Bufford

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In addition to my appreciation for the practical aspects of Bufford's job as a therapy dog in the school, his story warms my heart.
He reminds me a great deal of a Boxer who once owned me. Before going on to his greater reward, Duke was my buddy, my companion, my friend, my protector and he will live in my heart forever.
Blessings upon you, Dear Bufford, and thanks for all you're doing for the children who need you and who benefit from your love.
Thanks also to the very wise people who initiated the in-school Therapy Dog program.

[Jax]

Bufford you totally rock!! :cool: What a cool boy you are - and so smart with your very own job. I would have loved to go to your school. What a wonderful loving touch you give to all your students - those with developmental and behavioral problems and those who are just suffering through the sometimes sad time of high school. You must be a real friend to your kids.
Congrats to Beauuuutiful Bufford, Our Adooorable Dog of the Day! :) :D :)

[anna_66]

What a totally awesome story about you and the children in your school!

I can just see (btw loved the pictures!) all the children & adults giving you piggy back rides:D

I'm so glad that your guardian has chosen to use you in his classroom with his kids. It sounds like you really help them alot. I commend you both.

I hope this day brings you great joy and you have many, many more wonderful days ahead of you!!

[DogLover9501]

:eek: Bufford, you are so handsome ;)

How fun to go to the classroom with all the kids!!

Have fun being DOTD!

[Logan]

This is one of those stories that warms the heart, for sure, Bufford. What an extraordinary dog you are, with such a big job! I can tell that you are a blessing to anyone who meets you and has the opportunity to greet you each day. To be such a young guy and to have succeeded in making such a huge difference to these young people, is amazing!! When I read that there had been a 90% decrease in negative behavior since you have been on the scene, I wished for more dogs like you, Bufford, around our country, working in classrooms. Kudos to you and your human, who obviously has spent countless hours training you, and then enjoying the fruits of her labor.

Congratulations to our precious Boxer Boy, Bufford, on being the Dog of the Day, everyday, in the lives of so many!!!!! :) You are a blessing to me, for sure!!!!

Logan

[G.P.girl]

aw Bufford, you sound like such a sweet dog! i'm sure you like eating your mommy's bacon bits for lunch. lol congrats!:D

[pipersmom]

Bufford, I'm still fighting back tears because I don't want to cry at work! :)

Your story reached into my heart this morning and made it turn to mush.

My sister works with special ed children, and they have so much love to give and what an extraordinary boy you are for giving it back to them a thousand-fold.

Congratulations you wonderful, wonderful dog. I'd give you a piggy-back ride if you were here (and a big ol' hug & kiss)!

[LHCamry]

Bufford

You are so handsome sitting there. You could give me doggie kisses too. you sound like you are a very special little boy. Glad that you can make kids happy. That takes a special animal to do that. Have a great life.:) :) :)

[Tina]

Oh, Bufford you are such a beautiful and special dog! It is really great the work you do with the kids:) Who wouldn't love such a sweet dog?

[Daisy and Delilah]

We are blown away by your story Mr. Bufford!! So many appropriate things have been said already from our fellow Pet Talkers. We strongly agree with everybody! Congratulations to our Super Duper DOTD. No doggie is more deserving. Keep up the great work Mr. B. Enjoy today and every day, Hi to your wonderful family. Always remember, even with your very busy schedule, to love your life like we do!!:) :) :D :D

Love, Daisy and Delilah in Sunny Florida:cool: :cool:

[Linda York]

EXTRAORDINARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D
You are a great dog. Your story made my day. What a great way to start off my day. You put a smile on my face and happieness to my soul, way down here in California. I can just imagine what you do to people in peson!!! You are amazing, keep up your great work..... :D :D
I love your picture and your story. You are VERY deserving of the title DOG OF THE DAY.
Congratulations.... have a very special day!
p.s. I would give you a piggy back ride if I could......
tooooooo cute!!!!

:D :D :D :D

[tatsxxx11]

Beautiful Bufford...Reading your amazing bio. has reaffirmed my belief that animals truly are miracle workers! You are my hero, Bufford! Bless you for all of the great work you do, helping to heal the minds, hearts and spirits of those in your loving care! Great thanks to all of those humans who appreciate and understand the great rewards to be reaped through animal assisted therapy! If I could, I would pin a medal on you and lavish you with hugs and kisses! Your wonderful family must be SO proud of their special boy!:) And won't the kids be thrilled to see their very special friend honored here today! Congratulations to our amazing and most deserving hero Dog of the Day, beautiful Bufford! You're the best, Mr. B!:)

[ratterrierruckus]

Buford you are beautiful!!!!!

:)

[huskylab]

Bufford, you are one special little fellow!!!! Love your story, you certainly make life a lot of fun for many!!! I saw your other pictures there too-you are one great guy!!!!

[Blue'sNewMOM]

What a beautiful dog! I can't get over his piggyback rides! I too have a big 80+lb boy...(a weimie) and cannot imagine that!
I think it is absolutely a wonderful thing that you and Bufford are doing with children! Keep up the good work!!
Kisses, licks and dogbones,
~KellyAnn

[My Peanuts]

I love Boxers! Bufford you are one good looking guy. And you are such a sweety to help out at school too. :D

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Wow! What an amazing job you have, Bufford, and it sounds like you take it very seriously and are great at what you do. Congratulations, our extra special DOTD!

[mipgus]

The Bufford story really touched my heart--when I was a teen ager we adopted a boxer from a family who owned a female boxer that lived in a liquor store in NYC!! My parents stopped in there every month of so for their "bourbon fix" (not alcoholics, but enjoyed a belt at night), and fell in love with the mother and pups ...

We had our boxer Ann for eleven years--my father was a big walker, would often go half way around Manhattan island, and she once protected him from a mugger--broke loose from her leash, and chased him down the street.

Summers we went to Cape Cod where she ran up and down the beach for hours.

I don't know why you don't see more boxers around these days; even I have had mostly Labradors with a few Bernese Mt. dogs thrown in.

Nothing like a good dog, and Bufford is the best! Incidentally, I love the natural ears--I really don't believe in cropping.

[Marie410]

You are a true Fur-Angel! It seems your story has inspired a couple of people to sign up today just so they could stop in and congratulate you :D

You and your human are truly inspiring. I loved your story, and I'm sure I will be back to read it many times, it's truly heart warming :) If there is a Dog of the Year award it should go to you, Bufford, you're 80 lbs of pure heart :D Your students are very lucky to have you ;)

Give your human extra kisses today to thank them for sharing this wonderful story with us. Congratulations sweet Bufford, Fur-Angel of the day!!!!:D :D

[Dolls2c]

I can't get over all the wonderful roles you fulfill, you big old, strong, handsome, dude! You're a true hero - I bet you love your job too! (I'm very jealous!)

Just by your appearance you must bring joy to many beholders - but to give kisses and read books and piggy-back ride - now that's asking an awful lot!

Congrats on DOTD! I'm in love with ya.

[BentleyNJadasMom]

First of all, let me just say that Bufford is one handsome gentleman! :) .....from one boxer owner to another! It is wonderful what you and Bufford are doing for the children!

[MHMama]

I am in awe at such a wonderful canine angel. Bufford, you truly made my day. What a great story and what a fantastic pup. Enjoy your day as you very well earned it.