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  • Dekker,  Spiritual Growth

    Dekker, The Service Dog, Shares His Wisdom

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    Dekker, a service dog, with the author Ardis Mayo

    Many people have asked me how Dekker ‘writes,’ sharing his wisdom every month in this blog. The only words that may seem legitimate from a dog are “Woof,…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    LOST AND FOUND – A CAT TALE

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    An outcast—neglected, homeless and starving— she sat waiting, eyes alert to the feeder where perched the possibility of breakfast on a cold March day. 

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker

    DEKKER RESPONDS TO HOLIDAY BLUES

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    Dekker the service dog reads a book

    Dekker, the service dog who has advice for humans and other creatures, gives guidance to some issues that arise over the holidays.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker,  Life Challenges

    DEKKER GIVES CATS FREE ADVICE

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    the fab four cats

    As a service dog, Dekker has begun to serve as a spiritual guide to anyone (including cats) who have questions about dealing with difficult issues in their lives.

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