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Spring 2016

The Publication for the Friends of Canine Partners for Life

CPL PARTNERSHIPSlast a lifetime

Dear Friends,

Happy spring! I hope that your spring is full

of tail wags and slurpy dog kisses, and if

your house is like mine, you’ve got a lot of

shedding and dog hair tumbleweeds.

CPL is abuzz with activity as we prepare

for our upcoming litters of puppies,

summer team training (eleven teams!),

The Art of the Bark spring fundraiser, and

plans for our future. In March, our Board

of Directors held a retreat to set objectives

which will provide the foundation for our

next three year strategic plan. Unlike a

lot of companies and organizations, the

strategic planning process at CPL drives

our activities and goals for the coming

years. It is not a document that is created

and then put on the shelf to be dusted

off in three years. Instead, every action

item is updated quarterly. It is reviewed at

every monthly staff meeting, again at every

quarterly board meeting, and it sets each

employee’s performance objectives for

the coming year. It is just one component

of CPL’s commitment to quality and

our dedication to producing the most

successful service dog teams that we

possibly can. We feel a huge sense of

responsibility to our dogs, our graduates,

our donors, our volunteers, and our staff.

In this light, you will find that this edition of

Canine Partners for Life Lifeline will share

and teach you more about our follow-up

program and why we feel it is critical to

meeting our mission. Creating life-long

partnerships between our service dogs

and the people with disabilities who rely

on them for assistance drives the need to

provide comprehensive follow-up services.

CPL is dedicated to ensuring that our

CONTACT INFORMATION610-869-4902P.O. Box 170Cochranville, PA 19330www.k94life.org

CPL STAFFExecutive Directorand FounderDarlene Sullivan*Chief Operating OfficerSusann GuyAdministrative AssistantCarol Sneath-ZeidersAssistant to the Executive DirectorRachel Berkowitz

Business TeamBusiness ManagerCarol StarkBookkeeperBarbara DavisMaintenance TechnicianLewis Powell

Program TeamProgram DirectorMegan EsherickTrainersAnne SavoJessica Spencer

Please complete the donor survey found on page 9 and use the envelope to return it to CPL!

Puppy ProgramCoordinatorJennifer SwankGraduate Support CoordinatorCaitlin Case*Volunteer/Program Support CoordinatorDonna BakerWhelping/Neonatal Care AssistantMary FertigKennel ManagerNatalie ErglerKennel AssistantsSelena AlmanzaJanet GreeneDonna KlingelhoferKeisha PalmerRita TownsendHarness TechnicianGerry Ortega

Development TeamDirector of DevelopmentDaniel P. SmithAssociate Director of DevelopmentDana Looker

Associate Director of Marketing and CommunicationsTonya GuySpecial Events CoordinatorLeslie HudsonEducation and Demonstration CoordinatorEmily FritzDevelopment AssistantBetty Luzier

CPL BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENTCynthia S. GortonVICE PRESIDENTJanie CramerTREASURERRichard SwiftSECRETARYAlex Joyce*

Board MembersMary Bryant, V.M.DJanet CooperMichael DzubaTory KitchellJennifer MaddenErin C. O’BrienGrafton Reeves, M.D.Wendy Twing

Board Shadowing ParticipantsJessalyn CoolDina Grove

Advisory Board MembersEdward Afanador*Richard BeemanJeffrey BowersoxIrving GerberMartha MielePamela MorganCalhoun WickWilliam Wright

* indicates the person is a service-dog recipient.

THE CPL MISSIONis to increase the independence and quailty of life of individuals with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities or who are in other situations of need. We achieve our mission by providing and sustaining professionally trained service and companion dogs.

FEATURED INFORMATION03 Letter from the Executive Director04 Lifetime Follow-up08 Solla’s Partners09 Donor Survey11 Art of the Bark12 Audited Financial Overview for 201514 Full Service Team Graduates17 Home Companion Team Graduates18 Independence Society19 Veterinary Puppy Sponsors20 Dogs in Training22 In our Thoughts22 CPL Wish List23 Corporate Partners24 Bermuda Trip

ON THE COVERCPL graduate, Alex Joyce, and service dog, Shandy, speaking with CPL Graduate Support Coordinator, Caitlin Case.

CPL is a 25-year voting andaccredited member of ADI.

Photos in this edition taken by Peter Forster, Dave Osberg, and Erik Sullivan.

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LETTER from the Executive Director

teams are meeting their goals to become

more independent and that the graduate,

dog, and general public are all safe as they

interact together.

As a graduate myself (Cal is my current

service dog and we’ve been partnered for

almost four years), I know that I depend

on and appreciate the support CPL has

provided to me throughout my partnerships

with Nelson, Ripley, and now Cal. CPL’s

follow-up program gives me the confidence

to know that if Cal and I ever hit a rocky

patch in our years together, I can turn to

the professionals at CPL for guidance

and encouragement. And I have! As a

graduate, I also have responsibilities. CPL

does hold each graduate responsible to

cooperate fully with the follow-up program.

As empowered individuals with disabilities

who have worked hard to negate the

notion that disabled people should be

treated differently from anyone else, we

must be responsible and committed to the

partnerships with our dogs.

You’ll read more about the details of the

follow-up program in the following pages.

Our graduates often select CPL as the

organization to provide them with a partner

because they realize the importance of

follow-up and appreciate that CPL is willing

to invest the time and resources to make

that support available to them. And then,

they return to us for a successor dog

when they either retire or if their partner

passes away because they appreciate the

support and encouragement of the CPL

family. We have an ever-increasing number

of successor placements. Sometimes we

even have 50% of the graduating class as

successors and we were proud to have a

recent graduate walk across the graduation

stage with her fourth Canine Partner.

I am always happy to share more

information about our follow-up program

and welcome you to visit a graduate

support class to see our work in action.

Please call my assistant, Rachel, at

610-869-4902 x 218 if you would like

to schedule some time together.

As always, thank you for your interest

in and support of our mission. Every day,

your loyalty is touching the lives of our

graduates as they live more independently

and with a better quality of life.

Sincerely,

Darlene and Cal

Executive Director and Founder, Darlene Sullivan and her service dog, Cal.

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Canine Partners for Life Program Staff

CPL provides lifetime follow-up support to every team. Although CPL service dogs go through

extensive training before being matched with an individual who has a disability, it does not mean the

dog will be perfect for the next 10 years. After all, dogs are not robots and they will need additional

training. Many service dogs learn new skills to better assist their partner as their life or disability

changes. Some CPL graduates may be ambulatory when matched with a dog, but then a few

years down the road need to utilize a wheelchair. CPL helps each graduate through these changes.

We provide training advice, but also emotional support.

CPL teams are required to participate fully in the follow-up program and CPL staff members are

available to help 365 days a year. So, how does CPL assist their teams?

