This is Dasher. He is one of my biggest reasons for sobriety. He is a 60lbs ball of farts,drool, and energy. He also gets me out of bed on my toughest mornings,the days when I would rather stay in and listen to Warren Zevon on repeat. Even on days I am depressed he still needs to eat and go on walks. If I feed him, I might as well fed myself. He gets fresh water,I get fresh water.
He was a ’23 Xmas gift to myself.
Xmas ’24
This was his first day home.
He depends on me for survival. Everyday I think to myself he can’t make it without me. If I don’t make it neither will he. He keeps me sane and sober. He sees me the way I want to be seen and everyday I strive to be more like that person.
Dasher FAQs
Why the name Dasher?
He came with the name and it seemed fitting.
Why a Golden Retriever?
I wanted a best friend. I got that and more. Don’t believe me? He has followed me into the bathroom more than once and demanded pets.
Golden Retrievers are dumb…
That isn’t a question. They are highly intelligent but also goofy and energetic.
Who’s a handsome boy?
Dasher.
What is a Fun Fact about Dasher?
He got so sick his first night home I was worried he had parvo. Nope, just first day home nerves. And an impressive amount of diarrhea. So much diarrhea.