Jupiter is my Guide Dog. He's a yellow Lab.  He weighs 61 lbs and was two years old on Sept. 19, 2001.

He was trained at Guide Dogs of America. We graduated from school on Aug. 3, 2001.

Before I knew which dog would be matched with me and become my Guide Dog I had a dream... or maybe I should say a visit from Jupiter. I was sleeping soundly and I woke up with a start as I saw this yellow lab come right up into my face.    I recognize his energy, and the dog in my dream was exactly the same color.  Yellow labs have been far and few between at the school lately. There was only one other yellow lab in my class and he was a dark yellow.  I have no doubt that Jupiter visited me before I knew him on this plain.

He is a peaceful and loving soul.  He stops for curbs, helps me keep my balance, is my back up when we cross streets and my excuse for talking to myself when there are no other humans near me.  < misty smile >