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Hey it me Raisen again. I went to school with Mr. Matsler and he showed me how to use the cash register. He has a life skills course for his kids. I had to "stay" while they took my picture. It has been a busy week. I went to the Lions meeting Tuesday night in Murrieta. My friend Marsha was there too. Marsha is also training to become a CCI Service Dog. Well, gota go to the office toady with my Foster parent Jim Batchelor. It is Real Estate work today. We have lots of files we have to work on today. If you have any questions or need anything, please call Jim or Gayle 951-894-3125 www.gaylebatchelor.com See you later.......Raisen

Hi it's Raisen again. We went to the hospital today for some appointments. I got to meet lots of people. Later we went to show some property so we had a pretty full day. I am taking a nap now. The Christmas Trees are beautiful. See ya later. Raisen

I am soooo coool with my shades. I helped raise money today at Moma Rosa Pizza for the Lions Club. Marsha from CCI was there too. Thanks everyone for supporting the lions. Merry Christmas. Raisen

Hi Everyone: We are getting ready for Christmas. I am with my older brother Hercules, and my sister Teagan. I am in the middle. I have learned how to speak, and sit and down. I don't have any more puppy classes until next year. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. Raisen

Hello Everyone: Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I have been staying home and resting, as I have been sick. I am on medication and should be feeling better soon. Not much to report, but still working on my commands. Down, speak and sit, I do these pretty good. If you have any questions, just ask. See you later, Raisen

December 4, 2011 Lions Fundraiser

Hello Everyone: This week has been a busy one for me. I have been to lots of office meetings. Today, I am relaxing and playing in the yard with Teagan. The California Newspaper published an article yesterday, about me and my foster parents, who are in the Murrieta Lions. We raise money for people in our community. The Lions are having a fundraiser at Moma Rose's Pizzaria. It is Sunday 12-4-11 from Noon to 4:00. $10.00 and you can eat all the pizza you want. "WE SERVE" The Lions Motto. If you need more information, call my Foster Parents Jim or Gayle Batchelor. 951-894-5567. See you on the 4th at Moma Rose's. Bye

Hello Kids: This is my safe place. It is my kennel and I sleep in here. It is big and that is my froggie pillow that I sleep with. I do a lot of sleeping as I am growing alot. I weight 25 lbs. now and I think my legs are getting longer. In the next month, I will grow to my adult size, so I have to sleep alot.

My Mom's name is Celine II and my Dad's name is OzIII. All my brother and sisters are in the Service Dog program too. Racine, Rango, Rascal III, Ray III, Reed V, Roscoe IV, Royal IV and Russon III. There are 4 regional centers for CCI and only me and Rango are at SW Center in Oceanside. The others are shipped out to waiting puppy raisers all across the country. After a year and 1/2 we will all be given back to CCI and then the real training begins. We learn to go everywhere with our Volunteer Foster parents and we learn basic commands, but when we come back to CCI, we will work with professional trainers for 6 months. Keep asking your questions. See you later. Raisen

Just got back from a day at the office. Still sunny here, but tomorrow it will be raining. I went to Revival Christian Fellowship last night with my foster parents and we sat in the coffee shop. I am getting better about sitting quietly and not make noises or wiggling around. Lots and lots of people said hello and loved on me. I did not do a lot of commands, but I was quiet. That was good. Ok kidd's see you later. Raisen

Shot Time

Hello People: It's me Raisen again. Just stopped in to Mountainview Small Animal Hospital to see Dr. Jessup and the staff. I have to have vaccinations to keep me healthy. I have been working on my commands. I am getting better and better. I also weigh 18.2 lbs. and I am 16 weeks old. On Monday the 31st, Happy Harvest Time, I will be going to my very 1st official training class at Canine Companions for Independence. CCI for short. I go to the center in Oceanside across from the San Luis Rey Mission. I get to meet other puppies that are also in training to be service dogs. Its pretty serious business in that class. We need to pay attention and behave because we are going to be doing pretty important work in the future. Hope that all you kids have a good holiday weekend. Stay safe. Raisen

Raisen Working Late

Good Morning: Goodness, this working is sometimes extreme. I had to work late last night, helping Sarah's Mom and Dad sign loan paperwork. Sarah and I played and had a good time. Sarah's is excited because soon her family will have a beautiful new home to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas in. If you know anyone who wants to buy or sell, please call my foster parent's Jim and Gayle. They love to help people with Real Estate. Bye for now. Raisen

Raisen at Work

Hello Everybody:  Sorry that I have not sent any blogs lately, but I have been growning.  Because I am growing so fast, I have to sleep alot.  I also had to go to the Veterinarian  last week for some shots.  Just basic vaccinations, so I won't get sick. They hurt and I was sore for a couple of days.   I have learned to "sit" pretty good.  I am working on "down" and if you tempt me with a treat, I will follow it.  I come when they call "here".   I have been very good with my housebreaking.  I do NOT like to ride in a kennel in the car.   I can't see where I am going. Ok, we are off to go visit the bank in Murrieta, and our affiliate Chase Lender,  Yolanda.  See you again in a few days.  Have a good weekend everyone. 

I spent Friday afternoon doing some volunteer work.  I was helping the Murrieta Lions raise money for White Cane.  That's a program that helps blind people.  We talked to lots of people.  I am trying very hard to learn to use the bathroom outside.  We go out when we first get up and then lots of time's during the day, we go outside. I think I am housebroken, but I am still young so I might have an accident.  Not many though.  I love to chase my sister Teagan.  Sometimes my Mom will throw a ball or toy, and I will bring it back.  My attention span is really short as I get sidetracked often.  I am only 3 months old, so I will get better.   My favorite time of the day is late afternoon.  I play and run and chase Teagan.  I went to church again on Sunday night and I was very good.  Lots of people loved on me and I got to play with some small kids.  We sat in the nursery room because it wasn't quite so loud.  Maybe soon, I will get to sit in the sanctuary with all the big people. See you later, I am going for a car ride.

Working Hard

Yesterday, I went to work with my Mom and Dad. We had a big office meeting at I got to meet the new CEO of Prudential. I could stay up for all of the meeting. I am being raised to be a service dog. Some of the kids asked If I am a girl or boy. I am a girl but you can't tell by my name. All my brothers and sisters, 8 of them have the same letter of the alphabet. My foster parents teach me basic commands but their big job with me, is to socialize me. That means take me everywhere so I can get used to being in very different settings. As a service dog, I will have to go everywhere with my person, so I have to get used to being in public. That's why I was at church the other night.