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March Feature Dog Miniature Australian Shepherd

Hello I'm Sadie! Yes my eyes are blue, and I will hypnotize you...Meet Sadie, a one and a half year old Miniature Australian Shepherd. Sadie is a lively little dog who enjoys chasing birds and deer in her back yard. Her favorite activity is practicing the ‘classic shepherd’ herding technique on her big sister, a Miniature Schnauzer named Abby.

Sadie loves to jump into any available lap and curl up for a nap or some good petting. For her favorite food, a Charlee Bear Dog Treat, she will show off all her best tricks such as sit up, high five, and shake. At night she can be found on the bed, sandwiched between her owners, with her tongue slightly hanging out of her mouth, dreaming of another fun filled day.
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Ricochet from Fun Surfer to Fundraiser!

Ricochet Surfing. Photo by Diane EdomondsOn Thursday, February 18, at LeDeux Hotel in Hollywood, California, a two-year old Golden Retriever named Ricochet accepted the Dogswell “Wag” award for “Most Charitable,” a title that is only partially fitting. However, the words “Most Charitable, Inspirational, Amazing, Determined, Touching, Accomplished, Tear Jerking, and Heartwarming” might not have all fit on the award plaque.

In the few short years that Ricochet has been on this earth, she has already accomplished more than most people, such as raising over $10,000 for a quadriplegic surfer, raising over $20,000 for charitable causes, and inspired millions of people with her touching YouTube video. Continue reading…

The Golden Touch

Ally on the job at a Retirement FacilityCalifornia’s beautiful Sonoma County is home to award-winning wineries, luxury spas, scenic coastlines, amazing restaurants, and the world’s largest Social Therapy Dog Program ‘Creating Wellness.’

Founded over 17 years ago by Roz Morris and her cocker Spaniel named Sabrina, the Creating Wellness program was created to brighten the lives of people in need. Made up of volunteers and their dogs, they bring comfort and joy to patients in Hospitals and Assisted Retirement Living Facilities.

Over 107 dogs work at 25 various care facilities in Marin and Sonoma County. The leader of the Therapy Dog pack is Ally and RozRoz’s own eight year old Golden Retriever named Ally. A graduate of the Bergin University of Canine Studies Social Therapy program, Ally is a sweet and loving dog who is eager to work at the Hospitals.

Ally works in five care facilities during the week, sporting a Therapy Dog vest which reads “I Love Working for Hugs & Kisses,” and a K9 Drivers License for identification. Ally and Roz visit each facility for about an hour a day, asking if anyone would like a dog visit. They always check if anyone is allergic to dogs. “You don’t want sneezing for the rest of the day, they have enough stuff to deal with,” says Roz. Continue reading…