Jacob is a T1D mountain boy who explores the Rockies with his service dog, Scout. He loves nature, builds forts, and always includes others!
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Receive Text UpdatesJacob loves that nature is a giant playground with no walls! His favorite part is the "treasure hunt" of finding cool rocks, climbing trees, and building forts out of sticks with his homeschool friends. He loves the sound of the wind in the Rocky Mountain pines and the splash of fish in the stream when he’s with his dad. To Jacob, nature is a place where he and his dog Scout can be brave explorers, discover tiny plants, and find a new adventure behind every single tree!
My favorite wild animal is a fox! They are so cool and curious, and they have amazing hearing that lets them hear a tiny mouse squeak from very far away. My most favorite animal ever is my Bernedoodle, Scout. Scout is my service dog and my partner on every adventure. I have Type 1 Diabetes, and Scout is a hero who helps keep me safe while I explore the mountains. Even though I’m only five, Scout helps me so that I can do anything!
Jacob’s favorite outdoor activity is exploring mountain trails to find new, beautiful places around every turn! Twice a week, his mom takes him to his homeschool adventure group where they scout the Rocky Mountains together. He loves discovering hidden streams, looking for caves, and finding the perfect spot for a tire swing with his friends. Whether he is balancing on logs or hiking with his dog, Scout, Jacob is a true explorer who finds a new adventure behind every tree!
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