Carrie Johnson

i lost my babies so just here for the doggies! stroke survivor but still working daily to walk and talk like i used to. so frustrating!

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

Hello friends! Twitter was my only social media. I would come to see dog friends, funny 80’s posts, etc. now with the election over & the powers to be set - it is too much. Today is not a good day to be a disabled woman in the USA - miss my dog peeps already

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

Most decorate for valentines. Not this apartment! Not my fault 2 days separate them!

[Sampson the Service Dog @sampson_dog]

PSA 📢Disabled people choose their method of disability management! Mom went to the restroom without me while at a restaurant. I stayed safely with Marshal Jim. Lady in the restroom, "“Didn't you have a service dog?" Mom, "Yes." (I'm not there) "Then you must not need one." Let's unpack this!

Many service dog handlers may decide not to take their service dog with them everywhere. There are a variety of reasons why someone might choose to do this. It does not mean they do not need their service dog.

Disabled people have good days and bad days, good moments or bad moments, and may need to rely on their dogs sometimes more than others. Disabled people typically know their bodies well and can recognize and anticipate how much support they need. Mom knows when and what type of support she needs. She may be out for a short time and decide not to bring me for a quick errand or outing if she's feeling well enough - or into the restroom when I can hang out with Marshal Jim. However, that same activity on a bad health day may require significant support from her service dog (me!).

Different places and environments may or may not be challenging for disabled people in general to navigate. This could be due to accessibility and navigation issues in the space itself, overwhelming crowds, bright lights, long distances, and more. A quick stop at the convenience store may be feasible to manage on her own. At the same time, a longer grocery store outing can create far too much hardship and could be made significantly easier to navigate with me at her side.

Service dog or not, some places are just not safe for a dog. Handlers must always look out for their partner’s best interest and health; service dogs have bad days, too - we get sick, injured, or are just tired some days, and sometimes, that means leaving a service dog at home.

For many disabled people, a service dog can significantly increase day-to-day independence. Where they may have previously needed an aid, a helper, or even a friend to help them stay safe, a service dog can allow someone to navigate their daily life without relying on another person. There may be times when Mom is out with a person (or people) she trusts to help her (generally Marshal Jim). This may be when she'll choose to leave me at home, especially the closer I get to retirement.

For many disabled people, leaving their service dog can be a tough thing to do. But, there are many legitimate reasons for leaving one’s service dog at home from time to time, and often, these factors intertwine. When deciding whether or not to bring their service dog, a handler is likely thinking of many of the above factors at once and calculating the risks versus the benefits. Having their service dog stay home on any given day is a personal and likely well-thought-out decision. This does not reflect any less on the handler’s need for the dog or the legitimacy of the dog’s work.

This decision is made by the disabled person; it should be no one else’s concern.

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

@servicerotties Happy birthday!! You, mistress and Chesnny and inspirations to me!

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

@kcoats22 Right there with you. My left too!

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

@chrisgalea Or laughing!

[Juliet @JulietMckee]

Pathetic idiots who can’t get past New Year’s Eve without setting off really loud fireworks (right outside my house). My poor cats are shitting themselves. It’s selfish and bloody cruel. Private sales should be banned. #fireworks

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

As i flip channels during andy&anderson on @cnnnye the number of commercials for gyms, diets, debt relief, dating sites is astonishing. Guess those are things to focus on … yeah…not me.

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

@servicerotties Hope you feel better soon! Two excellent nurses you have!

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

Rough few weeks personally but hope everyone else has a great new year’s except for the people in the UK against bully breeds. I will always advocate for Pitties. Cheers to a better 24! #EndBreedDiscrimination #Pitbull #AdoptDontShop

[Matt Connolly @MattConnolly___]

Kirk Herbstreit took up for Lee Corso on @PatMcAfeeShow:
"The guy had a stroke. Instead of ridiculing him and ripping him, why don’t you appreciate the guy has the courage to sit there on national TV.. he’s a beautiful part of the College GameDay fabric." https://t.co/WLJDPDlW7E

[CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 @CBSSunday]

A December tradition in South Central Kentucky is the annual Cave Sing concert, featuring local musicians and singers caroling 140 feet beneath the Earth's surface. https://t.co/2uprwF8iLQ

[Senior Staffy Club Dog Rescue @SeniorStaffy]

Just seen this picture on FB 😍 and thought I'd share this #staffiesaturday ❤️🐾❤️

[Festivus Web @FestivusWeb]

At the Festivus dinner you gather your family around and tell them all the ways they have disappointed you over the past year.

[Festivus Web @FestivusWeb]

Happy Festivus. A Festivus for the rest of us!

[Festivus Web @FestivusWeb]

It's Festivus Eve. Only one day to #Festivus. A Festivus for the rest of us!

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

@servicerotties Jingles and booty shaking! Strut your stuff!

[Carrie Johnson @CarrieJ2912]

Between the below issue and still trying to recover from a stroke from 4 years ago…remember lots of people have issues that are not always visible

[Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken @woofknight]

For me it's feeling like a burden and needing reassurance that i haven't messed up. It's that feeling of not being enough.