Hello!

My name is Irie and I am a beautiful black Labrador Retriever. I am just over 2 years old and I am full of energy! I've been living with my mom, Sarah, for over a year, total. I first met her on November 1st, 2006 when I was just 6 months old. She raised me to be a guide dog until November 2007, when I went into my formal harness training. After 8 long months in training I was a finished guide dog and ready to be matched with a person. I was out with my trainer one day when this big scary monster came and tried to eat us (Irie, it was definitely just a street cleaner-Sarah). So my trainer decided it would be best if I didn't become a guide dog. Boy was I happy when Sarah took me home! Now I get to eat whatever I want (Within reason, Irie-Sarah) and even sleep in bed with Mom! I am one lucky dog!

I love it when Mom takes me swimming-I am a Lab after all! Mom told me about this sport where I can run and dive into a pool. I really hope we can try that soon! I have to do something to expend some of my boundless energy! Keep checking back for updates and pictures of my life, I promise not to disappoint!