More: With the help of my Service Dog Earle, I am able to travel the world and access the most wild, amazing places one could imagine. After my spinal cord injury in 2007 I was somewhat restricted in my ability to solo travel; something I once loved . I grieved the loss of that freedom deep in my soul. After being partnered with Earle 5 years ago the world has once again opened to me, and we live as much time in the outdoors as possible, for his mental health, and mine. He is my Anam Cara-my soul friend.