It's a Doggie Dog World

Adopted Guide Dog #5, Dorothy, a Standard Poodle. #1, Amelia, #2, Stella, and #3, Echo are all working Guide Dogs. #4, Royal, is a breeder.

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2019 found me welcoming guide dog in training #6, Lilac, in June. She was...so small. She’s currently 8 months old and already larger than Dorothy.

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The first dog I raised, Amelia, passed away unexpectedly after a very sudden illness on December 7, 2019.

It seems appropriate to share that on this platform I rarely touch anymore. Because this is where we started. Where I started sharing this journey I was on with puppy raising.

Amelia lived a short life (she was 7) but she lived a full life. I do not doubt for one second that this dog was so loved, so happy, and so satisfied with her life. I know she lived an amazing life. I miss her more than words can express but I am so happy to have been put in her life even if just as a waystation to her larger purpose.

Love you forever, Wookiee

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Oh. Hi.

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only the coolest pup in Atlanta

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8 dogs, 6.5 miles! Little Manatee River State Park

Noodle blew my mind today with how well she did around 5 new dogs, lots of people and other passing dogs on the trail. She only got upset once when a guy let his boxer shove it’s face up in Noodle’s. Guys just absolutely so insanely proud of her.

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NOODLE DOG WAS SO GOOD

dogs are: brooke, remy, potter, dorothy, tallulah, milo, monty, & noodle

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Two friggin’ sleeps ‘til Christmas

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11 months of Stella.

2 months old to 13 months old. 

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*that* post. with almost 400k notes. wowowwow.

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I’m very behind on this but if you’d like a Christmas card this year please send me your address!!

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Hello loves! I have a few cards left over so if you would like one shoot me a message!

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A series of photos I never imagined I’d be able to take in Atlanta, Georgia.

What. A. Day.

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I said like hey what’s up IT SNOWED 

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I’m very behind on this but if you’d like a Christmas card this year please send me your address!!

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SPOOPY 

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Hey folk, I’m doing some research on accessibility in zoos in the United States after my own experiences this summer, and I’d love to hear reader experiences / anecdotes. 

I’m looking for anything related to ADA compliance / disability accommodation at zoos and aquariums, both positive experiences and issues or questions you’ve run into. I’d love it if you’re willing to share stories publicly (in a reblog or reply, or ask an ask I can publish) but given the sensitivity of the topic I’m happy to not publish messages or keep them anonymous. 

Thanks in advance!

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anyways here’s a picture of my useless dog 

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where’s that gif for 

*walks into dogblr*

*sees fire*

*slowly backs out of room*

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A real little poodle!

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We got to meet my favorite Atlanta photographer a little while ago so of course Dorothy had to model her book