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January 8, 2001

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Snooker, the Dog of the Day
Name: Snooker
Age: One and a half years old
Gender: Male Breed: Miniature Poodle
Home: Pennsylvania, USA
 
   Snooker is a year and a half old small miniature poodle who was born blind as his retinas never developed. His breeder gave him to us so she wouldn't have to put him to sleep. He is a very affectionate pet who does everything a sighted dog does including running in the yard and going to the next door neighbor's refrigerator. However, he will not walk on a leash properly. He wants to follow not walk at the side. Snooker will sit or just refuse to move as he doesn't know what's in front of him. We take Snooker everywhere so we bought a baby stroller and he rides in style and loves it. He frequently goes shopping and he has recently completed his first airplane ride flying over his home. Snooker lives in northwestern Pennsylvania. Snooker visits our elderly neighbor several times a day. She has gotten so she sits and watches for him to come out of the house just to see him. Perhaps he understands handicapped as he is also. His visits are the high point of her day.
 

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