The holiday open house was held at Southeastern Guide Dogs on December 3, 2011. The weather was perfect as hundreds of visitors toured the campus, hugged puppies, brushed and petted adult dogs who are on campus for their formal harness training, took blindfold walks with future guide dogs, enjoyed the Calendar Girls dancing performance, sat on Santa's lap, and ate grilled hot dogs.
We wanted to share some pictures from the festivities so our out of town puppy raiser friends could enjoy.
We wanted to share some pictures from the festivities so our out of town puppy raiser friends could enjoy.
The Calendar Girls not only did a fantastic dance routine,
they brought a check to SEGD to sponsor their 5th puppy Jerni,
who is named after Michael Jernigan, who is matched with a
guide dog through the Paws for Patriots program.
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The parking lot filled up soon after 9:00 am.
Guests signed in and petted Puppies in Training and
Ambassador dogs while they waited for their tour to begin.
Ambassador dog Tez with Laurie enjoyed meeting & greeting the visitors.
Ambassador dog Duke, who dressed in his finest holiday attire was
happy to meet so many people.
The young Puppies in Training were a hit with the visitors.
Duke & Melisa with Bernie & Joel.
Looking down toward the Training Kennel where the dogs that
are in for training are living.
Looking toward the Administration Bldg. from the Training Kennel.
Visitors got a chance to brush and pet the dogs that are currently
in for training, or in other words, attending Guide Dog U.
Trainer Kayla meets up with Black Lab Ambassador Spirit
and Spirit's Mother, retired breeder and now Ambassador Lynde.
Kayla whelpedLynde's litter on May 25, 2009.
A first for both of them.
The 'practice' bus stop area near the gift shop.
Visitors enjoyed shopping in the Gift Shop which was offering
many unique gifts.
Visitors got to tour the Puppy & Breeding Kennel and pet some puppies.
A reminder to set up our fundraisr page for the walkathon.
Lots of people, puppies & dogs enjoying the morning.
Black Goldador Puppy in Training J.P. poses with Santa and his
puppy raiser's family, Paiton and T.J.
Free eye exams!
Blindfolded walks...Goldador Charlie with Trainer Karen.
Trainer Leann with Guide Dog in Training, Joe.
Guide Dog in Training Mac with Trainer Marissa.
A fun day for everyone. If you are in Palmetto, Florida
on the first Saturday of December, 2012...stop in!
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