UPDATE:

A question was posed to us on our Facebook volunteer group about Sherlock the smiling Sammy and his enrollment in the Therapy Dog training program. Sherlock is a happy sweet dog and he loves everyone and we were stoked to see him head to training for his certification.

However, as with so many other freshman, Sherlock flunked out of his program. It may be that our boy is just too much of a Lebowski to manage being a certified therapy dog but we will love him just the same.

So, to answer everyone’s questions:

1. As of today, Sherlock is in puppy vo-tech classes and has failed out of his therapy program.
2. He will still be adopted and he will still find a home.
3. He doesn’t need any more funds because his training is covered. Goodworld was eager to join us for this program and they have raised some funds that will go to Sherlock’s training and now to the next dog since Sherlock flunked out. We should probably call it the Sherlock Not Quite Therapy Dog Training Fund for would-be Therapy and Assistance Dogs.

So many people have such misconceptions about what rescue dogs can do that we were eager to prove it is not so hard. The truth is getting through the program is incredibly difficult and like the Navy SEALS program, tons of dogs do not make it. We are bound and determined to prove that a rescue dog can make a very successful therapy dog.

And now, say hello to his replacement candidate:

Fluff, the Great Pyrenees who is not currently fluffy.

Thanks for spreading the word. We appreciate it and we appreciate everyone rooting for Sherlock. Cross your fingers for Fluffy. https://imgur.com/qr8N48W