Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Meet Lexie - part 2

First, to answer a few questions which you have written or called to ask about this amazing dog.

"Will Lexie be ours?" We don't know yet. While she is rather wonderful, she is also very high energy and would be much better suited to serve as a physical assist dog. We will know more on Monday, June 12th. (more on that later)

"What about a dog for Noah?" Well, Robin Walters (Lexie's trainer) has told us that she is committed to finding a dog for Noah. If that dog isn't Lexie, then she will find and train a dog who is perfect.

"What's happening on Monday?" On June 12th, a film crew from WTOC - Channel 11, Savannah, will be coming over to film our family and Lexie. They have been covering her story from puppyhood to her placement as someone's service dog. Since part of Lexie's training is with us, they want to shoot Noah and the whole family with her to see how she's doing. After the shoot on Monday, Lexie goes with the tv crew to the vet to have her hips examined. A dog's hips must be in very good condition to be able to be able and reliable to serve someone in a physical capacity. So, a lot of Lexie's placement options rest in the outcome of her hip exam. And, because this is 21st century America, the whole exam will be broadcast live on TV.

More news later, but for now, Lexie comes to visit Thursday and Friday nights this week.

1 comment:

Robyn J said...

What a great opportunity for you all! I'm praying for your family and trust the right dog will be placed with Noah. Love you and miss you.