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Dog Profile: Bella

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Name: Bella         Breed: Yorkshire terrier First time at Sanctuary: 11/29/11 Description: Bella has been a pillar of the Sanctuary community since her first days here. She is the longest sitting member of the council, having held her seat for over 30 years. In her time on the council Sanctuary has seen unprecedented growth having our members reach out and become involved in numerous other sanctuaries across the country. Bella has become most famous for her snarky attitude and quick wit, as one dog put it “I wouldn’t advise anyone telling her no.” as he whimpered away from Bella after insisting she was not a “big dog”. For further information on Bella read “Puppy Training”.

Dog Profile: Hojan

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Name: Hojan Breed: Border Collie First time at Sanctuary: 6/10/14 Description: Since Hojan’s first day at Sanctuary he has been nothing but a bundle of fun, joy, and excitement. One of the most positive dogs at Sanctuary no one has been able to catch Hojan in a bad mood, and on many days Hojan has lifted the spirits of not only the other dogs but the Sentinels as well. One Sentinel was overheard saying “Hojan has the most enviable gift. To make anyone smile at any time."  Hojan has a brief appearance in “Puppy Training”

Dog Profile: Denali

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Name: Denali Breed: Siberian Husky      First time at Sanctuary: 11/16/2017 Description: Denali’s unique voice has become commonplace at Sanctuary over the past few months as he has grown from a small puppy to a small puppy in a large body. He has brought an exuberant atmosphere to Sanctuary and it is even rumored that Denali was able to bring a rare smile to his teacher, Charles’ face. Denali appears in the short story "Puppy Training" 

Dog Profile: Ella

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Name: Ella Breed: English bulldog First time at Sanctuary: 3/31/17 Description: Since Ella’s first days as a puppy here at Sanctuary she has been known for a run first ask questions never mentality. She spends her days running anywhere and everywhere going after tennis balls, playing hide and seek, or chase the dog. When she graduated her puppy class the council commended her on the carefree attitude she maintained through her courses and encouraged her to carry the same attitude with her for the rest of her days.  You can read more about Ella in the short story "Puppy Training" 

The Long Walk Home - A Tribute to Codie

                                   The Long Walk Home For every dog, a time comes when they pass on to the Great Oak. They are but an angelic presence given to us for too short of a time. Allowed into our lives to teach us the things we may otherwise overlook. Such things as loving those closest to us, always being there for the people you care about, and regular exercise is vital to a healthy life. Whenever a Sanctuary dog dies they pass to the place beyond the shed. They await for a Sentinel to guide them to the Great Oak where the dog will stay for the rest of their days. This is the only time a Sentinel is allowed in the place beyond the shed, and we must stay on the path the Great Oak lays before us or else be lost to the darkness which surrounds the path. The path is ever-changing and shifting, no two dogs will walk the same path home to the Great Oak. Usually, the dogs go into the place beyond the shed and when they return they meet with a Sentinel, to tell us of their

Puppy Training

Puppy Training “You said it would be a normal day. I planned for a normal day. You didn’t say anything about this.” I glared at Bella the plump Yorkie as she smiled back at me. “No, I said to plan for a normal day, but the plan has changed so gather your students because we are taking a field trip, Charles.” I looked around to see which of my students were there. Rad, the Border Collie from the place beyond the shed. A dog I was not keen on taking back so soon. Then there was Denali a husky puppy who, despite being nearly three times my size, was the biggest baby I had ever met. And finally Ella a bulldog puppy with a skull more layered than an onion. I turned my eyes back to Bella and said “No. No way, I don’t even know where to begin with how bad of an idea this is. I mean Rad for starters. . .” Bella wasn’t having any of it, not like she ever did. “I’m not asking your opinion, Charles. This is what we’re doing. Like it or not they are coming with us and we are introducing t