[NAGDU] Birthday Wishes

[Jen]

Happy birthday, Eva! Are there dog cakes?

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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L Johnson via NAGDU
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 8:28 PM
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Subject: [NAGDU] Birthday Wishes

Hello:

Today my golden Eva is four years old.  It is amazing how fast time goes by. 
It seems like just weeks or months ago that I brought the little fourteen 
month old graduate home.  She is an amazing guide.  She walks slow and does 
not pull and never needs corrections.  Eva is the perfect match for me.  She 
is a true joy to work.  She especially enjoys going to the nursing home to 
visit my parents.  I take her harness off so staff and residents can enjoy 
petting her.  Mom and dad tell me that a lot of the people cry when they are 
petting and hugging her.  I know this is not correct guide dog behavior but, 
I do not mind because Eva works perfectly once I put her harness on again. 
I think it is important to give the residents the interaction with a dog 
because they have all had to give up their pets when they were admitted. 
Eva brings a lot of loving kindness to the staff and residents of the 
Homeview Health and Rehab Center.  I am proud that she can be my guide as 
well as provide much needed pet therapy to so many people.  Happy Birthday 
to Eva and here is wishing you many more years of great guiding and sharing 
your love.
Sandra Johnson and Eva