Perhaps unsurprisingly, all of us at CLiF share a passion for literacy. The other passion almost all of us share? Dogs. Yes, we’re big fido fans here at CLiF (Canine Lovers, in Fact) headquarters, where resident dog Yoshi is queen, but happily shares her turf with visiting tail-waggers. Our doggy colleagues make frequent guest appearances on our Zoom calls, join us on team outings, and know which of our dedicated volunteers to hit up for pats and treats.
While dog appreciation occurs daily at CLiF, in celebration of National Dog Day, we’re giving our pups the spotlight they deserve. In keeping with our children’s literacy mission, each furry friend has selected (okay, we chose for them) a favorite work of canine literature to share. Without further ado, meet the dogs of CLiF!
Name: Yoshi
Owns: Executive Director Duncan McDougall
Breed: Golden Retriever
Book of Choice: Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog, by Pamela S. Turner
Name: Fern
Owns: Program Director Meredith Scott
Breed: Border Collie mix
Book of Choice: Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo
Name: Coco
Owns: Communications Manager Sarah Hall
Breed: Wild dog
Book of Choice: Akiak: A Tale from the Iditarod, by Robert J. Blake
Name: Tux (subject to change)
Owns: Data/Office Manager Kat Lane (newly adopted!)
Breed: Lab mix
Book of Choice: Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings
Name: Weezie
Owns: Communications Manager Sarah Hall
Breed: Chihuahua mix
Book of Choice: The Incredible Journey, by Sheila Burnford
Name: Wilson
Owns: Program Manager Jana Brown
Breed: Golden Retriever
Book of Choice: Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
Name: Harold
Owns: Communications Manager Sarah Hall
Breed: Italian Spinone
Book of Choice: Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls
These are book recommendations we can really get behind. Knightley (English Setter) and Monty (Chihuahua Pomeranian mix)