Patrice
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I made it! After six months of intensive training, I was partnered with Paul, a 48 year old counselor and advocate for the homeless from Richmond, California. We graduated on December 5, 1998. We hit it off right from the start and I hope to make his life a little easier. |
| It was a very exciting day. My raiser family, the Howards, was there and we were really excited to see each other again. I haven't seen them since they returned me to Guide Dogs last May 17. They were accompanied by another raiser, a friend, and their current puppies. I also got to meet Paul's wife, Kathy, his two grown children, and some of his fellow co-workers. Paul seems to have a wonderful support group around him. |
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I feel very proud to be doing such an important job and I know Paul and Kathy will take wonderful care of me. They live near the marina and like to take walks there. I am looking forward to my new life with Paul. |
| In March, 1999, Paul, Kathy, and I moved to Antioch, California. We live in a single story home with a big backyard for me to play in. I now get to ride BART everyday with Paul to work. My raiser family came for a visit on August 5, 1999. I was very excited to see them. They had dinner with Paul and Kathy while I got to meet and play with their current guide dog puppy, "Lassen". We all had a wonderful time together. |  |
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In October,
1999, I was returned to Guide Dogs. It was a very hard decision for Paul to make. I was
re-trained and graduated again on February 5, 2000. I got to see my raisers again and we were really happy to see each other. I am now living in Laurelton, New York with Sandra. |
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I get to go to computer, ceramic, and karate classes with Sandra. Her husband also has a guide dog so I have a friend to play with. We are very happy together and I know that I will help Sandra for many years. |  |
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