Jeffrey Weiss, a professor at Texas Chiropractic College, is finding joy and purpose again after his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis by caring for foster golden retrievers.

Weiss began experiencing Parkinson’s symptoms seven years ago and embarked on a journey to find healing through medication and the help of some very good pups. With his wife of 38 years, Yvonne, he has welcomed seven goldens into their home in the past year.

“Our home has also been filled with the joy of animals. Our last two dogs, Molly and Chloe, a golden mix and an Aussie, lived wonderful, full lives of 14 years,” Weiss told Upworthy. “Once our hearts healed, Yvonne and I began fostering golden retrievers through the Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue here in........

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