Meet Tella

An adorable little puppy who would fulfill her big purpose as a service dog.

Tella at 8-weeks old, her ear still a little blue/green from her tattooed ID number.
Tella & Kat
Tella's first day at the office, 9-weeks old.
Puppy class working on sit/stay.
Tella curled up on Patric & Kat's feet.
Growing fast, Tella at 4-months old.
Regal Tella.
Tella & Kat out for a hike in Los Angeles.
Socialization at the grocery story.
This view...a lot.
Look close under Patric's desk at work.
Tella & her puppy school trainer Cath teaching Tella to jump.
Tella too big for this pose!
Tella, my superhero.
Friends become family.
Walking up and back A LOT in puppy class.
Socialization at the barber shop.
Morning stretch.
Tella pumpkin picking.
Tella practicing commands on strange/sandy surface with the distraction of waves and people.
An early connection to the beach that would serve her well :)
New job, same growing pup!
Socialization at a certain mouse-themed amusement park :)
Socialization riding on an airplane.
Dressed for turn in. So proud and emotional.
Turn in. After nearly a year and a half, Patric and Kat gave Tella a hug, handed her leash over to Cath and walked away.
GRADUATION! She did it! 6 months of advanced training, Tella was successfully matched with Ian and his family.
Tella & Ian :)
Tella and family!
Tella and her family on yet another adventure! Here at the White House in D.C.