The white bull terrier arrived in Juneau sometime around 1930 and rose to fame for greeting ships when they docked as passengers came ashore.
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More than anything, she loved to greet the ships when they docked, waiting at the edge before even the first line could be cast ashore. No matter that she was deaf, she sometimes arrived at the docks before a ship was even in sight. At least, that’s how the legend went. The people swore, “She never missed a boat,” and the ships she greeted carried the story up and down the West Coast. Soon, tourists arrived in Juneau with the stated wish to see Patsy Ann.
The drama over Patsy Ann’s legal status had an unexpected impact. Due to the publicity garnered by her case, more Juneau residents knew about the need to license their pets than ever before. Within a week of Patsy Ann receiving her license, 42 additional dog owners visited the city clerk’s office and paid the required fee. Only halfway through the year, 144 licenses had been issued compared to 87 the year before.
Still, some residents ran some risks and took little liberties with the treasured greeter. In 1935, Juneau photographer Leonard Delano painted “Welcome Navy” on her sides. Two Navy destroyers were in port, and, as with many photographers, nothing was more important in the moment than the perfect shot. Patsy Ann’s career as a walking sign lasted longer than the visit.
Still, it is inarguable that the canine queen of Juneau was spoiled rotten, the eager recipient of treats from visitors and locals alike. By the late 1930s, she had noticeably thickened and slowed. Nobody talked about it, but maybe a few ships came and went without an official visitation. On March 30, 1942, she greeted her last ship and then passed quietly in her sleep at her favorite union hall. The next day, the city gathered for her funeral.
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