Graduate Support CoordinatorMeet Caitlin Case and Forest (Caitlin’s cardiac alert dog). Caitlin is CPL’s full-time Graduate Support

Coordinator which means her sole responsibility is to provide support to ALL graduates for the lifetime of

their partnership. Caitlin frequently provides training advice and guidance when graduates are teaching a

new skill or trying to overcome a behavior problem. She assists graduates who encounter access denials,

provides health recommendations

(under the supervision of a vet), and

helps graduates through the retirement

process. The most important part

of her job is to listen and provide

a shoulder to cry on. “Much of my

job involves providing counseling to

graduates as they encounter difficult

life situations like changing disabilities,

frustration over their limited abilities,

difficulties in their partnership, the grief

that comes with retiring a dog, and

again when the dog passes away,” says

Caitlin. Being a service dog handler

herself, Caitlin is able to connect with

each graduate and truly understand

their emotions.

Six Month ReportsTwice a year, each graduate is required to complete a written six month report. Graduates update

CPL on their partnership by answering questions and evaluating how well their dog is currently

performing skills. “Six month reports are important because it not only provides CPL with an idea of

how you’re doing as a team but it also allows the recipient to think critically about how they are doing,”

says Sam and Stephen (summer 2014 graduates). Graduates must also include copies of their most

recent vet records and dog license. Caitlin explains, “When I review a report I am looking to see if

there is anything I can do to help that graduate.”

he average working career for a service dog is 8–10 years. Think about everything that has happened in your life over the past 10 years. Maybe you went to college or changed careers. Maybe you moved across town or even across the country. Maybe you got married or had a

child. Now imagine going through all of these challenges with a disability and a 65-pound service dog attached to your hip, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Who would you turn to for advice? Canine Partners for Life (CPL) graduates turn to their CPL family for support.

Caitlin and Forest

LIFETIME FOLLOW-UP What is it and why is it so important?

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Dian and Banjo working with CPL Graduate Support Coordinator CaitlinRecertification

Before graduating, all CPL service dog teams are certified and

are required to be recertified every one to two years. The main

purpose of the recertification test is to ensure the team is still

healthy, safe, and the dog is able to behave appropriately in a

public environment. The tests are given in a public environment,

typically at a Wal-Mart. If the graduate lives far from CPL, they can

submit their test by video. The graduate must demonstrate a variety

of service skills and have the dog’s equipment inspected. Upon

completion of the test, the graduate is given one of four ratings:

Superior – This is the highest rating. The team is, in fact,

superior. Commands do not need to be repeated and

sometimes do not even need to be said.

Standard – This is the most common rating given. It means the

team is safe and comfortable working in public. The dog is able to

perform all tasks, but may need to hear a command twice.

Conditional – This rating is given if there is a concern about

the team. If a team is given a conditional rating, they typically

have to complete monthly questionnaires and additional training.

Unacceptable – This rating is only used if the team is not

safe in public. The team must complete additional training and

recertify in four months.

Graduate Support ClassCPL offers graduate support classes twice a month. Both service

dog and home companion graduates are invited to attend. Every

class is different depending on who attends and what their

needs are, but most classes are spent practicing obedience and

service skills. These classes not only provide time for additional

training, but they give graduates an opportunity to interact with

other teams, share ideas, tell funny stories, and brag about their

partnership. Within the first year of graduating, service dog teams

are required to attend six graduate support classes. If the teams

live further than 250 miles from CPL, they are able to work with a

professional CPL-approved trainer instead.

“ Knowing that I have to be recertified periodically keeps me really accountable. I am constantly ensuring that I keep up with my dog’s skills and obedience, and am always striving for the highest level of certification.”

– Alex and Shandy (summer 2015 graduates)

“ Keeping in contact with others who understand the triumphs and tribulations of being a service dog team is key to a successful team.”

– Christine and Gretl (summer 2009 graduates)

“ I recognize that CPL is dedicated to the success of their teams and will do whatever it takes to help them be successful.

– Alex and Shandy (summer 2015 graduates)

Shirley and Jim working with CPL trainer Annie

Mark and Woodie working with CPL Trainer Annie

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Graduate Email List and Facebook PagesAll CPL graduates are given access to a private email list and Facebook

page. These pages give graduates an opportunity to speak with other

people who know exactly what they are going through. They often

exchange training tips, give advice on adaptive equipment, and share

travel experiences. Many tell funny stories about things that have

happened in public or simply brag about how well their dog behaved

during a recent concert or sporting event.

Transfer Agreement To ensure teams provide proper care to their dogs

and remain safe, each CPL graduate signs a Transfer

Agreement before graduating. The Transfer Agreement

is a legal contract outlining the responsibilities of the

graduate in order to retain possession of the dog. The

agreement explains the required follow-up program,

veterinary care, and proper care and use of the

service dog. The Transfer Agreement is discussed

at length before teams graduate. “I recognize that

CPL is dedicated to the success of their teams and

will do whatever it takes to help them be successful.

The agreement is so important because it clearly sets

forth the rights and obligations of both CPL and each

graduate, and in order for teams to be successful, both

parties must perform as expected under the agreement.

CPL does a really great job of carefully explaining each

provision of the Transfer Agreement during one of the

sessions in Team Training. I personally would not feel

comfortable working with an organization that DID NOT

have this type of agreement because I want to know

that CPL is looking out for my best interest and the

best interest of my dog,” explains Alex and Shandy.

CPL’s follow-up program is one of the best in the

country. It ensures teams are safe, healthy, and happy.

People’s lives change and people’s disabilities change.

CPL supports their graduates through the good and

the tough, forever. n

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SOLLA’SPARTNERS

Who are Solla’s Partners?Solla’s Partners is CPL’s legacy society - a special group of donors who have notified us that they have included CPL in their wills. The society is named in memory of Solla, CPL’s first service dog (1989).

What is a Planned Gift?

Any gift that benefits CPL after your lifetime. This is typically

done by naming CPL in your will to receive a portion of your

estate, or by naming CPL as a beneficiary on your retirement

plans or insurance policies.

Why Give Through My Estate?

• Often the best way to make a major gift

• Provides financial support beyond your lifetime

• Can reduce estate taxes

• May actually provide more to heirs

Is it Difficult to set up a Planned Gift?

No. Common estate gifts require no special expertise and

cost little or nothing to implement.

What’s an example of a planned gift I can do myself?

Qualified retirement plans: IRA, 401k, and 403b plans are

easy for you and great for charities. You simply write Canine

Partners for Life in as a percentage beneficiary. After you

pass away, 100% of the amount designated transfers to CPL

because it is a qualified charity. Amounts left to individuals

are heavily taxed before transferring because the plan has

grown tax deferred. The financial institution managing your

retirement plan has beneficiary forms.

What about Bequests?

A bequest is a provision for

charity written into your last

will and testament, usually

expressed as a percentage of

the remainder. You do not have to rewrite your will: you can

simply write a Codicil and have it notarized. Many people

use an attorney or an online product like Legal Zoom.

What should I do next?

Review your situation and speak with your financial planner

or attorney to discover what will work best in your situation.

Let CPL staff know of your plans so your gift can be used

as intended and designated.

