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Chaz Big bruizer Chaz arrived by air on 6/28/07 and was welcomed by Cliff, Laura, Alexandra, and Zach as their 3rd puppy. You might say that Chaz is their 'grandpuppy' since Alanis, Chaz's mother, was also raised by this family. Graduated 6/27/09 (Guidework Demonstration dog at the May graduation!) |
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Henrietta Henrietta joined our group when her experienced raisers, Robin and Howard, transfered from the Issaquah puppy raising group, Eager Eyes. Henrietta is Hoya's sister, as you may be able to tell by the family resemblance! Graduated May 2009 and living in Mesa, Arizona with her 80-year-young partner. |
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Pam Pretty, petite Pam arrived on the Puppy Truck on Oct. 5, 2007 to be raised as a "starter puppy" by Amy, Tom, Sam, & Max. Transferred after several weeks to Navigators puppy club on the Kitsap Penninsula. Graduated May 2009 and living in Kelowna, British Columbia. |
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Sunset A perfect name for a beautiful girl. Sunset was raised by experienced raisers Marilyn and Tom. Sunset returned to Guide Dog college in Oregon January 2009. Sunset was selected as a Breeder in March 2009. |
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Castillo Named for the Spanish word meaning 'castle', this little guy shows the promise of strength and fortitude needed in a Guide Dog. He arrived 6/14/07 on the Puppy Truck and was raised by Hilary as her first puppy. Returned for advanced training 6/13/08. Graduated November 2008 |
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Abraham This little guy has a big name to live up to--and is a perfect fit for a minister's family. He was raised by Betsy and Peter as their 5th Guide Dog puppy. Graduated in October 2008 and working as a guide in Medford, OR. |
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Lester Lester arrived on the Puppy Truck January 2007. He was being raised by Kushal as his 2nd Guide Dog puppy. Lester has his very own blog! Go to littlelesterpester.blogspot.com . Graduated October 2008 and is working as a guide dog in Ohio. |
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Alvin Alvin arrived by air 2/6/07 to be raised as a 'starter pup' by Sue. He was transfered to Cheryl. Alvin moved to the new group See Dogs in West Seattle in October 2007. Returned for formal training in March 2008. Graduated October 2008. |
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Akela The "leader of the pack" who raised the man-cub in the Jungle Book, Akela is being raised by Judy as her 8th puppy. Arrived by air on 12/13/06. Returned for formal training January 2008. Graduated August 23, 2008 |
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Argent Argent arrived on the Puppy Truck on 9/8/06 to be raised by experienced raiser Sue as her 4th puppy. According to Wikipedia, Argent's name derives from Latin argentum, which means "white money", or silver. Graduated April 2008 |
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Lyric This pretty little sing-song girl joined Marilyn and Tom's household on 2/22/07. She returned to the Boring Oregon Campus for formal training in Nov. 2007. Lyric was selected as a breeder in March 2008. |
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Duke 'The Duke', rather than 'Duke of Hazzards'! Duke was raised by Betsy and Peter as their 4th Guide Dog puppy. He returned for formal training at the Boring Oregon Campus on 5/19/07. Graduated Sept. 22nd, 2007 and living in Santa Monica, CA. |
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Louie Louie, Louie. Hmmmm. Makes you want to break into song. This cutie was raised by Kushal as his first Guide Dog puppy. Recalled for advanced training in Oregon on 1/5/07. Louie was selected as a Charter Breeder & had one date with girlfriend 'Gail'. Graduated 8/25/07 and working in Seattle. |
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Brewster Brewster was the 7th puppy that Judy has raised. Returned to the Oregon campus for advanced training on 1/5/07 Graduated 8/25/07 and living in northern Minesota. He and his partner work each day with the Minesota Twins! |
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Artemis ...who is a greek god rather than goddess, may have been named after the popular children' book, Artemis Fowl, which portrays the antics of a 12 year old genius and criminal mastermind.He was raised by Ashleigh and Gregg as their 11th puppy. Recalled 1/5/07 Graduated June 30th, 2007 |
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Basia It's 'A New Day' for Basia! Basia was raised by experienced puppy raisers Marilyn and Tom. She is a darling little almost-white-yellow Lab. She returned for advanced training at the Boring Oregon Campus on 2/22/07. Breeder in San Rafael, CA |
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Cricket Cricket was transferred to Bellingham to the "Paws for a Cause" group. Her initial raisers, Kim and Scott, welcomed their first human baby on Christmas Day 2005. Cricket did an excellent job of preparing them for parenthood. Graduated as a working guide on 3/10/07 and living in Utah. |
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Packer A pure Golden Retriever puppy, and a sweet, silly surfer dude. Packer was raised by group leaders Heidi and Dallas. Returned to the Oregon campus for advanced training on July 16, '06. Graduated on Dec. 16th, 2006 and working as a guide in Salt Lake City, UT. By all accounts, Packer loves to work! |
