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Today's Poll!Sindy Puckett ready for new challenges
Sindy Puckett hugs her Labrador leader dog, Eleanor, along the handicap-accessible walking path at Runge Nature Center, a path the two walk often. Photo by Kris Wilson.
Monday, June 25, 2012
In matching cap and gown, a blond Labrador walked alongside Sindy Puckett as she accepted her master’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) last month.
That was the last major event for the pair, as Eleanor, now 7, will retire this summer.
“I’ve worked her really hard; college life is stressful on a dog,” Puckett said.
But Eleanor was a source of confidence for Puckett as she was the first legally-blind person to earn a master’s degree from SEMO.
In July, Puckett will meet her new service dog through Leader Dogs for the Blind, with help from the Jefferson City Host Lions.
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2warped757 10 months, 3 weeks ago
What will become of Eleanor? Will she remain in Sindy's family? Dogs form attachments to thier owners - I would think she would be lost if she could no longer help her "person." This makes me sad.
Katybug273 10 months, 3 weeks ago
The dog is going to someone she knows and I believe she'll still be able to see it. She will have to get a new leader dog so keeping both dogs was impossible for her at the present time as well as Eleanor will need special care from the vet and food.
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