# a phone call I have been waiting for

Category: Animal House

## Post 1 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Tuesday, 13-May-2008 6:37:02

I got a phone call from one of the instructors at GDB last night. She told me that steven passed away on saturday. he had gotten up, eaten his breakfast as usual, vomitted a little bit, so she decided to take him over to the clinic to be examined. well, on the way to the clinic, he fell asleep, and didn't wake up. I had a strange feeling something had happened on saturday afternoon, like something was missing, or something terrible had happened, but I wasn't sure what it was at the time. I'm just glad he's not in pain anymore.
on a happier note, I will be going in to training on the second of June with a female black labrador. I dont' know what the name is yet, but things seem to be looking upp. *smile*

## Post 2 by Daenerys Targaryen (Enjoying Life) on Tuesday, 13-May-2008 7:22:05

I'm sorry about Steven... Good luck with your new dog though!

## Post 3 by mistressamber87 (That sarcastic smart ass opinionated bitch you wish you didn't have to hear from) on Tuesday, 13-May-2008 12:18:15

Good luck with your new dog.
Stephen feels better and can watch over you properly now.
Which campus are you going to go to?
Blessed be
Amber

## Post 4 by motifated (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Tuesday, 13-May-2008 12:48:46

Joanne, I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure his spirrit will be walking with you.
Lou

## Post 5 by jen91_09 (777) on Thursday, 15-May-2008 16:45:17

Awe! I'm sorry! Hey I agree, hHis spirit will be with you always, and good luck with your new dog! tell me how it goes and If you go to california, maybe we'll have the same instructors. I still don't know if I got in though lol. well good luck!
Jenna

## Post 6 by redgirl34 (Scottish) on Thursday, 15-May-2008 17:24:34

I am sorry about Steven to. Good luck with your new dog. I wish they were as quick as that in Scotland.

## Post 7 by blindndangerous (the blind and dangerous one) on Thursday, 15-May-2008 22:13:44

Man, I'm really sorry about steeven. Good luck with your lab. Everyone's right, his spirit is watching over u, telling your new dog "she's mine. not yours. go away. O forget it, I'll just watch u two." *grins*.

## Post 8 by jen91_09 (777) on Friday, 16-May-2008 15:45:18

Lol good way to look at it. *grin*

## Post 9 by wild orca (Zone BBS Addict) on Thursday, 05-Jun-2008 22:20:41

Oh Joe anne, I'm so sorry. Like the posters abave said, Steven's watching over you. Good luck with your lab, and keep me posted.

## Post 10 by OrangeDolphinSpirit (Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?) on Friday, 06-Jun-2008 4:23:57

Hey, can't wait to hear more about that little girl of yours. Post when you can!
-- Allie

## Post 11 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Friday, 06-Jun-2008 15:26:34

Well, everyone, I'm here at Guide Dogs for the Blind, and it's just about time forl lunch, but I'll write as much as i can. Ditra, is the new dog's name. She is a female black labrador as I said. She is 20-1/2 inches in height, and weighs 47 pounds. gentle personality, easy to manage, and a great worker, as I have seen from y first route with her this morning. time to get food. BBL

## Post 12 by OrangeDolphinSpirit (Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?) on Friday, 06-Jun-2008 16:16:37

Awesome, Joanne! Congratulations! Hope the rest of training goes well for both of you! Hugs!
-- Allie

## Post 13 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Saturday, 07-Jun-2008 13:53:49

Thank you, allie. We've reached the end of week one and things are going fine.

## Post 14 by wild orca (Zone BBS Addict) on Saturday, 07-Jun-2008 15:35:24

Hi Joe Anne:
I'm so happy for you. She sounds like a wonderful little girl. Good luck with her, and Voyager says hi and congradulations to.
Kim

## Post 15 by jen91_09 (777) on Sunday, 08-Jun-2008 10:59:00

Congrats Joe! She sounds gr8! Post when you can.

## Post 16 by Crazy train (Generic Zoner) on Monday, 09-Jun-2008 11:53:27

Your new puppy sounds awesome. Congrats and good luck!

## Post 17 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Tuesday, 10-Jun-2008 10:23:34

She finally pooped this morning. It may not seem like a huge deal, but to me, it is, because i've had her for almost a week, and she just did it by herself with no problems. *smiles* unfortunately, it's raining here, and I caught a cold. My voice is starting to go on me. Gurrrrr!

## Post 18 by blindndangerous (the blind and dangerous one) on Tuesday, 10-Jun-2008 17:08:03

um...congrats for her i think...yeah. Hope everything goes well for u and her.

## Post 19 by jen91_09 (777) on Tuesday, 10-Jun-2008 22:08:10

Um... yea! good girl! *gives her a treat* with handlers permition of course.