Photos of the Rory-Cassidy Puppies!

Karen went down to Southeastern Guide Dogs and was able to get some photos of Rory and Cassidy's puppies.

Word on the street is that Cassidy is an amazing mom.  So amazing that when another new guide dog mom gave birth and wasn't able to nurse her puppies, Cassidy said, bring 'em on!

Good girl!

Birthing Some Puppies! Essie and Rory Become Parents

Our very own Essie is pregnant! Breeder hosts Brian and Susan are very excited about Essie's first litter which is due at the end of January.  The vet department just did the sonogram and confirmed the pregnancy down at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

Photo of Brian hugging Essie.  Essie went into heat shortly after leaving the  November meeting.

We are also proud to announce the birth of a litter of 4 pups born to Rory who is one of the newest breeders to our group. Rory, the male, is being hosted by Karen, who is puppy raising Lightning.  He is the proud father of 3 girls and 1 boy.  They are all black.  Rory is black and the kids' mom, Cassidy, is yellow.

Congratulations to Rory, Karen, Lightning, and ESPECIALLY Cassidy, who did 99% of the work!!! Can't wait to see the pups on the camera at Southeastern. They were born on 12/19/2012 via C-section. So sleep well, Cassidy, your job is just starting. Rory, your work here is done. Sleep well tonight.

Michele is sitting on the patio and holding Rory who is looking back over his right shoulder.
Karen his breeder host was probably off doing obedience with Lightning.

Essie Takes the Stage!

On August 9, 2012, Susan and Essie walked on to the big stage at the Florida Chapter of the Meeting Planners International (MPI), the group who had sponsored and named Essie.

As you can see by the above photo, it is a very big stage, but Essie was very composed and sweet, as she normally is, which is why she has been chosen for the Southeastern Guide Dogs breeding program and will be staying with Brian and Susan has a breeder mom.

Susan said that  she has the opportunity to address the group at this year's SEC meeting and tell them how well there money had been spent.  

She also talked about how their investment didn't just change one life, but with Essie becoming a breeder will now have the ability to change countless lives as she brings more guide dogs into this world.

All we can say is if they are as gentle and lovely as Essie, they will all be a success!  Congratulations to Susan and Brian and to Southeastern!  And a big Thank You to the MPI for their support of Southeastern Guide Dogs and of Susan!