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What an amazing time in Boca Raton, Florida!

We had the honor of attending Gift of Life’s 2026 Campus Ambassador Retreat, where we had the incredible opportunity to learn from GOL recruitment leaders, Founder & CEO Jay Feinberg, speaker Jodi Eisner, and fellow Campus Ambassadors representing 25 universities.
Throughout the two-day retreat, we participated in workshops and sessions focused on strengthening donor recruitment and learning how we can make an even greater impact on the UMD campus.

So grateful for this experience, the people we met, and everything we learned! 🧡🧡

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Bell is off to formal training for scent detection with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives! She did amazing at her ATF evaluation today and will be heading to their headquarters in Virginia for training. I am so proud of Bell and know that her adventurous personality and determination will be perfect for scent detection 🥳🎉

Raising Bell this past year has been the opportunity of a lifetime. I am so grateful for Terps Raising Pups and the Guide Dog Foundation for all of their support. Special thanks to Carolyn, Anna, and Deborah for helping me raise Bell this summer! And I couldn’t have done it without our amazing Area Coordinators Bella, Makenna, Julie and Carina 🤩

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It’s my first birthday! I have had the best year learning and can’t wait for more adventures!! My humans are so proud of how far I’ve come ❤️🤍💙

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bikinis, martinis, and lots of surprises 👙🍸

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My first beach trip!! I loved the water and really had to fight the urge to roll in the sand 😅

*disclaimer* not wearing my typical leash on the beach

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still looking for a job… i wonder if the zoo is looking for a goat? #opentowork

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Another Member Monday! Today, we are featuring Team Bell! Bell is a 10 month old lab and golden cross being raised by first time raisers, Sara Shapiro and Rachel Hoy along with repeat raiser, Bella Richardson. Thank you for all your hard work in raising Miss Bell 🔔 -
TRP Raisers! Tag us in your pictures to get reposted🥰
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Interested in raising an assistance dog at UMD? Send us a message or visit the link in our bio!

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Currently somewhere between the ocean and a margarita🌊🚢

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I had the best time at Lake Artemisia today! Lots of practice with new environments and sounds 🦆

Image descriptions:
1&2: Bell sitting on a wooden bridge over the lake.
3: Bell sitting on a metal dock.
4: Sara holding bell on the dock.

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Thanksgiving break recap! 🦃🍁

I had the best week staying in Baltimore. We practiced my skills in grocery stores, restaurants, and even the car dealership! I am getting so big since I was last here over fall break. What a great first Thanksgiving! I’m looking forward to all of sara’s black friday purchases coming my way 😌😌

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1. Bell sleeping in the car with her nose pointed towards the camera.
2. Bell is sitting on a dog bed. She is under a banner that says “THANKFUL”
3. Bell patiently waiting in line at Chipotle.
4. Bell lying down on the same dog bed, which has maple leaf decorations.
5. Bell practicing her “leave it” skills with kibble balancing on her paws and head.
6. Bell sitting in a grocery store aisle.
7. Bell being held by raiser Sara (Bell is heavy now).

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I’m three months old today!! Rachel and Sara are soooooo proud of me 🥳🎉
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1, 2, 3: Bell sitting outside after her morning walk. She is wearing a candy corn bandana.

4: Bell sleeping in her crate.

5: Bell is being held by her raiser, Sara, and is wearing her new figure eight leash.

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There aren’t enough words to even begin to describe this trip

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