After seven and a half years of service, The Citys IT mascot and Stephen Dawes guide dog, Alfredo, will be retiring this September. Fondly referred to as Alfie or Fredo, Alfredo has worked with Stephen Dawes, Information Technology management systems analyst for The City of Calgary, since 2007. In addition to his every day job, Alfredo and Stephen also volunteer with a number of different organizations. “The kids love to hug him, pet him and ask questions like, can Alfredo drive?” says Stephen. “Alfredo brings joy to everyone he meets, he’s more like a co-worker than a dog. He’s really become part of IT.” Once Alfredo retires, he will transition from working dog to the family pet. “He likes to be around people, making sure everyone is accounted for at home,” says Stephen. “He’s integrated into everything we do; he comes camping and for walks with the family. Stephen will head to Portland in September to start training with a new guide dog, but Alfredo will be missed in the office by many.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 19:14:21 +0000
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