 Shiloh, Sandy Miller's golden retriever, died of bone cancer complications July 23, 2008.
Shiloh was undoubtedly the hardest working member of Goldstar's pet partners here in Taos. He was the inspiration of many new pet partner teams, a friend to everyone he met, as he spread joy and cheer wherever he went.
Shiloh was 10 yrs old. He was adopted by Sandy through the Golden Retriever Rescue in Albuquerque when he was 4 years old. He spent over 2 years training for search and rescue work and received his airscent certification through Pajarito Ski Patrol in Los Alamos.
As a therapy dog, Shiloh visited elders, children, teens in the Taos area spreading his good cheer. Some of the facilities he visited included:
Taos Living Center- animal visitation
Enos Garcia Elementary School - Reading Education Assistance Dog
Girltime - Community Wellness
Community Against Violence - adults and children
Holy Cross Health Fair
Taos Public Library
Child, Youth and Family Services of NM - foster family picnic
Dentist Kellie Harris's office - Smile Days for children
Chamisa Mesa High School
UNM Taos - Family Behavior -Sociology class,
Pet Partner demonstrations - Goldstar Pet Fair, Goldstar team practices, Delta Society evaluations
Shiloh was a shining example of a true pet partner. He will be sadly missed.
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