Shandy's Legacy

Shandy is the dog who launched 3,000 young readers. In 2003 she inspired me to start SitStayRead in Chicago to help at-risk children learn to read. Shandy was the first SSR dog and she loved to work with kids.

After adopting her from the Anti-Cruelty Society in 1993, Shandy went to work with me every day for nearly 17 years. Her spirit is my guiding star and this blog is named in her honor. Though it no longer focuses on SSR, I hope you enjoy the posts.

MaryEllen Schneider

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Shandy & Lucy Welcome New Volunteers

Folks were meeting and greeting at last night's volunteer orientation.

Shandy and Italian Spinone Lucy (shown with her owner Barbara) were on hand to welcome everyone and demonstrate what our Sit Stay Read dogs do.

Many thanks to our friends at The Anti-Cruelty Society for the use of the auditorium.