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July 17, 2005
Her Name was Rhumba, She was a Guide Dog
With lots of feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there...
Today Miss B and I went to see my mom at Guide Dog School where she is training with her new guide dog Rhumba (her third dog, first girl dog). Some of you may remember from previous entries the her last dog Slater was sweet but not very effective (as in, he has on more than one occasion, guided her straight into a tree/mailbox/signpost) so we have all been very anxious for her to go and get a newer, safer dog*
What she got was a newer, softer, calmer, softer, sweeter - and did I mention softer? - dog. We had great time getting to know Rhumba and going to visit the kennels where they train the dogs, and wean the puppies...oh god the puppies...i didn't think I was going to get B to leave (she is now seriously considering a career as the School Nurse at Guide Dog School). We also had a great time busting my mom loose for a trip to Cold Stone Creamery. Mmmmmmm....soft creamy fudgy ice cream....
There was just so much canine cuteness, it has to be shared so here are the pics (click to see bigger, if you don't already know that):
The Beautiful Pooch
Me, welcoming her to the family
B, smoochin the pooch
Cuteness times twelve
The puppies, just waiting to grow up to be great big helper dogs, melt my heart!
*wondering what happens to Slater? He gets to retire. Play a little golf, take a cruise, maybe some cooking classes. No really, he gets to be just a regular dog and my Dad's new best friend.
Posted by Loody at July 17, 2005 10:31 PM
Comments
He's wicked cute. I love yellow labs. Slater was a good egg too - I hope that he enjoys his retirement and adjusts well. I'm imagining him trying to help your dad navigate busy sidewalks and cross streets. hehe. My dad is sighted but he could sure use a guide dog.
Posted by: Casey at July 18, 2005 04:24 AM
Doh. I mean *she's* wicked cute.
Posted by: Casey at July 18, 2005 04:24 AM
Oh. my. god.
CUTENESS!!! Look at those paws...
Posted by: frecklegirl at July 18, 2005 08:12 PM
Awwww...puppy! Very cute.
Slater should buy an RV and travel the country for his retirement ;)
Posted by: Stacey at July 19, 2005 12:25 AM
That puppy is freakin' adorable. I *heart* that puppy.
Posted by: Carrie at July 21, 2005 06:21 AM
Cutest. dogs. ever.
I LOVE those little schmoomies. I want one!
Posted by: Cathy at July 22, 2005 07:26 PM