Some stories just stop you in your tracks, and Rosie’s is one of them.

Rosie, a beautiful Golden Retriever found her forever home in a way you don’t hear about every day. She was actually traded for the brilliant  dental work of Dr. Michael Bentz in Boulder when someone in need of major care also needed to find her a new home. It turned out to be the perfect match.

The dental team who welcomed Rosie had recently lost two beloved Golden Retrievers, and she came into their lives at just the right time.

Today, Rosie has become so much more than just a pet. She’s a comfort dog who brings calm, connection, and a lot of smiles to everyone she meets. Patients light up when they see her, and the staff loves having her around. Rosie clearly loves the attention just as much as they love giving it.

Friend Dan Sheindzelios, Dr. Michael Bentz, and Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling. Photo: Paula Bentz

It’s amazing how life works sometimes. What started as an unusual trade turned into something truly special.

Rosie isn’t just a dog, she’s a healer in her own way.

Lenny Frieling Pen Of Justice

• Multi-published and widely syndicated blogger and author.
• Most recently published by Amazon, his first book, "Lensworth"a book of his prize-winning photos.
• University lectures at University of Colorado, Boulder, Denver University Law School, Univ. of New Mexico, Las Vegas NM, and many other schools at all levels. Numerous lectures for the NORML Legal Committee
• Former Judge
• Media work, including starring in episodes of Fox’s Power of Attorney, well in excess of many hundreds media interviews, appearances, articles, and podcasts, including co-hosting Time For Hemp for two years.
• Life Member, NORML Legal Committee, Distinguished Counsel Circle.
• Photographer of the Year, AboutBoulder 2023
• First Chair and Originator of the Colorado Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee, a National first.
• Previous Chair, Boulder Criminal Defense Bar (8 years)
• Twice chair Executive Counsel, Colorado Bar Association Criminal Law Section
• Life Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
• Board Member Emeritus, Colorado NORML, and prior chair during legalization, as well as pre and post legalization
• Chair, Colorado NORML, 7 years including during the successful effort to legalize recreational pot in Colorado
• Senior Counsel Emeritus to the Boulder Law firm Dolan + Zimmerman LLP : (720)-610-0951
• Board member, Author, and Editor for Criminal Law Articles for the Colorado Lawyer, primary publication of the Colorado Bar Assoc. 7 Years, in addition to having 2 Colorado Lawyer cover photos, and numerous articles for the Colorado Lawyer monthly publication.
• http://www.Lfrieling.com