First ever surf therapy dog inspires world! Kleenex alert
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2009
- Each person who watches this inspirational video "From Service Dog to SURFice dog" finds an individual message that touches them on many levels, bringing them to tears.
This story is about what we all want -- to be encouraged to discover who we really are... to be accepted... to find our life purpose... and to be celebrated for being different.
Ricochet pioneered the concept of canine-assisted surf therapy and adaptive surfing in 2009, when she made an independent decision to jump on a surfboard with Patrick Ivison who is quadriplegic.
Since then, she's surfed with hundreds of kids with special needs, people with different abilities, wounded warriors and veterans with PTSD. She's also a certified goal-directed therapy dog who heals, empowers, enhances and improves the quality of life for individuals with physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. She balances boards, and lives!
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RIP, Ricochet. You will be missed.
RIP Ricochet - you changed the world for so many
I read about him on my school :)
Thank you. Ricochet, for making a difference. We love you and will always miss you. Rest in peace, beautiful girl.
This hurts badly I've been following her journey on social media and I've been away from the page for a while and I come back just to see that she has passed away 😢 rest easy girl
Beautiful animal! Beautiful life! Great owner! RIP Ricochet!
Fly high, Ricochet. You did extraordinary work. Rest in peace and please look for my dog, Jiggy, up in heaven.
They are running, together, though flowered fields. Rest assured.
Rest in Peace sweet angel
Rest easy sweet pup 💗 This was the video that introduced me to you. I loved following your adventures and seeing the positive impact that you had on this world. You were so loved!
I just cried through my lunch. I love this story. Ricochet found her true calling as it was meant to be. Wow. Thank you for sharing this.
I am fortunate enough to have met Ricochet and Judy. They are just the best ever! I love them!!
I wish i could like this one million times! (:
She is adorable and so sweet!
I am 100% a dog lover! (:
Love you Ricochet. Good job. Fly free now ❤
you don't have to be the same as everyone else...knowing all the training these working dogs go through i completely understand, so grateful she found her purpose
As a therapist, dog lover, and human being this hit me on so many levels. Such beautiful inspiration to remind us not to judge ourselves by things we don't succeed at, but to find the thing we love/were meant to do. As for Patrick, yet further proof that we can accomplish anything we set our minds/determination to do. With so many excuses to use as "I can't because..." he still said yes and tried what others might say is impossible.
Short answer: YES!!!
This is one of the most inspirational videos I have ever seen. God bless you and Ricochet.
She found her mission in life, helping other''s!! What a great thing in make disabled people feel "whole' again! Thank You!
I love this dog. A good lesson for any of us with pets or children who we want to shape.We have to let them do who they are.
Beautiful, You're Pawsome Ricochet !
I'm full of tears and I can't stop crying...AMAZING!
I think this is my favorite video of all time!!!! The sensibilities and sensitivities of our best friends - if we could all live with joy and share it, unconditionally- Imagine the possibilities....
Thank you!
So inspiring, Your a great dog and have a great owner Just GREAT!
Yes Ricochet you make us all so PROUD! ❤️🐾🐾❤️ prayers up for you! 🙏🐾🐾🙏
47 people have no heart! This is such a touching inspiring video! HOW CAN U NOT LUV IT!? The ending always makes me cry! Tears of joy of course!
I TRYED NOT TO CRY BUT DIDNT MAKE IT IM TRULY CRYING AS IM TYPING THIS WHAT A SWEET SPECIAL DOG SHE IS RUN IN HEAVEN BABY GIRL
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes. Dogs are amazing!
Oh I love this video so much, brings me to tears about ow much a dog can change our lives.
Do you know how much I cried at the end?!?!?
This is truly one of the most inspirational pieces i have ever seen :)
THAT was incredible!
I just ADORE this video!
Ahhh I love dogs so ii did cry at this time awww this so sweet
This is an amazing video! Its also another testament of how loving and intelligent and dedicated dogs are....They have learned things that most people I know haven't; unconditional loyalty and love! Thank you for sharing this!
Omg, that made me cry so much! You have such an amazing, beautiful and wonderful dog who truly has a special gift. God knew what He was doing when He placed her in your loving care. Many years to Ricochet and to you! Thank you for sharing this!
