I’ve been thinking about the purpose of this blog. It started out as an excuse for me to write something - anything - every day. Writing about a puppy would be fairly easy, as everything is new to him and I would be able to see everything through his eyes. It has served that purpose well. I have really enjoyed writing about something new almost every day and it has turned out to be no effort to write every day on this subject. And I AM writing.

I also thought it would be a good way for friends and relatives to keep up with our adventures. It’s like a newsletter only better. I think my Dad said it best when he wrote "it can be an abbreviated way of keeping up with selected interests". Although the friends and family hardly ever comment (you know who you are!), I have gained a loyal following of some other dog bloggers. Among those bloggers are some other people raising guide dogs, or dog guides or service puppies. It has been interesting to read their progress as I go through poop schedules and teething of my own. The other interesting group of bloggers is composed of visually impaired people who have working guide dogs of their own. Through them, I can tell what Rocky’s life will be like when he is grown up. And I hope he goes to someone like them too, as they really love and appreciate their dogs.

Peripherally, I have also begun to see that this blog could also be a boost for guide dog organizations. They work away at teaching dogs and all the daily grind of managing charitable organizations but they don’t have much time left over to tell folks about the daily amusements and tribulations. I think the dog bloggers who are raising puppies and using guide dogs can fill this void nicely.