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It's time to say Goodbye

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The time has finally arrived, we knew it from the very first day that it would get here sooner than we wanted. It seems like only yesterday we were picking little Ansel up at the airport. 1 year and 5 months has come and gone since that day and it's time for him to start the next phase of his life. We take him to Delaware, Ohio very soon so he can attend 6-9 more months of advanced training that will hopefully prepare him for a life as a service dog. Our hopes are high, but also realize that only 40% of the CCI pups make it as service dogs.

We've taken him everywhere we can think of, exposed him to as much as possible and have played as hard as acceptable. We'll surely miss his wrinkled face and the never ending propensity to lick, but he's learned as much as we can teach him and knows his commands quite well.

We put together a little video with the best pictures of the last 17 months. Hope you enjoy puppy pictures!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr4QHMencKU


http://anselcci.blogspot.com/

Canine Companions for Independence
 
Hey Mark,

I'm sure Ansel will shine in his future training but what happens to the dogs who don't make it?
 
They grind them up and send them to Texas where they'll eat anything!






Seriously, they become "release" dogs. The puppy raiser gets first dibs, then friends and family. There is a very long list of people that want release dogs after that. CCI has certain criteria that the family must meet and it also costs $500 to adopt one of these dogs, but you are guaranteed a fully trained, house broken, super friendly, fun loving dog that do the most amazing things. Hardest part is learning how to operate the dog!
 
You did a good thing.

A guy I work with had a dog they trained that failed due to unforseen health issues at final training. They asked him if he wanted him back, and he's had the dog now 4 years.
 
"abrahamfh" said:
I'm sure he will be one of the 40%.

If not, I'm in for adopting him.
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Better get in line! Actually Deb's sister is already for him if he gets released. They've seen him a few times and the pic in the video of the 2 kids are my niece and nephew.
 
Yeah, I'm not sure how he'll react around quiet, calm and normal looking folks! He'll probably get some kind of tic.
 
You will be coming to my neck of the woods. Delaware is only about 1 1/2 hrs south of me. Back in the 70's I picked up a golden retriever down there that the owner couldn't keep. She was the best dog I have owned. She was with us for 15 yrs.
 
Ansel.....I know you will take care of your new master as well as you did this old one....he was a pain but you did him proud. :roll :thu
 
If you get bored I have a new dog that would benefit from some training! but really I'm sure you'll miss him.
 
Mark , you and your wife , did a great job in training Ansel. :thu :thu :thu
I see it on the dogs face !!!
You both must be a little heartbroken to let him go ???
 
I got choked up watching your excellent video/slide show. It's nice CCI promo video.

I really like photo taken at the track where Ansel watches you thru the fence. I noticed the PT Crusier was Photoshopped out of the shot.
 
Bruno, yes it is a little tuff knowing we may never see him again.


John, I gave up chasing the PT in that picture. I was actually coming off the track!
 
"Fast68back" said:
We know he will do well around big eared humans... Its the normal folk that need to worry
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Me and my youngest daughter might have to get in line then :Mark
 
AWSOME slideshow!
I'm choked up.
Can't imagine letting him go, but you knew it was coming and he will be put to great use for someone.
Thanks for your contribution to improving the lives of both Ansel and his future partner.
God bless!
J.
 
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