What generation do you fall into? (please check only one)

q Millennials (1981-1997)

q Gen Xers (1965-1980)

q Boomers (1946-1964)

q Matures (1945 or earlier)

What matters most to you as you make your giving decisions? (please check only one)

q My money is used wisely

q The positive reputation of the organization I support

q My strong belief in mission/cause

q My support makes a difference

How many nonprofit organizations do you typically support annually?

________________________________________________

What types of organizations do you support? (check all that apply)

q Social Services

q Children/Youth Development

q Animal Welfare

q Place of Worship

q Health/Disease

q Arts and Culture

In total, how much money do you typically donate to nonprofits each year?

________________________________________________

Where does CPL fall within your giving priorities? (please check only one)

q CPL is my top priority for charitable giving

q CPL is within my top three charities

q CPL is a lower priority

q I do not donate to CPL

In total, how much money do you typically donate to CPL each year?

________________________________________________

Which of the following makes you feel most connected with CPL? (please check only one)

q Volunteering

q Making monetary contributions

q Hearing personal stories of those who benefit from CPL

q Receiving updates of CPL’s accomplishments

Do you agree with these statements?

CPL uses their money wisely.

q Yes q Somewhat q No

CPL has a good reputation.


I believe in CPL’s mission and cause.


My support to CPL makes a difference.


If you have already included CPL in your estate, you deserve to be thanked and recognized. Even if you wish to be anonymous, it is important to leave a written record with CPL so your wishes are honored.

For more information about Solla’s Partners, contact Daniel P. Smith, Development Director, at 610-869-4902 x 214 or [email protected].

Our Tax ID Number is 23-2580658.

Our Legal Name is Canine Partners for Life, Inc.

LEAVE A LEGACY AT CPL

Consider joining Solla’s Partners by making a planned gift

Attention, CPL Donors! We care about your donor experience and want to hear from you.

The survey below is part of an ongoing evaluation project to help us better engage with you. Please complete this two-page survey and use the enclosed

envelope to send it back to us. Thank you for your feedback and support!

If you prefer to complete this survey online, please visit www.SurveyMonkey.com/r/CPLDonors

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Saturday, May 14, 2016 7 to 10 pm

The Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road Chadds Ford, PA 19317

JOIN CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE FOR OUR NEXT CANINE CHIC CELEBRATION!

Tickets are $125 per person.

SAMPLE farm-to-table cuisine from celebrated chef, MacGregor Mann

PET a pup at the

Puppy Kissing Booth

AT THIS PAWESOME PARTY, GUESTS WILL:

SIP drinks overlooking

the beautiful Brandywine River

BID on exciting experiences and silent auction items

DANCE and enjoy a variety

of entertainers

EXPLORE the museum’s masterpieces

DISCOVER how service dogs change lives AND CELEBRATE the power of four paws!

YOUR SUPPORT WILL MAKE CPL’S LARGEST FUNDRAISING EVENT

OF THE YEAR A MASTERPIECE!

Learn more at http://bidpal.net/cplartofthebark, call 610-869-4902 ext. 225, or email [email protected]

How do you feel about the frequency in which CPL contacts you (both directly and via mass mailings and emails)?

q Not enough communication

q The right amount

q Too much

q Not sure

What are your opinions on CPL using the following channels to contact you?

Keep ‘em comin’! Every once in a while is ok. Make it stop!

Direct Mail q q q

Thank you note/call q q q

Print Newsletters q q q

Email q q q

Birthday Card q q q

Social Media q q q

Text/SMS q q q

Phone Call q q q

Do you feel CPL takes your preferences into account when communicating with you or asking for donations?

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Do you have any other feedback you would like to give regarding your donor experience at CPL?

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We’re listening! If you would like to be contacted by CPL’s Director of Development, Daniel P. Smith, regarding this survey or something else related to your donor experience,

please fill in your name and preferred contact method here.

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What do you see as the “right amount” of contact?

q 2x per year

q 2x per quarter

q 2x per month

q 2x per week

q More!

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10% Corporations/ Associations

2014 – $1,729,688

PROGRAM SERVICES1,200,458

FUNDRAISING248,974

CAPITAL158,175

ADMINISTRATION122,081

14%

70%

9%7%

2015 – $1,754,570

PROGRAM SERVICES1,291,498

FUNDRAISING212,928

ADMINISTRATION131,014

CAPITAL119,130

12%

73%

8%7%

CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE AUDITED FINANCIAL

2015 OVERVIEWWITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR 2014*

CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE AUDITED FINANCIAL

2015 OVERVIEWWITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR 2014*

Revenue Expenses

2015 Service Dog PlacementsSince 1989, CPL has placed service and

companion dogs in 45 states.

2015 Numbers

The cost to raise, train, and sustain a CPL service dog is in excess of $30,000. CPL requests a small donation from each graduate of $1,000 to $3,000 based on income, though no one is turned away if unable to donate. The remainder of the cost of a service dog is covered by our generous donors.

Did you know 19 SERVICE DOG TEAMS GRADUATED

10 HOME COMPANION TEAMS GRADUATED

241EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS GIVEN

55 PUPPIES BORN

46 entered the CPL program, 9 went to other accredited service/guide dog organizations

1ASSISTANCE DOGS INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

1NEW PRISON PUPPY RAISING PROGRAM opened at SCI Somerset

?69%

Individuals

21%Foundations

* For our complete 2015 Annual Report please visit, k94life.org/annual-report.

2015CONTRIBUTIONS 2,547,274SPECIAL EVENTS 160,544INVESTMENT INCOME 23,060OTHER REVENUE 13,896RENT 6,725

TOTAL REVENUE 2,751,499

Contributions by Constituency

2014CONTRIBUTIONS 2,426,797SPECIAL EVENTS 217,659INVESTMENT INCOME 130,728OTHER REVENUE 13,299RENT 5,350

TOTAL REVENUE 2,793,833

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What new skills/tricks have you taught Topper? To turn 180 degrees in order to face the other direction, to stick’em up (put her paws in the air as if being robbed), currently teaching her to push my upper body back into the seat rest if I fall forward.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? The factory of a high-end cabinetry and furniture manufacturing facility while interviewing for a job at the company.

What question do you get asked most often in public? Can I pet your dog? What is she able to do for you?

What is the funniest question you have been asked in public? Can she get you beer out of the fridge?

How has your life changed since getting Topper? Life is a bit busier with Topper, but in a good way. Having her around gives me incentives to go outside and in the community more. Once I’m out she also provides me with more independence by picking up dropped items, opening doors, and carrying things for me. I also receive a lot more attention in public with her by my side. Topper opens up an easy avenue for conversation with strangers who’d normally avoid interaction because of the wheelchair.

What goals do you have for your future together? I hope to have a full-time job that Topper can accompany me to and assist with. I plan to travel with Topper. We will be learning to kayak together this summer as well.

