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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Lehigh County Comm'rs Go to the Dogs

Deputy Sherry Hanley and Eli, partners who like each other.

On December 21, their final night of business of the year, Lehigh County Commissioners took a moment to recognize Deputy Sheriff Sherry Hanley and Eli, her 12 year old Belgian sheepdog.

Eli is one of the few surviving therapy dogs who helped first responders at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks. He and Deputy Hanley have since assisted in "Angel on a Leash," providing therapy at children's hospitals, and the "Wounded Warrior Project," helping wounded vets make the transition back to civilian life. Eli was named Therapy Dog Ambassador at the 2011 Purina National Dog Show and is the sole canine recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the American Kennel Club. He's even been on NBC's Today Show. But last night's resolution, recognizing Eli, is Eli's biggest honor to date, at least according to Lehigh County Commissioners.

Eli declined comment.
Eli comforts Dean Browning
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11 comments:

  1. Chris CaseyDecember 22, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Dogs are better friends than most people, and a much better judge of character.

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  2. Bernie O'HareDecember 22, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    You'd like Eli, Chris.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Sherry is cute
    hook me up Bernie

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  4. Bernie O'HareDecember 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    She is very attractive, but Eli would have to approve you.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I saw that dog pee on your jeep after the meeting. He also tried to steal your tire, but got distracted by a squirrel. You got lucky.

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  6. Bernie O'HareDecember 22, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Eli and I are going to the movies on Saturday night, so there.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    "Eli and I are going to the movies on Saturday night, so there."

    Lots of heavy petting I'm sure.

    Sorry, if that is too far, you can delete it. it was just too easy.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Should have bit Browning's crotch.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 8:17 PM

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  10. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    and you thought Zorn was crude.........

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  11. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Is that a pic of "the Browning"
    The Browning that will lose his next election?

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