Special Places in 1998

Pier 39 - San Francisco
August 1998

Kids and guide dog puppies love going to Pier 39 in San Francisco. The puppies don't seem to mind this strange character.

Now these strange characters are a different story. Talk about a distraction! Poor "Renna" doesn't know what to make of these sea lions. They don't look like dogs from Nevada. They smell funny, too!

Nevada State Railroad Museum

Carson City guide dog puppies love to go for a ride of the V&T railroad around the grounds of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. As the steam engine bellows, whistles and chugs along the puppies lay down and relax to the music of the rails.

After the ride, puppies and raisers are able to tour the museum and enjoy the railroad memorabilia.

Nevada Day Parade - October 1998

Going on a outing to Virginia City, Nevada is like traveling back into time. Virginia City was the site of the famous Comstock Lode; one of the largest gold & silver strikes in the 19th century. The town has preserved much of its past: the saloons & stores, the churches and old cemetery and a five mile train ride on the Virginia & Truckee railroad. All of this when combined with lots of very friendly people makes for a wonderful guide dog outing.

Virginia City, Nevada
October 1998

Morgan McKinney combines the old and the new. Amid the antiques of yesteryear, Morgan and guide dog puppy "Necco" look forward to a bright future.

Resting at the final resting place for many of the Comstock miners and pioneers is a fitting end to a day of adventure and training. Many thanks to the wonderful people of Virginia City. You made all of our guide dog puppies feel right at home.

Talk about antiques! While spending the day exploring Virginia City, Kaley Perry and Yellow Lab "Porsche" and Meagan Magnuson and Golden Retriever "Bombay" decided to get dressed up for the occasion.

For over fifty years, the Virginia & Truckee railroad transported the ore out of Virginia City and brought in the people and supplies. Puppies "Renna" and "Necco" are enjoying the ride. Their attention is focused on the bellowing of the steam engine.

Christmas Cheer
December 1998

Each year just before Christmas, the Carson City 4-H guide dog puppies visit the Eagle Valley Children's Home with caroling and reindeer puppies. Far more than we will ever understand, our puppies are able to bridge the communications gap and touch the hearts of the residents.