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Willow The Service Dog
@servicedogwillow.bsky.social
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Dogs Unite! 💙

I’m a 4 yo female golden retriever service dog for my US Navy Veteran @everrouge.bsky.social.
Gifted by Northwest Battle Buddies on Veteran’s Day 2022. I help my vet live her life normally.

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Willow The Service Dog @servicedogwillow.bsky.social · Nov 19
I’m Willow. I’m a service dog for my US Navy veteran @everrouge.bsky.social. I’m 3 years old, and love my job. I was gifted by #NorthwestBattleBuddies in Battle Ground, WA. Enjoy our adventures and my silly antics. #dogs #workingdog #servicedog #goldenretriever #veterans
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There’s so much #Snow outside! I keep running free and not listening to mom. She says I get the long leash if I don’t stop.

Snow is amazing!! I shall continue to play, but will come when called.

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January 29, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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We went to the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. It’s an old steam powered aircraft carrier. I was perfect climbing the stairs, aka ladders in Navy speak. I got to go in planes and helos. It was a blast!

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On the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum Aircraft carrier. Hanging in the cockpit of a fighter jet.
January 27, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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This past week I was #Working in San Diego, #California. I loved being a Cali Dog! The weather was great, and the grass was green. I rolled around on it a lot. Mom did not let me go swimming. Boo! I had the best view of the ocean and the #SanDiego Naval Base. #Dog tv was very good!
Golden retriever lying on the balcony of our hotel watching the birds and the Pacific Ocean channel for the port of San Diego.
January 27, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Good morning from San Diego friends! Mom tagged along for her man’s work conference. I’m loving the sunshine and warm weather.
Mom wouldn’t let me jump in the water. She said it’s salty and we don’t have a groomer here.
Boo mom!
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Golden retriever on the floor with a toy between her paws looking up at the camera.
January 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Watching mom, @everrouge.bsky.social, do morning yoga at the gym.

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Golden retriever service dog working at a yoga class. Watching mom and the door.
January 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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We’re back to our normal routine. I’m working at the gym and the grocery store.

Mom doesn’t like leaving the house. Without me her agoraphobia would keep her in her safe space.

With me she can venture out!

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January 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Hello friends and good morning! It’s been snowing and doing winter things. I haven’t been working much, since we’ve been home.

I have discovered squirrels 🐿️ in the backyard. I want to chase them. Mom says no. Lame!
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January 2, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Happy Holidays from me to you!

Mom had to use AI since we missed Santa this year.

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Golden retriever AI’d to be a Holiday doggie.
December 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Mom got me a cookie on a “Cookie Walk” we went on. Businesses gave out cookies and warm drinks. I even got my own beef and bacon cookie with frosting!

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Golden retriever sitting waiting patiently for her Christmas cookie.
December 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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I got to see my foster momma and family after we passed recertification. I was fostered for the first year of my life to learn how to be a family dog.

This is my first momma. She’s a veteran as well.

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Golden retriever laying belly up in a friend’s lap with a hilarious smile and tongue out.
December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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We flew to Portland and drove up to Washington to recertify as a service dog team.

This is how I fly. We get a bulkhead seat, and I squish in at mom’s feet.

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Golden retriever service dog working at the airport. Golden retriever service dog curled up at my feet in an airplane
December 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Well it’s another snow day! I’m excited to run and roll in the snow later.

No work for me today!

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December 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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I’m enjoying the snow day!

#SnowDay #Fun

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November 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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I love the snow!

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Golden retriever running in the snow.
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Mom says sorry for neglecting my account. Unfortunately I don’t have opposable thumbs, so I can’t type. Mom says she will be better about posting.

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November 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Good #Morning loves! Im getting pets. Mom keeps trying to stop, but I won’t allow her too. I’m a spoiled princess.

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Golden retriever on her back getting morning pets.
November 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Traveling for Thanksgiving tomorrow. We’re heading down to family in Indiana. I’m excited to run in their yard.

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Golden retriever Willow sitting the back seat of the truck while we’re driving to family for thanksgiving.
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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On Saturday’s we go to Patriot’s Garage. A nonprofit veteran outreach program. There a huge field. I get to run around like the dog I am. Mom takes off my vest and lets me go.

I may need another bath. 🐾

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November 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Morning hair, don’t care.

#Morning #Dog
Willow the golden retriever lying on the floor with her ears up making her look silly with messy hair.
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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This is my toy! It’s a pirate chicken! I like to chew it!

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November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Mom was sick earlier this week. I snuggled up with her, and made her feel better.

Mom’s back to full capacity. We go to the gym on weekday mornings. That’s pretty much my job these days. Protect mom at the gym.

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November 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Working at the gym in Yoga. Mom feels comfortable enough to close her eyes and breathe with me close.

She watches me, while I watch the room.

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Golden retriever service dog working at a yoga class Golden retriever service dog working at yoga.
October 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Service dog #Etiquette:

Always ask our handlers to pet or address us. Our jobs usually require us to not be distracted. I am not allowed to be petted or have kissy noises made at me. I’m #WORKING! Please let me do my job!

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October 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Good morning friends! Mom has been going to the gym every weekday. People always want to pet me. I have patches on my vest that say stop no petting. Working dog Do Not Pet. Well a lady snuck pets while mom wasn’t looking. That’s against my training. So not pet a #WorkingDog

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October 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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I’m standing in the rain staring at mom, not going potty. Then I run off just to be silly. I’m a normal dog when my best is off. 😈 🐾

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October 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM