Dawson the Magnificent!!!

[Daisy and Delilah]

It's truly an honor and a pleasure to meet you and your Mom this morning, Dawson. We can't remember ever reading a more love filled and inspiring story than your's. Magnificent is an understatement when describing you dear boy. We're in awe of all the good work you and your Mom do. We all wish we could be so helpful and useful to our communities and fellow humans. Congratulations on your big day today as our most deserved recipient of DOTD honors!!! Please have Mom give you a billion giant kisses to celebrate the day!! We wish all of you happiness always!!!! Keep up the good work and tell Mom to join PT so we can get to know all of you better.

Love, Daisy and Delilah in Sunny Florida

[Pam]

Dawson we are almost neighbors! A hearty congratulations to a New Jersey boy!! Your handsome good looks got my immediate attention this morning and when I read your story it became clear to me that you are indeed a special boy on the inside as well as the outside. I visited your site and was captivated by the pictures and stories there as well. Dawson you are truly everything and more one could ever hope for in a companion. You have an important job to do and are doing it very well. We are delighted to send you our best wishes today on your latest achievement - Dog of the Day! I am in agreement totally with Daisy and Delilah's mom about having your mom join PT. We certainly would love to hear and see more of you!

[loveallfurryfriends]

Dawson, you are a beautiful dog!! Keep on taking care of your mom!! She is so lucky to have you!!

[Genny]

I love all kinds of dogs, but I've always had a special place in my heart for collies. I had one for 10 years and she was the best!

Dawson sounds so wonderful. I'm so happy you have him--I think that is so neat and awesome that he can even unload a dishwasher!!! He sounds so smart and he is incredibly beautiful!!

[tatsxxx11]

Congratulations and much love to you on your special day, beautiful Dawson! I'm at a loss for words, trying to express just how profoundly you, and your dear Mom's story, has touched me What an amazing pup you are Dawson, devoted service companion and best friend to your Mom; teacher, renowned artist and author! You're my hero, Dawson! And I hope that everyone will take the time to check out your website to learn more about you and your many accomplishments! And the photos of you and your family, of you just "being a dog," utterly precious. It's good to know you not only know how to work hard, but play hard as well! Sugar hangover! Dawson, the unconditional love you hold in your heart for your family, human and furry, the inspirational message you share with the world, is beyond priceless! And you look mighty sweet in that birthday hat, too All my love, lots of hugs and ooodles of kisses to you beautiful Dawson, DOG OF THE DAY! I hope you and fur bro Dewey, your skin sister, and of course your proud Mom and ALL of your adoring friends and fans, are enjoying a very happy day! Keep up the good work sweetheart, with your foundation and your book; bringing so much joy and love to so many! As your Mom says, you are one amazing ambassador for service dogs everywhere!

[AvaJoy]

Dear, devoted Dawson! Words just don't seem to do you justice; a canine of your magnitude deserves accolades of maybe the culinary kind to celebrate all the wonderful deeds you perform daily. And for icing on the cake, you are now being honoured as DOTD . . . I am delighted to have met you today and read all about you!

I grew up with a collie that was also sable like you, and she was a fantastic companion. Whenever I see one (which is rare) I have to stop, pull over and chat with the person, ask the dog's name, etc. Such fond memories get stirred.

From me and my Garden State kitties, we hope you and yours enjoy a long and happy life together.

[lizbud]

Hello Dawson,

I loved reading all about you today & wow, what a special dog you are.
I had to laugh (a little) on your story of "being tutored". You certainly
deserve to be our gorgeous, special DOG OF THE DAY.Sending big hugs
and kisses & say thank you so much for all your service to people.

[chocolatepuppy]

Dawson, you are gorgeous! What a great team you and your mom make! Your 'page' is really nice to read through and your big doggy brother is adorable as is your baby human sister.
Congratulations on being DOTD! I hope this day is special for you!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

What a gorgeous boy you are, Dawson! Your mommy must be sooo glad to have you at her side! Congratulations, sweetie!

