First, we met our puppy raisers, then had lunch with them. Lunch was generously provided by the Petaluma Lions Club, and they did a great job - everything was delicious and the tables were beautifully set.
B's puppy raisers are two amazing women. I was so impressed with K and S, and so thankful to them for doing such a great job with B. I really enjoyed meeting with them and having lunch with them. B has had a wonderful life with the puppy raisers, including learning a lot and being exposed to a wide variety of different things, including other animals.
The graduation ceremony itself was very touching and emotional for most of us.
After the ceremony, I was fortunate to be able to visit further with B's puppy raisers K and S, and to meet B's breeder caretaker (B's mother Z, and her person D), and B's grandmother B (whom she is named after, how sweet!), B's half-sister G, and their person B. I thought it was wonderful that D and B support CCI and all the puppies that Grandma B and Mother Z have had. It really does take a village to raise and train one little puppy, and I am so appreciative of all of the people involved with CCI.
After everyone left, we said good bye to our classmates and their partners that were heading home. I choose to stay one extra night rather than brave the Friday commute traffic. Luckily I had some classmates keeping me company, and we all went out to a wonderful dinner at Old Chicago Pizza in Petaluma. After dinner, we all had a nice visit, and our dogs played.
In all, it was a wonderful class and amazing experience. I will miss everyone and their partners, but look forward to keeping in touch with everyone.
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