Meet Sasha, the extraordinary emotional support companion who traveled 22 hours from LaGrange, Indiana to find her calling alongside Lucinda Miles at Volunteers for Youth Justice. This priceless pup has transformed countless lives with her innate ability to sense exactly when a hurting heart needs her gentle presence. While Sasha knows many impressive tricks, nothing compares to her response when Lucinda asks, "Do you love Mommy?" Without hesitation, she places her paws on Lucinda's chest and delivers a tender kiss, a simple gesture that speaks volumes about their unbreakable bond. When she's not melting hearts at Volunteers for Youth Justice or comforting children at Caddo Juvenile Court, Sasha can be found enjoying her favorite indulgence: a pup cup from Andy's frozen custard! At day's end, this dedicated helper retires to her specially arranged pillows on Lucinda's bed. Sasha has built a wonderful network of human friends, including Kelli Todd and Chief JudgeDavid Matlock, while maintaining playful connections with her canine companions Dalia and Albus. On rainy days, she stays stylishly dry in her practical raincoat. For years, Sasha's most treasured possession has been a small stuffed lamb affectionately named "Pig Pen", which is a toy so beloved that Lucinda rarely gets permission to wash it (hence the nickname). Sasha's most profound gift is her ability to sit calmly in court beside children with trauma histories, offering them a steady, loving presence during their most vulnerable moments. As she travels everywhere with Lucinda, Sasha continues to spread joy and tranquility, reminding everyone she meets that sometimes, healing comes with four paws, a wagging tail, and an unconditionally loving heart!

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