Fall 2014 - Issue #125

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THE
Dogs for the Deaf, Inc.
Fall 2014 • NO. 125
Magazine
New CEO
Leads Pack
Recent Graduates
Serve Nationwide
Autism Assistance Dog
Program Gets Makeover
Happy, Healthy
Holiday Pet Tips
Become a DFD VIP
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IN THIS ISSUE...
FEATURES
AUTISM ASSISTANCE DOG PROGRAM................ 5
DFD TRAINER SPOTLIGHT.................................. 7
HOLIDAY PET TIPS............................................. 12
VOLUNTEER PROFILE........................................ 21
DFD VIP PROGRAM LAUNCHED....................... 22
DOG WALKS RAISE MONEY.............................. 23
UNIQUE WAYS TO DONATE.............................. 25
PLANNED GIVING…A LIFETIME IMPACT........ 34
DEDICATIONS TO TWO-LEGGEDS................... 35
DEPARTMENTS
Letter from President & CEO................................. 3
We Get Letters........................................................ 4
Placement Highlights – New Graduates.................. 5
Before and After..................................................... 8
Follow Ups............................................................. 9
Ears to You........................................................... 13
Career Change Dogs............................................. 15
Ambassador Stories.............................................. 22
Fundraiser Notes.................................................. 24
Clubs & Organizations Support DFD................... 27
Good Sam Letters................................................. 29
Obituaries............................................................ 31
Memorial Tributes................................................ 36
Guardian Angels................................................... 40
Gift Shop.............................................................. 45
ON THE COVER...
Cover photo by Tara Grealish
Meet Mr. Gunner. Gunner was rescued from the
Southern Oregon Humane Society in Medford,
Oregon on July 1, 2014 after he had been
transferred from a California shelter. His Dogs for
the Deaf Certified Trainer Chelsey West says he is
a very sweet boy who everybody loves. He is eager
to please, super intelligent and he’s doing great in
training. Gunner is on the path to becoming a DFD
Program Assistance Dog. This means he will go to
work with and assist a full-time professional such
as a teacher, counselor, physician, or other health
care provider who works with people with various
disabilities and challenges. For more information
on Program Assistance Dogs, visit http://www.
dogsforthedeaf.org/program-assistance-dogs.
Fall 2014 • Canine Listener • Page 3
President & CEO
Blake Matray
After a nationwide search for a new leader, the Board of
Directors at Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. named Blake Matray
to the position of President and CEO as of July 1, 2014.
I
t’s been an exciting four months
stopped by in awhile, please
since I started work as the new
consider including us in your
CEO of Dogs for the Deaf. I’ve
enjoyed working with a great
group of people here at DFD and
About Blake
my family and I are excited about
Blake retired as a Lieutenant Colonel
with the U.S. Air Force in 2013
after a 23-year career overseeing
flight operations, training, strategic
operations and risk management.
With a combined total of 18 years
rescuing, breeding and training dogs
under his belt, he is a lifelong animal
lover who considered becoming a
veterinarian prior to joining the Air
Force. He is a 1990 graduate of the
United States Air Force Academy
and has a Master’s Degree in
Management from Ellis University
in Chicago.
joining the southern Oregon
In 2007, Blake founded and worked
as the Executive Director of the
Sled Dog Fund, a 501(c)3 that used
sled dogs to promote awareness
and support of children with special
needs. He secured funding for Autism
Assistance Dogs for families and
financed camp participation for
children with special needs. He is a
member of the Board of Directors of
the Alaska Center for Children and
Adults (ACCA), a 501(c)3 serving
adults and children with special needs
within Interior Alaska.
construction of this room was
community. I’m energized by the
mission of Dogs for the Deaf
and I look forward to leading
the organization through the
years ahead.
In September, we started a number
of facility improvement projects at
DFD that include the construction
of a new training apartment
and demonstration room. The
entirely funded through the
completion of our first successful
online crowdfunding campaign.
Hearing Dog training and tour
demonstrations will be conducted
in this new space and it will soon
become part of our newly enhanced
future travel plans.
Additionally, the Board of Directors,
my staff and I are actively engaged
in a strategic planning process
as Dogs for the Deaf prepares to
expand its scope of operations for
the future. Some of those plans
include recharging our Autism
Assistance Dog Program. Stay tuned
for further details on that program
as they unfold.
Finally, I want to make a point
to thank all of our donors,
ambassadors and volunteers. Your
support helps make Dogs for the
Deaf the wonderful organization
that it is and we couldn’t do it
without your help. I appreciate you
all very much and I look forward to
meeting and working with you as
DFD continues to help people and
enhance lives.
facility tour.
If you’ve never visited DFD in
Central Point or if you haven’t
Best Regards,
Blake E. Matray
We
Get
Letters
I
was moved to tears when
I received your kind letter
informing me about Colonel II’s
placement. My parents ALWAYS
had shelter dogs as pets. It was a
fitting legacy to remember my dad
by sponsoring Colonel. He is an
adorable, intelligent boy!! Please
send my best wishes to Tracee
C. and Colonel II as they begin
their journey together. Feel free to
provide my name and address to
Tracee as I would love to hear her
future experiences with Colonel II.
Many thanks,
Paula M., Maryland
P.S. Please keep me posted about
the dogs I sponsored in memory of
my mom. I sponsored both dogs at
the same time.
I
just finished reading your great
magazine—cover to cover, given
to me by Georgia Adams. What a
great service you provide to those
in need. My friend has a Hearing
Dog, Ziggy. What a dog. Thank
you and I pray for your great and
rewarding work. May God richly
bless you.
Sincerely,
Jan K., Yakima, Washington
T
he other day I was in Fred
Meyers shopping, and I saw a
man sitting with his little service
dog on his lap. I went over to ask if
I could pet his dog and he nodded
“yes.” But when I spoke to him I
realized he couldn’t hear me. I give
thanks to God for each of you and
the marvelous ministry you have—
a double ministry, really—rescuing
dogs and, in a way, rescuing people
who are deaf or hearing impaired. I
am so grateful to you.
I could see the freedom that man
has because of his sweet little dog
helper. They both looked happy to
be together.
Blessings,
Victoria B., Washington
T
oday I visited the Field of
Memories where a stone for
Lana E. and Sunny had been placed
by very good friends. October 20th
will be the second anniversary
of Lana’s passing so it was an
emotional visit.
This stone is so appropriate in that
Lana was a critter lover all of her
life and Sunny was her last and
favorite pet.
I was further impressed by the
interest expressed by Kelly C. and
your new CEO during my visit. He
explained that his plans include
improvements to the Field of
Memories and we should see a big
improvement by next spring. I look
forward to that and will definitely
visit the Field of Memories again in
late spring next year.
I have enclosed a donation that I
would like to dedicate to the Field
of Memories improvements. Thank
you for everything you do to make
people’s lives more enjoyable.
Sincerely,
Gary E., Oregon
I
want to thank you for another
tour with my relatives from
Iowa. It had been some time
since I had been out there due
to health problems, but I always
remembered you with donations.
I like your new tour and buildings
and especially your younger trainer
who introduced us to “Lucy” and
her special tricks. You all have
such knowledge and love for these
“special” dogs and to the special
and handicapped persons they take
care of.
I am enclosing a donation, as
promised, toward the first of the
month, as I am 87 years old, living
on social security. I wish I could do
more for such a wonderful cause.
I was given a puppy, a King Charles
Spaniel, by a breeder whom I didn’t
know but was given my name, as
her first puppy of the litter had a
heart murmur. I fell in love with
him and he is now six years old and
no longer has that heart condition.
I love him so much, he doesn’t let
me out of his sight, and protects me
and lets me know if any unusual
noises are around by coming to me
and then going to the door. He is a
great companion as I live alone.
Betty White has been such a
wonderful giver of Love For Dogs.
She is a Blessing From God. Last
evening I watched a movie called
“Bringing Down the House” starring
her and Steve Martin. She is always
in my prayers.
And again, I want to thank all of
you out there for the wonderful
works you are doing for the
persons with your placement
of our furry friends.
Sincerely & God Bless You All,
Roberta “Birdie” B., Oregon
Placement Highlights
DIESEL
Christina S. in Tennessee had been
in the Navy for 20 years. During
that time, she became unable to
hear everyday household sounds.
Christina says Diesel is perfect for
her, not too small and not too big.
She loves how he loves working his
sounds. According to Christina,
“He is the biggest sweetie.”
RIBBON
Ribbon
It didn’t take long for Ribbon and
Charlene R. in Illinois to get feeling
comfy with each other. On Ribbon’s
first night, she slept in the recliner
in the living room. The second
night, she slept on Char’s comforter
on the floor next to Char’s bed.
