My husband doesn’t get out much, but he enjoys following Comet’s secret life
WHY IT MATTERS
For people with ALS and their caregivers, this story demonstrates how adaptive strategies and pet companionship can maintain quality of life and emotional well-being as the disease progresses.
This is a personal story about a man with ALS (a disease that affects nerve cells and causes muscle weakness) and how his dog Comet has become an important part of his life. As Todd's mobility has decreased over time, he's found creative ways to spend time with Comet, like riding on a scooter with the dog. The story shows how pets can bring joy and connection to people living with serious illnesses.
When we got our goldendoodle, Comet, as a puppy almost 13 years ago, my husband, Todd, walked him around our property line to train him to stay close to home. After Todd became unsteady on his feet, he tooled around our yard on a scooter with Comet riding between his feet. And when Todd mowed […] The post My husband doesn’t get out much, but he enjoys following Comet’s secret life appeared first on ALS News Today .