My Dog Brandy Jeffrey Levy

I went live on Facebook with a special episode that shares a sermon I gave at Congregation Sons of Israel about the power of hope, faith and love between a dog and his boy. Listen to a story on how a Keeshond helped a boy deal with emotional abuse.

Brandy certainly knew when my Mom was getting breakfast ready for me in the morning. Most mornings he would be right under her feet supervising to make sure there would be plenty for me to give him. Except on Sundays. He had that day off from begging for breakfast!

Join me as I talk with Todd Cameron and Diane Hanson, co-authors of this tale about a woman who uses the lessons she learns from talking her dog to obedience school in her life to solve a challenge at work. It's an easy read but is chock full of lessons we all can learn from our dogs!

Today I spoke to Heidi Hampson, President of the Board of Trustees of the Buddy Dog Humane Society. Buddy Dog is the place where this story begins. It's the place where Brandy chose us as his family (maybe more like servants!). Never doubt that one chance encounter - like I had that day - can so fundamentally alter a life.

Catch this live episode where we talk with Holly Firestine from Ethos Veterinary Health. Ethos is a veterinary health organization with hospitals across the U.S., providing advanced medical care for pets. We discussed a range of topics including living with two rescue dogs, the importance of the veterinary medicine field and the similarities between human and animal healthcare. An interesting segment focused on how the current pandemic is affecting medical care for pets and the caregivers who provide compassionate care to them.

This is the TRUE story -- however fantastical it may sound -- of a situation between a dog and his boy and the power of hope and love. I used this story as an essay and it was the single reason I got accepted into Temple University. My Dad came over one afternoon and I decided he should relay the story to you. Just keep in mind it's all true.