Kobe: Rescued to Rescue

08/27/2026

🐾 Chapter 15: The Dog Who Inspired Kobe’s Journey

During finals at ASU, Andrea met a therapy dog who was helping students cope with stress and anxiety. ❤️

When she came home and told me about the experience, something clicked.

Andrea already knew how much comfort a dog could bring. During difficult moments, Kobe had been there for her too.

I began looking at him differently.

Calm. Gentle. Loving. Obedient.

And I started wondering…

Could Kobe bring that same comfort to other people?

That simple question would change his journey forever. 🐾❤️

📚 Next Chapter: Kobe’s First Day of Training

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08/19/2026

🐾❤️ CHAPTER 14: Kobe Comes Home 🏡

Kobe wasn’t really lost.

He had simply gone to visit family. ❤️

But after that little adventure, we learned an important lesson. We became extra careful to keep the gate closed, and I taught Kobe to wait at the gate and come when called.

The dog we had rescued had become much more than a pet.

He was family. ❤️

He could sleep without a worry.
He knew he was safe.
He knew he was loved.

He knew he was home. 🏡🐾

Sometimes the greatest adventure…
is finding your way home. ❤️

🐾 Kobe’s journey is just beginning.

Next Tuesday: the story continues as Kobe begins his training. 🐕‍🦺❤️

Follow Kobe: Rescued to Rescue — from rescue dog to therapy dog.

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08/16/2026

🐾💜 Chapter 17: Kobe Has a Sister 💜🐾

When Jorge moved away for college, he missed having Kobe nearby and wanted a dog of his own.

Then Uncle Alex called from Mexico about a shy Husky–Shepherd puppy who needed a home. Her name was Luna. 🌙🐾

At first, Luna was nervous and didn’t want to play. But Kobe remained calm and patient. Little by little, she began following him everywhere, gaining confidence and becoming his playful little shadow.

Luna eventually went to live with Jorge, but every visit reunited her with Kobe. Today, they play, explore and occasionally get into a little trouble together. 😄

They weren’t born into the same family—but love made them brother and sister. ❤️🐾

Kobe’s training isn’t over yet…

🐾 Next Chapter: Kobe’s First Evaluation
Would he pass?



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08/05/2026

🐾💜 Chapter 16: Kobe Begins His Training 💜🐾

Every meaningful journey starts with a single question.

For me, it was:

Could Kobe become a therapy dog?

That question led me to begin researching therapy dog organizations and certification requirements. During that search, I found Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and that became the starting point for Kobe’s journey.

There were applications, paperwork, background requirements, and many new things for both Kobe and me to learn.

Then the real training began.

With patience, repetition, trust, and plenty of treats, Kobe learned to stay calm, walk beside me, stop when I stopped, turn when I turned, and remain close by my side.

Looking back, we were not simply preparing for an evaluation.

We were preparing for the possibility that Kobe could someday bring comfort, peace, and joy to others. ❤️🐾

Kobe’s therapy-dog training story will continue, and I will share the next part of that journey a little later.

For now, the next chapter takes us back to Kobe’s family story…

🐾 Next Chapter: Kobe Has a Sister ❤️


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07/30/2026

🐾 Kobe: Rescued to Rescue ❤️

Every chapter tells a piece of Kobe’s journey—from a rescued dog looking for a home… to a beloved family member with a very special purpose.

These chapter covers hold so many memories, lessons, adventures, and moments that helped shape Kobe’s story.

And his journey is still being written…

✨ Follow along and don’t miss the next chapter.

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07/29/2026

Every chapter has brought Kobe one step closer to finding where he truly belongs. 🐾❤️

From rescue dog…
to foster dog…
to becoming part of our family.

This is Kobe’s journey so far. 🎶🐾

Follow for the next chapter. ❤️

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07/28/2026

Sometimes comfort doesn’t need words. ❤️🐾

Just a gentle presence can help someone feel safe, calm, and cared for.

That’s the beautiful gift of a therapy dog.

Kobe: Rescued to Rescue

🐾 Next Chapter: Chapter 12 — Kobe Becomes Family
Follow along as Kobe’s temporary stay becomes his forever home.

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07/27/2026

07/27/2026

Bath Day: Kobe vs. Andrea 🛁🐾😂

Kobe tried to quietly walk away like nothing was happening…

But Andrea had other plans. 😂

A few minutes later, he was clean, fluffy, and completely unimpressed. 🐶✨

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