“Mars’ DogBlog – The Turn In Zone”
A little different and very helpful perspective at the DogBlog today from Marianne McKiernan and “Auntie Dr E.” who are turning in puppies number 7 (Mars) and 4 (Calhoun), respectively, tomorrow.
Won’t surprise you that the most frequent question/comment for assistance dog puppy raisers is “How can you give them up?” or “I could never give them up.”
And, of course, I know all those “why we do it”, “How can I not turn them in?” speeches, usually given in response, plus I obviously have a lotta graduate friends with service dogs, too.
But that doesn’t change the fact that it’s still tough, and Mars’ post gives you a feel for what even very experienced (and tough) puppy raisers like these two go through in the days right before turn-in.
Definitely something people – especially potential puppy raisers – need to know.
I'm very active with Canine Companions for Independence as a volunteer, to include being a past member of the Veterans Task Force and puppy raiser. Retired US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant with my last assignments at the Air Force Academy as the Fourth Group Sergeant Major and Dean of Faculty Superintendent. Actively looking for a paid position performing these functions or other similar meaningful work.