By the time the third night rolled
around, Ribbon slept in the middle
of Char’s bed!
OTTO
Originally rescued from the
Southern Oregon Humane Society,
Otto was placed with Vince F. in
Washington in September, 2014.
His Trainer was Jenny N.
In Vince’s own words:
Thank you, Thank you and Thank
you!!!!!! It has been a wonderful and
exciting 12 days and Otto has given
us glimpses of the many ways he
will make our life better and easier
in the future. We embark on a new
adventure tomorrow morning.
We will be driving to Depot Bay,
Oregon and staying in a condo for
a week. I confess I harbor some
trepidation on how many things
Otto will find attractive on
the beach.
You definitely sent us a matched
pair of jewels. Otto is a jewel
beyond price for us and I/we can’t
say enough good things about
(Trainer) Jenny N. and how helpful
she was in my initial training and
preparing me to continue Otto’s
training. What a wonderfully
personable and professional young
lady. Dogs for the Deaf can be
proud of how they were represented
during her stay in Washington.
The daily walks with Otto have
caused us to start using quite a
few local trails that we had not
explored previously—sort of like
living near Disneyland and not
going until the relatives arrive. Otto
has been integrated into our routine
daily activities, Church on Sunday,
shopping, Bible study classes
on Monday night and Marriage
Encounter classes on Tuesday
evening and so on. I do try to limit
the time he has to spend in his
“gear” to no more than three hours.
We will extend that a bit as Hawaii
gets closer. I kennel him for the 1.5
to 2 hours in the morning when we
go to the health club to work out.
Diesel
bringing a service dog with us on
our flight to Hawaii, they offered
congratulations, informed us
they reserved bulkhead seats for
people like us with special space
needs and we were already moved
to those seats. Otto’s crate would
fly free as checked luggage and
they asked if there were any other
items they could help us with.
Hawaiian Air was less exemplary
in their response, but still very
accommodating.
From Trainer Jenny N:
Vince and Sally absolutely adore
him! The name call was of upmost
importance to this couple and Otto
did a wonderful job with it. Sally
had knee surgery and has a hard
time getting around, so they feel
blessed now that they have Otto
who will go find Vince and bring
him to Sally…especially when he
is outside gardening or upstairs in
his “man cave.” Otto feels blessed
because he has a great new family
and a huge yard to hunt rabbits.
The really big thing is Sally (Vince’s
wife) does not have to shout to
attempt to get my attention and it is
really helpful to her.
Thanks again and, if nothing
else, we will keep you posted via
progress reports and Sally will
routinely post on Facebook.
PS: We found Alaska Airlines
very helpful—when Sally called
them to notify them we would be
Otto
Autism
Assistance Program
Revitalizing Dogs for the Deaf’s
Autism Assistance Dog Program
I
n 2008, after recognizing a
considerable need for affordable
and well-trained Assistance Dogs to
serve families with children on the
autism spectrum, Dogs for the Deaf
started an Autism Assistance Dogs
pilot program.
We were inspired by, and attended
a training at, the first school in the
world to provide this service. They
had had proven success with a
program that carefully bred dogs
for autism assistance. We tried to
adapt it to our model of using
rescue dogs.
In doing so, we found that it was
more difficult than expected.
As a result, we put our Autism
Assistance Dog program on hold in
the last year so that we could review
it and bring it back stronger and
more successful than ever in the
future.
We’ve learned that dogs that work
in the Autism Assistance Dog
field must be of a very specific,
consistent temperament, one that is
rarely found in dogs rescued from
shelters. The dogs we rescue are
between the ages of 18 months to
three years old. It is impossible for
us to know the history of these
dogs or what unpredictable
behaviors may trigger them in
unexpected ways.
Here is a list of behaviors that a
child with autism may show:
• Non responsive to verbal cues;
acts as if deaf, although
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hearing tests are in
normal range
Uneven gross/fine motor skills
Noticeable physical
over-activity or extreme
under-activity
No real fear of danger
Apparent over-sensitivity or
under-sensitivity to pain
Obsessive attachment
to objects
Spinning objects
Sustained odd play
Unresponsive to normal
teaching methods
Difficulty in mixing
with others
Little or no eye contact
Tantrums
Preference to being alone;
aloof manner
Laughing (and/or crying)
for no apparent reason
Not wanting to cuddle or
be cuddled
Showing distress for reasons
not apparent to others
Repeating words or phrases
in place of normal,
responsive language
Difficulty in expressing needs,
using gestures or pointing
instead of words
Insistence on sameness;
resistance to change
The evolution of programs geared
toward successfully integrating
children with autism into routine
daily activities includes Autism
Assistance Dogs. Autism Assistance
Dogs are trained to enhance the
safety of children on the autism
spectrum. The dog can have
a calming effect on the child,
increasing the child’s willingness
and ability to communicate. They
can help to improve the child’s
social skills and reduce behaviors
common to children on the autism
spectrum. Autism Assistance
Dogs can also be a stabilizing
force—keeping the child out of
traffic, bodies of water and other
dangerous situations.
About 1 in 68 children has been
identified with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) according to 2014
estimates from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention’s
Autism and Developmental
Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM)
Network. Because the rise in autism
rates is staggering, Dogs for the
Deaf is devoted to revitalizing our
Autism Assistance Dog program.
We will continue to explore how
we can execute such a program to
the same standards of excellence as
our Hearing Dog Program. Our goal
is to have it back up and running
within two to three years.
While rescuing dogs will always be
our first “go to” source for the dogs
we train and place, our experience
has proven, and the groundwork
we’ve done suggests, we may need
to expand our resources to include
dogs that are especially bred to
work with children on the autism
spectrum. If you have questions or
input, please contact Dogs for the
Deaf Training Director John Drach
at (800) 990-3647, ext. 308.
by Dee Perez
Trainer Spotlight:
Andrea Woodcock
M
eet Andrea Woodcock, a
certified Assistance Dog
Trainer, who’s been at Dogs for
the Deaf since April 2013. Andrea
began her official dog training
career eight years ago, when she
applied to be an apprentice at
Canine Companions International
(CCI) in Santa Rosa, California.
After a three-year apprenticeship,
Andrea passed the practical
and written tests to earn her
certification through Assistance
Dogs International (ADI). Now she
is qualified to train for any ADI
accredited organization, like
Dogs for the Deaf.
Andrea’s affinity for dog training
began much earlier in her life. Her
dad is a veterinary technician, and
so she was always around animals
as a kid. When she was five years
old she told her dad she wanted to
be a dog trainer and Andrea says
she spent many childhood hours
teaching the family dogs to do
“stupid pet tricks.” As a girl, Andrea
volunteered to walk dogs at the
local animal shelter as well as for
Guide Dogs for the Blind.
After graduating college with a
degree in psychology, Andrea
went to work in a group home for
emotionally disturbed teen girls.
After two years, though, she found
herself missing working with dogs.
When she saw an ad for apprentice
dog trainers, she applied and was
on her way to a new career.
Andrea decided to join DFD
because she thought that a smaller
organization would offer more
opportunity for
creativity in training,
the chance to grow
professionally, and
a chance to advance
her skills. And boy
has she! Andrea
was recently named
employee of the
quarter because,
as her supervisor
Training Director
John Drach says,
“Andrea is always
willing to take on
new projects, create
new projects, share
new ideas, and she’s
always the first to
volunteer when
something needs to
get done. And she
always does it with
a smile!”
You would think that after
spending all day at work training
dogs, Andrea would want to do
something different in her free
time, but no. Andrea has three
dogs of her own at home: all Career
Change dogs from DFD or CCI.
Princess Vega Monster the Rocket
Dog is an agility competitor, with
many wins to her credit. Sutton,
a nine-year-old yellow lab is a
nose work competitor, and Pixie
will soon be competing in agility
trials. Even more impressive,
Andrea is active in the local Rogue
Valley Schutzhund Club. There
she works with others to train
dogs for obedience, tracking and
protection—much like the kind of
work police dogs do. During the
protection training, Andrea wears a
big padded arm guard and lets the
dogs chase after her and practice
stopping her as if she’s the “bad
guy.” Recently a dog grabbed her
so hard that Andrea hit the ground
while running full speed. “Those
dogs have a lot of power when they
hit,“ laughs Andrea.
Andrea also shares her home with
two cats, a mom and daughter pair
named Noni and Marguerite who
refuse to be trained.
Before and After
wonderful couple in Central Point,
Oregon this month.
BEFORE
oni is a one-year-old, Shih Tzu
mix. The smile you see in these
photographs totally reflects his
personality. When the trainers saw
him at the Tulare County Animal
Control, his joyful disposition made
him stand out from the hundreds of
other dogs there. Given his young
age, and the terrible condition
his coat was in, it seemed that he
probably didn’t have much care or
attention during his life thus far.
