{"id":141981,"date":"2025-09-11T15:52:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/?p=141981"},"modified":"2025-09-11T17:19:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T21:19:42","slug":"meet-the-cutest-auction-item-at-this-years-i-have-a-voice-gala-a-goldendoodle-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/uncategorized\/meet-the-cutest-auction-item-at-this-years-i-have-a-voice-gala-a-goldendoodle-puppy","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Cutest Auction Item at This Year\u2019s &#8216;i have a voice&#8217; Gala: A Goldendoodle Puppy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <em>&#8216;i have a voice&#8217;<\/em> Gala is known for unforgettable auction moments, and this year, one very special guest is stealing the spotlight: a Goldendoodle puppy donated by <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southernskiesdoodles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Skies Doodles<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouseorg.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Atlanta\/Shared%20Documents\/Events\/2025\/Gala%202025\/Photos%20and%20Video\/Auction%20Puppy.jpg?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=5x8hAF\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:264px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Win this adorable furry friend at this year&#8217;s auction!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t just any puppy. Raised on a therapy dog curriculum from a proven line of therapy and service dogs, this little Goldendoodle is bred for health, temperament, and a lifetime of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever been to GiGi\u2019s Playhouse, chances are you\u2019ve met Esther and her beloved therapy dog, Milo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouseorg.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Atlanta\/Shared%20Documents\/Events\/2025\/Gala%202025\/Photos%20and%20Video\/Esther%20and%20Milo.JPEG?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=lPiBob\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:263px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Milo joins Esther at the Playhouse for music therapy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Milo came from Southern Skies Doodles and has been Esther\u2019s constant companion ever since. They go everywhere together, showing the true \u201cpower of a dog.\u201d Their bond is a beautiful reminder of how much joy and independence a therapy-trained pup can bring into a family\u2019s life. Just watch the incredible patience and friendship Milo gifts to Esther on a daily basis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Esther with her therapy dog, Milo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-l4E954t0is?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\ude7a Health &amp; Care Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Doodle comes with a <strong>2-year health guarantee<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First set of vaccines and microchip included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From parents who have undergone thorough health testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socialized from day one in a loving family environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the care doesn\u2019t stop at adoption. Becoming a Southern Skies Doodles family means lifelong support, invitations to pup reunions, and access to a vibrant community of doodle families. Plus, the winning bidder will enjoy two complimentary training sessions with renowned trainer Justin Hall of Right Tree Dog Training\u2014ensuring this pup gets the very best start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southern Skies Doodles has spent over 12 years raising Goldendoodles who go on to change lives. Their pups are therapy and service dogs in schools, police departments, GiGi\u2019s Playhouse, and even serving children with disabilities across the country. Their reputation (80+ five-star reviews!) speaks for itself, and we are honored they have chosen to share the gift of one of their pups with our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Value: $3,500<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donated by: <strong>Southern Skies Doodles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Goldendoodle puppy isn\u2019t just a pet\u2014it\u2019s a companion, a comforter, and a future best friend. Imagine walking away from Gala night with not only a heart full of inspiration, but also the sweetest new family member.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouseorg.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Atlanta\/Shared%20Documents\/Events\/2025\/Gala%202025\/Photos%20and%20Video\/Esther%20and%20Milo%202.JPEG?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=EsCT3V\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:234px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready to raise your paddle\u2026 this is one auction item you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/one.bidpal.net\/atlantagala2025\/browse\/all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To preview this and all other Live Auction Items, click here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/gala\">Click here for more <em>&#8216;i have a voice&#8217;<\/em> Gala details!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our &#8216;i have a voice&#8217; Gala is known for unforgettable auction moments, and this year, one very special guest is stealing the spotlight: a Goldendoodle puppy donated by Southern Skies Doodles! 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Raised on a therapy dog curriculum from a proven line of therapy and service dogs, this little Goldendoodle is&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1619,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141981","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1619"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141981"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141981\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}