Turn in day at KSDS Inc. College finally came. Saturday, October 21. Mom and Dad have talked about this day from the first day I came home for puppy training. Lately it has been a BIG topic of discussion. More command training, training field trips and a lot of Good-byes. Mom and me have worked on my transcripts to take along with packing my bags. I asked Mom to sneak my ipad in my bag so I could blog about my adventures while in school but KSDS does not allow special devices in your room. I did get to post however before Mom and Dad left taking the ipad.
The day started with getting up early. 5:00 am. Dad wanted to take Avalon and me for a walk around the lake before we headed out. At first I thought it wasn't going to happen because it was raining but it let up enough for us to head out at the last minute. We had packed all of my luggage and special donations for KSDS the night before so after our walk it was just getting dressed and heading out. I was excited to get there and kept asking Mom and Dad " Are we there yet" Mom said to take a nap since it was going to be a busy day but I was just too excited. Little did I know what was to come ??
We arrived about 30 minutes before Fall Graduation. Mom and Dad unloaded the car then we headed inside. There were lots of puppies there along with puppy raisers and forever partners and their families.
Mom told me to watch carefully so I hear what everyone had to say. First the commanders of KSDS College talked, then the puppy raiser's introduced the new graduating puppies and their forever partners. There were nine of them. Some were guide dogs, some service dogs and some facility dogs. They all looked alike to me but Mom said they majored in different fields to do different things. Mom said I will get to do the same thing. She told me every puppy gets to choose their field of training
After graduation we walked around and met some of the new graduates and their partners. I could not believe it. MILO was there graduating. He looked so much bigger then I remembered him and he was on such good behavior. He decided to major in Service Dog so he is the forever partner for a person who has trouble walking and moving about. Milo said he was sooo excited to meet his forever partner and spending time co-training with him at KSDS Inc. We also got to see Debbie, Milo's puppy raiser along with my four legged Mom Bailey. 
Next we went to the lunchroom and all the two legged people had something to eat. I thought for sure we would get something special since this was a special day but like always not the case. I did see a few puppies getting some treats so I bugged Mom for some but she didn't have her special bag of treats on her hip. I just had to be quiet and watch everyone else eat. Dad must have been a hungry camper because his plate was full. He went back and got dessert twice. 
After lunch Dad and me has some alone time. There is a special playground area at KSDS so Dad and I decided to spend some time there. They had some cool toys to play with. After playing for a awhile Mom and Dad sat me down and told me what was going to happen soon. We would be heading over to the dorms and I would be officially enrolled in College. My other litter mates will be coming to the dorms too. I heard that another litter was called back to start their official training along with us. 
We spent some time talking to the commanders when we arrived at the dorms. Several little baby puppies about 8 weeks old were heading out with some special puppy raisers. I heard these puppies would be flying in an airplane to a far away college. I am glad I am staying here at KSDS Inc.
Mom and Dad I hope to make you PROUD of me !! Miss M too. You have helped me make it this far and I promise I will study hard and fine my purpose. I am excited to meet my forever partner but I will never forget all the special people who have helped me make it this far ! I LOVE you Mom and Dad - Avalon too !!
KSDS Inc. College here I am !!
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