You are amazing, Ricochet! Lots of love from the Philippines! We have beautiful beaches here too. Hope you could come and surf with kids who are out of school. We have so many of them. They don't go to school since they are working, helping their parents. Sad! Anyway, you are just great!!
Praying your incision heals fully and quickly and you return to good health, Ricochet. Much love and healing vibes.
Rest in peace wonderful Ricochet. Goodbye is hard to say and worse to feel. Your loved ones know.
Dogs are truly heaven sent! Thanks for taking the time and effort to train this wonderful dog. And thanks for posting this amazing video. What a blessing you have been to the lives you have touched!
I love wonderful videos like this. Man's best friend and still proving it.
We LOVE you Ricochet!
Only stupid humans do not think they have feelings and personalities. I raised my beautiful pack of odd end and rescue dogs. I let them blossom into themselves. In many ways they became my caretaker as I was thiers. As a pack I have no regrets, other than I wish we all could be together one more time for a day. Lemons into lemonade. It is sad that we have to have fundraisers in a rich nation.
I leterally balled when seeing this amazing dog and I'm proud
This video always inspires and grounds us to how much heart our best friends have. They go the distance without question, loving unconditional. Beautiful song, wonderful dog, WOW!
As I wipe the tears from my eyes after watching this al I can say is "Thank YOu"!!!
And, what a wonderful dog.....and such a giving owner! People like you make the world a better place!
Lisa Diersen
That's why people would have a surf dog!Just like Ricochet!
Doggies are the most awesome creatures on Earth by far. I just adore them.
What an incredibly special dog, just phenomenal!!
The video was shot at an event given by Project Walk where Patrick goes for therapy. It's called "Steps to Recovery", and is a celebration of the milestones the clients have made in their journey. Just like a marathon that has supporters lined up on the sidelines cheering on the runners... it provides inspiration and motivation. How proud the clients are to demonstrate their successes. It's not pressure... it's exhileration.
that was a really lovely video i teared up that dog is truly amazing the way she is
Absolutely amazing dog, trainer, and video! I cried and cried! Keep doing amazing things! What an awesome story!
I was walking my Golden at 10 am. We stopped under a tree to pray with the group and send healing thoughts. I did not have a Kleenex with me. Couldn’t imagine I’d need one. How wrong I was. I just started crying, I was so overcome with emotion. It was a very moving experience. Thank you for sharing🐾💕
Tears of joy.... wow.... amazing dog. even more amazing is her trainer. God bless them both and awesome to see what good things are going on in the world instead of the bad things.
Dang, I hate it when my friends send me to videos that make me cry like that! What a wonderful helper and friend she is! You and she are lucky!
Yes you make make me proud! Very inspirational video!!!!
Surrounding you with prayers and love, Ric, that you are restored to wholeness. We need your bright spirit in this world!
Everytime I see this, I cry and cry and can't stop.
It just moves me so deeply. Beautiful dog and beautiful human beings. Thanks so much for posting. What a wonderful achievement on all sides.
Angels in fur will always be around--all they ask is our love & care & to be where we are--doggies will give us 1000x what we give them.
Happy tears. Happy tears. What a beautiful heartwarming journey to see this Christmas Eve. Surf on Ricochet. You are a service dog on your own terms.
My friend showed me this and I was about to cry. Amazing.
Cried through half of it and still crying. What an amazing, touching story. Yes, Ricochet, you make us ALL proud, you're incredible!!!
How AMAZING is this precious 4 legged little baby to bring such joy and hope to others. This is just an amazing video. Thanks for this, from Oklahoma.
This touched my heart and soul. Animals are so precious!
The trainer needs to be recognized as well. She is dedicated and professional.
Thumbs up for the trainer!
RIP SWEET GIRL. Forever in our hearts and never forgotten. You made a difference and made this world a better place! Tears. Until we are reunited again in your perfection, we will miss you sweet girl!❤❤❤
This is what I call success for all! You have a very special dog.
Beautiful and special dog. Thank you for sharing and congratulations to both you and Ricochet for being who you are and making a difference to deserving ones who need support. (from a devout cat lover who could certainly be converted to loving dogs after appreciating this video!)
