This past week we had
three first time puppy raisers experience their first IFT day. The
Ciletti family dropped off Cherry for her next step.
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| Black lab Cherry knows something is up as she looks back at Dianna from the front seat. |
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| Dianna and Cherry at Cherry's Guide Dog U sign. |
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| Vince on a blind walk with a trainer and guide dog. |
Susan and Brian Blair's time with
Essie came to an end.
And finally Tanner and Tim Brown said their farewells to Nigel.
This appeared to be a really large IFT day. I heard all of Miss Faye's 14 puppies were there along with 17 other pups. Thirty-one dogs were called in for Freshman U this past weekend. I sure hope the trainers got a good night's sleep on Friday. I got emails from each of the raisers and it seemed like the bittersweet day that most of us have experienced a time or two (or 8, 9, or 10 times) before. And no, it doesn't get easier after the first one. Like I've said before, each pup touches our life before it touches someone else's. Remember friends, this is the day we long for from the minute their paws hit our front door. We can only get them so far, then it becomes time for their next step. These dogs are our special friend, but will be someone else's best friend.
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| Brian and black lab Essie by their Guide Dog U sign. Brian is wearing his sunglasses for a reason. |
And finally Tanner and Tim Brown said their farewells to Nigel.
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| Nigel, by his sign, looking as regal as a yellow lab can. |
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| Tanner and yellow lab Nigel. |
This appeared to be a really large IFT day. I heard all of Miss Faye's 14 puppies were there along with 17 other pups. Thirty-one dogs were called in for Freshman U this past weekend. I sure hope the trainers got a good night's sleep on Friday. I got emails from each of the raisers and it seemed like the bittersweet day that most of us have experienced a time or two (or 8, 9, or 10 times) before. And no, it doesn't get easier after the first one. Like I've said before, each pup touches our life before it touches someone else's. Remember friends, this is the day we long for from the minute their paws hit our front door. We can only get them so far, then it becomes time for their next step. These dogs are our special friend, but will be someone else's best friend.
On a lighter note,
Susan & Brian came home with a pup on Saturday as well!!! No reason for
Essie's bed to get cold. They have a new black female (sound familiar
Essie?) named Liz or Lizzy depending on her behavior! And Stephanie
Miller picked up Coastie late last week. Coastie, remember, is being
sponsored by the City of Clearwater after the "incident" at Coachman
Park. Rock on Stephanie for taking the extra step with the city.
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| Stephanie holding her adorable yellow lab Coastie. |
I can't wait to meet
each of these new pups very soon, and Brown & Ciletti family, if you want a
new pup, just let me know and I'll see what bundle of fur the school has for
you!
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Upcoming dates:
April 26th MONTHLY THURSDAY MEETING, this is at the Lapham's horse stable.
- 6:45 to busy pups, meeting at 7:00.
- 11612 Innfields Drive
- Odessa, Florida 33556
- *** WEAR TENNIS SHOES AND LONG PANTS ***
April 27th, HUDSON, the 20th annual Southeastern Guide Dogs Golf Tournament at Beacon Woods Country Club.We need pups there throughout the day.
May 5, 2012 Symphony Under the Stars: This will serve as our MONTHLY SATURDAY MEETING. Thanks Michele R. for setting us up with tickets for this. If you have not already RSVP'd, please send her an email with the number of tickets you need: michele_reese(at)verizon(dot)net. We will be tailgating early, if you'd like to join us. More info to come on that!
May 11th, 2012: Walk-a-thon at Largo Day School (I think the time is 10-1, but I will get confirmation asap) Vonn Rd, Largo.MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR JUNE DATE CHANGE.
BEst of luck to Essie! You are a special girl!
ReplyDeleteWow..... I can't believe Essie is already IFT. I watched Brian carry Bruce over the stairs at the St. Pete Grand Prix. : )
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