That's the new guy. He's colored a lot like Hanni, brown ears and all.
So last weekend a friend from New Jersey came to visit Beth at the Seeing Eye. A couple years ago Beth attended the American Library Association’s national conference. She wrote about it back then — she was there to accept the Henry S. Bergh Children’s Book Award from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The Bergh ceremony was held in conjunction with the convention.
As you well know, Beth tends to meet new people easily. At the convention, she met Stephanie Burke and her aunt, Maria Apone. Stephanie is the head of a library in North Arlington, New Jersey, and Maria is a teacher in Fairview, NJ. Beth eventually appeared at Stephanie’s library and Maria’s school, and they’ve all been friends ever since. Fast forward to last weekend: Maria came to Morristown to see Beth and meet Harper.
During the visit Maria was good enough to snap some great shots of Harper and Beth. Turns out photography used to be a pretty serious hobby for Maria — this Jersey Girl even had a shot of Bruce Springsteen published in The Village Voice. In these shots, though, Harper’s the boss.
Here are Harper the Hunk of Burnin’ Love’s statistics:
61 lbs.
Birthday: 12/13/2010
Age: He’ll be two on December 13
Turn-ons: Nylabones
Turnoffs: Not being able to find Nylabones
Here are a couple more:
Awww.
Even has Hanni's nose. He looks like he's all paws.
He’s cute!
Brings tears to my eyes.
Harper appears satisfied however so I wish you the best,
Peter
The photos make me laugh–what a ham! He’ll be quite photogenic throughout his time with Beth, no doubt stealing her thunder occasionally:)
Yeah, I think they’re a good match, Lauren:)
Ok! I’m really getting exited about getting my new dog. Bitter-sweet moment, but can’t wait. Good luck with Harper.
You know Tim, I’m glad your excited. Last night Beth was really upbeat because the instructors had found a flaw in her technique–and when corrected apparently everything became easier. It is bittersweet but it’s OK to be excited about the change.
LIKE A BOSS….haha love this dog already. Cant wait to meet him.
Mike, Thanks for keeping us up-to-date during Beths absence. Looking forward to meeting Harper.
Great to hear from you Judy. It’s my pleasure to do this–I’m just funneling information as it comes. Actually, there’s a lot more, but too much for a blog. Hope you and Jim and all are well.
He’s adorable!! I hope to meet him before too long. Have wonderful adventures with him, Beth.
Harper’s a handsome guy.
What a beauty, should be real easy to fall in love with Harper.
Will you be home for Christmas, hope you have a merry one with good health and prosperity in the new year!
Penn
Such a handsome guy! Thanks for posting the pix.
Looking forward to meeting Harper though I’ll still miss Hanni.
It will be nice to have another male member of the class to add to the majority female voices
Myrna
Harper looks very handsome- he has a broad face and he looks like he is ready to work! Just want to say thank you to those very special people who take care of these puppies and groom them for the work force. Happy faces all around!
Say,Janet pointed out today that the grandsons will be turning 2 years old soon. Bryce on December 12th, Ray on December 14th and Jack in February. Now Harper will join the boys on December 13th into the “Terrible Twos”. We’ll have to get a group picture.
Hmm….wonder which two year old will be best behaved. They may all end up at an obediance school similar to the one Harper’s been to.
Great to read your update. Such a journey. Wishing you all the best this week.
I’m excited to meet Harper! Thanks for the pics…looks like Beth is doing well, too.
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