A resume compiled by Karen for ROMEO CATALIOTO, Assistance Hearing Dog 2008 ROMEO 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 3 pedigrees. Born: December 14, 2007 in Mesa, Arizona. Sixthborn. "Romeo" -- Italian for 'pilgrim to Rome'. Appearance: brindle/white w/ black markings in full coat; approx. 14" L / 10" H, 11-13 lbs. Status: Pedigreed/AKC-registered as "Romeo Blu". Neutered. Canine Family: Two brothers, four sisters. Asian Shih Tzu kennel. Owner: Karen officially adopted Romeo on April 7, 2008 from breeder Fawn Conover who originally named Romeo 'Miko' before adoption. Hobbies: Kitty-pals Brandy & Melody, fetching, going out & about in town! Success: Winning 3rd place ribbon (sharing the coveted place as killy-pals Brandy's & Melody's!) at PetsMart's Howl-o-ween costume contest, dressed as as Devil Dog along with owner Karen who dressed as Spider Lady--October 21, 2008. Lifestyle: Hearing Dog, loyalty to Karen, riding around city, playing, enjoying weather out on apartment balcony with Karen, and assisting on Karen's Website! Future: Earning Canine Good Citizen(CGC) certificate. Pet therapy work. Karen Catalioto wholly taught Romeo 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).