But taking things in stride seemed
to be part of his character, even
with large matted fur that must
have been painful, he was still
playful and active when he first met
our trainers. Although they saw a
lot of potential for this little guy
in training, he decided he didn’t
want to work for a living so he was
put up for adoption as a Career
Change Dog and was adopted by a
L
Career Change Dogs are wonderful
dogs who are happy and healthy
but just not suited to working for a
living. These dogs make loving pets
and companions and are looking for
their forever homes.
Each of these dogs has been
screened for temperament, provided
medical care, has been spayed/
neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and put on a high-quality,
nutritious diet.
We do not charge for our Career
Change Dog adoptions, but we
gladly take donations.
a Career Change Dog, you can
download an application from
our website at http://www.
dogsforthedeaf.org/career-changedogs or call the office and we can
send you an application. You will
be contacted by our staff when we
have a dog that might be right for
you. Our primary concern is to find
the most suitable match for both
the dog and the new owner.
If you have questions about our
Career Change Dog program,
or about adoptable dogs, please
call us at 1-800-990-DOGS or
(541) 826-9220.
Because Dogs for the Deaf is located
in southern Oregon, Career Change
Dogs are usually adopted to homes
within a two hour driving distance
of our facility. If you live outside the
area, we encourage you to visit your
local animal shelter when looking
for a dog to add to your family.
If you are interested in adopting
AFTER
Retired Hearing Dog “Pup Dates”
ACE
My mom, Peggy M., got Ace as a Hearing Dog to help
her. As he got older, he eventually retired and was
released from the program, but continued to be Peggy’s
pet. When she passed in 2008, Ace was with her. Even
with her passing, Ace was reluctant to leave her side.
My niece adopted Ace after mom’s passing. She recently
got married to a VIP in the military. Her son and Ace
were there to escort her down the aisle. They are now
moving to Germany for three years and, yes, Ace is
going with them.
Margie B. – California
RANDI
Randi (aka Baby Girl, Sweet Pea, or Sweet Potato Head)
is still perfect. She’s old, but you can still catch her
running every now and then. All in all, she appears to
be happy and still eats well and enjoys her treats. She
is still the sweetest and most lovable dog ever. We take
good care of her and cherish all our time with her while
we can. Randi is now 14 years old.
Nancy J. – Nebraska
REEBOK (REBA)
At 12 years old, she is a brilliant, awesome dog. We
have travelled a lot around the country. Thank you for
letting me have her!
Lezlie B. – New York
Follow Ups
A
s part of Dogs for the Deaf’s mission of
“maintaining a lifelong commitment to all dogs we
rescue and all people we serve,” DFD provides lifetime
follow up help and guidance to make sure dog and
client teams are achieving maximum benefit from
each other. DFD Client Field Representative Emily
Minah travels the country to visit with clients in
order to fulfill this commitment. We thought you’d
like to know how those teams are doing! What
you’ll read in the following pages are reports from
Emily’s most recent trips.
JOSIE
Josie, a 10-year-old
Home Hearing Dog has
been with Jennifer B.
in Wisconsin for nine
years. Jennifer cannot
say enough good things
about Josie – “smart” – “such a good girl” – “good
worker.” She is so grateful for Josie. “She’s the best
dog I can ever ask for.” And yes, Josie seems to feel
the same way about Jennifer!
REXANNE (REXI)
Nancy T. lives with
Rexanne (Rexi), her
8-year-old Home
Hearing Dog, in an
assisted living facility
in Wisconsin. They
have been together for two years. The two are
inseparable and Nancy loves Rexi very much.
Once, Rexi alerted Nancy to a practice smoke
alarm drill in the building. Thanks to the quick
work of Rexi, Nancy grabbed Rexi and headed out
before some of the other residents were even aware
of what was happening.
RUBEN
Ruben is a 4-year-old
Certified Hearing Dog
who has been with
Kathy Z. in Oregon for
two years. Kathy and
Ruben work very well
together. Ruben is more mature and settled now
than during his placement. He is very bonded with
Kathy. Due to Kathy’s training, Ruben exhibits
professional behavior in public, yet, she enjoys his
silly, quirky personality.
NICKEL
Placed with Ron G. of Texas in May of 2012, Ron says Nickel
is being a very good helper and is very smart. “All I have to do
is point my finger and he hits the floor and he knows what we
talk about. Jo (Ron’s wife) and I have to spell words like ‘going
to town.’ If you say it, he’s at the front door. I may add also that
Nickel is a very good watch dog and when I’m down he’s right
there trying to help like he’s guarding me from further harm.”
Follow Ups
COLONEL II
JIM
From the beginning
(March 2014), Tracee
C. in Arizona knew
that she loved Colonel
to pieces. Tracee was
super excited and
couldn’t say enough about having a Certified
Hearing Dog there to work with her. Colonel made
himself right at home and knew that Tracee was
his new mom. Tracee was extremely happy with
how well behaved he was, especially in town. She
was amazed at how well he did in restaurants.
After six years, Diana P.
in West Virginia was
concerned that Jim had
not been responding to
sounds as reliably as he
had previously. On their
DFD Trainer’s follow-up visit, they did a few short
reminders and practice sessions and in no time
Jim was back to working and alerting as he did
before. Diana was impressed to see how well he
remembered his job.
STETSON
NANUQ
Stetson is an 8-year-old
dog that has been with
Donna S. in Ohio ever
since he was 6 months
old. When a DFD
trainer visited with her
on a follow-up visit, Donna wanted to give her
some banana bread that Stetson helped bake. After
all, he did alert her to the oven timer. Both Alan
(Donna’s husband) and Donna mentioned how
Stetson has helped Donna in countless ways, much
more than just the sounds he was trained to alert.
Donna can’t imagine her life without Stetson.
Nanuq and Bonnie
have been together for
a little over two years
and the two are doing
really well together.
Bonnie has done a
good job keeping up on his training.
When Emily from DFD visited, Bonnie even
showed off some of his new tricks she taught him
(sit up, a spin around on hind legs) in combination
with his other obedience commands. They both
seemed really proud to perform their routine! He is
very loved and loves her right back.
AJ
A pairing made in heaven—Cynthia R. from Ohio and AJ have
been together 10.5 years. While AJ was placed as a Certified
Hearing Dog, at 11 years old he was changed to a Home
Hearing Dog. It is clear that Cindy and AJ love each other
very much. AJ still springs to action to work his job for Cindy
with enthusiasm.
Follow Ups
MISCHIEF
DB
Mischief and David M.
have been together for
nine years living in
Nevada. David’s love
for Mischief is deep.
He fondly refers to her
as his daughter, then jokingly adds “the reason
we don’t look alike is because she adopted me.”
He loves it when people stop him and ask about
Mischief. He enjoys telling people about Hearing
Dogs and Dogs for the Deaf.
Nan F., from Michigan
and DB are aging
gracefully together.
DB is 11 years old and
Nan and DB have been
together nine years.
Their bond of love grows stronger every day. Nan
describes DB as a gift in her life. He is always by
her side, providing help and comfort.
CASSIE
Cassie and Jeffrey S. in Ohio have been together eight years.
They are a strong team and love each other very much.
Jeff says, “Cassie is always by my side. She is a good girl and
does a lot for me.” Cassie is probably close to retiring as she
is slowing down and not working as many sounds as she
once did.
DANI
Erma and Dani make a very good team in Nevada. They’ve been
together since June of 2004.
RAVIOLI
Ravioli is doing really well.
Happy, Healthy Holidays –
for you and your pet
by Dee Perez
A
h, the holidays. The time of
year we fill our homes with
decorations, festive foods, gifts and
guests. But the things we love most
about the holidays can sometimes
pose a danger to our furry friends.
With a little awareness and some
simple precautions, we can make
sure that our pets stay healthy
through the coming celebrations.
O Christmas Tree
If you have a curious pet, or one
who loves to chew, the Christmas
tree can be irresistible. Those
dangling ornaments, so fragile and
breakable, can easily cut tender
mouths and paws if broken. That
shiny tinsel or flowing ribbons may
entice your pet to nibble, which can
lead to swallowing, which can lead
to obstruction in the digestive tract.
Keep such temptations out of reach
of pets, or better yet, skip the tinsel
all together.
Drinking the water at the base of
your live tree can cause stomach
upsets from bacteria or chemicals
from the tree. Keep fresh drinking
water close and handy for
your pets.
And finally, even though the videos
on YouTube are hilarious, it’s not so
funny when a pet knocks over your
tree. Secure your tree to prevent
accidents, messes and injury.
Deck the Halls
Holiday lights—and the miles
of electrical cords that go with
them—can give a nasty shock
if your pet decides to chew on
them. Punctured wires are also a
fire hazard. Keeps cords covered,
secured and hidden.
