Andrea Rosebrock 
We’ve all heard the wonderful, enlightening and touching stories of dogs saving the lives of their people, of dogs “knowing” before anyone else does sickness, cancers and more, well here’s another one of those wonderful stories. Darlene Guthrie, recently retired after 20-years on the Elkhart City Police Department and long time animal rescuer, was diagnosed last September with epilepsy.
For months Darlene was afraid to leave the house for fear of a seizure coming on her when she was unprepared for it but no more. Now, with the aid of a dog she rescued as a puppy, Fancy, Darlene can now go where she wants, when she wants.
“I feel better. I can do anything I want. I can go anywhere I want,” Darlene explains. “We never had children and I know there’s probably no comparison between a love for a child and a love for a dog. But, she’s my kid. I can’t imagine the loss if I were to lose her.”
Friends, companions heroes and more, our canine companions complete our lives and make us whole. They give us they love, loyalty and ask for so little in return. They are truly man’s… and woman’s best friend!
Well, most everyone knows how I feel about our special little four legged companions, and Darlene is the luckiest gal in the world. I noticed when she put his “jacket” on, Fancy’s eyes lit up. Fancy is Darlene’s guardian angel in fur.
And Darlene, no, the love of a dog is different that that of a child, but remember our dogs don’t ask for money, keys to the car, the latest fashions, etc.; and all they want from us is love and companionship. You are a lucky lady.
Equally important Susie, we may in some cases have to worry about getting them back if they get lost or stolen, but we never have to bail them out of jail or pay for attorneys to defend them in court because they did something stupid. If our dogs make mistakes they are innocent mistakes not based on hate or malice.
Oh Charlie, you got that right!
What a great story. Darlene has a special angel sent from God to be there for her. How lucky both her and Fancy are. See, dogs are smart.
u’re so very lucky Darlene….my Bear could sense my seizures coming on. she’s been gone for quite a few years now. 1 of my dogs now, Max , knows when i’m gonna have 1. imagine, having 2 dogs in 1’s life that knows when i’m gonna have a seizure. he goes a wee bit nuts! jumping up n down. Bear used 2 just nudge me toward the bed/couch but very insistant.
Dru, I am sorry you are dealing with seizures! I am so glad you had Bear in your life, and now Max. You too are blessed with the love and adoradion of your little guardian angel in fur. I sincerely wish you good luck and great health, with your faithful Max always by your side.
Give your Max a hug and a kiss from me!
So glad you have your baby to keep an eye over you Dru! What would we do without our pooches?
Hugs,
D.
awesome story!!!!! but i do say if u have no children, the love of a dog can be the same as the love of a child.,..i never had kids because of my love for dogs..my dogs are my children 100% loosing one to me is the same as someone loosing their child