Puppy Breeder and Donor: Laura and Gary Altizer – Mythic Labradors Namer: Mrs. J. Simpson Dean, Jr. Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution – Cambridge Springs Veterinary Sponsor: Animal Hospital of Waterford Penn Hip Sponsor: Dr. RK Birchard, Camboro Veterinary Hospital

Puppy Breeder and Donor: Diane Jones Namer: Carolyn and Joe Vitriol Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution – Cambridge Springs Veterinary Sponsor: Conneaut Lake Veterinary Hospital Penn Hip Sponsor: Dr. Charles Sung, Animal Care Hospital

Home: Pennsylvania Hobbies: Cooking

Stephanie’s Favorites Food: Tacos Movie: The Little Mermaid Sport’s Team: Pittsburgh Steelers Genre of Music: All music Season: Summer Vacation Destination: Wherever my family is

Jayke’s Favorites Toy: Jollyball Service Skill: Seizure alert Treat: Kong wobbler Place to Sleep: With Stephanie Place to Shop: Petco Movie: Max Vacation Destination: Wherever Stephanie is Celebrity Crush: Max

How does Jayke assist you? Alerts me to seizures, helps me with balance, and is great emotional support.

What service skill do you use the most? Seizure alert.

What new skills/tricks have you taught Jayke? Get the phone which means to go get my cell phone.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? So far, South Carolina.

What question do you get asked most often in public? Can I pet your dog?

What is the funniest question you have been asked in public? Is that a dog?

What goals do you have for your future together? To travel together and to be an amazing well trained service dog.

Puppy Breeder and Donor: Canine Partners for Life Namer: The Hayes Family Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution – Cambridge Springs Veterinary Sponsor: Cochranton Veterinary Hospital

Home: Michigan Profession: Retired Educator Hobbies: Quilting, knitting, fishing, gardening

Dian’s Favorites Food: Fried chicken, Pie Movie: Babe and Prancer Sport’s Team: University of Michigan

Genre of Music: Leon Russell Season: Spring Vacation Destination: Florida

Banjo’s Favorites Toy: Kong Frisbee Service Skill: Getting bag from clerk Treat: He loves all treats as long as they are given generously. Place to Sleep: Bed Place to Shop: Pet store Movie: Any movie with dogs. Vacation Destination: Any place with animals that he can watch and sniff animal tracks. Celebrity Crush: CPL Trainer, Anne Savo

How does Banjo assist you? Banjo helps me stand up and balance while walking. He retrieves, helps remove coats/sweaters, carries items, and cardiac alerts. He makes me laugh and view life from a positive perspective.

What service skill do you use the most? Transition to stand, balance while walking, retrieval.

What new skills/tricks have you taught Banjo? Bringing me my shoes.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? Bridal Salon.

What question do you get asked most often in public? He is beautiful, what kind of dog is he?

What is the funniest question you have been asked in public? I’m not afraid of him so why can’t I pet him?

How has your life changed since getting Banjo? I’m out on my own more with increased confidence. My gait has improved. I feel safe and able.

What goals do you have for your future together? To continue developing a strong partnership based on trust and love. To continue to learn from each other as we expand our world. To have life experiences that were previously thought to be unattainable.

DIAN AND BANJO

Home: Durham Area, NC, formerly Youngstown, OH Profession: Caregiver for all our animals (4 dogs and 2 cats), volunteer for an organization that assists pets in need of emergency care Hobbies: Going to movies and theater, making greeting cards, jigsaw puzzles

Tara’s Favorites Food: Red skinned garlic mashed potatoes Movie: The Help Sport’s Team: Denver Broncos Genre of Music: Lucie Blue Tremblay and her “So Lucky” Season: The Christmas Season Vacation Destination: Smokey Mountains

Junius’s Favorites Toy: Kong filled with peanut butter and treats Service Skill: Picking things up and giving them to me Treat: All of them Place to Sleep: At the foot of the bed on his softie bed Place to Shop: The grocery store with a whole aisle full of dog food and treats. Movie: Anything starring John Wayne Vacation Destination: Any place with snow, sand or hay to bury his nose in Celebrity Crush: Astro from “The Jetsons”

How does Junius assist you? He helps me when walking, going up and down stairs, laundry, and opening and closing drawers and cupboards. Junius lifts my leg over the opposite leg so I can tie my shoes. He helps me in and out of the shower.

What service skill do you use the most? Picking up dropped objects.

What new skills/tricks have you taught Junius? Lifting my leg over the other and going up and down stairs on the other side.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? My mom’s friends’ home with their two dogs, many chickens, horses and my five four-legged stepbrothers and sisters.

What question do you get asked most often in public? How old is he? What is his name?

How has your life changed since getting Junius? Learning to work with a new service dog with three other dogs in our home.

What goals do you have for your future together? Settling in a new home in North Carolina and attending classes in Korean language and history.

TARA AND JUNIUS*

Puppy Breeder and Donor: Canine Partners for Life Namer: Marion Prochazka Charitable Remainder Trust Puppy Home: Ann Devine Veterinary Sponsor: Malvern Veterinary Hospital

Home: New York Profession: Adjunct Professor Hobbies: Downhill Skiing, wheelchair rugby, kayaking

Connor’s Favorites Food: Homemade chicken soup Movie: District 9 Sport’s Team: Eagles, Mets, Syracuse Orange Genre of Music: Alternative Rock Season: Summer Vacation Destination: Anywhere warm

Topper’s Favorites Toy: Squeaky Fox Treat: Minis Naturals Place to Sleep: In bed curled up behind Connor’s legs Place to Shop: PetSmart Movie: Homeward Bound Vacation Destination: My parent’s country home to visit her newly adopted cousin Lex, their pet boxer.

How does Topper assist you? Topper is able to find and retrieve my cell phone in my apartment if I need it. She’s able to pick up and carry dropped items. She opens doors in public, can help pull off clothing, can take papers and put them in the recycling bin, turn on and off lights, pay a cashier by taking them my wallet. Topper is also great emotional support and company as I live by myself.

What service skill do you use the most? Picking up dropped items, retrieving my cell phone, pushing elevator and door buttons, and carrying items.

SERVICE DOG TEAMS

Service Dogs enhance the lives of their partners 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. CPL service dogs go through a rigorous, two-year training program. In addition to being socialized and learning basic obedience, the dogs are taught multiple service skills to assist individuals with disabilities. During their second year of training, the dogs are paired with a human partner. At that time, each dog’s training is tailored to meet the needs of their future partner. CPL service dogs can provide balance and support to people who have difficulty walking, retrieve dropped items, turn light switches on/off, pay cashiers, alert people to seizures, blood pressure drops causing unconsciousness, and hypoglycemic episodes associated with diabetes, and the list of tasks doesn’t end there. CPL’s lifetime follow-up program ensures that each team continues to successfully work together for the lifetime of the partnership, making independence a reality.

SERVICE DOG TEAMS

STEPHANIE AND JAYKE

CONNOR AND TOPPER

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SERVICE DOG TEAMS HOME COMPANION TEAMSVeterinary Sponsor: Albion Animal Center Penn Hip Sponsor: Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital

Home: Pittsburgh, PA Profession: Graduate from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a major in Social Science and a minor in Music Hobbies: Knitting, playing the trumpet with a community symphonic band

Gillian’s Favorites Food: I don’t have a favorite food but do love apples with almond butter. Movie: I like comedy movies so I would say Meet the Fockers. Sport’s Team: Living in Pittsburgh makes the Steelers my favorite sport team. Genre of Music: I don’t have a favorite musician but love music with good rhythms and listen more to the melody than the lyrics. I will say that since I play the trumpet I love hearing it used in songs. Season: Summer and fall Vacation Destination: No vacation destination, but I do love going to the Lake Erie beach.

