time I met Freyja was on June 17th, 2024. She was 18 days old. Just a little potato. Eyes barely opened. She weighed four pounds.
January 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The first time I met Freyja was on June 17th, 2024. She was 18 days old. Just a little potato. Eyes barely opened. She weighed four pounds.
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Hey everyone! Incredible news!
Trans Scouts selling GS cookies this year on my list have sold over 50,000 boxes of GS cookies!
If you want girl scout cookies, consider buying from a trans girl scout this year! They'll mail them to you!
This is literally my fav thing to do every year :)
Trans Scouts selling GS cookies this year on my list have sold over 50,000 boxes of GS cookies!
If you want girl scout cookies, consider buying from a trans girl scout this year! They'll mail them to you!
This is literally my fav thing to do every year :)
1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
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January 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hey everyone! Incredible news!
Trans Scouts selling GS cookies this year on my list have sold over 50,000 boxes of GS cookies!
If you want girl scout cookies, consider buying from a trans girl scout this year! They'll mail them to you!
This is literally my fav thing to do every year :)
Trans Scouts selling GS cookies this year on my list have sold over 50,000 boxes of GS cookies!
If you want girl scout cookies, consider buying from a trans girl scout this year! They'll mail them to you!
This is literally my fav thing to do every year :)
Reposted by Kelly and Freyja
Assoc. of Political & Legal Anthro. is hosting a Speaking Justice to Power roundtable livestreamed this Friday (1/24) 12-2pm EST. "Responding to the US Elections & Inauguration" with Carolyn Rouse, @alexhinton.bsky.social, Micaela di Leonardo, and Frederick H. Damon. Link below.
January 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Assoc. of Political & Legal Anthro. is hosting a Speaking Justice to Power roundtable livestreamed this Friday (1/24) 12-2pm EST. "Responding to the US Elections & Inauguration" with Carolyn Rouse, @alexhinton.bsky.social, Micaela di Leonardo, and Frederick H. Damon. Link below.
Freyja's vests have arrived. One is insulated for outdoors, one is mesh for indoor doors. She is currently away at a month-long board-and-train, learning her public access stuff. She will be home on Thursday. I'm glad that she is now at the point that she can go places with me.
January 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Freyja's vests have arrived. One is insulated for outdoors, one is mesh for indoor doors. She is currently away at a month-long board-and-train, learning her public access stuff. She will be home on Thursday. I'm glad that she is now at the point that she can go places with me.
Golden Retrievers are known for being excellent companions. They love to be with their humans, have a very gentle disposition, are smart, and overall great dogs. Freyja embodies those characteristics. She's happiest when she's with me, and when she's being loved on. She'll do anything for a hug!
January 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Golden Retrievers are known for being excellent companions. They love to be with their humans, have a very gentle disposition, are smart, and overall great dogs. Freyja embodies those characteristics. She's happiest when she's with me, and when she's being loved on. She'll do anything for a hug!
Freyja passed her Public Access Test yesterday! She had to walk through an elementary school during passing times and not pull, jump, run, bark, or show fear. For a 7.5mo golden retriever, she nailed it! I can only imagine how hard that must have been for her. Good job, Freyja! What a Good Girl!
January 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Freyja passed her Public Access Test yesterday! She had to walk through an elementary school during passing times and not pull, jump, run, bark, or show fear. For a 7.5mo golden retriever, she nailed it! I can only imagine how hard that must have been for her. Good job, Freyja! What a Good Girl!
Service dogs do not have to be on duty 24/7. They need time to play, sleep, and run around. Freyja has always loved toys. She likes to play fetch and tug. For HOURS. She has a lambchop that she has to have with her in her crate. And she still looks at me just like this when she wants to play.
January 16, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Service dogs do not have to be on duty 24/7. They need time to play, sleep, and run around. Freyja has always loved toys. She likes to play fetch and tug. For HOURS. She has a lambchop that she has to have with her in her crate. And she still looks at me just like this when she wants to play.
When we first got Freyja at 8wks old, she slept on the night stand next to my bed. She learned my breathing, sleeping habits, nightmares, insomnia-- she stayed by me 24/7 to learn my every move. Now she can respond to any sudden mood change because she knows what is "good," and what is "worrisome."
January 16, 2025 at 3:59 AM
When we first got Freyja at 8wks old, she slept on the night stand next to my bed. She learned my breathing, sleeping habits, nightmares, insomnia-- she stayed by me 24/7 to learn my every move. Now she can respond to any sudden mood change because she knows what is "good," and what is "worrisome."
DPT is her favorite task. I used to think she just wanted to snuggle. But if I am exhibiting unchecked mood behaviors and dare try to move, she forces me back down (hard) and puts more weight on my shins and feet. For her, it is just a bonus that she gets to lie down and watch TV while working.
