Working
Dogs
BY MICHAEL CHATFIELD
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLI ULDALL
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Taylor Mae
A
t the rambunctious age of three, Texas Blue Lacy Taylor Mae is
a natural fit at the Carmel Youth Center with Executive Director
Jessica Faddis. "The kids have grown to love her," Jessica says. Things
haven't been the same for her during COVID; Taylor Mae hopes that
Jessica will be able to welcome Carmel youths back on at least a
limited basis in January. "She misses hanging out with those kids."
Sunny
T
his beautiful three-year-old Coton de
Tulear works with John and Shelley
Aliotti at the Carmel Valley Art Association
gallery. Nothing could be more appropri-
ate, as Sunny is a work of art unto himself.
"He's an art dog," Shelley says. "He's here
all the time." The Aliotti's gallery is full of
color, light and life, just like Sunny—and just
like warm Carmel Valley where he spends
his working days.
"No matter how little money and how
few possessions you own, having a dog
makes you feel rich."
~ Louis Sabin
