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Working
Dogs
BY MICHAEL CHATFIELD
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLI ULDALL
"From the dog's point of view,
his master is an elongated and
abnormally cunning dog."
~ Mabel Louise Robinson
W
hether accompanying Marc Bordonaro of Marc Bordonaro
Construction on a job estimate, a construction site, the golf
course or just hanging around the house, 4-year-old English Labs (and
sisters) Soda and Sprite are constantly ready to help out. Bordonaro's
been breeding English Labs for 18 years. "I haven't had to go down to
get my morning paper in all those years," he laughs. He takes great
pride in the quality of the many building and remodeling projects he's
performed for satisfied clients all over Monterey County, and Soda and
Sprite are there to make sure the jobs are done right.
A
pache leads an exciting life. When not
hanging out at Rumble Seat Music's
Carmel, Ithaca or Albuquerque locations, this
6-year-old Golden Doodle travels with owner
Eliot Michael, trading licks with rock stars and
guitar gods all over the nation. She's very mellow
and easygoing, but given the rarity and desirability of the instruments Michael deals in, it's always
a good idea to keep one eye on the merchandise. All in all, it's a pretty good gig.
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M AG A Z I N E • H O L I D AY
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