This is also a popular time of
year for candles. Make sure to
keep flames up high so they can’t
be knocked over by exuberant
tailwagging. If you use a fireplace,
keep a screen in front to
prevent burns.
The Holly and the Ivy
While they really beautify our
homes, holiday plants like
poinsettias, holly, ivy, mistletoe,
lilies and pine needles are
poisonous, and even deadly. Just
one leaf from any lily plant can kill
a cat. Other problems stemming
from ingesting holiday plants
can range from mouth irritation,
to vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty
breathing, neurological damage,
trembling and even death. Keep
plant decorations well out of reach
of pets.
I’ll be Home for Christmas
If you’re expecting guests over the
holidays, keep in mind that all the
extra noise and commotion can
upset some pets. Make sure they
have a quiet room to retreat to, with
bedding to snuggle in, fresh water,
and maybe a favorite toy. Shy pets
may want to hide under furniture
or in their crate. This allows your
pet to get some quiet time when
they feel overwhelmed. Also, make
sure that guests know the rules for
your pet: what or how much to
feed them, whether they’re allowed
to have treats and which ones are
off limits. Encourage guests to
start a nice play or petting sessions
with your pet. Make sure the little
ones know how to be gentle and
respectful of pets’ boundaries.
Chestnuts Roasting on an
Open Fire
If there is one thing that everyone
loves about the holidays, it’s the
delicious food. Fudge, cookies,
egg nog, turkey! The holidays
just aren’t’ the same without a
little indulgence. And while your
pets may beg for some Christmas
goodies, you have to be careful.
Some food is deadly to pets. The
following list, while not exhaustive,
list the problems caused by certain
foods. These should be off limits
to pets:
Alcohol – can cause vomiting,
diarrhea, central nervous system
depression, tremors, coma
and death.
Chocolate – can cause vomiting,
diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm,
excessive thirst and urinations,
panting, hyperactivity, tremors,
seizures and death.
Coffee – same as for chocolate.
Caffeine – same as for chocolate.
Avocados – can cause vomiting
and diarrhea in dogs. Can poison
and kill birds and rodents.
Macadamia nuts – can cause
weakness, depression, vomiting,
tremors and hyperthermia.
Grapes and raisins – can cause
kidney failure.
Raw or undercooked meats
and eggs – can spread salmonella
and E. coli
Salt – lots of salt can cause
excessive thirst and urination, and
for some pets can cause sodium ion
poisoning.
Onions, garlic, chives –
gastrointestinal damage leading to
red blood cell damage.
Yeast dough – can expand in the
stomach or intestines and cause
them to rupture.
Milk and dairy products – can
cause diarrhea and other digestive
upset.
Bones – most people think bones
are good for dogs, but bones
splinter easily, which can cause
choking, or grave injury should
a splinter become lodged in the
digestive tract.
Anything containing the sweetener
Xylitol can lead to liver failure,
hypoglycemia, recumbancy
and seizures.
With a bit of caution, both you and
your pet can enjoy all a safe and
happy holiday season!
“Ears to You”
Raylene really rolls with the
punches—a credit to your good
care and training.
Raylene
Raylene’s
Summer Vacation
Raylene, Bob and I just returned
from our busy trip—part business
for me, part vacation and visits.
She was a real trooper, and I gained
a lot of valuable experience in
working together as an RV Traveling
Team. Manhattan was wild—
loud noise, crowds, dogs smells
on the sidewalk, construction,
confusion, riding the subway, etc.
We stopped often to rest in the
shade and have water, and when we
stopped for lunch, she flopped over
immediately and went to sleep.
She was quite calm in movies with a
lot of cannon and gunfire (we went
to several battlefield visitor centers),
and even when an actual musket
was fired right in front of her at
Fort Niagara.
We walked the Rainbow Bridge over
to Niagara, Canada for a few hours,
and of course I brought along all
her records. I was surprised that the
officials on both sides of the border
never asked for them and barely
glanced at the dog.
When we got home, she worked her
sounds immediately as if we’d never
been away, and has been walking
very nicely on her loose leash walks.
Raylene’s Summer Vacation
statistics:
Miles traveled by RV: 2,364
Vacation days: 20
Campgrounds: Nine
Foreign countries visited:
One (Canada)
Visitor Centers/Museums
(most with films): Nine
National Parks and National
Historic Sites: Five
Military installations visited: One
State Parks: Three
Ferries taken: Two
Bus/shuttle rides: Three
Trains: One (Path subway
New Jersey to Manhattan)
Restaurants: Five
Hugs & tail wags,
Chris and Raylene
Ollie
Thank you to Dogs for the Deaf
for the wonderful gift of Ollie. He
greets me each morning full of love
and eagerness to start the day. He
fills my heart with love.
Joan – Michigan
lying beside Stella the whole time.
This time we had no trouble with
security or the staff. They checked
his papers and away we went to
the room.
Coda sensed Stella was not well and
stayed close the whole time. Stella
was very sick and in a lot of pain.
The fourth day she was there, Stella
was coughing and felt nausea. She
asked me to get her a vomit bag
from the nurses. I left Coda sitting
next to Stella.
I was talking to one of the nurse’s
aids when I heard what sounded
like Coda barking once, like harf! I
looked down the hall to see Coda
running as fast as his little legs
could carry him. He ran up and did
the hup. Usually he stops to say
hello to the nurses but this time he
headed right back to the room. A
nurse’s aide asked me “Is Stella OK,
is Coda trying to tell you something
is wrong with Stella?”
I said “Yes, I think so. He never
leaves the room unless I am with
him.” Coda stopped to look back to
see if I was coming. He ran back to
the room and barked again. Stella
was making coughing sounds and
started to get sick. Stella said “You
Ollie is now 10.5 years old. He’s
a terrier-mix that was placed with
Joan in 2005.
Coda
Dear Dogs for the Deaf,
This one is for the books. Robin
always said Coda was an unusual
case as he works for both of us.
We never knew just how much he
is dedicated to us. Stella was sick
again and admitted for a blockage
in her small intestine. Coda did real
well in the hospital. He came with
us to the emergency room and was
Coda
“Ears to You”
Glitter
Wednesday was Glitter’s birthday.
She had a great day. Her BF came to
play; I baked her a cake (doggie, of
course), she played in the puddle
pool and played ball. BUT…when
we went for our afternoon walk a
tiny, little cat CHASED her! It came
running out of the bushes and
scared Glitter. Glitter is so sweet she
would never think to get aggressive!
Noni – California
Glitter
sure came back fast.” I told Stella, “I
know Coda and for him to get me
outside of home like that I knew
something was wrong.” Coda was
the talk of the night with the nurses
and doctors. One thing I found
helpful is to post on the door Coda’s
rabies certificate and license. I put
up a notice there was a service dog
in use with his name on it and it
was ok to pet him. Coda got bored
a couple of times so I walked him
around the hallway. Several elderly
people asked if they could pet him
as they missed their own dogs. It
amazes me how many people got
tears in their eyes. The nurses said
a number of older patients really
perked up after petting Coda.
You would have been proud of
Coda. He was very professional
looking on the floor. He was lying
on the floor with his head on top of
paws watching everyone who came
in. There were many comments
how well behaved he was. Many of
the employees couldn’t get over that
Coda wouldn’t get up and go out
the door.
Kirk D. – New Milford, Connecticut
Glitter was placed with Noni in
March, 2014.
Journal
@Luke’s Surgery
In the end of August, Luke was
diagnosed with perianal gland
tumor. The vet discovered it when
he went in for his annual teeth
cleaning, a free benefit from his
health insurance plan with Banfield
Vet. They found a hard lump and
sent a sample to the lab to see what
it was. The results said it was a
benign adenoma. But he needed
surgery to have it removed
because it can grow fast and big
in size.
I was at a loss at what to do
financially. I am unemployed
most of the summer. I teach three
quarters in the school year then
I don’t have classes during the
summer. So I had a side job as a
nursing assistant for a deaf client
but in the middle of the summer,
he went into the nursing home. I
was without income and had to
go on unemployment. I couldn’t
afford the surgery. I asked Emily,
my (DFD) trainer, if I would
qualify for help from the Royal
Neighbors of America Emergency
Veterinary Fund. I was so thankful
and relieved to have this help. All
I was able to afford was the donut
collar, bed pads, his medicines, and
several canned dog food to help
Luke swallow his medicine. The
surgery was a week away. The night
before surgery, I couldn’t sleep. I
was worried and nervous.
Then the vet removed the tumor on
September, 19, 2014. I went to see
Luke just a couple of hours after his
surgery. He was very groggy and he
looked so cute with those sleepy
eyes. They set him up in the exam
room so I could comfort Luke while
he slept off the anesthesia. I was
concerned and worried but I felt
better when they let me see him.
