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Shinola\u2019s partnerships with the Michigan Humane Society and photographer and professed animal lover, Bruce Weber, have taught us a few things; there\u2019s nothing like the unconditional love of a pet.<\/p>\n

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Geoff Hicks<\/strong>, Systems Director for Bedrock<\/em><\/p>\n

For more than six years, Sophie has helped Geoff see the value of life every day. \u201cSophie is a hero for those suffering medical challenges,\u201d says Hicks. He continues, \u201cAs a special needs dog, Sophie has a severe type of Megaesophagus, a condition where her esophagus is stretched very wide, larger than her stomach, preventing her from being able to swallow normally. She is hand-fed canned food in a specially made chair so she\u2019s vertical enough to allow food to reach her stomach. After eating, she sits with Mom or Dad upright, in a wide chair and watches TV for 30 to 45 minutes while she digests. Sophie’s patience with this twice-daily routine has given her the gift of tolerance, and empathy that she shares with her community, visiting those who are ill or medically challenged in hospitals and senior homes. Her presence, smile, and wagging tail brighten the spirits of most everyone she visits. There is a special warmth I get when I look into her eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jalil Kizy<\/strong>, Watchmaker <\/em><\/p>\n

Jalil and his Pit Bull, Layla, have been together she was barely a newborn. \u201cWhen I got Layla I initially thought I was the one helping her, by taking her out of the bad environment that she was in. She\u2019d been taken from her mother very early at less than 4 weeks old; she was malnourished, and seemingly destined to become a bait dog. When I heard her story, I was disgusted. I couldn\u2019t fathom why anyone would want to do this. I wasn\u2019t looking for a dog or any other complications in my life, but I had to remove her from that situation by any means,\u201d explains Jalil. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt turns out, while I thought I was the helping hand, Layla has been helping me learn quite a bit as well. She\u2019s a great friend, super affectionate, upbeat, playful, but most of all\u2014loyal. She cries when I leave for work, jumps for joy when I come home, and is always by my side. While teaching her new tricks and discipline, she teaches me patience and discipline right back. She is helping me to slow down and enjoy the simple moments. She brings joy and happiness to my family, friends, and anyone she meets, even some who typically don\u2019t like, or are afraid of dogs, love Layla. She can really bring out the smile in people,\u201d says Kizy.  <\/p>\n

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Casey Sigg<\/strong>, Customer Service & Repairs Representative <\/em><\/p>\n

Casey\u2019s mother had wanted an Afghan since she was a little girl in the 1970\u2019s; eight months ago her dream came true when Casey returned to Michigan with a glamorous looking puppy one night last October. They were immediately impressed with not only his dashing good looks but also his voracious love of the outdoors, \u201cDrake likes to run wild. He loves getting muddy and pounces on the opportunity to explore the neighborhood swamp. This summer he graduated from chasing squirrels, to chasing deer\u2014much to my mother\u2019s disdain\u201d Sigg continues, \u201cDrake is a hero because he\u2019s a stellar seeker and well, obviously, has a beautifully groomed coat.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rina Movsisyan<\/strong>, Keyholder at Shinola\u2019s Detroit Flagship Store <\/em><\/p>\n

Rina looks to her tiny hero for love and support; \u201cBug is our hero because she has brought nothing but joy into our lives from the moment we laid eyes on her. Her warmth and love are irreplaceable and she shows it with endless cuddles and kisses. She is the smallest dog with the biggest heart and personality you’ll ever meet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shop the Shinola Pet Collection<\/a><\/strong>, and treat your hero to some classic style. And be sure to share your own hero\u2019s story socially with #ShinolaPet.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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