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Ellen Ellen was raised by Tammie, Bob, Reed, and Abby, who have previous experience raising CCI puppies. Ellen was placed as working Guide Dog in Denver, Colorado. This placement did not work out and Ellen was returned to training June 2007 Graduated June 30th, 2007 |
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Claude Claude is the third puppy raised by Betsy and Peter and is a delightful dog. Graduated October 21, 2006 and working as a Guide Dog in Oklahoma. |
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Nathan Nathan was transferred at 13 months old to experienced raisers, Ruth and Ron, when his original family moved to Australia. Graduated October 21, 2006. Now a working Guide in Ocean Park, Washington. |
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Alanis Alanis was raised by Cliff, Laura, Alexandra, and Zach and is the second puppy they have raised with our group. Returned for formal training and evaluation as a potential breeder May 2006. Living as a breeder in San Rafael, CA |
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Felix Raised by Heidi and Dallas, Felix graduated July 30, 2005. He is now a working guide in Brantford, Ontario. |
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Glorianne Raised in her early months by Carol and Spencer, then transferred to another group. Glorianne graduated June 4, 2005. |
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Nia Nia graduated May 7, 2005 and is now a working guide. She was raised by Katie and Cliff. |
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Jared A big bouncy lab who was full of personality and, brother to Jericho. Jared was raised by Ruth, Ron and Taylor. Jared graduated April 9, 2005 and is a working Guide in Tacoma, Washington.
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Toulouse From San Rafael rather than France, and he never could paint! Toulouse was raised by Sherry, Ray and Anna-Simone. Graduated April 9, 2005
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Jericho Jericho (who is Jared's brother) experienced a central city upbringing. Jericho was raised by Amy and Lee, who have since returned to Australia. Graduated March 12, 2005 and now working in Vancouver, Washington. |
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Regis Regis was raised by the group leaders Heidi and Dallas. He graduated June 26, 2004 and worked in Philadelphia for several years before moving to Hartford, Connecticut. Regis died of cancer on July 2, 2009 at the age of 7. In loving memory of this gentle giant, our group's first graduate and a wonderful ambassador for GDB. |
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Gideon Golden Gideon arrived 8/14/08 to be raised by Heidi and Dallas as their 7th puppy. He and sister Ginger were donated to Guide Dogs by a breeder in Sequim. Career Changed for fear and distraction in Oct. 2009 and will be placed by Guide Dogs as a family pet. |
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Shep Shep was transfered to our group in Sept. 2008 at 8 months of age to be raised by Maayan. This sweet boy attended highschool with her at Lakeside. Returned for formal training Aug. '09. Career Changed in Phase 10 for inappropriate relieving in harness and adopted by his raising family. |
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Faraja Faraja is a Swahili word meaning 'comfort' and 'leader'. Faraja was raised by experienced raiser, Judy, as her 10th guide dog pup. Career changed for confidence issues and adopted by the raiser. |
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Clifford Clifford the Little Yellow Dog arrived on the Puppy Truck on June 13, 2008. He was raised by Hilary as her second Guide Dog puppy. He attended Blanchet High School with his raiser. Career Changed in Aug '09 and adopted by Hilary's aunt. |
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Vera Doesn't everyone have a beloved Aunt Vera? She may have an old-fashioned name but she is a girl with big dreams for the future. Vera was raised by experienced raisers Mary Ann and Dave as their 4th puppy. Evaluated for breeding potential in July '09 and career changed for elbow dysplasia |
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Leonard Dan and Naomi raised Leonard as their first Guide Dog puppy. Arrived 5/16/08 and returned for formal training 5/14/09 and was on Breeder Watch. Career changed for cataracts in both eyes and returned to his raisers as a pet. |
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Lotus Transfered from the Vashon Island group, sweet, soft Lotus stayed with Robin and Howard for a few months. Career changed for confidence issues and adopted by her first raiser on Vashon. |
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Draper Draper was transferred to Ruth and Ron, who finished raising him and sent him off to 'college' in January 2009. Career changed March '09. |
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Norma A true Marilyn Monroe look-alike (and we are sure her middle name is Jean), Norma joined big sister and career changed dog Tinella to be raised by Cliff and Katie as their 4th Guide Dog Puppy. Returned 8/5/08 for advanced training Career Changed in Phase 8 for inappropriate relieving and adopted by her raisers. |
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Hastings Hastings was raised by experienced raisers Betsy and Peter as their 6th puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Betsy and Peter moved to Bishop, CA in January 2009 and took Hastings with them. We miss all three of you! Hastings was career changed in April '09 and adopted by a family in Bishop. |
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Hoya Cute as a bug's ear, sweet and spicy Hoya was presented to Erika and Neil on Fun Day at the Boring Oregon Guide Dog Campus on August 11th. Career changed for chronic bronchitis and fear issues, and adopted by her raiser. |