January 16, 2025 at 3:52 AM
DPT is her favorite task. I used to think she just wanted to snuggle. But if I am exhibiting unchecked mood behaviors and dare try to move, she forces me back down (hard) and puts more weight on my shins and feet. For her, it is just a bonus that she gets to lie down and watch TV while working.
Freyja is currently at one of her "board and train" units. She's been going to various public places to work on not getting distracted and not jumping or pulling. She passed her test today! She walked through Lowes and an elementary school off-leash and stayed focused on the handler the whole time.
January 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Freyja is currently at one of her "board and train" units. She's been going to various public places to work on not getting distracted and not jumping or pulling. She passed her test today! She walked through Lowes and an elementary school off-leash and stayed focused on the handler the whole time.
January 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Check out what the Disability Topical Interest Group (TIG) is planning for our upcoming annual meeting in Portland. The #SfAA has a number of committees & TIGS designed to act as forums. More: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti...
#socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2025 #disability
#socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2025 #disability
January 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Check out what the Disability Topical Interest Group (TIG) is planning for our upcoming annual meeting in Portland. The #SfAA has a number of committees & TIGS designed to act as forums. More: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti...
#socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2025 #disability
#socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2025 #disability
I received funding through a grant with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute and ASPCA to provide research data about service dogs for bipolar disorder. This requires that Freyja and I promote the story of our special bond via social media and fundraisers. I think that will be bake sales.
😊🐾🧁🍪
😊🐾🧁🍪
January 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I received funding through a grant with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute and ASPCA to provide research data about service dogs for bipolar disorder. This requires that Freyja and I promote the story of our special bond via social media and fundraisers. I think that will be bake sales.
😊🐾🧁🍪
😊🐾🧁🍪
Since the day we brought her home, Freyja's favorite sleeping position is on her back, belly up. I still find her like this when she is napping. Even in her sleep, she asks for belly rubs. 🐾
#goldenretriever
#servicedog
#sleepypuppy
#goldenretriever
#servicedog
#sleepypuppy
January 14, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Since the day we brought her home, Freyja's favorite sleeping position is on her back, belly up. I still find her like this when she is napping. Even in her sleep, she asks for belly rubs. 🐾
#goldenretriever
#servicedog
#sleepypuppy
#goldenretriever
#servicedog
#sleepypuppy
This was on the car ride home after picking Freyja up from the breeder when she turned 8wks old. She was so cuddly and sweet. We had visited her a few times before taking her home, so she was familiar with us. After licking me thoroughly, she slept in my arms for the 2-hour ride.
#goldenretriever
#goldenretriever
January 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
This was on the car ride home after picking Freyja up from the breeder when she turned 8wks old. She was so cuddly and sweet. We had visited her a few times before taking her home, so she was familiar with us. After licking me thoroughly, she slept in my arms for the 2-hour ride.
#goldenretriever
#goldenretriever
Freyja's birthday is 05/31/24. We adopted her when she was 8 weeks old. She weighed 13lbs. She quickly grew, and grew, and grew. She's around 73lbs now (and still growing)! Her main service task is DPT (Deep Pressure Therapy), so I need her to be a big and strong.
#goldenretriever
#bipolarservicedog
#goldenretriever
#bipolarservicedog
January 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Freyja's birthday is 05/31/24. We adopted her when she was 8 weeks old. She weighed 13lbs. She quickly grew, and grew, and grew. She's around 73lbs now (and still growing)! Her main service task is DPT (Deep Pressure Therapy), so I need her to be a big and strong.
#goldenretriever
#bipolarservicedog
#goldenretriever
#bipolarservicedog
When she is off duty, Freyja is a typical, goofy, and kind of lazy Golden Retriever. 😆
January 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
When she is off duty, Freyja is a typical, goofy, and kind of lazy Golden Retriever. 😆
I didn't take video of it, but there was an obviously fake service dog in Twenty Below. Jumping on anyone who walked by. Barking at people. Pulling on its leash. Knocked over a plate. It had on a vest. Most likely from Amazon.
This is a misdemeanor in Minnesota. But probably not enforced. 😒
This is a misdemeanor in Minnesota. But probably not enforced. 😒
January 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I didn't take video of it, but there was an obviously fake service dog in Twenty Below. Jumping on anyone who walked by. Barking at people. Pulling on its leash. Knocked over a plate. It had on a vest. Most likely from Amazon.
This is a misdemeanor in Minnesota. But probably not enforced. 😒
This is a misdemeanor in Minnesota. But probably not enforced. 😒