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Saydee
2004
T
Vizsla
Every
year, the American Kennel Club
presents its Award for
Canine Excellence to
dogs who
"enrich, inspire or contribute to the lives of individuals and
communities".
Awards
are given out in 5 categories: Exemplary Companion Dog (ECD),
Law Enforcement (LAW), Search and Rescue (SAR),
Service (S), and Therapy (T)
Here is the story of one such dog:
With an astonishing record of close to 20,000 hours of service, Saydee works with thousands of children and adults each year in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and in schools for the mentally and physically disabled. She also participates in a children's reading program by being a devoted, non-judgmental listener. This Paws Across Texas, Inc. (PAT) registered therapy dog often works three or four facilities a day in a five or six day work week.
Despite her schedule, Saydee and Hyatt also find time to participate in community events and parades, in order to educate the public about therapy dogs. Throughout her lifetime, Saydee has garnered numerous awards for her work, including the PAT Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the United Way Volunteer and Texas Animal Halls of Fame. Saydee is truly an exceptional animal, attracting people wherever she goes and capturing the hearts of everyone around her.
