Raise the flags!

Our first new TAPR pup in a long time has entered the fold.  Jennifer and Sue, our indomitable co-raising team, are all smiles for Bruno's pickup.

Bruno is named in honor of the man to whom one of Jennifer's pups went as a guide.

Congratulations, ladies -- and Bruno.

Is it just me, or does he look like a plush toy?  ;-)

BFFs always

Gemma and (retired guide) Rosie enjoying their friendship and their lovely new home.

Cooper heads to college

Depite being a member of our group for only a short time, Cooper was a welcomed addition.

Jannell faced the bittersweet moment of separation this morning, but she did so with the knowledge that Cooper would go on to find his place in the world.  She always saw herself as simply "the vessel" through which he was to develop and grow.

Godspeed, Cooper.

 

Happiness all around!

Meghan and Indy enjoy their campus reunion as Indy wraps up her guide dog training.

Investigating the Container Store

Since the lockdown of a year ago, meeting with raisers has been curtailed significantly.  Due to Jennifer's generosity, we have had indoor space for our monthly "mini meeting" that included just raisers who currently have pups.  This month we roamed a bit farther afield to the Container Store which always has fun finds!

Janny and Gemma handled themselves beautifully.

Exposure to a passing cart.

Greeting practice.

Being "tailed" by a pesky chair!