How Scooby Helped Lori Heal Through Grief and Anxiety

Brown dog wearing a yellow duck raincoat stands in the rain.

Hi,

Scooby’s name was originally Braton, but we changed it to Scooby because my son said he looked like Scooby‑Doo, and the name just stuck.

Scooby went through a positive heartworm diagnosis about four years ago and fought it like a true champ. He went through the full treatment all the medications, IVs, and bloodwork — and came out strong.

Lori and her dog Scooby, a heartwarming scene of healing through grief and anxiety.

Scooby isn’t just a dog; he is my emotional support animal. He helped me through the loss of my father last December, as well as my depression and anxiety attacks. Despite being labeled a “Pit Bull,” he is the biggest baby there is.

I hope you enjoy listening to our story.

Story Shared by Lori Stephens