River (the Service Sheltie), Dax, and Dexter and their Dads
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River a tricolour Shetland Sheepdog who lives with her cat siblings Dax & Dexter both sister/brother house panthers! We live with our Dads in Toronto, ON. River is training to be a Diabetes Alert Dog (DAD) to help her Dad with Type 1 diabetes.
Hey frens, Dexter has been in kidney failure and we’ve done everything to try to get him better but nothing has worked. He will go over the bridge tomorrow and we are absolutely heartbroken. 💔
June 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Hey frens, Dexter has been in kidney failure and we’ve done everything to try to get him better but nothing has worked. He will go over the bridge tomorrow and we are absolutely heartbroken. 💔
More hiking pictures
April 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
More hiking pictures
Friends my Dad hasn't posted much lately b/c he's been "busy" plus both my Dads had major health conditions lately but I'm doing my job to help them heal, especially my T1 diabetic Dad - I'm very diligent in my job.
I go for a hike weekly with a vet tech & the same dogs which is off-time for me!
I go for a hike weekly with a vet tech & the same dogs which is off-time for me!
April 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Friends my Dad hasn't posted much lately b/c he's been "busy" plus both my Dads had major health conditions lately but I'm doing my job to help them heal, especially my T1 diabetic Dad - I'm very diligent in my job.
I go for a hike weekly with a vet tech & the same dogs which is off-time for me!
I go for a hike weekly with a vet tech & the same dogs which is off-time for me!
River: What do you mean Dad I am on my mat! 😂
Dad: You're a little rebel always pleasing and doing what you are told but at the same time pushing all the boundaries just to see what you can get away with. Cheeky little girl. (secretly, we absolutely love that about you)
Dad: You're a little rebel always pleasing and doing what you are told but at the same time pushing all the boundaries just to see what you can get away with. Cheeky little girl. (secretly, we absolutely love that about you)
November 25, 2024 at 12:11 AM
River: What do you mean Dad I am on my mat! 😂
Dad: You're a little rebel always pleasing and doing what you are told but at the same time pushing all the boundaries just to see what you can get away with. Cheeky little girl. (secretly, we absolutely love that about you)
Dad: You're a little rebel always pleasing and doing what you are told but at the same time pushing all the boundaries just to see what you can get away with. Cheeky little girl. (secretly, we absolutely love that about you)
Service Dog Activities: Again, some settle time in the Ikea cafeteria! River maintained almost 1 hour on her settle mat which is amazing - she got up a couple of times but quickly settled again. Again, the restaurant was very busy with people and carts everywhere which she completely ignored.
November 25, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Service Dog Activities: Again, some settle time in the Ikea cafeteria! River maintained almost 1 hour on her settle mat which is amazing - she got up a couple of times but quickly settled again. Again, the restaurant was very busy with people and carts everywhere which she completely ignored.
SDIT: here is River walking with me using crutches - notice that she is paying attention to me and not pulling the lead. When she sniffs some treats on the shelf a quick "leave it" and she complies. 👍
November 17, 2024 at 7:15 PM
SDIT: here is River walking with me using crutches - notice that she is paying attention to me and not pulling the lead. When she sniffs some treats on the shelf a quick "leave it" and she complies. 👍
SDIT: We went to the US yesterday for a few things at Target - it was busy though the video focussed on River so you don't see that - we were there over an hour and she did remarkably well - never reacted to people or carts, not even to the kids waving at her! ⭐️ Proud Poppa! This is in reverse.
November 17, 2024 at 7:07 PM
SDIT: We went to the US yesterday for a few things at Target - it was busy though the video focussed on River so you don't see that - we were there over an hour and she did remarkably well - never reacted to people or carts, not even to the kids waving at her! ⭐️ Proud Poppa! This is in reverse.