[blackrose]

After being dissapointed when we were told five minutes before we were about ready to walk out the door to make the six hour trip to Michigan to see Sadie in person for her graduation day we couldn't see her, Leader Dog sent her photo in the mail today, of her and her new partner. I've cropped her person out of the picture as I don't have permission to post a picture of him and I'm not sure about the legalities of that.

Here is Sadie, my baby girl, now a Guide Dog! *does little happy dance*


Best of luck to you, Sadie, and I hope you have a joyful, fun filled career and that you really make a difference in your new owner's life. I still miss you and you will always hold a place in our home and our hearts. You left some mighty big pawprints to fill. We'll see you again someday, even if it is when you are done working and helping the people who need and ready to settle down for your retirement, we will see you. I'm sure of it.

On a less serious note, Chloe graduated today from her puppy class and I have a photo of that. LOL As soon as the trainer snapped the photo, Chloe's cap fell off and I went to grab it and Chloe decided she wanted to chew on the treat that I had in my hand.


And next week I'm going to get my senior pictures taken, so you guys will be able to see those as well. I'm going to include Blackie and Rose in one of my pictures, so you'll also get to see new photos of them. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I don't have to explain to you why Chloe isn't coming in with me for my senior pictures, five month old puppy class graduate or not.

[Shell&Jas]

That is awesome that you do work with training the guide dogs when they're young. Is Sadie the first or have you been doing it for a while?
It is such amazing work, i would love to do it but i think I'd find it impossible to say goodbye when they graduate. I suppose it makes it easier when you know that they are really going to make a huge difference to someones life.

[Jaylie]

Oh, it is so COOL to see that kind of thing! It really gives me a push towards Blitz's future. Congrats!!

[Inga]

Awesome photos Thank You for sharing! I love the flipped over hat. You must have done a wonderful job raising Sadie. Now she is going to give someone a freedom that they could not have without her. Congratulations!

[blackrose]

Originally Posted by Shell&Jas

That is awesome that you do work with training the guide dogs when they're young. Is Sadie the first or have you been doing it for a while?
It is such amazing work, i would love to do it but i think I'd find it impossible to say goodbye when they graduate. I suppose it makes it easier when you know that they are really going to make a huge difference to someones life.

Sadie was the first puppy that we had and we haven't raised anymore. We had the option to bring back a new puppy with us when we dropped Sadie off, but bringing home a young puppy at that time would NOT have been a good idea.

So right now, we are taking a "break" from the puppy raising. I won't have the time to devote to one while I'm in college, but my parents are toying with the idea of raising another one once most of us kids are gone.

It was very fun and very rewarding, but also extreamly hard to let her go. I was fine until we left the building after dropping her off, and then I just burst into tears.

But Sadie has made me realize that their is hope for Chloe to become a well behaved dog. Sadie was a pup that had pogo sticks for legs, pulled on the leash like the ****ens, and scrounged for food. When it came time for the puppy class we had entered her into to be over, the trainer told us, "You can come back for another session free of charge if you'd like..." LOL
So there is hope for all of you who have less than perfect puppies!

[cnipupraiser]

Yesss how exciting!!! i"m really hoping Rei gets to school and shows out!!!!!!!!
I know its late but its still exciting!!!!!