QUITE A VISION: Animal sanctuary invites the public to take a look P10
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June 1, 2017
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RODEO ROYALTY A look at what drives the Stampede queen and attendant P2 Sebastian, a 7 1/2-year old bloodhound, kisses a Girl Scout Brownie during a dog show event. COURTESY PHOTO
Sebastian the bloodhound is empathetic envoy Retired show dog brings joy to seniors, helps in other ways BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Sebastian walks gently through the room of a resident at an Elbert County senior home as someone
reaches out an arm to touch his lanky body. Several people edge closer toward him as his nose takes in the scents throughout the room. Twice a month, Sebastian serves as a Dog Joy ambassador, and with his owner, Marlene Groves, they visit several senior homes where the residents can pet him and reflect on some of their past pets. “He has regulars who expect their 10 minutes of time with him where they knead his surplus skin
or touch his velvety ears,” said Groves, a retired business consultant and “bloodhound and purebred dog enthusiast.” “I enjoy the sport of dog showing, but I have an even greater passion for educating others on purebred dogs,” Groves said. She and her husband, David, began breeding bloodhounds after learning more about the breed. SEE BLOODHOUND, P9
TAKING HOME SILVER Elizabeth girls track team captures second at state meet P13
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‘Human beings don’t come with the words ‘conscientious’ and ‘considerate.’ Those words have to be learned, and sometimes they never are.’ Craig Marshall Smith, columnist | Page 8 INSIDE
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