Hi Tim and Barbie,
I cannot believe it will be 6 years, 8/12 since Sundance was born. I still remember the day like it was yesterday on that morning of November 11, 2005 when we picked him up from your Farm. Let me just say, that we would do it all again in a minute. We love Sundance, he has taught us so much about Love, patience and understanding. Sundance completes our family of four. I spend about 18 waking hours a day with him since I am a stay at home Dad these past 11 years. I just love to hang out with the star of Alamo, Walnut Creek and Coronado California. Sundance spends 2 months every summer in Coronado and during that time, he is the Star at the Hotel Del Coronado and all of Orange Ave. During the school year, we spend 5 afternoons a week in downtown Walnut Creek wondering through the town while my girls are taking Ballet.
Over the past six years Sundance has been approached by thousands of people. They ask me where we got him, how is he so well trained and they comment how calm he is. They are amazed at how in control he is when crowds and other dogs come around him, barely taking notice. When I walk him off leash people are blown away watching him follow behind me and how he moves to the right, away from any dogs approaching ,so indicating to owner and dog that he is a non threat. They say “how do you do that”. I say that they are just like children, “you get back what you put in”. When we shop in Walnut Creek all the Store owners Know Sundance, he walks through Nordstrom’s as though he is the King. Even Ted, the store manager says hello to him and always has a cookie waiting in his pocket for Sundance. Besides my wife, Sundance is truly my best friend. I know that Sundance is personally responsible for at least 4 of Sundance’s half brothers and sisters coming to the area, the latest one joining the Cademartori family. Dave and Stephanie are amazing people with three sweet kids, Jessica, Sarah and Emily. I saw Dave today and we were talking about the dogs and you guys and the subject of Service Dog Badges came up. Dave said ” Sundance surely has earned that badge over the years and more, he is like the “official Ambassador for Golden Meadows” for the East bay. I thought that between your initial training with sundance when he was a pup and his unblemished record in the public eye, and amazing ways he demonstrates all of the positive attributes Golden Meadows represents, that you may consider honoring this Ambassador with a Service Badge. You have my word, he will always wear it with distinction. I wish continued good fortune and health to your Family (furry family members included), Employees and all of Golden Meadows. Look forward to hearing back when you have time.
God Bless both of you,
Chuck Steel
