Working
Dogs
BY MICHAEL CHATFIELD
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLI ULDALL
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Stella
S
teve Bellavance of Central Coast Property Care brings Stella, a
year-and-a-half old Norfolk Terrier to work every day. When he's
out taking care of his clients' homes, Stella keeps the light burning at
the office. "She has a career…right by my desk," Bellavance says.
Stella has lot of ambition, a positive attitude and is inquisitive and
energetic. She shows great potential for advancement in Bellavance's
business. "But frankly, she'd rather be out chasing squirrels,"
Bellavance laughs.
Rosie
H
Half Pug and half Beagle—a
"Puggle"—Rosie is a mere 6 months
old but comes to work each morning with
Janice and Chris Cleary at the Treadmill. "At
this point, she mostly sleeps," Chris Cleary
says. "But when she comes down to the
sales floor, the staff and customers love her."
The Treadmill specializes in gear for
runners and hikers, and Rosie is already in
training. "I walk our two daughters to school
every morning and she always comes along,"
Cleary says. Perhaps someday she will be
the first canine to take top honors in the
Big Sur Marathon.
"If a dog will not come to you after he has
looked you in the face, you ought to go
home and examine your conscience."
~ Woodrow Wilson
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