This is just beautiful! Made me cry too! What a wonderful girly dog! Hats off to her trainer! I am so happy to see that Patrick was walking! WOW! This is just awesome! Thank you from posting this beautiful touching video!
Sending you love, light and healing energy sweet and beautiful girl. I love you so much.
Ricochet, who made a significant impact on people's lives through surfing, deserves a paddle out in remembrance, similar to other surfing icons.
There are no words to describe how beautiful this dog, and what she does, is.
What a lump in my throat. No wonder you are proud of her. It's amazing what we discover when we 'listen'. Thank you for sharing the journey.
Incredible video. Encompasses everything that positive reinforcement training is about and the endless possibilities it can achieve. YES!
Without a doubt the most inspiring video I've seen on RUclips to date. Not only is Ricochet an inspiration, so is her trainer, Judy Fridono and surfer, Patrick Ivison. The song by Taylor Hicks is great too. All together a beautiful package. Thank you too all.
What an amazing story and an astonishingly compassionate and talented dog. My day just got a 1000 percent better after seeing this inspiring video!! I love you, Richochet.
What a beautiful story... We are so blessed to have animals in our lives.
I watch this video over and over. I love this one of Ricochet. Yes. You makes us proud.
This is one of the most heartwarming videos I have ever seen. As a true dog lover and believer in what they can do, I see this video captures all the love and willingness they have to please us.
It is a special person to raise and train such a wonderful dog and find his calling.
an amazing story filled with love
This made me cry. Thank you for such an inspiring video.
this made me cry! such an amazing dog, doing amazing things for people that really need it. I love the joy in her when she runs over to Patrick in his wheelchair. just incredible
Yes, I am so very proud of Ricochet, Patrick, and EVERYONE involved ... you people are amazing!
i just saw this story on sportscenter and i was vey moved,impressed and happy to see such a wonderful dog helping others who needed it. im a dog lover i have 2 dogs of my own and couldnt help but get teary eyed when i watched this. keep up the great work Ricochet u are an insperation to all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Judy & Ricki!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo My most profound condolences, Judy!
Words can't tell you enough how I felt when I watched this video. What a wonderfull dog! You can be more than proud!!!
Service dog Benjy
OMG! This brought tears to my eyes... How incredible through and through! Ricochet is an absolutely beautiful PERFECT puppy dog! And congrats in helping to raise money for Patrick and his treatment!
How wonderful to see this beautiful dog reach her potential. We have raised Seeing Eye puppies for the past 7 years & I pray that each puppy we send back to the Seeing Eye Institute will graduate AND become the eyes for a blind person. We have been blessed that 2 or the 4 dogs we have raised have reached that potential. Our 4th dog, Nestled, will have her chance when she turns 18 months old & returns to the Seeing Eye for her formal, college training. Keep up the GREAT work.
Awesome! Brought tears to my eyes.
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!
I've watched this video three times now and every time I do I cry ... happy tears! Ricocht - you're an inspiration! :)
Absolutely stunning. How amazing dogs are! :)
Thank you for sharing this!
God this is beautiful!!! I can't contain my tears! I've gotta share it on my facebook!!!
There is nothing disappointing about her. She is just as amazing as she ever would have been.
Thank you for freeing her from your mold and letting her be who she was meant to be- what a wonderful girl she is--
Animals are capable of so much more than we realize, bring inspiration, joy, healing...great video.
Ricochet - Tears of appreciation for the love you brought to the world.
Enjoy the far side of the rainbow bridge...
Beautiful, beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this; truly man's best friend!
My second bulldog trained as a service dog for me - he was great. There was nothing he wouldn't try. I miss him so. This made me cry.
"But rather than focus on what she cooldn't do I focused on what she COULD do"... so wise, congrats!
Bravo, to everyone, for having the courage to overcome and to live fully. Heroes, all.
this story made me cry. So happy to see Ricochet flourish - and Patrick too!
This is so uplifiting ... be just the way you are and look what inspiration you can give. What spirit that dog has and so happy to help. Thank you so much, I love it.
Sending you all my healing energy Ricochet. May you continue to inspire and help others.
Watched this video in school today and couldnt help myself from crying! Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing this touching video!