About US
Lane and Astro.
As a college student, I find that stress has always seemed to find its way to me when I least expect it. From anxiety to depression, you struggle to maintain a hold on these emotions. Starting out my freshman year, I could not find the right fit. It was a constant battle whether it be with school or work, it was everywhere and in every corner. There was no place to hide.
I looked into lots of different methods such as therapy and medication, and I realized that they weren’t helping as much as I wished they would. I didn’t have a connection to someone or to something…well that was until my mom and I showed up to a farm on a bright Saturday morning to pick up Astro.
You may be thinking who is Astro? He is my 5.4-pound toy poodle that has acted as my superhero these past years. Astro is a one-of-a-kind name for a one-of-a-kind dog who changed my life. He recognizes I have anxiety in stressful situations and comes to the rescue.
My anxiety and stress are now more than manageable and I want to be able to share this medication with the world. Dogs are the best medicine and they provide some of the best support someone could ever wish for. Even though I am not a veteran, I have seen the effects of stress and trauma that come from war and have heard stories from my uncle who has served in the Vietnam War. His stories made me see how his struggles and my struggles could be solved by Astro. The American flag holds so much meaning and strength which provides us protection everyday similar to man’s best friend. It’s only fitting we would make a best friend out of a flag to show how much we appreciate our country, veterans, families, and of course our dogs!
