The latest staffer at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel gets a lot of looks as she walks Beach Drive.
The blonde bombshell rocketed to social media stardom as soon as she made her first appearance online, said general manager Madone Pelan.
Ella is a 17-month-old yellow lab who started her position as welcome ambassador earlier this summer.
Ella started her training young with the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. With a potential for developing cataracts in one eye, she missed the mark for specialized training but had enough under her belt to be suitable for a busy place like the hotel, which had been on a waitlist since late last year.
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They didnB次元官网网址檛 announce her publicly until they knew she was a good hire.
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For guests unable to leave their bestie at home, Ella also promotes the hotelB次元官网网址檚 dog-friendly suites, where guests can share their luxurious experience with their own furry companions.
She loves other dogs, MacCrimmon said, and they canB次元官网网址檛 walk past the neighbourhood dog park without a visit and a romp.
At work, her presence boosts team morale and has increased job satisfaction and promotes a sense of unity among colleagues at the hotel.
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While he knew folks loved dogs, MacCrimmon is surprised by the level of emotion she evokes in guests, particularly those whoB次元官网网址檝e left a pet at home and may be experiencing guilt or sadness.
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EllaB次元官网网址檚 also met some famous people already, but like all the professionals at the luxury hotel, remains mum on names.
