A dog named Tillie is Washingtonian Of The Day today

[Snowboarder_Bo]

[Awesome story:

Last month, 11-year-old Tillie and 4-year-old Phoebe were found nearly a week after they were reported missing on Vashon Island by Duft. Volunteers looking for the pair received a call about a reddish dog being seen running out onto on someone’s property and barking a few times before promptly heading back into a ravine.

A picture taken at the time they were found shows Tillie sitting next to the cistern where Phoebe, a basset hound, was lying on a pile of stones above the water.

The “Washingtonian of the Day” award is an informal way that the governor recognizes people who have inspired him, Inslee spokeswoman Jaime Smith said. The governor has given out about 70 certificates since he’s taken office. Tillie is the first non-human recipient.

“I saw this story and I just immediately said this is something Washington needs to celebrate,” Inslee said. “I grew up with Rin Tin Tin and Lassie and I never thought I’d meet a real dog that had that type of Hollywood character, but Tillie’s right here.”

](http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2647cb6c54604dab9ceed0eff402583c/washington-governor-gives-award-dog-who-protected-friend)

[Encinitas]

Sniff…My allergies must be acting up.

[raventhief]

That’s marvelous! Tillie is awesome.
sniffle