Junebug

Hi! I’m Junebug! I’m a 1-year-old lab mix adopted from Calexico Border Paws—the same rescue the team adopted Forrest from under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of.

My story started a little rough—I came in as a stray with something called demodex, a skin condition caused by tiny mites that live in hair follicles. When a dog’s immune system is stressed or still developing, those mites can overpopulate and cause hair loss, irritation, and just overall uncomfy skin.

But then I got really lucky. I was placed with a foster mom who just so happened to be the same foster who raised Forrest — yes, that Forrest, the service dog who recently graduated from our program. She knew exactly how to love a dog who needed some extra TLC, and she made sure I got the treatment I needed to kick that demodex to the curb and start feeling like myself again. My coat is already growing back!

I don’t want to brag, but it was kind of love at first sight for the STS Training Team. Apparently I have a way of making people fall for my puppy dog eyes and my little puppy wrinkles. I can’t help it. It’s just my face!

I’ve since been welcomed into the Emotional Support Animal program, and I am thriving. My fur is coming back beautifully, and I’ve been working with my trainer Hailey, who I absolutely adore. I may be a little silly, but I’m a mellow girl at heart. The kind who’s happy to just be by your side and remind you that you’re not alone.