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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    Hi all! It has been a long time since I have posted, and I am sorry. But I would like to let you all know we think about you all often. Josie works hard every day and fits our family perfectly! Depending on the seizure type, Josie gives us about a 20 minute head start, which is remarkable since...
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    Update Hi All! I still don't have any good video but as Avery is getting better handling Josie I will work on getting some. I still wanted to update you all. Josie goes everywhere with Avery. So far Josie has seen fireworks, played at the beach, and even had a tour of the emergency room...
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    So one of the things we are working on is having Avery teach Josie a new trick. This helps their bond, it's encouraging t both of them to work together & gets Josie to understand she has to listen to Avery too (that Avery isn't a fellow pup). We have been working on "Bow" which is similar to...
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    She's about 10 months old. ---------- Post added at 07:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:37 AM ---------- Josie has such a sweet temperament. One of the trainers got some really good vidoes of Avery working with Josie, so as soon as they are posted to Youtube I will post a link. I will...
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    We truly can't thank all the Raptors enough! We are so blessed to be able to go into this training knowing I can focus on Avery & Josie! Nicole & Joe, & Chris really orchestrated so much that I don't even fully realize how much time & work behind the scenes went on. Thank you! And everyone who...
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    Josie! Josie! We had a long day of training, but it was great! Josie is the perfect dog for Avery! In so many ways they are two peas! Josie is even napping in Avery's room without being told to! I will get some better pictures tomorrow.
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    Thank you for the Birthday wishes! We have less than 3 weeks until Josie gets here and we are so excited!
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    I will have to email you because I wasn't able to find any one to actually embroider the names & that's such a better option! ---------- Post added at 08:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:09 PM ---------- Woot! Woot! I have great news & you heard it here first! Josie will be delivered...
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    Hey, we appreciate everyone's help! Thank you!!!
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    Josie Ok, so I have figured out (I think) how to attach a picture of the Donor Vest to give you an idea of what it will look like. There is a lot of flexibility. Josie's vest will be purple and will have epilepsy patches instead of the diabetic ones shown. I think the frf tags would be great on...
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    Thank you Gosh, I don't even know where to start, other than THANK YOU! You all have invited us in and cared for us, your support & your kindness is overwhelming! What an amazing community you all are, so much so I want a Raptor just to stay connected with you all. What an amazing example you...
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    November Pay It Forward Event!

    Thanks so much Andrew! We got so many phone calls congratulating us for hitting the big $10k! That was such a great surprise for us today! Thanks for making our Monday and our week!
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