Entrant Name
Karalyn Martin

City
Monroe

Story
I have had CoCo since he was 8 weeks old. I originally got him to have my first puppy as an adult. After many years in the Corps I was honorably discharged but was diagnosed with PTSD. I came to realize that CoCo really helped me on a daily basis with this diagnosis and found Next Step Service Dogs. He is now my service dog, is always with me, and helps me live a normal life. This picture was taken by Caroline Fenton Photography at the American Dock Diving competition in Delmar, CA. Dock Diving is just another amazing fun hobby CoCo and I participate in. There is nothing like the unconditional love of your dog and I could not imagine life without CoCO. He is truly a blessing and like at typical lab just loves anything that has to do with the water.