[nagdu] five months ago

[Portia Scott]

Hi Chantel,

Happy 5 months!! It's always fun to get your first dog, smile.

Portia.
On Jul 9, 2012, at 5:07 AM, Chantel Cuddemi <jawsgirl87 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all, 
> 
> 
> 
> Since we're  sharing stories of our first matches, I thought I'd throw my
> story in. 
> 
> 
> 
> Five months ago, as of yesterday, I was matched with my first dog from Pilot
> Dogs, a black standard poodle named Motley. 
> 
> 
> 
> When the trainer announced that morning that we first-timers would be
> getting our dogs, I was very excited and nervous at the same time. 
> 
> 
> 
> I remember when the trainer handed me the leash and told me about Motley, I
> fell in love with him instantly, and since then, we've been inseparable. 
> 
> 
> 
> It was worth it in the end when Pilot told me, after six days of extra
> training due to failing the final test walk for bad alignment, that I and
> Motley were ready to go home. 
> 
> 
> 
> I remember calling up a classmate of mine that night and telling him I was
> heading home. He was happy for me. 
> 
> 
> 
> Now four months later, as of yesterday, Motley and I have been home and
> we've come a long way. 
> 
> 
> 
> However, we still have a long way to go before I can safely say we're solid
> and actually be sure about it. 
> 
> 
> 
> Well, that's  all for now. 
> 
> 
> 
> Hugs and wags, 
> 
> 
> 
> Chantel and Pilot Dog Motley
> 
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