He was shaking and covered with
a thick blanket. The shaking was
because the anesthesia was wearing
off. He was so peaceful having my
head under the blanket with him.
I was in tears knowing I could
have lost him if we didn’t address
this tumor now while it was still
small. After an hour, I decided he
should go back to his cage and let
the vet continue the post-surgery
care. I gave his donut collar to the
veterinary staff.
Upon my return later than night,
poor Luke, he was wearing the
donut collar to prevent him from
biting his stitches. It’s like a tiny
tire around his neck. It’s better than
the hard plastic type cone. I didn’t
think he would have liked it and
neither would have I. But with the
donut collar, he looked so cute.
The vet told me that the biopsy was
on its way to the labs again. We
won’t hear the final results until our
follow up appointment with the vet
on October 3rd. The vet did say
with the first lab result of the tumor,
she believes she is about 70% sure
it’s benign (that’s what the labs said
to her).
Now I pray the tumor doesn’t come
back cancerous. We don’t want
a repeat of having a service dog
with cancer. We lost my Chewie to
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Career Change Dogs
Career Change Dogs are wonderful dogs who are
happy and healthy but just not suited to working for
a living. In fact, approximately 75% of the dogs who
start training do not complete the program. These dogs
make loving pets and companions and are looking for
their forever homes.
Each of these dogs have been screened for
temperament, provided medical care, have been
spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and put on
a high quality, nutritious diet.
We do not charge for our Career Change Dog
adoptions, but we gladly take donations.
Because Dogs for the Deaf is located in southern
Oregon, Career Change Dogs are usually adopted
Abner
He will be seven years old on
September 29, 2014. He just had
his annual exam and is very
healthy, weighs a hefty 9.9 pounds!
Everyone falls in love with his
sweet little face and big brown eyes.
Since the first day we got Abner
he has always taken a toy with
him when he goes outside. If it is
raining he leaves it under the eave
on the deck to stay dry. A different
toy has to go each trip and is then
brought back in and left in the
laundry room. We have quite the
collection by bedtime.
to homes within a two-hour driving distance of our
facility. If you live outside the area, we encourage you
to visit your local animal shelter when looking for a
dog to add to your family.
If you are interested in adopting a Career Change Dog,
you can download an application from our website at
http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org/career-change-dogs or
call the office and we can send you an application. You
will be contacted by our staff when we have a dog that
might be right for you. Our primary concern is to find
the most suitable match for both the dog and the new
owner.
If you have questions about our Career Change Dog
program, or about adoptable dogs, please call us at
1-800-990-DOGS or (541) 826-9220.
stops long enough to bow down
for encouragement to continue.
It never fails to make us laugh at
his exuberance.
Abner is still excited after all this
time to get a bowl of food, a toy to
play with or a comfortable place
to sleep. He’s a constant reminder
to us humans to be grateful for the
simple things in life we take for
granted. Every day he tries to be
the best little dog he can be.
The first time Abner stepped in the
backyard he was scared being off
leash in an open area and wasn’t
sure he liked the feel of grass. Now
he runs laps in the yard for the
sheer joy of running. His little ears
fly out behind him and he only
We are grateful to DFD for bringing
Abner into our lives and for all the
help and support you have given
us. He is a source of joy, laughter
and companionship every day. He
has enriched my life in a multitude
of ways and is a perfect companion
for our senior dog. He keeps him
active and engaged. He is indeed in
his “forever home.”
Barbara M. – Oregon
Abner
Beans & Ginger
Beans & Ginger
Kathi came to look at one dog, but
when she met buddies Beans and
Ginger together, she knew she’d
rather adopt them both. Now both
dogs have a forever home and they
get to stay together.
Kathleen J. – Oregon
Bentley
Karyn was looking for a companion
for her son, Zane; a dog that was
playful, affectionate and smart.
Bentley, a white and black Fox
Terrier, and Zane hit it off right
away. Within minutes Zane was
teaching Bentley new tricks.
Bentley sleeps with Zane at night
and follows him everywhere.
Karyn G. – Oregon
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Bentley
Bossa
Bossa
After losing her husband, Kristin
was very lonely. There is nothing
better for loneliness than a dog.
Kristin and Bossa are now the
best of buddies. Bossa follows
Kristin around the yard while she
is gardening and is at her feet or
beside her the rest of the time.
Bossa even sleeps with Kristin
at night!
Kristin J. – Oregon
Bradley
Bradley, a nine-year-old Terrier/
Aussie mix was picked up as a stray
and served as a Home Hearing Dog
for eight years. His previous client
was unable to keep him due to
some anxiety issues that developed,
so he was retired to be a Career
Change Dog. He was adopted by
Sharon and Tim. Sharon had been
Bradley’s groomer. They were
helping foster Bradley and fell in
love with him. Tim and Sharon
soon decided that their home
should become Bradley’s “forever”
home. Lucky dog!
Sharon D. – Washington
Bradley
Chardonnay
Every boy needs a dog and Brett
now has Chardonnay. Chardonnay
is a yellow labrador cross who
goes for walks every morning and
afternoon with Brett and sleeps
with him too. Chardonnay is the
“best dog ever.”
Diane N. – Oregon
Chewy
Since their dog passed away and
they missed the companionship
a dog provides, the Ourants were
looking for a sweet, well-behaved
dog and Chewy, who was released
from training due to fears, was
just the ticket. They absolutely
adore him!
The Ourants – Oregon
Cooper
I want to tell you a little bit about
our Career Change Dog Cooper. We
were very fortunate he was available
to adopt in September 2011. After
a few visits to your facility and his
trainer and adoption coordinator
visiting our home, they said we
could have him if we wanted him.
Chewy
Of course we were thrilled. On our
first visit with Cooper, he came into
the room, the trainer took off his
leash and he immediately jumped
in my husband’s lap and started
kissing him. We knew then he was
the dog for us and it was love at
first sight!
Cooper is the best behaved dog,
does very little barking and
is loving. He has been a great
companion especially for my
husband. Every morning he and
Cooper go for a walk. Cooper
knows when he puts his hat on that
it’s walk time. They walk a mile
or two every morning. This has
done wonders for my husband and
Cooper has gotten very strong.
Cooper loves the outdoors and
he likes to spend time in our
backyard. He chases squirrels
(never caught one!) and hunts for
lizards (also never got one!). We
have wild turkeys in our area and
he always lets us know when one is
on our deck in our bird feeder.
Cooper is such a friendly dog. We
travel a lot with him in our RV
staying at campgrounds all over
the Western States. We laugh at
Cooper
Chardonnay
Cora
Dusty
him because he has such a high
opinion of himself. He thinks
everyone should stop and say hello
to him. He always is very receptive
to people wanting to pet him and
when they ask about him, I tell
them “Cooper’s Story” and about
Dogs for the Deaf.
Thank you again for a wonderful
dog and companion.
Gay W. – Oregon
Fife
Fife
Timing is everything. Sarina and
Brad thought it was the right time
to add a dog to their family. When
Sarina met Fife she fell in love with
him. Over the next few weeks the
bond between them grew. Sarina
and Brad are very excited to bring
Fife home to join their family.
Sarina H. – Oregon
Finn
Cora
I’m in the adoption process and
have never been more happy! I
think our little girl Cora is feeling
quite at home here. Thank you,
thank you, thank you! I’m feeling
so blessed!
Michele J. – Oregon
Lois agreed to foster Finn during
his recovery period from surgery
due to an old fracture that was not
healing. Needless to say, she fell in
love with him, and Finn now has a
forever home.
Lois R. – Oregon
Gouda
Dusty
Gudren (Goodie) was looking for
a calm dog and Dusty was just the
ticket. Released from Hearing Dog
training due to a luxating patella,
he was perfect for her. He gets along
with Goodie’s cat, has nice manners
and is sweet and calm. She couldn’t
be happier!
Gudren W. – Oregon
Finn
Michelle wanted a dog for
companionship and motivation
to walk more. Michelle says that
Gouda lights up her day. He
follows her everywhere and she
just loves him!
Dawn (“Michelle”) – Oregon
Jazzie
Jazzie
Our little girl, Jazzie, will be 3
years old on the 16th of this month.
That is according to her history that
was recorded so thoroughly in her
papers. We are so happy to be her
parents and are enjoying her every
day. She is so smart, as you know,
and so sweet, as you also know,
and has the best house manners
of any pet we have ever had,
thanks to her training. She hasn’t
made “friends” but she has been
“tolerant” of family dogs and that
has worked out so well. She did
take to my son’s Australian Cattle
dog and they played for a while
but she put him in his place when
she had enough. We were amazed!
