Dogs are a wonderful addition to our lives as they have the ability to form a special bond and make things easy for us. It is heartwarming to see how a furry friend visits an elderly lady regularly with the intention of bringing joy into her life.

Heath shared with Bored Panda that Jade, a mix of Australian Shepherd and Shiba Inu weighing 35 pounds and aged 1.5 years old, has found a new calling as a support dog. Heath recounted the story on Reddit’s r/Dogs forum, where he revealed that his partner works in a home health care facility. Jade’s second life involves assisting an elderly woman who was devastated after losing her dog on the same day as her husband’s passing, as narrated by Heath on Reddit.

Heath suggested that they bring Jade along to visit his girlfriend’s client’s house. Jade seems to be aware of the fragility of the client and is acting with extra care. Heath mentioned that Jade and the client had great compatibility, and as a result, Mrs. Riddle gifted her a lot of toys. Jade gets excited whenever Heath or his colleague mentions going to Mrs. Riddle’s house and has made it her full-time job to provide therapy to the client. Heath reported that the client finds meaning in Jade’s presence and can be reached Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. It’s remarkable to see how Jade consciously transformed herself into a therapy dog for someone who had suffered significant losses.

Heath enjoys discussing and writing about his beloved dog, Jade, which prompted him to share this heartwarming story with the Reddit community of puppy enthusiasts. Jade has been Heath’s furry companion since she was just 8 weeks old after he received her from a woman in Palmer, Alaska to improve his mental well-being. Jade’s parents are a mix of American Eskimo dog, Shiba Inu, and Australian shepherd. Recently, Heath’s girlfriend brought Jade over to Mrs. Riddle’s home to comfort her after she lost her dog on the anniversary of her husband’s passing. They bonded instantly. As part of his cost-saving and adventure-seeking experiment, Heath constructed a sleeper in his car, which they both currently inhabit while boondocking.

Jade, my furry companion, is not only an adorable dog but also a fierce protector of myself and the other members of our pack. She has a gentle nature that makes her all the more endearing. My friend Heath once mentioned how she snuggled up to him while he was writing, adding that she has a unique “dogonality” or “dogsona” – whichever term you prefer.

Being half Eskimo dog, it’s no surprise that Jade loves to run. Heath shared that he often uses a leash to keep her close while skateboarding down Anchorage’s Coastal Trail.

Aside from spending time with us, Jade also cherishes her friendship with Mrs. Riddle, and can often be found by her side.