Hi! My name is Sapphi.

I am a trained therapy dog, registered with Therapy Dogs International, Inc.  I had to take alot of classes before I could be registered and it was pretty hard.  I had to do all sorts of things like sit still for a very long time even when no one else was in the room, look at my favorite food but not eat it and generally behave myself.  I had to listen carefully and do what I was told.  There was even a final exam.  It was rough but I passed.  Denise (my boss by day, mom by night) was extra proud of me.  Now I help her every day with the people who come to visit her in "our" office.

I love my work.  When people come, I'm always excited to greet them.  Some of them pat me.  Some even hold me and cuddle with me.  Others prefer to have me sit on my footstool by the window and offer my support from a distance.  I love them all no matter what.

I am loyal, playful and attentive.  My mom says I'm the best little white puppy in the whole world and I always say "Gee, Mom, thanks.  I'm just doing my job."

Photos by Elizabeth Arnold

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