A resume compiled by Karen for BEAU CATALIOTO, CGC,TDI, Assistance Hearing Dog2004
BEAU and owner Karen Catalioto
4730 N. 19th Avenue
#214
Phoenix, Arizona 85015
(602) 246-2501 fax
e-mail:
shihtzugirl @ webtv.net (Shihtzugirl)
tvwebgirl @ webtv.net (Webtvgirl)
scrappingirl @ webtv.net (Scrappingirl)
shihtzugal @ hotmail.com (Shih Tzu Gal)
http:// www. angelfire.com/zine2/shihtzuforum
THE SHIH TZU FORUM(tm) Home Page
HEARING EAR DOG LAW INFORMATION CENTER(tm) Page linked to above Page
http:// members.ebay.com/aboutme/funcollector (eBay.com auction About Me Page)
Species: Canine/Dog -- purebred Shih Tzu back 5 pedigrees.
Born: September 1, 1992 at 6 PM in Glendale, Arizona. Secondborn. AKC accepted Shih Tzu in Toy Group--September 1, 1969. "Beau" -- French for 'handsome'.
Appearance: liver/white full coat; approx. 15" L / 11" H, 13-15 lbs.
Status: Pedigreed/AKC-registered as "Taco Bello". Neutered.
Canine Family: Four brothers, one sister. Shanghai Shih Tzu kennel.
Owner: Karen officially adopted Beau on December 2, 1992 from breeder Debi Knapp.
Hobbies: Kitty-pals Rudy & Brandy, fetching, going out & about in town!
Success: Earned nomination "in recognition of dogs in the service of mankind" by the American Kennel Club Awards for Canine Excellence--July 8, 2002 and 'Honorable Mention'--September 12, 2002;
Earned nomination for "Media Award", by the City of Phoenix Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues, for outstanding achievements for Hearing Ear Dog Law Information Center (Ability Counts Awards Program)-- June 29, 1998;
Earned CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION with Karen as a Nominee "for exemplary teamwork demonstrating the power of the human/animal bond", presented by the Delta Society for the Service and Therapy Animal (Hearing Dog) Awards-- 1997, 1995.
Snapshot in ARIZONA REPUBLIC newspaper (Central Community)--October 24, 1997;
Appearance on TV's "Sign Out"(Phoenix)-December 15, 1996.
Registered annually with Therapy Dogs International (TDI)--October/December 1994-6;
Membership with Companion Animal's Association of Arizona--January-December, 1995;
First place blue rosette for best groomed--May 19, 1995 and October 10, 1993;
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate--February 12, 1994;
AUTOGRAPH COLLECTOR (Collector's Corner) magazine--December, 1998 and August, 1999 and (In the News - May, 2000 and September, 2002);
SPIN magazine--September, 2001 / Leif Garrett interview;
ARIZONA PET GUIDE MAGAZINE monthly column--1994-9;
WHO'S WHO OF ANIMALS book--1993-6;
UNCOMMON CATS book--1993;
Photo with kitty brother Rudy appeared in OMAHA VACCINE mail-order catalogue--Spring, 2004.
Beginner Agility class--September-November, 1994.
Lifestyle: Hearing Dog, Pet Therapy visit, loyalty to Karen, fun dog shows, traveling, playing, enjoying weather out on apartment balcony with Karen, and assisting on Karen's Website!
Celebrities we met: Pamela Sue Martin, Traci Lords, Lou Ferrigno, Johnny Whitaker, Britt Ekland, Erin Murphy, Dawn Lyn, Linda Blair, Alison Arngrim, Too Close For Comfort cast, Linda Harrison, Corey Feldman, Betsy Palmer, Marla Gibbs, Dana Plato, Dorothy DeBorba, Leif Garrettt, and Lisa Whelchel. First trip to (North) Hollywood- April, 1998.
Future: Modeling, TV/movies, contests, sharing Karen's birthday.
Karen Catalioto wholly taught Beau since he was three months old. Born hearing-impaired in New Jersey September 6, 1964, attended public schools, earned Associate degree at Phoenix College/Honors 3.5 GPA/President's List, also attended Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University, studies/volunteers for dogs and cats in freelance writing, promotes pet love & ownership responsibility, publisher of the Shih Tzu Forum(tm) quarterly hobby newsletter- 1998-9 (full-time on the web-2000+), founder of Hearing Ear Dog Law Information Center(tm)-1995 (originally the name of booth established at Chris Town Mall w/ Beau), enjoys 1970s nostalgia, Bon Jovi, Keanu Reeves, movies, crafts (rubber stamping & scrapbooking & dollhouse miniatures). Currently serving on board as Director at Large for Phoenix College Alumni Association (2002-04).
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