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By Dr. Harry Tennant
Saturday, April 14, 2012 Education Ride 365: Dog Days Are Great Days! Back in March I visited Hoover Dam and shared some photos from that visit.
 One touching part of my visit was this remembrance and grave of the mascot adopted by workers who constructed the dam.  The Hoover Dam construction crew's mascot was found as a puppy by workers at the construction camp. This dog traveled to and from the damsite with them and spent his days visiting the many work areas. On February 21, 1941, the life of this devoted animal came to an end when a truck under which he was sleeping rolled over him. The grave below was completed by workers later that same day. Dogs are so special! They move people. They teach people. They love people unconditionally. If I could go back to being 18 again, I really think I'd find a career working with dogs...or at least one that would allow me to have a dog at work! It is somewhat surprising that more high school vocational programs and/or magnet schools don't have vet and other animal care programs. FFA is a notable exception. I have learned so much over the years from dogs I've loved. Sarge, Precious, Moose, Lady, and Conner. During tough stretches in my life I've made it a point to "meet" a new dog each day. Interaction with dogs is one of my very favorite activities in life. Have dogs been important teachers in your life? Feel free to share and honor these wonderful beings by leaving a comment below! Posted at 11:51 PM Keywords: Education Ride 365 , EdClick , Cycle Of Education 0 Comments |