.WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
MAE came to us as a stray via Animal Control. Upon intake it was glaringly obvious that she was a very special dog. She had the manners of a princess, the face of an angel and the temperament of a saint. She was smart, attentive, eager to please and gentle. She screamed "therapy dog".
We posted her information on line and waited. A few weeks passed before we received an inquiry about her from a school counselor. She was looking for a potential therapy dog she could take with her to school to work with the children. PERFECT!
She came to the shelter and fell in love with Mae at first sight. She had to discuss the adoption with her partner and said she would get back to us. We received the call that he had agreed and that she would be adopting. In addition, she informed us that the school secretary and her good friend was a certified dog trainer and had agreed to train Mae.
Mae moved in with the trainer for 7 weeks while she was taught all she needed and more to pass the Canine Good Citizen test. She is now scheduled to take the Therapy Dog International test at the end of this month. Her owner said she could have passed it weeks ago. No one has any doubt that she will ACE IT!
Mae is a prime example of the kind of dog it is possible to find in a shelter. If you are looking for a dog for a particular job, please consider going to a shelter or rescue to find that dog. Chances are good that you will find what you are looking for and save a life!
