We love a service dog, and Tomba takes the cake.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
So who is Chatham's top dog? Meet Tomba, the dog of Morgan Earle. Tomba first came to our attention almost two years ago when we profiled Morgan's sister Abbey, who trains companion dogs with Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), a national non-profit. Abbey said, "I got involved with CCI because my older sister Morgan has disabilities and she has a service dog, Tomba, who has completely changed her life. Watching what a huge difference he has played in her life made me want to help other people." Morgan takes Tomba with her everywhere. We've seen her in the streets of Chatham and Madison doing everything from shopping to reading a book at Starbucks. Besides being a gorgeous golden retriever, we're also impressed with what Tomba is …
Submissions are in, now select Chatham's top dog.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Everyone knows their dog is the top dog. Now, Chatham Patch is giving you the chance to prove it. Over the next month, in partnership with Morris Animal Inn, Patch is launching its Top Dog contest. Enter our contest to give your pooch the chance to compete and then browse the contest to see other pups from your Patch! The winners from 10 participating area Patches will then go on to the final round, where the winner will be awarded a $250 gift card for a weekend stay at the Morris Animal Inn for your dog! Here’s how it works: Beginning Nov. 26, upload your favorite photo of your dog to this article (it’s super easy—just make sure you are a registered user first. In the caption, tell us your dog’s name and what makes him or her so special. …
Maureen Butler
5:29 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Very proud of Tomba and everything he has given to Morgan. Tomba was born in our home in Northern Calfornia. Please donate to Canine Companions for Independence at www.cci.org to help more puppies grow into Service Dogs like Tomba. Maureen Butler and IMMAN, retired breeder more ›