In collaboration with Barkbox, I interviewed the Pool family and discussed their dog, Moxie, a diabetic alert dog working for a young girl with diabetes. 

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"Dogs don't usually get to go to Disneyland, but for Moxie, a diabetic alert dog, wading through the crowds and riding rides at the Happiest Place on Earth is just part of the job. Moxie works as a service dog, helping monitor 5-year-old Juniper, a little girl with Type 1 diabetes."

"But in a moment, Moxie's demeanor changed. She stood up, face focused, nose in the air. Then she sat decisively in front of Lisa and nudged the mother's knee with her paw. Moxie had just "alerted" Lisa that she sensed Juniper's blood sugar was out of the normal range. Lisa pulled out Juniper's brightly patterned testing kit to test Juniper's blood sugar levels. Moxie was right. Juniper's blood sugar had fallen low, so she drank a juice box."

"Moxie is always working to help keep our girl safe. I don't know that we can ever really repay her for the countless times she's helped Juniper to keep her healthy and safe. BarkBox is a great way for us to show her how wonderful she is. She loves the special treats and always goes crazy for a new toy."