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Puppy Stork delivers independence to the blind
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(CBC) With the number of dogs biting Calgary mail carriers doubling in the past three years, Canada Post has launched an awareness campaign for its staff and dog owners. (article 1)
The postal service is telling its letter carriers to avoid aggressive dogs with a slogan, " When in doubt, get out. (article 1)
" What we need from the homeowners and from dog owners specifically is to make sure that their dog is restrained said Adrean Wolvers, health and safety officer for Canada Post. (article 1)
P Imagine a truck brimming with dozens of golden retrievers, trekking across eight Western states to deliver the 8- to 10-week-old passengers to their new homes. (article 2)
The man responsible for their delivery is Mick Aguilera, known as the Puppy Stork at the nonprofit organization Guide Dogs for the Blind, headquartered in San Rafael. (article 2)
Twice a month throughout the year, Aguilera visits the kennel campus where the pups are born to collect the newest bundles of joy. (article 2)
" The truck isn't as crazy noisy as you might think since the rocking usually lulls the puppies to sleep Aguilar says. (article 2)
These are necessary long-term steps that will slowly help reduce the tens of thousands of stray dogs and cats roaming our streets. (article 4)
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Dogs, Puppy, pups, Guide, irresponsible |
Source articles
- Train your dogs, Canada Post says (cbc.ca, 06/04/2008, 363 words)
- Puppy Stork delivers independence to the blind (sfgate.com, 06/04/2008, 900 words)
- First Person Singular (Washington Post, 06/04/2008, 276 words)
- Editorial: Get tough on irresponsible dog owners (dallasnews.com, 06/02/2008, 497 words)
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