1915. Kathleen Bornstein

"I cannot believe my owners put these glasses on me!" Maggie at 6 Years Maggie Breed: Golden Retriever Weight: 75 pounds Gender: Female Favorite Food: Flint River Ranch Fish and Chips. Favorite Activities: Hiking, running after squirrels, and digging for gophers. Favorite Place to Sleep: On our bed. Story: Maggie was originally purchased by The Guide Dogs for the Blind. She was raised for her first year and a half by a friend of mine who has raised two other guide dogs. Maggie went into training at the Guide Dogs for the three-month training program at one-and-a-half years old. Maggie passed all the training sections but failed the last one. She became distracted while walking and wanted to run after leaves that were blowing in the street. The Guide Dogs have a policy that if a dog does not pass the training the person who raised it would have first option to own. I had asked my friend beforehand if she would consider giving her to me since she had two other dogs. And she said yes! Maggie was given to me and we have been happy family ever since. Staff: Kathleen Bornstein Home: Novato, CA Date Entered into Gallery: October 31, 2007