Thursday, December 23, 2010

Archie and Mona

Don't tell Glenda but Archie is spending some time with Mona. She is a very cute one year old. Archie will be one at the beginning of January.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Archie and Glenda - Guide Dog Puppies in Training



Glenda came to spend the weekend with Archie. My favorite way to let puppies play in the yard is to use the tug rope. They stay close together and don't play as rough. Glenda (the good witch) is about 8 months old. She is such a cutie - soft fur and wavy down her back. Archie did very well playing with her, they are buddies. Very cute.

Archie and Glenda


Thursday, November 25, 2010

Gwen Reimann, leader of “Diamonds in the Ruff” puppy raisers



Gwen Reimann, leader of “Diamonds in the Ruff” puppy raisers of Los Angeles County for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., was the guest of honor at a Surprise Celebration on Saturday, November 6, 2010, in Sycamore Canyon Park in Diamond Bar, CA.
Gwen Reimann

Gwen’s guide dog friends and raisers, past and current, contributed pages and photos to make a huge scrapbook of guide dog puppy memories. Known for her sunny disposition and out-going friendly personality, Gwen was thanked for her dedication, patience, guidance, encouragement and helpfulness by raisers and guide dog friends.

Monday, November 08, 2010

Archie is much happier today

You can see it by the way he is walking with his head held high!

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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Happy Birthday Whistler - 7 years old

I can't believe Whistler is 7 years old now. Wow, where has the time gone? I love looking back at the puppy pictures. To see Whistler as a Guide Dog Puppy in training and then as a Working Guide Dog - Awww I was so proud to be "Whistler's Mother"!





Sunday, July 11, 2010

Pilot Graduates as a working Guide Dog!!

June 19, 2010 Pilot Graduated as a working Guide Dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, CA. Pilot was partnered with a wonderful man named Gary, living and working in Baltimore, MD as an accomplished laywer. Gary decided to keep his retired guide so Pilot has a new buddy as well. I am so excited for the adventures he will get to accompany Gary on. Love you Pilot. Good luck, I know you will do a good job and take care of Gary.

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Elbert attends the LA Opera Ring Cycle

June 26, 2010

Elbert (working Guide Dog) has season tickets to the LA Opera Ring Cycle. LA Opera Tweeted this picture of Elbert sporting a white bow tie, a black fur coat and specially designed "ring" jewelry attached to his collar.

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Happy Birthday Hooper - 3 years old

Happy 4th of July

Guide Dog Puppy Raisers day at the Hollywood Bowl

June 26, 2010   We took the Guide Dog Puppies to the Hollywood Bowl for an Abba Fest concert. We meet before for an outdoor dinner then take our places for the show.   This has become an annual event we look forward to every year. Thank you to Shavonn Springfield for making this happen for us.

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Archie waits by his food bowl

April 17, 2010
Archie is so cute, he will sit by his food bowl just before 5 pm. I think he can tell time.

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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Group photos - San Diego Fun Day 4/25/10 Guide Dog Puppies in Training #GDB

Group photos - Not easy to get that many people and puppies together. Also a great look at the puppy truck.

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