Hello to all Tigers!
You may be asking, “Who is that cute blond who’s always walking around with Ms.B.?” My name is Can. Ch. BelCoeur’s I’m a Cute Fanny CD, but you can just call me Fanny.
Since many of you have questions about me, I thought I’d have a little QA.
If you have other questions or would like some advise from Fanny please leave a note in the office and I will answer it.
Q. Why do you have such a long and name with all those letters before and after.
A. I am a purebred dog and I have won many awards. The Can.Ch. means “Canadian Champion.” Several Canadian dog show judges have awarded me first place in dog shows. BelCoeur (say “bell –coor”) means “Beautiful Heart” and it is the name of the kennel where I was born. I’m a Cute Fanny is my name and the CD means “Companion Dog.” A companion dog is one that has completed a series of obedience tests.
Q. How old are you?
A. I am three years old. That’s 21 in dog years.
Q. What kind of a dog are you?
A. I am a Labrador Retriever.
Q. Why do you come to school with Ms. B? I thought dogs were not allowed in schools.
A. Usually they are not however, I am a registered Service Dog. That means I perform a special job for my person. Besides helping Ms. B, I have a special bond with children. I have received extra training that enables me to help children and adults who may have certain challenges. I am especially good at helping people to feel calm and happy, I am very good at keeping secrets, and I love to have children read to me. I often go to hospitals and nursing homes to visit people and let them know they are loved.
Q. But what about “doggie germs?”
A. I have regular check ups at my special doctor called a veterinarian. I have all of my shots and get special medication to keep away any bugs. Ms. B washes me every week and brushes me everyday to keep me clean and pretty. She even cleans my ears and brushes my teeth! I never “smell like a dog.”
Q. How often do you come to Washington?
A. Right now I come almost every day. I am always with Ms. B and on a leash. I usually sleep in her office unless someone needs some special love. Then Ms. B takes me to them and I help them to feel better. Sometimes children like to read to me so they can either come to Ms. B’s office or I visit them in class – whatever they want. Sometimes I go out and help Ms. B with recess supervision or greet the children in the morning or say “god bye” in the afternoon. I just like being with children and wherever Ms. B is.
Ms. B says that I’ve run out of room to write anymore. If you have any questions you can ask Ms. B or write me a note and I’ll answer in the next letter.
Remember to “paws” and tell someone you love them!
Love,
Fanny