Elwood’s Favorites Toy: Ball Service Skill: Go pay Place to Sleep: Next to me on my couch Place to Shop: A place with pet supplies Vacation Destination: Dog park

How does Elwood assist you? Elwood assists me by keeping me safe. I also have him do go pays and touch to open mechanical doors. He’s also learned to pick up his metal bowl to be fed every morning.

What new skills/tricks have you taught Elwood? I’ve been working with Elwood to balance on a FitPAWS disc. Since he loves catching balls, I plan to teach him to catch a frisbee.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? The most unique place we have visited together so far would be the Andy Warhol museum.

What question do you get asked most often in public? How old is your dog? Is it a boy or girl? Are you training that dog?

How has your life changed since getting Elwood? My life has changed since I got a new service dog because I feel more comfortable going out on my own. I also feel good taking care of him. He’s made it so I can have a dog again and am no longer alone as much.

Puppy Breeder and Donor: Diane Jones Namer: Cynthia Smith and Jeffery Frederick Puppy Home: Jessup Correctional Institution

Home: York County, Pennsylvania Profession: Retired, I also have a speaking and writing business called A Matter of Faith Hobbies: Reading historical fiction, mystery, and biographies, working in my flower beds

Joan’s Favorites Food: Anything cheesy Movie: Sound of Music and It’s a Wonderful Life. Sport’s Team: Penn State. My husband, Chas, graduated from Penn State main campus. Genre of Music: Classical piano and instrumental Christian music Season: Spring Vacation Destination: Alaska

Gile’s Favorites Toy: I like my Jolly Ball and anything I can play tug with. Service Skill: I love to pick up things and hand them to Joan. I like to pull the kitchen hand towel off the hook and give it to Joan. Treat: I love K9 Carry Outs. Place to Sleep: I love to sleep on Joan’s lap. Place to Shop: I am a typical man. When she shops, I get bored. Movie: I don’t watch movies. I haven’t found any interesting ones yet. They make a good nap time. Vacation Destination: We have not been together long enough to go on a vacation yet. I like to visit Joan’s mother’s house.

How does Giles assist you? Giles saves me so much energy by picking things up, tugging the laundry out of the clothes dryer, and throwing things away. He stabilizes me when I transfer. He is getting better at giving my wallet to cashiers.

What service skill do you use the most? I use tug the most. It seems I am always asking him to tug something, whether it is my coat, other clothing, doors, or kitchen drawers.

Puppy Breeder and Donor: Canine Partners for Life Namer: CPL Staff in Honor of CPL Friend, Mollie Barringer Puppy Home: Pennie Garvin Home Companion Home: Letty Moore Veterinary Sponsor: Nonantum Veterinary Clinic

David’s favorites Hobbies: Collecting toy cars Food: Baked potato with butter and sour cream Movie: Despicable Me 2 Game: Playing Sonic on his iPad Holiday: Christmas Sport’s Team: New York Yankees Music: Rap Season: Summer Vacation Destination: Puerto Rico

Mollie’s Favorites Toy: Squishy pink dog bone Treat: Bil-Jac soft chicken liver treats Place to Sleep: Sleeps with Mommy (Dawn), has a Canine Orthopedic Bed, pillow, and blanket Place to Play: Plays in the family living room Activity: Loves to walk throughout the neighborhood/community Vacation Destination: Going down to North Carolina, run around on the farm

What new skills/tricks have you taught Giles? Giles and I are working on pawing at the bathroom scale to turn it on, pushing the push-plate for my Lifeline button, and finding Latex.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? This past winter when we had the big snow storm, Chas (husband) took me on a sleigh ride.

What question do you get asked most often in public? May I pet him?

What is the funniest question you have been asked in public? I am asked many times what all Giles does for me. One time someone asked if he cleans up his poop himself.

How has your life changed since getting Giles? First I had Faith for almost 10 years. Now I have Giles. The one month between retiring Faith and receiving Giles felt like forever. My stamina and strength is limited. With my service dog, I am able to do so much more because he conserves my energy. There are things I trained Faith to do and now I am training Giles to do, that I could not do myself. It is a matter of energy. Giles is still learning how to do things Faith did for me. I can tell it in my energy level. Beside the physical things Giles does for me, he also is a great companion. He loves to cuddle and so do I.

What goals do you have for your future together? When Faith retired, she knew over 90 commands. I want to teach Giles to do all of them and maybe a few more I have not thought about.

Puppy Breeder and Donor: Canine Partners for Life Stud Dog Donor: Diane Jones Namer: Oxford Lions Club Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution – Albion

How does Mollie assist you? Mollie is extremely intelligent and always on alert to make sure the family is safe and that our daily routine runs smoothly.

How has your life changed since getting Mollie? Mollie has brought love and compassion to an Autistic young man who was aggressive. Now he’s calmer and more at inner peace within himself.

How has your family’s life changed since getting Mollie? Family atmosphere possesses less stress and more harmony.

What new skills/tricks have you taught Mollie? We’ve taught Mollie to understand commands in Spanish and she’ll sit up on her back legs then proceed to use both her paws to shake both your hands, and sticks out her long Gene Simmons from Kiss tongue.

What is the funniest memory you have together so far? David laid next to Mollie and started to interrupt her nap, she took her paw put it on top of his head where David couldn’t lift his head up and looked over at the family and doggie smiled.

What goals do you have for your future together? The continuance of love, peace, and harmony amongst our family and for David and Mollie’s bond to grow stronger throughout the years to come.

Puppy Breeder and Donor: Bonnie and Brian Bilski Namer: Ms. Kathy L. Echternach Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution - Cambridge Springs

JOAN AND GILES*

GILLIAN AND ELWOOD*

Veterinary Sponsor: Conneaut Lake Veterinary Hospital Penn Hip Sponsor: Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital

Home: Central PA Hobbies: Reading, playing games with my sister, playing outside, swimming, and camping

Malia’s favorite Food: Dad’s spaghetti Movie: Frozen Game: Slap Jack (card game) Holiday: My birthday Sport’s Team: Steeler’s Music: Blake Shelton Season: Summer Vacation Destination: Disney World

Wesley’s Favorites Toy: Stuffed pig Treat: Wellness petite treat Place to Sleep: In crate or beside Malia’s bed Place to Play: Backyard Activity: Obsessing with the fish in the fish tank Movie: Frozen Vacation Destination: Any place where he gets to run

How does Wesley assist you? He just keeps me company. He keeps his eye on me.

How has your life changed since getting Wesley? Wesley is my BEST friend.

How has your family’s life changed since getting Wesley? It really hasn’t changed much. Wesley is comical and fun to watch especially in the snow.

What new skills/tricks have you taught Wesley? None yet, but we are teaching him that we go through a doorway or up steps first, not him.

What is the funniest memory you have together so far? Playing in the snow! Wesley is like a kid when there is snow outside. He LOVES it!!

What goals do you have for your future together? Just to be best friends.

Home Companion dogs are placed with individuals who CPL feels would benefit from a well-trained companion, but would have difficulty raising and training a dog on their own. Although not usually providing physical assistance, the job of a Home Companion dog is extremely special. These dogs bring comfort, encouragement, and joy to their human partners.

DAVID AND MOLLIE

MALIA AND WESLEY

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Veterinary Sponsors as of March 15, 2016

Aardvark Animal Hospital

Albion Animal Center

Animal Care – Lewisburg

Animal Hospital of Meadville

Animal Hospital of Waterford

Animal Medical Center

Atglen Veterinary Hospital

Buckingham Animal Hospital

Centreville Veterinary Hospital

Chadds Ford Animal Hospital

Cochranton Veterinary Hospital

Colebrook Manor Animal Hospital

Companion Animal Hospital

Conneaut Lake Veterinary Hospital

Crawford County Humane Society Vet Hospital

Crest View Animal Clinic

Dr. Jane Latta

Fort Washington Vet Hospital

Greener Pastures Veterinary Hospital

Laurel Highlands Animal Health

Longwood Veterinary Center

Loyalsock Animal Hospital

Malvern Veterinary Hospital

Metzger Animal Hospital

Nonantum Veterinary Clinic

North Laurel Animal Hospital

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic

Radnor Veterinary Hospital

Richland Veterinary Hospital

State College Vet Hospital

Sylvan Veterinary Hospital

Talleyville Veterinary Hospital

Top Notch Vet Services

Trooper Veterinary Hospital

Twinbrook Veterinary Hospital

VCA Bridgeport Animal Hospital

Waynesburg Animal Hospital

Windcrest Animal Hospital

VETERINARY PUPPY SPONSORS

Longwood Veterinary Center is an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited hospital located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and has been serving their local community since 1998. Longwood provides medical, surgical, and dental care for their patients along with a wide range of other services.

Longwood became a veterinary sponsor for Canine Partners for Life in 1998 and in the past 18 years have sponsored 46 CPL puppies! Dr. Carla Andrews, DVM, shared why they chose to become involved with CPL. “We wanted to be active in community service organizations in the area that helped individuals and pets. The beautiful mission of CPL that inspires all of us is how the dogs give those in need a more independent and fulfilled life that they otherwise would not have had in their lifetime. The human animal bond is so unique with these services.”

Each veterinary sponsor is recognized for their support at our graduation ceremonies. The sponsors receive a plaque with a picture of the dog they sponsored and their new human partner. Longwood proudly displays each plaque in their hospital. “Our wall in the hospital is filled with all the pictures/plaques of the CPL dogs and their new partners. The smile, joy, and love on all their faces on graduation day makes our

staff realize that we are helping a cause that is bigger than anything we have had to encounter in our lives,” says Dr. Andrews.

CPL is proud to partner with Longwood Veterinary Center. Their compassionate and caring staff has made independence a reality for so many individuals with disabilities. Longwood also offers veterinary services to a wide range of other animal and community based organizations. For more information about their practice, please visit their website, longwoodvetcenter.com.

LONGWOOD VETERINARY CENTER

“ We are proud to work with an organization that strives to give quality veterinary care, quality breeding of dogs, and quality positive reinforcement training to their dogs.”

– Dr. Carla Andrews, DVM

Tresi, sponsored by Longwood Vet Center

Puppy Patrons - $1,000 - $2,499Anonymous*

Ms. Sadie BrommerMs. Catherine Burkert

Mr. and Mrs. R. Ruliph M. Carpenter, III*Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chadwick

Mr. Russell W. Coe*Dr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Janie Cramer*

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crowell*Mrs. Margaret Dean

Ms. Edith Edson*Ms. Kathleen M. Eiser*Mr. and Mrs. Ed GalleMr. Irving R. Gerber*

Mr. and Mrs. Lance A. Gorton*Mr. and Mrs. Alex Y. Heckert

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hill*

Ms. Ruth HoopesMr. and Mrs. Robert E. Keith, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Barry E. Kleckner

Ms. Judith KlueverMr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Knier

Mr. and Mrs. Hallet H. Lamm, Jr.*Mr. and Mrs. Carter H. LeeMr. and Mrs. Alan B. Levin

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Leyden, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Lieberman

The MacGregor FamilyMr. and Mrs. Tom Madden

Mr. and Mrs. T. Clinton Marple, Jr.Mr. Connor McGough

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Meserve, Jr.*Ms. Susan R. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. MoranMr. and Mrs. Bill Morling

Mr. Don M. NortonMr. and Mrs. Leandro S. Pimenta*

Mr. Edward M. Resovsky*Ms. Arlene A. ResslerMs. Donna L. Sayah*Mr. Glenn W. Smith

Ms. Linda K. StarowiczMrs. Elizabeth Styer*

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sundquist*Ms. L. J. “Tess” Tessier and Ms. Tara L. McKibben

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford D. TowsonMs. Irene van der Linden*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veghte*Ms. Deborah H. Weil

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Independence Society members belong to a distinctive family of generous and compassionate friends of Canine Partners for Life. Members make an annual leadership commitment of $1,000 or more to support CPL’s general operations during our fiscal year.* Many choose to contribute their support via automated monthly giving.

Members receive special invitations to exclusive Independence Society events throughout the year. Members are also invited to provide ongoing feedback and guidance pertaining to the future of CPL.

We are incredibly grateful to our 2015-16 Independence Society members for their belief in our mission!

The following list was created based on general operating gifts made July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. For a full list of 2014-15 Independence Society members, please visit www.k94life.org/give/independencesociety.

Visionaries - $50,000 & above Henry D. Paul

Service Leaders - $10,000 - $24,999Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Duprey*

Mrs. Ellen Ann Eckman*Ms. Diane B. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. MalickMarie I. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. David Twing*

Freedom Friends - $5,000 - $9,999David R. and Patricia D. AtkinsonMr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Hansen*

Ms. Barbara D. Hiller

Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Koenig*Mr. Matthew R. MoranDick and June Robbins

Companions - $2,500 - $4,999Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Beck

Mr. Louis W. Burgener*Ms. Kathy L. Echternach*

Dr. Margaretta Frederick and Mr. Michael J. Martin*Ms. Doris J. Gillman and Mr. Neil Gillman

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Hutaff, Jr.*Mrs. C. Victoria Kitchell*

Ms. Susan LawrenceMr. and Mrs. Christopher S. McGlone

Ms. Barbara A. Phelan and Dr. Carol R. Reed*

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff PopeMr. and Mrs. T. Garrett Robinson, Jr.*

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. RomanoMrs. Kathleen SaberMr. David W. Wright*

* founding member

The Independence Society a tradition of giving

For more information about the Independence Society and how to become a member, please contact Daniel P. Smith, Director of Development, at 610-869-4902 x 214 or [email protected].