She still loves her squeaky toys and
likes to chase after them...very fast.
She is so amusing and silly and
loving all balled up together in this
little dynamo. Thanks so much for
letting us adopt her.
Art and Ann S. – Oregon
Pet Portrait Artist Raises Money for DFD
Gouda
Carol Cochran is not only a long-standing, loyal
volunteer, she is an exceptionally talented artist.
Her specialty is pet portraits.
Commission Carol to paint a portrait of your pet,
mention Dogs for the Deaf, and
she will donate half of your
portrait price to Dogs for the Deaf.
www.carolcochran.com
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Jilly
Luna
Niles
Jilly
Luna
Niles
Michael’s hobbies were hiking,
fishing and camping. Wouldn’t it
be great to have a companion to do
these things with? When we took
Jilly to Michael’s house, we saw that
he had set up an agility course for
Jilly. Since then he and Jilly have
gone fishing and swimming—even
shopping—where Jilly chose her
own bed by pulling it out and
laying down on it. Jilly even has
her own tug toy that is attached to
a tree limb. She tugs and it springs
back. Michael says they are “having
a blast”.
Michael S. – Oregon
The Sims family missed having
a dog. When Luna met the Sims’
children, she was overjoyed! They
were looking for a sweet, playful
dog that liked children. Before
leaving Luna with the Sims, she
had made herself at home and was
happily playing with the kids.
Brad & Jami S. – Oregon
We had lost our beloved Josie in
February 2013 at the age of 13.5,
who was also a Career Change Dog
from DFD. Having that intimate
experience with Josie reassured us
that DFD really cares about their
dogs and placing those that are not
candidates for their DFD program
into loving homes.
Little did we realize that when Niles
came to us that we were adopting
a truly energetic “teenager.” Niles
is an Irish terrier mix, yet we
swear he’s part kangaroo as he can
literally jump four feet straight up
from all fours. His Houdini talents
have now been contained by an
Invisible Fence, which is reassuring
for us.
Niles loves our farmette, even
getting too friendly (twice!) with
the neighborhood skunks. He loves
chore time, walks and vigorous
exercise sessions. You know that he
is in dog heaven when he rolls onto
his back, paws bent over, his eyes
begging to get his tummy rubbed;
it works every time.
Niles loves his home, and we love
Niles, too. We are glad to have
adopted another Career Change
Dog from Dogs for the Deaf.
Catherine and Allan H. – Oregon
Patch
Patch (aka Poody)
Poody is a Career Change Dog
for my foster children. He is very
good at sitting in their laps and
listening. He seems to know when
they need him. He has a huge yard
that he plays in and barks way too
much, but hushes when asked and
I don’t have to worry about anyone
sneaking up to my front door. He is
cautious of adults and has to “trust”
them before he sits in their laps, but
children…he just knows when they
need him. I had a therapist tell me
that that is a wonderful thing he
is teaching his children. You can’t
always trust every adult. They have
to earn it.
Cindy/AKA Mom – Washington
Ledo
Rowdy
wedding weekend just fine (they
said she was their new, favorite
dog). She actually seemed a little
disappointed when we finally got
back home. She loved the trailer!
Her picture has been posted on
Facebook more than any other
family member. She’s gone to the
beach many times (loves the water)
and has even been to Yellowstone.
that a child will startle him and
he’ll snap at him/her. Our 12-yearold granddaughter is his favorite
person. When she arrives, he
focuses solely on her for the entire
length of her visit, and it’s obvious
that he misses her when she leaves.
So please share with everyone, the
many adventures of Pickles. Now
that we’re home we will start our
walking program again but she
does get that ball run every day—
she’s insistent.
Our best to all,
Susan & Jim G. and Pickles
Pippin (Ledo)
Pickles
We just got back (May 31, 2014)
from a 5.5 month trip in the
trailer to Springfield, Montana for
Melissa’s wedding.
Pickles was such an awesome
traveler. The back seat of the
truck is just her space and she
got daily ball runs along the way
(four days travel to and from
Montana). She tolerated kenneling
at Camp BowWow during the
Pickles
My husband and I adopted Pippin
(formally Ledo) almost three
years ago, and he’s become a
very important part of our lives.
We like to call him our “official
greeter” because he’s so happy to
welcome everybody who comes
to our house. He wags his tail and
wiggles his rear end so hard we fear
he’s going to put his back out! He’s
also very loving and playful with
children. We never have to worry
Riddle
His hearing is excellent. When one
of us returns from running errands,
he tells the other one of us as soon
as he hears the car come into the
driveway. And he knows when
someone is coming to the front
door because he hears them open
the latch on our front gate. When
one of us goes into the kitchen to
prepare a meal for him, he knows
right away because he hears us
open the cupboard where his
dishes and food are kept.
Finally, he is very intelligent. One
of us can say to the other, “shall we
take Pippin on a W-A-L-K now?”
and he becomes very excited and
races to the door. Or we can be
preparing the house for company,
and he’ll focus on the front door
because he knows someone will
be arriving soon. Also, he becomes
quite nervous when he sees us
packing our suitcases because he
doesn’t know whether or not he’s
Smoosh
Rundle
included in our travel plans. If
we drive into Jacksonville with
our travel gear and turn onto
Third Street, he starts to whimper
because he knows we’re going to
drop him off with his pet sitter!
Thank you everyone at DFD for all
the dogs you’ve rescued over the
years that have improved not only
the lives of people with hearing
impairments, but also those of us
who have adopted your Career
Change Dogs!
Sharon F. – Oregon
Riddle
Richard says that Riddle, a terrier
and Chihuahua mix, is an amazing
dog! Riddle was in Hearing Dog
training, but released for medical
reasons. Richard said that he was
glad he waited to get a dog. He now
has companionship and more. They
are the perfect match!
Richard F. – Oregon
Rundle
LaVene missed the companionship
of a dog and Rundle missed not
having a “forever” home. Rundle is
happy now, he is in his new home.
He began playing with toys right
away then settled in for a nap!
LaVerne F. – Oregon
Smudge
Topher
Rowdy
Patricia and Steve had fostered dogs
for DFD in the past, so when it was
time for them to get a dog, they
thought of DFD. Rowdy and their
other dog Jessie run and play on
their acreage and have become
fast friends.
Patricia and Steve F. – Oregon
Smoosh
Becca, Scott and Joe have wanted
a dog for some time and have
just recently moved to a home
where they may have a dog. Enter
Smoosh, a tan and black Pug mix.
He settled in very quickly. He loves
his morning and evening walks and
gets to snuggle up with his new
family for movie time.
Scott R. – Oregon
Smudge
Grace’s dog had passed away and
she missed the companionship.
Smudge, a cream and tan Llasa
mix, was released from Hearing
Dog training due to some fears.
Grace and Smudge hit it off right
away! Smudge made himself at
home right away.
Grace E. – Oregon
Ziggy
Topher
Topher, our wonderful Career
Change Dog is seven years old
now and we’ve had him for 3.5
years. He’s the perfect addition to
our family and we love him dearly.
His beautiful black eyelashes are
an inch long. People constantly
comment about how unusual it is
for a dog to have them and how
lovely they are.
I have had some health issues this
year, and for several months I had
to spend a good bit of time in bed.
Topher always kept me company
curled up right next to me, silently
saying, “It’s all right, I’m here
with you.”
Now that I’m on the mend, he
walks with Dick and me twice a
day as I try to gain my strength
back. What a joy he is to us.
Ginny S. – Oregon
Ziggy
Ziggy was placed as a Certified
Hearing Dog and was together
with his partner until she could
no longer care for him. Paul’s dog,
Benji, is very old and Paul wanted
a dog that would be a good match
for both of him. Now, Benji and
Ziggy get along very well and have
become playmates. Paul says that
Ziggy is the perfect dog for them.
Paul L. – Oregon
Volunteer Profile:
Bert and Claydene by Dee Perez
M
eet this issue’s star volunteers:
Bert and Claydene L. Bert
and Claydene, from Bellingham,
Washington, are Ambassadors for
Dogs for the Deaf, traveling around
Washington State and beyond to
spread the word about the work
done by DFD and helping people
with hearing loss consider getting
Hearing Dogs of their own.
They are enthusiastic about sharing
the benefits of having a Hearing
Dog. Bert is deaf, and he was paired
with DFD Hearing Dog Warren in
March 2005. Since then, this team
has been inseparable. Even after
Bert got a cochlear implant, he still
relies on Warren’s keen hearing
and alerts when Bert removes his
implants at night.
Bert, Claydene and Warren visit
civic groups and clubs, schools,
businesses and events with a slide
show about DFD and answer
questions about the benefits of
having a Hearing Dog like Warren.
What great Ambassadors they are!
