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I am a male yellow Lab. My birth date is September 4th 2011. I am in training to be a guide dog for the blind. (guide dog school -Southeastern Guide Dogs) I'm my raiser's fifth guide dog puppy. She will keep me for (about) 1 year, then I will head off to harness training! Please feel free to follow my blog and keep up with: Brandon's Life... As a guide dog in training

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY TOBY!

*(written by Rudy's Raiser)* I've been so busy taking care of all my new baby goats... that I almost forgot to do a HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY post for TOBY. (My last guide dog puppy). Toby turned TWO years old today (March 27th) - gosh, I remember when he was such a cute little puppy... Picture of Toby when he was 9 weeks old; he's in coat inside the YMCA And now, he's not only a nice handsome dog - he's also serving as a Search & Rescue dog! Picture of Toby (taken this month) of him wearing his 'service K-9' outfit, for Search & Rescue I'm so proud of my boy :) A (very) quick recap with the dates/months of when Toby came/left/graduated... We first picked up Toby on May 30th 2009, and he didn't return to the guide dog school till April 16th 2010. In October 2010 I heard that Toby was being Career changed due to allergies, but would hopefully be working as a service dog. In November 2010 I got the email telling me Toby's allergies were so severe, that he was going to be adopted out as a pet. BUT in December 2010 I was surprised with the news, that Toby would be heading into the "Search & Rescue" work! Toby decided after all, that working was way more important then his allergies! I would like to wish Toby the best of luck with his job, and... a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOBY! I love (and miss) you :) Rudy's (and Toby's) Raiser

21 comments:

Donna said...

Happy birthday, Toby! :)

Just Jess for now said...

How exciting that he was able to still work.
Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!! Toby. :)

Sue said...

Happy Birthday to a handsome boy.

Scooter said...

Oh Happy 2nd BIrthday Toby!! YOu sure are a handsome guy and We are all proud of you!!

wags
Jazzi and Addy

Cory said...

Happy 2nd Birthday Toby! You are going to be a hero!

Two French Bulldogs said...

Happee Birthday Toby
Benny & Lily

Bailey Be Good! said...

Happy Birthday!!

Woofs & hugs,

~Bailey

betty said...

Happy birthday Toby! I'm glad you were able to "kick" your allergies so you could work in search and rescue!!

betty

houndstooth said...

Happy Birthday, Toby! You're doing such great things! We're proud of you!

Bunny

24 Paws of Love said...

Happy Birthday Toby! So glad you find your niche and you know how valuable your job is, that a few itches aren't going to stop you!!

Maggie Mae and Max said...

Happy Happy Barkday to Toby!

Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

Happy BIRFDAY TOBY!!!

Unknown said...

Happy Barkday Toby!!

OMG his puppy pic is soooo sweet

HoundDogMom said...

Happy BarkDay Toby! Sniffs, The HoundDogs

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Toby!!!
You're a handsome, clever and you do wonderful jobs! Bravo!!!

Fr. Tom Fish said...

Happy Birthday, Toby and many more!!!

Tom
xoxo

Kari in Alaska said...

Happy Birthday Toby!!!

Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com

Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Mom said...

Happy Birthday to a wonderful boy who has come a long way.

Karen Thomason/Gordon Setter Crossing said...

Happy Birthday Toby! Thank you for all the hard work you do to rescue us humans. I know this is hard on your loving heart, so we appreciate your sacrifice to save us.

Becky said...

We hope Toby had a very happy birthday!

Unknown said...

Aw...Happy Birthday to Toby! And he really was the most gorgeous puppy!!! He will be the most handsome S&R dog! :-)

Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane