IN the absence of his faithful hound Endal, who was at home resting after his serious illness, Walt's team fixed it for Allen Parton to have his very own famous helping hound at Disneyland California.
After attending a five-day Assistance Dogs International and International Association of Assistance Dogs Partners conferences in San Diego recently, Allen and Sandra Parton took time out to visit some local attractions, Disneyland being one of them.
When the Disney staff heard that Allen was unable to bring Endal with him on this trip they arranged a temporary stand-in and all with Mickey's blessing.
Allen said that it was just like having Endal there, "having a dog at my side that everyone knew and who was just as naughty".
"On a serious note though, leaving Endal at home wass a really hard decision to make and it is like a part of me is constantly missing.
"Having Pluto at my side really took a lot of the hurt away and truly made me smile. I am sure Endal would have approved of his stand-in and will not be offended."