Says Claydene, “We just wanted
to pay it forward and help other
people. Our lives have been
wonderful since Warren came to
live with us.”
In addition to their work on behalf
of DFD, Bert and Claydene stay
busy with other organizations
that serve people with hearing
loss. They are also ambassadors
for Cochlear America, and they
recently attended a Deaf Nation
Expo in Tacoma, Washington with
Warren. Bert serves on the Board
of Directors for the Washington
State Communication Access
Project. Claydene is a realtor, and
a published author. Her first book
“Warren: The True Story of How
a Herding Dog became a Hearing
Dog,” an illustrated children’s book
has now made Warren a celebrity.
When they’re not busy
volunteering, Bert and Claydene
enjoy spending time with their
daughter and three grandsons. The
grandsons were actively involved
in the writing and publication of
Warren’s book. They also enjoy
spending time with friends,
including Charlene M. who also
has a Hearing Dog from DFD, Lola.
Charlene and Bert met through
their involvement with hearing loss
organizations, and Lola and Warren
are now best friends who love to get
together often.
“Warren: The True Story of How
a Herding Dog became a Hearing
Dog” is available for purchase with
part of the proceeds benefiting
Dogs for the Deaf. It can be found
at warrenthehearingdog@msn.
com, Village Books in Bellingham,
Washington, and through the Dogs
for the Deaf gift store (http://www.
dogsforthedeaf.org/catalog).
Become a VIP
D
ogs for the Deaf wants you!
DFD recently launched our
new VIP Volunteer Program. VIP
Volunteers travel on behalf of DFD
to the home of potential clients
and conduct interviews to help
determine if a Certified Assistance
Dog is a good fit for the client.
VIPs report the interview results
back to DFD and the information
helps our organization make sound
decisions. VIP Volunteers help
DFD maintain its nationwide reach
and they will also provide a highly
valuable service to our prospective
clients. DFD seeks to eventually
establish a network of VIP
Volunteers in all 50 states. If you’re
interested in joining the DFD team
as a VIP Volunteer, please contact
the VIP Program Coordinator,
Emily Minah, at (800) 990-3647,
ext. 325 or by email at Emily@
dogsforthedeaf.org.
Volunteer in
Your Community
V
olunteer ambassadors share
information about Dogs for the
Deaf with groups and individuals
in their areas and they distribute
printed materials to places like
doctors offices and veterinary
clinics—places where people sit in
waiting rooms and like to pick up
interesting reading. We also ask that
our Ambassadors seek out groups
where they can make presentations
about Dogs for the Deaf.
Additionally, when we get a request
from a group in a particular
area, we will contact the closest
Ambassador and see if he/she is
able to speak to the group. Finally,
we encourage our Ambassadors
to periodically participate in
simple fund raisers or in various
community events where they
can have a table and hand out
information about Dogs for
the Deaf.
AMBASSADOR STORIES
I
was pleased to give another
presentation for Dogs for the
Deaf at the Prairie States, Illinois
Chapter of the Good Sams. Many
of the attendees remember Bud and
know just how DFD changed our
lives with dogs Sheba and Stanley.
We spent many years and traveled
many miles giving programs and
demonstrations for Dogs for
the Deaf.
For this 4-day event, I had a table
display for three days with DFD
literature, pictures and articles.
Tybo and I enjoyed greeting
everyone and telling them about
Dogs for the Deaf.
Joyce G., Danville, Illinois
I
really enjoyed doing this
DeafNation Expo in Indianapolis.
It was a wonderful, busy day. I had
a great time working with Joy M.,
another Ambassador in my area
whom I have worked with before.
There were a large number of
people who thought the dogs were
deaf! Both Joy and I handed out
all of our applications. We had so
many interested in applications that
we had many sign the sheet to have
an application sent to them.
We provide printed training
materials and a power point
presentation in order to make
the Ambassador’s job as easy as
possible. Some of our Ambassadors
are clients and they take their dogs
and demonstrate how the dogs help
them. Most of our Ambassadors are
not clients and do not have a
trained dog to take with them.
If you are interested in helping
and like to talk to people and
groups, please call Annette Vitello
at 800-990-3647, Ext. 320 or email
annette@dogsforthedeaf.org for
more information. We would love
to have you join this important part
of our support family.
Fundraisers
23rd Annual Dog Walk
D
ogs for the Deaf raised more than $13,000 at
its 23rd Annual “Super Hear-O” Dog Walk on
May 31, 2014 at the Jacksonville Elementary School
in Jacksonville, Oregon.
Some 170 dog walkers enjoyed pet-themed vendors,
pet photos, a poker walk, lunch and meeting other
dog lovers. Kids of all ages enjoyed face-painting and
ice cream. Dogs had fun with the dog agility course,
the splash pools, lots of treats and a nice walk
around Jacksonville.
While every dog got a new bandana to wear, many
canines appeared as their Superhero alter-egos. We
got to see four-legged versions of Batman and Robin,
Wonder Woman, Superman, Captain America, Green
Lantern and many others. Then the dogs showed off
their super skills in a dog trick contest.
Our Master of Ceremonies this year was Miss Oregon
2013 Alison Cook, who also served as a judge for a
Super-Hear-O themed dog costume contest and super
pet tricks contest. She was ably assisted by Scott Lewis
and Larry Neal of Q103 FM. Events like this can’t
happen without the support and hard work of
the community.
Many thanks to all our wonderful sponsors, vendors,
the Young Marines for cooking and serving lunch, and
to all the volunteers who helped make this day happen.
We’re already looking forward to next year’s event that
will be held in Jacksonville again on Saturday, June 6,
2015. We hope to see you there!
Oregon Renaissance Festival
Hosts 1st Annual Dog Walk
T
he Oregon Renaissance
Festival of Hillsboro hosted
their first annual Dog Walk with
proceeds benefiting Dogs for the
Deaf on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014.
The walk was held inside the
Washington County Fair Complex,
where pooches of all sizes, shapes
and colors along with their human
partners walked to raise funds for
Dogs for the Deaf.
Her Majesty, the Queen, started
the easy one-mile walk at 10 a.m.
As participants walked around
the village, they were cheered on
by her court and local peasants.
Refreshments awaited them at the
end of the walk.
The first 50 paid participants
registered received a limited
edition Dog Walk t-shirt. Dog
Walk participants also received a
complimentary pass to return to
the festival another day.
The first-year event raised
more than $1200 and Oregon
Renaissance Festival organizers
are committed to doing the event
again in 2015. Thank you Oregon
Renaissance Festival!
Fundraiser Notes
$
P
9.97 of this is from PENNIES
given to me from elderly folks at
the senior meal site. The rest is
from me.
Iris F. – Oregon
S
ince I got my dog Scruffy in
January 2009, despite being
retired and on a fixed income, I
have been able to budget $20 per
month for your wonderful cause.
He is such a great companion and
a real character. I am so lucky to
have him.
You do such a great service in so
many different ways with all of your
programs. I am so glad to be able to
contribute. Wish it could be more.
I thank you every day for matching
me with my little furry friend.
Sincerely,
Fran W. – Washington
W
e have our Teens chapter that
has made a $100 donation
to Dogs for the Deaf. We hope this
check will help in some way.
Sincerely,
Keith and Paula H. – Ohio
M
y name is Laurie and I am a
pre-school and a P.K. teacher
at CRPS in Florida. My classes
raised $52.18 for Dogs for the Deaf.
They did this by bringing in and
saving aluminum cans and the tabs.
We plan on continuing to do this.
The money is in memory of Roger
Louis Snell and all of his four footed
friends whose birthday was July 19.
Thank you for helping others and
finding homes for the dogs.
Miss Laurie – Florida
lease accept the enclosed check
of $350 as our donation to Dogs
for the Deaf.
We are pleased that we could, once
again, make this donation to your
great organization.
Cordially,
Diane D. – Bristol, Connecticut
Chairperson, Hearing and Speech
Committee
Quota International of Bristol,
Connecticut
W
hat a lovely day today at
the 4th Annual Pottstown
Pet Fair.
It is so much fun to meet people
and explain about Dogs for the
Deaf. When I tell them that Dogs
for the Deaf does not breed but
does rescue, I hear many comments
such as, “Wow, that’s cool” and
“Awesome.” But the best one I heard
today was when I was explaining
about the rescuing to a lady who
just stood there and said, “I just got
shivers up my spine.”
I often get asked if there is a local
branch to Dogs for the Deaf. I sure
wish I could say, “Yes.”
I am enclosing the two and half
pages of names and addresses that
I collected today. I completely ran
out of newsletters before noon.
Everyone seems to really
want those.
Rosemarie “Rosie” A. – Pennsylvania
T
he Dogs for the Deaf Fundraiser
on April 13th was a success!