THIS ISSUE’S VETERINARY SPOTLIGHT

Dog Donor Namer Puppy HomeAlice CPL Kathryn Melendy and Family SCI MuncyAmber CPL Bill and Carol Morling SCI GreeneAspen CPL Mr. and Mrs. Clifford D. Towson Cheryl JacksonAxle CPL Heather Albaugh SCI Cambridge SpringsBailee CPL Doug and Irene Waitzman The Hatch Family/SCI MuncyCleo CPL Christiana Lions Club Pennie Garvin/MCIWCole CPL John C. Kish Foundation JCIDavy CPL Maggie Farley SCI Cambridge SpringsDiesel CPL Uticom System Inc. Tommy AlexopoulusFrodo CPL Robert, Wendie, and Tim Lazansky JCIGladys CPL Betty Lorey Cindi Chamberlain and Buck BullenGoodie CPL Richard (Dick) Moore Reyes Family and Jacob YoderGwen CPL Martha (Marty) Van Allen MCIJJiffy CPL Mr. and Mrs. Carter Lee SCI MuncyJolly CPL The Romano Family Ann Sheppard & Hal RealKadince CPL Kevin Melendy and Family Michael and Linda DzubaKiwi CPL Saegertown High School Key Club MCIWMarlie CPL Donna Sayah SCI MuncyMoose CPL John and Patti Rugh Jan and Bruce MooreNorm CPL Arlene Ressler SCI SmithfieldRoger N/A Ted and Robin Ashford Emily FritzStephie CPL John B. Rosenberg, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC MCIJ Suka CPL Deborah Holt Weil SCI GreeneTanner Diane Jones Prestige Color (Mitch Huber) JCI/Emily FritzTycho CPL Sarah Zimmerman Leah and Dominic CorriganWendell CPL Betty Styer The Kelly Family Zelda CPL June and Dick Robbins Anne Marie and Maddie WheatcraftZin CPL Robert and Melissa Veghte SCI Greene

DOGS IN KENNEL

Dog Donor Namer Puppy Home Breeding Program HomeAmee CPL Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hayward III SCI Greene Donna KlingelhoferCarnie CPL Mr. and Mrs. Gerret van S. Copeland SCI Muncy Mary FertigDebbie CPL Russell Coe Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen Cindi Chamberlain and Buck BullenFredda CPL Ortega Family Ortega Family MacGregor FamilyJourney CPL Pam Pacana SCI Muncy Janet CooperMimi CPL Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Eckman Michael and Linda Dzuba Michael and Linda DzubaReeser CPL CPL for Patricia Reeser Arletta Moore Jan Wilkinson/Donna KlingelhoferSusan CPL Independence Foundation (Susan Sherman) SCI Muncy Janie Cramer

DOGS IN BREEDING PROGRAM

Dog Donor Namer Puppy Home Home Companion HomeBoots CPL Don M. Norton SCI Albion Beth KreiderKody CPL The Fleming Foundation SCI Smithfield John and Grace Gosnay

DOGS IN HOME COMPANION TRAINING HOMES

Puppy Donor Namer Puppy HomeBetsy CPL Irving Gerber SCI MuncyBingo CPL Deenie and Grafton Reeves SCI GreeneBinky Natalie Weitzel and Cindy Amour SCI Muncy Handlers SCI MuncyBosco CPL Kathleen Eiser Leah and Dominic CorriganBray Purchased from Unique Standard Poodles Bray Family Foundation Kim and Gary OlsenChadds ADI North America Breeding Cooperative George and Judy Thorpe SCI AlbionChancey CPL Daniel and Sandra Hansen SCI Laurel HighlandsCheeky CPL K.C. Kulp (Danielle) John Sherman and Karen KralCrystal CPL T. Garrett and Mary Robinson Erin and Allan LynnDawson CPL Carol Coleman Katherine Clark/Carol and Chuck CullyDenver CPL Wendy Twing The Kelly Family Derrick CPL Doug and Brandon Souba Julie and Alex TewskburyDitto CPL Barbara Phelan and Carol Reed SCI Laurel HighalndsDonut ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Darlene Sullivan SCI SomersetDraco Diane Jones Sadie Brommer JCIDrew Diane Jones Beth A. Smith Gary Kocher/SCI AlbionDublin CPL Susan and Eric Tweer MCIJDusty ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Ms. Mary A. Kingry SCI GreeneFidget CPL Bette and Jeff Pope SCI AlbionFlower ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Nancy Adler and Bill Josem SCI SomersetGabby CPL Valerie and Leandro Pimenta MCIWGift CPL Al and Linda Switzler MCIJGrayson CPL Larry and Barbara Kricka SCI Cambridge SpringsGretchen CPL Don Pflieger SCI Laurel HighlandsHarper CPL Hallet and Mary Parker-Lamm SCI SmithfieldHarvey Diane Jones Diane Jones SCI Cambridge SpringsHawkeye CPL Glenn W. Smith SCI Cambridge SpringsHughie Diane Jones Lou and Carol Mayer JCIJacksie CPL Gillman Family Foundation (Doris Gillman) Beth HughesJett CPL Mr. and Mrs. Gerret van S. Copeland SCI GreeneJimmy ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Anne Dlugopolski Sasha CusickLeef CPL CPL Staff in Memory of Lee Fertig Jan and Bruce MooreLorene CPL Dave Osberg MCIJLucee CPL John and Jeanette Collins SCI GreeneMadge ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter (Bob & Lynn) SCI SomersetMarca CPL Pierre duPont and Martina Hayward SCI MuncyMerry CPL The Rivendell Foundation (Elise Widlund) SCI Laurel HighlandsMino ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Nancy Catania SCI SomersetMischief CPL Jack and Sandra Maxwell Reyes FamilyMurray CPL Ben and Carol Osbun Elise Betz and Betty Kane/JCINathan CPL Lori Loveland and Kevin Connors JCI/Fetterolf’sPrize CPL Mr. and Mrs. William Jones MCIJQuincy Diane Jones Brian and Diane McQuire SCI Cambridge SpringsRadar ADI North America Breeding Cooperative West Pharmaceutical Services and Don Morel Pat and Shannon BonneyRafter Curtis and Gwena Jordan Dr. Janet Johnston SCI SmithfieldRamona ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Unknown MCIWRene ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Tory Kitchell SCI GreeneRoscoe CPL Linda and Tom Altier Michael and Carole DeBiasaSailor CPL Ellen Ann Eckman JCISaki CPL Michael and Nancy Evans Bernadette Oliver/JCISargent CPL Erica Sorrentino-Sutton and Rob Sutton SCI SmithfieldSenga CPL L.J. (Tess) Tessier SCI MuncyShepp CPL The Fallen Angels Foundation SCI AlbionSnugles CPL Johanna and Allen Hill Michael and Linda DzubaSumo Diane Jones Allan and Ellen Levin Barb and Lauren DealyToto ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Barbara Hiller SCI AlbionTrapper CPL Marion (Marnie) Laird SCI SmithfieldTresi CPL Novo Nordisk Donna KlingelhoferValor CPL Robert and Kathy Kimmel JCIWhitney ADI North America Breeding Cooperative Jan and Rich Chadwick SCI SomersetWillow Diane Jones Charles and Jean Humphreys MCIWWinnie Bonnie Bilski Charles F. Patton Middle School Student Council Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen

