Posted by Richard Randolph on May 28, 2018

Gone to the Dogs!

Above, Canine Companion's Michael King, Director of Training takes an affectionate one on the chin from Wembly following Wembly's delivery of the medication container to Michael's right hand.

 

One of over 200 Golden Labrador or Labradoodle (poodle lab mix)currently in training nationwide, Wembly is destined for a human companion in need of specialized support.  Canine Companions for Independence CCI, Headquartered in Santa Rosa prepares dogs for a career with a person in one of four areas of need:  Hearing impaired, General Service in daily tasks, Skilled companions assist with cognitive and physically impaired, and with a professional in an education or healthcare setting.

CCI Northwest Region Executive Director Margaret Sluyk articulates the nuance of agility Wembly possess.  CCI's role in advocacy and education of Disability Etiquette was touched on by Michael King as well.  Service animals are an ADA (Americas with Disability Act) provision.  However, business may not ask a person what their disability is, only what tasks the animal is trained to assist with.  Recent questions regarding which animals are in reality Service Animals has focused attention on this legal issue. 

Wembly alludes the camera on-the-way- to Michael's aid.

Sunriser and CCI Northwest Region Board Member Cindy Gillespie introduced Margaret, Michael and Wembly.

Steve Worthen gloats in his boats fishing success and pays up for the  Cabo catches.

Another globetrotter, Carolyn Anderson 'fesses up to her and George's Panama Canal memoir cruise.  George was surprised to discover so much had changed since his service days there a few, decades ago.  

A crew to contend with: L-R  Peter Treleaven, Ezbon Jen, Jim Gray and Dave Lorenzen demonstrate the diversity of attentions held, or distracted, by the keen eye of Photographer Warren Smith.

Donn Johnson, guest of John Jones warmly acknowledges his introduction.  The regional rep for AlixaRx Pharmacy Services, Donn covers nearly 300 miles daily servicing healthcare providers from Novato to Willits.

Jennifer Adams, Community Service Director espouses the joys of recent weeding at SAY, Social Advocates for Youth.

And Peter Hoberg echo's the weeders camaraderie.  Peter packs an effective hoe as well!

Alas, Cindy Gillespie drew a white marble.  Better luck next time.  Jim Kirkbride got the sure $10!  (Rumor has it Cindy's headgear left after the shutter closed;)

 
 
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