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Donner Donner started his Guide Dog training with Andy in Kitsap County, and then was transferred to Renee on February 19th to be raised as her first puppy. In memory of Donner--a spunky, loving, smart, and happy 'red' Labrador--Nov 18, 2007 to Dec 14, 2008 |
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Beckley Beckley was loved and raised by first time raisers Ryan, Kandice, Luka, Ezra, and Milo. He was career changed for odor sensitivity in Nov. 2008 and was adopted by his raising family. |
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Curio Pokey little Curio with the "unusual" name--just as her family requested. She was raised by Lisa, Ross, & Rory as the first puppy they have raised for GDB. Career changed at 5 mo. of age for torn cruciate ligaments in both knees. GDB fixed them surgically and will find her the perfect home after her recovery. |
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Willy Little Willy Willy won't go home, but you can't push Willy 'cause Willy won't go! He arrived via air on 7/25/07 and was raised by group leaders, Heidi and Dallas. Career changed for confidence issues in Sept. '08. Now living in Seattle as Heidi & Dallas' beloved pet. |
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Pilaf Check out this little dish! Raised by Mary Ann and family as their 3rd Guide Dog puppy. Returned for formal training 6/13/08. Career changed for elbow OCD (lesions) and adopted by her raising family after undergoing surgery. Her new career choice is to become a certified Therapy dog and go work with Mary Ann. |
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Dayton Dayton was Judy's 9th pup. He loved being cuddled and loved children. Dayton was career changed for body sensitivity and is now living as a pet in Oregon. |
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December December is a March puppy who arrived in May. She was initially raised by Claire and Donna, then transferred at 6 months of age to Ruth and Ron. Returned for formal training in Oregon in September '07. Career changed for IBS |
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Brink Transferred to the Anderson family at 5 months of age, Brink is handsome, sweet and obliging. Returned for formal training on 6/14/07. Career changed for allergies and is now living with the Anderson family as their beloved pet. |
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Pax This little 'peacekeeper' arrived via the June Puppy Truck and is being raised by experienced raiser Sue. Transferred to new group See Dogs of West Seattle in October 2007. Career changed Aug '08 for elbow dysplasia |
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Bernie Baby Bernie came bouncing into our lives August 11th, 2006. He was raised by group leaders Heidi and Dallas as their 5th Guide Dog puppy. He returned for formal training on August 2007. Career changed for elbow dysplasia and had surgery on both elbows. He is now enjoying life as a pet in Portland, Oregon. |
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Garth Garth joined the Gordon clan to be raised as their first Guide Dog puppy. Career changed for relieving issues and placed by Guide Dogs in a loving home. |
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Lissa Little Lissa happily joined career-changed big sister Tinella to be raised by Cliff & Katie. Lissa was their fourth Guide Dog puppy. She returned to advanced training and breeder evaluation on 5/19/07. Career changed for IBS and adopted by her raising family. |
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Lassiter Lassiter and his brother Lester arrived on the January Puppy Truck to be raised by Ashleigh and Gregg as their 12th (twelve!) Guide Dog puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Transferred to the Vashon Island group May 2007 when A & G moved to Washington DC. Career changed Aug '08 for temperament unsuitable for a GD |
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Montoya Montoya is just as zippy as Juan Pablo Montoya--the famous race car driver. He started out with Karis, Marge, and Chris as their first Guide Dog puppy. Transferred to another raiser and career changed after returning to Boring for advanced training. |
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Pierre Pierre arrived on the Puppy Truck on 2/23/07. He started his training with Heidi and Dallas (and big brother Bernie). Transferred to raisers with Eager Eye Guide Pups in Issaquah. Career changed. |
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Monica Monica is a happy girl with a tail that is constantly wagging. She was raised by Joyce as her first Guide Dog puppy. Career changed for excitability and relieving issues and adopted by Joyce. |
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Nikki Courtney and Austin personally trained this little athlete. Nikki also learned to be right at home at the office. Nikki was career changed for relieving issues and was adopted by Courtney and Austin. Nikki stars as an extra in the Jennifer Aniston movie "Traveling". |
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Sadler A big mellow yellow boy, Sadler was raised by Amy, Tom, Sam & Max. Sadler returned to Oregon for formal training in June, 2006 and was career changed in Phase 8. He returned to his raisers and trained as a Service Dog. Now living in Plain, WA as the 'store dog' for Plain Hardware Store. |
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Tuck Tuck joined our group from LA Southwest as a high-energy 9 month old. His raiser, Judy, has raised 6 puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Tuck was career changed for allergies in Sept. 2006 after making it to Phase 9 in advanced training. |