PUPPY HOMES (CONTINUED)

Dog Donor Namer Puppy Home Demo HomeNeville Tina Barks Ms. L. J. (Tess) Tessier The Moore Family Carol StarkSage CPL Wendy Twing MCIW Mary Fertig

DOGS IN DEMONSTRATION TRAINING

Puppy Donor Namer Puppy HomeAce CPL Anne Sheppard and Hal Real Anne Sheppard and Hal RealAddie CPL Denise and Troy Stemen SCI MuncyAggie CPL Kathleen Saber MCIWAhvee CPL Rebecca Bradbeer SCI MuncyBanks Diane Jones Jim Waitzman SCI AlbionBarkus CPL T. Clinton and Barbara Marple SCI Cambridge SpringsBenson CPL Mr. and Mrs. Gerret van S. Copeland Anne and Hannah Lolli

PUPPY HOMES

Dogs in Training as of March 15, 2016

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CPL WISH LIST

• Glad tall kitchen trash bags with handle ties

• Paper Towels

• Simple Green Cleaner

• Office Supplies (multipurpose paper, post-its, file folders, etc.)

• Avery Clip Style Name Badges

• Postage Stamps

• Printer Cartridges (call for specific models)

• 24˝ tall exercise pens, 48˝ exercise pens

• Vari-Kennels – any size

• Metal slow feed dog bowls

• Gentle Leaders and Haltis (size 1-3)

• Puppy Collars – 10-16 inch

• Dog ear cleaner (not oil-based)

• Dog Toothpaste

• Purina Forti-Flora

• Natural Balance Rolls

• Small Training Treats

• Canned Dog Food

• Galileo Dog Bones

• Black Kong Toys, Jolly Balls and Teaser Balls

• Interactive tug toys (Tug ‘N’ Treat)

• Nylabone Dura-Chew products (size large). Approved products include: Textured Ring (chicken flavor), Textured Bone (chicken flavor), Textured Ring-bone (chicken flavor), Ring (original), Wishbone (original), Textured Tug and Barbell.

• Fit Paws, Wobble Board, Donut or Balance Discs

• Target Sticks (cleanrun.com)

• Soft Elizabethan Collars – size large

• Citronella remote control or anti-bark collar

• Comfort Zone DAP plug-in refills

• 10 x 10 Canopy Tents

• Four wheeled carts to transport special event items

• Safe Paw Ice Melt

• Roundup Weed and Grass Killer

• 4˝ or 5˝ vise for workbench

• Gift Certificates to Pet-Edge and other dog supply stores

• Gift Certificates to Staples and Office Max

• Ultrasound Machine

IN OUR THOUGHTSBeamer – Retired Service Dog to Christine Lundmark

Boola – Home Companion Dog to Timothy Elmer

Burgess – Home Companion Dog to Matthew Zimmerman

Colonel - Sire to 46 CPL Dogs

Gibson – Retired Service Dog

Hunter – Retired Service Dog to Alison Brady

Jinks – Retired Service Dog to Gina Goldblatt

Lindy – Home Companion Dog to Lindsay Randzo

Matilda – Home Companion Dog to Boris Larrave-Ibanez

Parker – Retired Service Dog

Patch – Retired Home Companion Dog to Robert Desilets

Randy – Home Companion Dog to Mary Fish

Ribar - Home Companion Dog to Matthew Hollin

Ryan - Home Companion Dog to Matthew Gencarelli

Smokey – Retired Service Dog to George Schmid

Valentine – Service Dog to Danielle Tate

Wrinkles – Home Companion Dog to Allen and Johanna Hill

Linda Cronin - Recipient of Home Companion Dog Sherry

Bob Hlavacek – Recipient of Service Dog Jo and Former Staff Member

Daniel Miller – Recipient of Home Companion Dog Becky

William Pollock – Recipient of Home Companion Dog Friday

Canine Partners for Life has an Amazon Wish List!

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choose Canine Partners for Life and Amazon will donate .5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases

back to CPL!

Do you shop on Amazon? The Braun Corporation

Brookwood Companies, Inc.

Canines for Disabled Kids*

Concord Pet Foods & Supplies

Dansko, Inc.

Diversified Marketing Group, Inc.

GiggyBites Marketplace & Bakery Inc.

Herr Foods, Inc.

Intelliware Systems

McGovern, Inc.

Merial

My Assistance Dog Inc.*

National Penn Bank

Novo Nordisk, Inc.

The Parkesburg Point Youth Center*

Pet Plan

The Philadelphia Inquirer

SEI Investments

Springdell Associates, LLC

Taylor Oil & Propane, Inc.

Thomson Business Management

Toyota Financial Services

The Water Guy

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

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C. Victoria Kitchell

TAILWAGGER SPONSORS Petplan Pet Insurance

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

LUCKY LAB SPONSOR Concord Pet Food & Supplies

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:

This year’s Open House was one for the record books! On Saturday, September 19, more than 900 visitors spent the day learning how service dogs change lives through demonstrations, hearing firsthand graduate stories, kennel tours, and nine mission-centric CPL booths.

In between booths, guests enjoyed a free barbecue lunch, kids’ games and face painting, a puppy kissing booth, live music from Ol’422, our ever-popular Cow Bingo, and shopping galore from a lineup of more than 20 retail, craft, and food vendors. We’d like to thank our staff, volunteers, and graduates for helping us plan our largest event of the year.

CPL OPEN HOUSE 2015

Photos by Peter Forster and Katherine Cabrera

In the 2015-16 fiscal year, the following corporations have partnered with CPL through monetary donations, event participation, in-kind donations, and providing meeting spaces as well as outreach opportunities to further our mission and programs.

* Nonprofit organizations that have partnered with CPL through monetary donations, in-kind donations, and providing meeting spaces.

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Join CPL on a group cruise!

Get ready to explore colorful architecture, civilized culture, and Bermuda’s celebrated pink sand beaches. This cruise is a perfect opportunity for graduate reunions and to have unique experiences with others who love CPL! Plus, it benefits CPL financially: a tax deductible donation of $150 per person to CPL is included in the cruise price. Group exclusives include private welcome and farewell parties, a host from CPL, and a AAA travel escort.

For questions, contact Daniel P. Smith at [email protected].

5-NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE ROUND-TRIP FROM CAPE LIBERTY, NJ

SAILING ON ANTHEM OF THE SEAS® WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN®

OCTOBER 1-6, 2016 PRICE FROM $1,208*

To hold your space or for additional information, contact Amy Miceli at:

AAA Glen Mills 1810 Wilmington Pike, Suites 7 and 8

Glen Mills, PA 19342

610-808-9000, x 71861 [email protected]

* Taxes and fees of $180.08 per person are not included. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in the lowest category available, and do not include airfare. Prices, dates, itineraries, inclusions, and amenities are subject to change without notice and are valid at time of printing. AAA Mid-Atlantic is not responsible for errors or omissions. See a AAA Associate for details. Ship’s Registry: Bahamas

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