Hey – it’s Keys, the new kid!
Sammy, Mike and Mike’s puppy-in-training Roma took me to Bass Pro on Sunday. Β What a cool place! Β I had my first ride on an elevator; Sam gave me treats the whole time, so it was fun – elevators are not scary at all! Β I could see fish through the glass (but can somebody tell me what exactly a “fish” is?) Β We went to the second floor, and I walked around the balcony edge; Β we were pretty high up but I was really comfortable. Β I stopped a few times and looked over the edge – no biggy! Β Lots of people wanted to see me and talk about PADS. Β They said I am very cute – must get that from my Mom, PADS Breeder Tully. Β The Β people also said I am very well behaved for a puppy. Β There is a big mall connected to Bass Pro, so we walked around out there a bit to see how I liked all the people. Β I was really not too interested in them because Sammy was talking to me and giving me treats. Β I am getting pretty good at walking beside her, and not pulling. Β Sam, Mike and Roma were very proud of me and my first big public appearance! Β Do you know that there is an exit every 10 minutes, and Sam took out for a Better Go Now, so I didn’t have any accidents inside! Β Β Roma is a good role model – she helps me
understand what I should do to be a good Assistance Dog. Β I just want to say, I think I am going to like this place, “Al-burr-tah”. Β It’s a little cooler than Florida, and there are no Alligators. Β (Whew!!) Β One more thing: Β if you ever go to the Mall, count on having a big drink, and a LONG nap when you are done – it’s a big place, and my legs were tired. Β Β Can’t wait to go again though!
PS: Here are a couple pictures of me and Roma (my BFF) in front of a Bull, and me getting that drink of water after our trip through the mall. Β Roma lets me drink first. Β I’m glad Sammy has all that stuff with her in her dog pack. Β I really like her, and I think she has a crush on me: “Puppy Love” .
Submitted by our fantastic PADS Volunteer Puppy Raiser, Samantha Edgar