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Pronto Pronto was raised by Sally, Dan, Amelia, Evan and Quinn as their fourth puppy. Career changed for distractability issues in Aug 2006 and adopted by the raising family. |
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Orca Orca, Golden/Labrador Cross. was raised by Marilyn & Tom. She was career changed in August 2006 for a slight heart imperfection. Orca has moved to Colorado to be an Ambassador for Guide Dogs for the Blind. She will work with a field representative to demonstrate harness work. |
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Fuller Fuller. who is Flanagan's brother, was transferred to our group at 7 months of age to be raised by Emily, Louise, Joel and Nathan. He was career changed for temperament issues and has been placed with his first family. |
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Colma Just a little pup in a big skin! Colma was raised by Donna, Michael, Claire, and Colleen. Career changed for temperament issues. |
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Cora Full of life and looking for adventures, Cora is the second pup raised by Justin, Laura, Mary Ann, and Dave. Career changed and placed as a pet with family friends. |
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Tinella Tinella is a sweet, soft little girl who bloomed under gentle handling. She is the third puppy raised by Cliff and Katie. Career changed for physical problems with her legs and has been permanently adopted by Cliff & Katie as their 'princess'. |
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Flanagan Flanagan was transferred to the "Navigators" group on the Kitsap Penisula. Flanagan was the first puppy raised by Emily, Louise, Joel, and Nathan. Career changed for temperament issues and placed as a pet by Guide Dogs. |
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Lorca Lorca joined our group as an older puppy when his previous family moved. He was career changed for temperament issues. Ashleigh and Gregg, who finished raising Lorca, say that he will make a wonderful family dog! |
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Fidelity Fidelity, who came to us an an older puppy, was well trained and loved by Ruth and Ron. Career changed Dec. 2005 due to noise reactivity. |
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Tapioca Tapioca never quite grew into her harness. Tapioca was raised by Cliff and Katie. She was career changed for temperament issues and is now living the simple life in the country in Maple Valley, WA.
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Arabelle A beautiful deep tawny colored yellow lab, Arabelle was raised by Laura, Mary Ann, Dave and Justin. Arabelle's new family is encouraging her to persue a career in Search and Rescue. |
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Bodine Even darker than an espresso, this pup went off to work at Starbucks at an early age. Bodine is living with his raisers, Melody and Matt, as a pet and has recently finished advanced training as a Therapy Dog. Elbow dysplasia prevented him from being a guide. |
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Rebel A little black lab with wavy hair. He never quite came to terms with the temperament needed to be a guide. He was raised by Betsy and Peter. Adopted by a single woman as the only dog in her life, and living happily in Portland, Oregon. |
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Rags An extremely bouncy baby girl, Rags was raised by Ruth and Ron. Now a fun-loving pet. |
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Farina Farina, a sweet natured female was being raised by her grandparent family, Sally, Dan, Ameilia, Evan and Quinn, before she went off to school. For her first 11 months she was raised by Bindi and Martin. Career changed for relieving issues and now living in Monroe with Heidi and Dallas' grandkids! |
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Duncan Duncan was raised by Laura, Cliff, Alexandra, and Zachary. Career changed for relieving difficulties in the final phase of advanced training and adopted by his trainer. He now goes to work at his family's veterinarian clinic daily. |
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Tamar Spencer and Carol have raised many pups, including puppies for Guide Dogs of the Desert. Tamar had ligament problems in her back leg. After surgery to correct the problem, Tamar has become a pet. |
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George George is now serving our community as a canine blood donor! This beautiful lab with heaps of personality was skillfully raised by Betsy, Peter, Karissa and Heather. Career changed for relieving difficulties and living in Seattle with the Bush family. |
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Bigelow Bigelow was raised by Ellen and Marsha and was considered an 'honorary bailiff' at the Federal Courthouse. Now living as a pet with an active family in Seattle, WA. |
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Olive Olive was raised by Bindi and Martin, who also raised Farina. They went back to New Zealand for a year but are currently residing in Seattle! Career changed for allergies. Now living in Bainbridge Island, WA. Olive takes the ferry to work in the city with her new mom. |
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Salem Salem was raised by Sally, Dan, Amelia, Evan and Quinn. Career changed for allergies and now a semi-spoiled pet in Seattle, WA-- having been adopted by one of Sally's co-workers and family. |
