Faithful Friends from Our Past
BAILEY
In Memory - January 4, 2008 to March 22, 2016
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Name |
Harry Bailey (Character from It’s A Wonderful Life) “Bailey” |
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Breed/color |
Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) |
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Birthdate |
January 4, 2008 – 6 years old |
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Weight/Color |
17 inches / 30 lbs / Blue Merle |
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Personality |
Bailey is a very intelligent, gentle soul who is eager to please. He loves attention and is easily approached by adults and children of all ages. |
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Training |
Bailey has been in training since he was twelve weeks old. He completed training from puppy kindergarten through advanced obedience and has been involved in a plethora of dog sports such as agility, fly ball, free style and rally obedience. He has also participated in several fundraiser walks/runs where people are just naturally drawn to him. |
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Awards/Titles: |
Canine Good Citizen (received at eleven months old) Wags Therapy Program – Palos Community Hospital Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Program Pet Partners |
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How Do You Know That Your Dog Loves Therapy Work? |
Bailey is a natural. Bailey is well socialized and has a special loving temperament. He has been a Therapy Dog since the age of one. No matter what the job calls for, Bailey responds to each and every person with tender, caring attention. The READ program, visiting retirement centers, hospitals, children with special needs, are all places he enjoys volunteering. |