Hey guys, Rudy's Raiser here... I was planning on letting Rudy post today, but when I checked the SEGDI guide dog trainer's twitter page, I thought you'd rather have a "different" update.
Most of you know, that my last guide dog puppy "Toby" returned to the guide dog school in April 2010 - he was "career changed" in October 2010. (He had severe allergies, and couldn't be a working guide dog). And in November/December 2010 Toby decided to try out life as a Search & Rescue dog, and last I heard, he loves it!
I was very happy to see a picture of my beautiful boy "Toby" (in his new career uniform) on the twitter page this morning.
He looks just like I remembered him, I can't believe it's almost been a whole year since I turned him in!
For some more good news - the "3 month no contact" is almost up, and I will be (trying) to get in contact with Toby's handler next week.
(The school doesn't allow contact for 3 months, once the dog is placed in a new home - as they want the dog to "bond" with his/her new owner).
I'll be sure to update you all on him, once I hear more :)
BTW - Toby's 2nd birthday is coming up, he'll be turning TWO YEARS OLD on March 27th.
(and Rudy is turning ONE year old on March 17th!).
Enjoy the picture below (of TOBY),
Rudy's Raiser
hi
ReplyDeleteToby looks just handsome as ever and so glad he is still working but in another way!!
wags
Jazzi
It is good that Toby will be able to continue his service. SIGH
ReplyDeleteOh my what a handsome stud he is! I'm glad to know that he is loving his new job. Maybe we all should plan a Birthday celebration for him & Rudy?
ReplyDeleteWow, how handsome and proud Toby looks! What a hero he is too - that is a great career, we are SO impressed. He's certainly our hero! Schnauzer snuggles - JD and Max.
ReplyDeleteYay! How proud you must be!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Oh, Toby is all grown up and what a handsome pup he IS!!! Great that you will be able to make contact. Early Happy Birthdays to Toby and Rudy.
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
What an exciting post. I hope you can get in contact with his new handler when the time is up. :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see your last pup. We don't know how you do it. you are special to be able to keep a pup and then give them up. It must be very hard too
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
He just looks so proud of himself.
ReplyDelete:o)
Wow - another noble profession - Toby looks so proud! I'm happy he's doing well!
ReplyDeleteLet me know when your package arrives, ok? I didn't insure it, but normally things don't get lost...
Hurray for Toby! What a hero!
ReplyDeleteYour pal, Pip
Has it been a year already...WOW!
ReplyDeleteHe looks great!
xxoo
Deborah
It's hard to believe it's been that long since Toby left, and he looks like he's doing great! We're so proud of him!
ReplyDeleteBunny
Oh he looks so good, and proud. You should be very proud of yourself I can't wait until you get to see him.
ReplyDeletehey Rudy,
ReplyDeleteToby is one handsome pup! He looks very dignified in his rescue uniform. I bet your handler is very proud of him! What an exciting job to have. We wish him the best!
Rudy, your big day is almost here! So, are you going to paw-tay!!??! :->
Suka
Handsome boy! He looks proud to be in that uniform!
ReplyDeletePat
www.critteralley.blogspot.com
Hi! So glad you stopped by our blog so we could come here and get to know you! So impressed with guide dogs. We will forward to following your blog! Toby is a looker in his uniform! Can't wait to hear more about him!
ReplyDeleteToby looks great! How wonderful that you are able to have any contact with him after he has a new handler. So wonderful that he will still be able to be a service dog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome guy... I love a man in uniform!
ReplyDeleteMom would really like me to a be a search and rescue dog! Way to go, Toby!! I'll bet you're stellar!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he is a proud dog!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!
ReplyDeleteChuck has almost the same birthday as Rudy, 1yr on March 20th!
Toby looks really great and we KNOW that he will do a great job in the new career he has entered into. It is honorable work and it's great that he will continue to be able to be of service to others! The CCC
ReplyDeleteA very handsome boy and looking so professional in his uniform.
ReplyDeleteI ran into Toby at Southeastern Guide Dogs' Walkathon and let his new handler know that he was a blogger as a puppy - you should have a new follower soon.
ReplyDelete:-)
Jennifer
Oh - how proud you must be! Toby looks so handsome in his new uniform - and it sounds like he's doing great in his new career! Can't wait till you can catch up with him in person again!
ReplyDeleteSlobbers,
Honey the Great Dane