-Nate

Chris R (aka Mom)

Love, Shayna Studnicka

-Ashley Marie Crozier

I had the privilege of meeting Cole for the first time two years ago and then again last year while visiting Megan and Amrit. I had never known about English Labrador breeds and certainly never seen one with such beautiful white fur. Such a sweet darling... Gentle and so fully devoted to his mamma. I could hardly believe that he was hard of hearing. He was smart and just perfect. I'm so sorry to hear about his loss and I know he leaves a huge hole in Megan and Amrit's hearts that will not fully fill in. May you enjoy the beautiful life you deserve in the great beyond Cole.

Shom

-NG

-Mallory

You know my fear of dogs; you and Cole helped me trust him and other four legged, furry friends. For that, I will be forever grateful.

❤️ he touched many lives. I pray that happy memories fill the hole in your heart.

-Katelin

Like don’t take pictures, or acknowledge when they’re looking at you, unless they’re getting your attention. lol

Megan was assisting with a code/intubation and we needed to transfer the patient from 2E to 2N, Cole was being professional and sitting outside of the patients room. Megan asked me to help by guiding him back to his bed at the RT station. I was legitimately so excited to be able to help.

My last shift before going contingent Megan gave me the honor of being allowed to give him all the pets for a few minutes before we left that day It was probably the best end to a shift, ever.

He will undoubtedly be missed by all those who love him. Rest in peace buddy. We love you. 💕

instantly curled up into a pup furball in my lap. It was quite honestly the best 10 minutes of my life!! Those forbidden cuddles will never be forgotten hahahhaha .

And OK confession time. The second Megan walked away (any shift lol) I would immediately make eye contact with the little furball. I guiltily would look at him and he would look back, almost scolding me for looking at him. And I remember the few occasions that I was the recipient of a nudge I would say “ Megan I love you , and your health really matters to me, but can you hold off checking your sugar for two more seconds? Coles nose is on my knee, and

I’m loving this too much.” (Obviously we both would laugh, Megan your health DOES come first). The last time I saw Cole was in October when I dropped some things off at Megan’s house, and I am forever grateful for those final cuddles. Love, Mama Melinda (Bug)

-Sarah

-Sarah

Todd

Thank you for your service and thank you for being a part of our lives.

Your presence, snores, and nudges will all be greatly missed.

Rest in peace ❤️

Bruno DiGiovine, MD

I’m still in denial that you are gone. I’m sure a few hoodies of mine still have your beautiful snowy fur on em.

Our lil Michigan fam will miss you dearly, brother!

Will not be the same without you.

Until we meet again, rest well (or run around with all that joy like you always did! :) )

I have never meet such a majestic, well mannered young puppers like Cole! He was such an icon for St. Joes Ann Arbor! He always made me smile and his beautiful personality reflected momma's very well. He was patient, kind, dedicated, and loved every single moment, just like his momma. There was such a bond between these two that Megan could have been gone for a whole year and as soon as she come back it be like they never left each other side! His role as a service animal always exceeded performance which is exactly why I had the conversation with someone who, I know that could benefit from such a well mannered puppers like Cole!

When I think of MICU, I think of Megan and Cole. They both were the image of representing that unit with their passion and dedication! Cole would stare at my steak bites that would sometimes fall and he would stare, and look to see where mom was at. However, he would always remind himself, "Nopes! I better not go for it! Momma's will killsss me!" My one wish was to say goodbye to him the day he retired and give him the loves I've been wanting to give him for some time! I truly hope MICU has a plague in place for him or that his bed is framed on a wall. Megan just know the legend of Cole will live in eternal memory! That spot under the desk will forever be his place! He will always be in your heart, and he is always watching out for you. When the day comes you see him again, just know the joy, excitement and all the years he has not had with you. He will be so excited to hear about it and be able to not only be your service animal, but your best friend! Cole, you have forever captured my heart and you amazed me with such dedication and skill set you had was unrivaled! Now it's your time to live these everlasting days as a puppers who can run around everyday and still touch your momma's heart and remind her that you are always here and give her a little nudge when it's time for her to sit down and make sure her glucose and health is in check!

Matthew Gutekunst

Cole remained laser focused on his mom no matter what: alarms, screaming patients, running code teams, loudly swearing coworkers or excited visitors who wouldn't take "please ignore him" for an answer. Once, the security dog in training (who was really just a puppy and still learning) visited the unit and kept trying to get Cole to play, but Cole just sat next to his mother and blinked at him patiently.

He was incredibly handsome and an obvious Good Boy and anyone who knew him can testify to how hard it was to leave him be and not distract him.

He began having some limping and soreness in his hip but he did his job just like before. One evening after he'd been limping all day, as Megan was taking up his cushion and preparing to leave, he staggered over to me for comfort, wagging and leaning against my leg and presenting himself for pats. Megan gave the okay and it felt like hitting the lottery. I got to scratch his ears and his back and chest and tell him what a good banana bear he was. (Megan also texted me when they got home to say that he'd immediately galloped to his father's arms for a banana the second they hit the door, so he might've been running a scam. But anyway, I got to pet him.) On another day when we were all off work, Megan was kind enough to give me a lift somewhere, and gave the okay to interact with Cole. Again, it felt like cash money. I got to see him stretched out in the backseat like any other dog, and he stuck his big snout in my ear and snuffled me and inhaled the frozen banana chunks I brought him.

Cole will be missed forever because he was a good dog and dogs are made to love and be loved. But even beyond that, I will miss him because he was dedicated to my friend and kept her safe. Good boy, sweet bear.

Holly Wright

Your friends Gary and Libby.

Also Jane the shepherd and Belle the Yorkie