LI service dogs to march in inaugural parade
Anne Johnson and 17-month-old Ditto, the dog she is raising in her Bellmore home for Canine Companions for Independence, are preparing to march with CCI in the Jan. 21 parade for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Videojournalist: Thomas Ferrara (Jan. 11, 2013) (January 12, 2013 6:51 PM)
Anne Johnson has taken her assistance-dog-in-training, Ditto, to grocery stores, doctor's offices, hair salons and even Roosevelt Field mall at the height of Christmas shopping season. But their destination in eight days will be a first.
The 17-month-old golden retriever/Labrador retriever mix and his trainer will be on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, marching in President Barack Obama's...
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