My
name is ”Malea,” which is “Mary” in Hawaiian.
I am a Labrador Retriever. I was born on November 22, 2005, and raised
in Annandale, Virginia, by Rachel. Rachel did a great job of helping
to socialize me by exposing me to shopping malls, noises, and other
animals (dogs, ferrets, and even a rat). I went to school at Canine
Companions for Independence in Farmingdale, New York, graduating
with my partner, Mary, on May 17, 2008. I know a total of 50 commands,
including how to open and close doors, turn lights on and off, pick
up things from the floor, and even carry items in my mouth. My favorite
command is “lap,” where I put my front paws up on Mary’s
lap, and she gives me a big hug. It is great coming to work everyday
with Mary at the FBI.