Going to the Dogs
Guests entering the Admiral Fell Inn in Baltimore often remark on the unusual portrait of a Dalmatian dressed as Napoleon Bonaparte. The dog belonged to Admiral Fell and his wife, who literally found the pup on their doorstep. Ensconced in a basket, the puppy had a small chew toy clenched in its mouth. On closer inspection, the toy turned out to be a small figure of Napoleon. In addition to his favorite Emperor, which he was rarely seen without, the dog loved to chew bones of all shapes and sizes. This penchant earned him the nickname Chewy, short for his proper name, Chew A. Bonaparte.
Meg watches Canada geese at the Williamsburg Inn.
The Williamsburg Inn in Williamsburg, Va., has found a four-legged friend that helps keep a gaggle of geese from destroying its manicured greens. Meg, a border collie, roams the hotel's three championship golf courses and engages in mind games with the geese. Instead of biting or growling at the birds, Meg needs only to "give them the eye." It seems that border collies have eyes similar to those of wolves and one look from Meg and the geese sense a predator on the premises. The geese simply fly away to "greener" pastures.
Catie Copley rests between appointments.
The Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston has truly gone to the dogs with their newest employee, a black Labrador named Catie Copley. In her role as the hotel's canine ambassador, Catie meets and greets guests, is available for walks and runs and serves as a community liaison. Catie was originally trained as a guide dog for the blind, but after developing cataracts, she was forced to change career paths. The concierge staff maintains Catie's appointment book and she is often spotting relaxing between jobs in her cozy dog bed or assisting the bell staff with room deliveries. Catie even has her own business cards and e-mail address.
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