[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Similar incident to Congo in Colorado
- From: Robert Utter <utter227@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pbgs@xxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 21:45:57 -0500
This brings to mind what I observed yesterday as I sat waiting for my
daughter at a major hospital here.
A boy in an electric wheelchair and his parents came into the waiting
room along with the boy's service dog. This dog was totally tuned in
to the boy and walked along the chair close to the boy. As they
waited, the father put the boy's hand on the dog so he could feel and
pat him. When the boy was taken into another room for tests the dog
tried really hard to follow. He did not bark or whine but just pulled
and wanted to follow. It took some persuading that he could not go
there and was gently restrained. (blood was drawn in that other room
and because of possible contamination, no animal was allowed there).
We learned that the dog came from Atlanta and really belonged to the
service organization there but was placed with this family. Of course,
he was trained for his job and the people had to agree to take
excellent care of the dog. The home was inspected periodically and vet
records examined, the dog's weight etc.
These 'owners' were clearly responsible and the dog was well schooled.
If only more people would take such care. We do it for service dogs
etc., and they are good citizens. If only the general population
would take such care, there would be fewer problems with pets.
Anne, TN
On Dec 6, 2007, at 8:51 PM, Rebecca Little wrote:
> I think that there are FAR too many irresponsible owners out
> there. That would be why insist that anyone getting a pup from me
> attend
> obedience classes.
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