[cassiesmom]

Happy Sunday Dog of the Day to you, handsome Dawson! I am a rehabilitation nurse, so I know about the important work service dogs do. It's been my pleasure to read your story today. I agree with Pam, Daisy and Delilah about your human joining Pet Talk so we can see more of you! Congratulations and hugs to you, sweet DAwson!

[RobiLee]

Dawson you are so handsome and sound like a wonderful boy. I love collies and hope to have one someday. I was seriously thinking about rescuing one here recently but decided the timing wasn't right. Someday I will though.

Congrats, Dawson!

[zekthezookeeper]

What a great mom and dog you are. Dawson is the most beautiful dog I have seen. I wish both of you all the luck and happiness in the world.

Cheryl, Rozy, Bobo, Junior and Tator

[K9karen]

I too, am awestruck! Dawson, I loved your website and humorous, insightful captions! I'm so impressed and have fallen in love with you! I'm glad your mom has such a devoted, smart handsome companion. I will definitely keep up with your lives and wish you and your mom and family, blessings for health and happiness.

[Canineandabled]

Wow, guys... Thanks so much for all your kind words. My Mom told me about being Dog of the Day yesterday and I was so excited! She read me your comments, and teared up (don't worry, I licked her tears away and they tasted like happy tears!) she said she was very proud of me and was very happy that others learned about my contributions...especially since I'm getting ready to retire.

Oh, but don't worry! I have lots to do in my "retirement"! There is much to do in order to stamp out access denial and other rude behavior that service dog teams face each and every day. Grrr! I get so mad when I even think about it! I wish I could talk like a human when store owners tell my Mom that she can't bring "that dog" into their store...even though she politely explains that I'm a service dog. I want to bite mean people (only just a little...you know, to get their attention and teach them some manners lke my doggie Mommy used to do with me when I was a pup), when they make fun of my Mom or give her a hard time because she "doen't look disabled." What is THAT? How is a person with disabilities supposed to look, anyway?? Can't they sense that she's in a lot of pain most days...or that her injured brain gets so overwhelmed and it's hard for her to concentrate and process, don't they know how scared she can get when she has a seizure and there's no one to help?...and don't they know that their insults and rude behavior hurts her feelings and makes her cry?? Maybe it's just cause I'm a dog and I don't have human smarts, but that doesn't make a bit of sense to me!

Anyway.... Obviously there's a lot of work to do demonstrating tasks so that we can teach people all about service dogs...after all, the more people know, the less service dog teams will face such bad behavior. I keep telling Mom that she should carry a rolled up newspaper with her...you know, to "discipline" bad behavior....but she didn't think that was such a good idea. Humans!

So Mom and I are getting ready to head out on a book tour ;-) Her first book is being re-released and her next book, a children's book that features all the Canine and Abled dogs is nearing completion. We're gonna be busy for sure and I'm very excited!

I hope you all follow our journey through updates on our web site. We've got lots of work to do; but we don't mind. We know that together we are making a difference; because together, we are Canine and ABLED! Thank you again for all your kind words. It makes Mom and I feel better about the long road ahead, knowing that we have support and understanding. I hope to see you on the road! Until then, reach for the stars!

--Canine and Abled's Dawson

[Canineandabled]

Hello, all. I just wanted to say how humbled and thankful we are at all the response we've gotten from Dawson being Dog of The Day. I wasn't even aware of it until someone who had visited our site left me an email to tell us how much he enjoyed our site, and how he had come about it!

As I'm sure most of your "fur kids" have been, Dawson is a shining light in my life; one that has brightened many dark places...places I'm grateful I didn't have to travel alone. To have people know all about his devotion and stellar service to me, and his community, is an honor that I am so happy to be able to share.

I've so enjoyed browsing through this wondeful site, and am very much looking forward to getting to know all of you and your beautiful dogs! I look forward to hearing from you.

--Kimberly; B.K.A., Dawson's Mom
Canine and Abled,Inc.
"Teaching You About What Service Dogs Can Do"
www.canineandabled.com