We talk a lot about service dogs — and rightfully so.
But this goes beyond that.

Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/Kjxq5Yf4Gws

This is about all the animals that show up for us…
when life gets hard, when things change, when we’re trying to figure out how to keep going.

After my stroke, I started to understand something I never fully saw before —
the role animals play in recovery, in mental health, and in just… getting through the day.

In this episode, I react to powerful stories about service dogs and other support animals —
and why they matter more than most people realize.

Because they’re not just pets.
They’re comfort.
They’re stability.
They’re a reason to keep moving forward.

👇 Watch the original videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUAqJWPA-tA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ld0fy5_pUI

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast