GG Lends a Paw
Her Excellency The Govenor General of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, has shown her support for Assistance Dogs Australia and took the time to get to know her namesake pups "Quentin" and "Bryce" (pictured left with Richard Lord, Assistance Dogs Australia's "Top Dog").
Ms Bryce lapped up the licks and cuddles of her two newest fans. "Quentin" and "Bryce" are 10 week old Labradors who will be trained to become Service Dogs to help people with physical disabilities. Ms Bryce learned about her namesake puppies which have only just begun their two year training journey.
"Quentin" and "Bryce" enjoyed an energetic frolic in the opulent gardens of Government House in celebration of the Govenor General's patronage.
Ms Bryce said, "The whole idea of assistance dogs and the remarkable work they do every day to assist people with disabilities, people with special needs, it's such an inspiring story."
Assistance Dogs Australia is very excited by this new patronage and are viewing it as a great opportunity to tell the Australian public about the new dogs on the block.
Ms Bryce's enthusiasm for the charity and her new proteges was certainly evident in the many puppy cuddles that were lapped up during the celebration.
Once "Quentin" and "Bryce" are fully trained they will be placed, free of charge, after costing the organisation over $25,000 each. Since 1996 Assistance Dogs Australia has placed 97 dogs across Australia with both adults and kids, lending a paw in every state.