We raised about $500 during the
event, plus $400+ from outside the
event. We set up a goal of raising
$1,000, which we are very close to
there as of right now, so that NRG
Energy Inc. can match the amount
of money we raised and will give
us another $1000 for DFD, totaling
$2000. So we will wait for NRG.
Thanks,
Ryne B. – California
E
ach year, second grade students
at Mary M. Knight Elementary
in Washington practice our sign
language daily to become better
communicators, expand our vision
of the world, and learn to help
others in need. Because we are such
a small rural school and many of us
have and love our dogs, we decided
to combine our two passions.
We researched organizations we
could help and decided on yours.
Throughout the year we have
diligently saved our “Pennies for
Pooches” and met our goal of 5,000
pennies. We sincerely hope our $50
can help in some small way.
We wanted to “Thank You” for all
the good work you do…helping
dogs…helping people.
With warmth,
Nancy G. and The Second Grade
Class of Mary M. Knight Elementary –
Elma, Washington
O
nce again my June birthday
party brought money in my
cards instead of small gifts, trinkets
and knick knacks. Because DFD
is near and dear to my heart, the
money is hereby being sent to you
to be used as needed.
Love your Canine Listener
magazine. I read it cover to cover
and always shed a tear or two at the
heart touching stories.
Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Harriet H. – Oregon
Fundraising Ideas
Rover.com – Rover.com is a
website-based service that helps
dog owners find professional
sitters who will care for their pet at
home while they’re away. It is also
a vehicle for people to run their
pet sitting business. Whether you
book a pet sitter or run your pet
sitting business through Rover.com,
Rover.com’s Sit a Dog, Save a Life™
program will donate to Dogs for the
Deaf on your behalf.
Find a Sitter… Rover.com’s Sit a
Dog, Save a Life™ program lets
you raise money for organizations
like Dogs for the Deaf by doing
something you do already... asking
your friends, family and neighbors
to watch your dog while you travel,
instead of leaving him in a kennel!
How does it work? Browse the
Rover.com website for loving,
trusted dog sitters near you who
have the Rover Donation Badge.
You can also suggest your friends,
family and neighbors get signed
up as a Rover.com Sit a Dog, Save
a Life™ sitter so that they can be
a part of that pool. Send your stay
requests to at least two Sit a Dog,
Save a Life™ sitters to maximize the
chances that one is available when
you need them. If your friends,
family and neighbors are not signed
up as a Rover.com Sit a Dog, Save a
Life™ sitters, you can get to know
a sitter at a Meet & Greet. Book a
stay—at their house or yours—and
pay as usual. Rover.com will handle
the donation to Dogs for the Deaf
for you.
You’ll enjoy text and photo updates,
24/7 veterinary access and premium
pet insurance. When you book
through Rover, vet bills are covered
up to $25,000 per claim, after a
$250 deductible. Rover.com has
your back 24/7, with emergency
telephone customer support. If your
sitter is unable to watch your dog,
Rover.com will set you up with
another sitter, guaranteed.
Become a Sitter… Sit a Dog, Save a
Life™. The Rover.com community
consists of over 25,000 Rover
sitters! If you sign up and get paid
for pet sitting through Rover.com’s
Sit a Dog, Save a Life™ program,
you can donate part of your
earnings to Dogs for the Deaf.
Whether you want to be a full-time
dog sitter or just want to dog sit
when you have free time, Rover
makes it easy to earn money doing
something fun.
How does it work? Create a profile
and set your prices for the services
you’re offering. When you set
up your profile, choose Dogs for
the Deaf as the charity that will
receive your donated proceeds and
designate your donation pledge
percentage. You’ll want to proudly
display your Sit a Dog, Save a
Life™ badge on your profile, which
identifies you as a charitable
Rover sitter.
You choose which dogs you want
to care for and where. Set your
schedule. Work as much or as little
as you like. Your Rover calendar
makes it easy to manage your
availability. You also choose your
rates and services, and which dogs
you want to care for. Tell your
friends and family to book you
through Rover.com the next time
they need a dog sitter. Book the stay
as usual and Rover.com will execute
your donations for you.
Rover sitters can earn over a
thousand dollars a month. Rover
Fundraising
Ideas
gives you all the tools you need to
build a successful full- or part-time
dog-sitting business and continually
advertises to help you get more
clients. Rover handles client billing
and makes payments electronically
to ensure you get paid quickly.
Rover’s 24/7 emergency support
team is always ready to help.
And the Rover website provides
resources ranging from “How
to be a Great Sitter” training
videos to detailed instructions for
promoting your business online.
You’re protected. Every stay booked
through Rover includes premium
insurance for emergency vet bills,
property damage, liability and
more.
If you need a pet sitter or would
like to become a pet sitter (and
benefit Dogs for the Deaf), go to
rover.com and get signed up!
Wooftrax.
com – You can
support Dogs for the
Deaf by simply taking
your walk for a dog! Wooftrax.com’s
Walk for a Dog program is a dogpowered fundraising tool for animal
shelters and rescues. Use the app
each time you grab for the leash. It’s
healthy for you, your dog, and Dogs
for the Deaf.
Click “Get the App” at the top of
the Wooftrax.com webpage, install
the free Android or iPhone app,
and start taking your Walk for a
Fundraising Ideas
Dog every day. You can name Dogs
for the Deaf as the organization
you are walking for in the setup
tab of the app for iPhone users, or
in the settings menu for Android
users. The more people walking
for a shelter or rescue, the more
Wooftrax donates.
Wooftrax.com donations to
animal organizations are funded
by sponsorship, advertising and
investors. They send donations to
active organizations about twice
per year.
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week donations are paid out to
organizations (like Dogs for the
Deaf) proportionally to the total
distance walked.
Go to www.fredmeyer.com/
communityrewards to link your
Rewards Card to Dogs for the Deaf
and to learn more.
At the end of every walk, the user
is offered a reward that, when
redeemed, helps fund future
donation pools. Users can view
their walk history, including both
time and distance travelled, and see
the organizations they’ve supported
along the way. See how your
favorite organizations, rescues and
shelters are stacking up against the
competition each week.
Go to resqwalk.com to download
the app and get started!
Resqwalk.com – Inspired
by their adopted dog Charlie,
and all the happiness he brings to
their lives, Greg & Bailey founded
Resqthreads to give people and
their pets a stylish way to promote
adoption and support the rescues
and shelters they care about in
the United States and Canada. By
designing each and every product
around the theme of animal rescue,
and raising funds for groups like
Dogs for the Deaf that make animal
rescue possible, their ultimate goal
is to put adoption in the spotlight
and make it a cultural norm.
As an extension, they created
Resqwalk, a mobile app that enables
you to raise money for homeless
animals and earn prizes every
time you go for a walk. Each week
Resqwalk announces a donation
pool (e.g. $2,500) and in order for
an organization to receive donations
from the pool, its supporters simply
need to check-in to the app when
they go for a walk. Each walker’s
distance is recorded in the user
profile and added to the rescue’s
weekly sum. At the end of the
Fred Meyer
Community Rewards –
You can support Dogs for the Deaf
by shopping at Fred Meyer with
your Rewards Card. Fred Meyer
is donating $2.5 million each year
—up to $625,000 each quarter—
to local schools, community
organizations and nonprofits of
your choice. All you have to do is
link your Rewards Card to Dogs for
the Deaf and use it when you shop
at Fred Meyer.
Whenever you use your Rewards
Card when shopping at Freddy’s,
you will be helping Dogs for
the Deaf earn a donation from
Fred Meyer. If you do not have a
Rewards Card, you can sign up for
one at the Customer Service Desk of
any Fred Meyer store.
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get these two video downloads
for FREE!
It Takes a Pack
These nationwide clubs and organizations help keep DFD going!
From the left: Supreme President Trinka Dee Stafford, Carlsbad #43 New
Mexico; Beautician Fran Case, Riverton #48 Wyoming; Amanda Dawson and
Barbara Crofutt (haircut participants) Lusk Drove #64 Wyoming; and 2014
Wyoming State President Bev Dalley, Riverton #48 Wyoming
The Happy Hobos, a chapter of
Northern California State Good Sams,
visited DFD in July 2014
Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does Members
Lop Their Locks to Raise Money for DFD
On September 6, 2014 at the Wyoming State Does meeting, Benevolent,
Patriotic Order (BPO) of Does Lusk #64 DFD Chairman Barbara Smith
Crofutt and her sister Doe Amanda Dawson cut their hair to raise money
for Dogs for the Deaf. Amanda snipped off 10 inches and Barbara
sacrificed 18!!! Together they raised $1,164.
“I am very proud to be cutting my hair for a great cause! We could not
have raised this much if it had not been for all the Does from around
Wyoming whom came to the state meeting,” said Barbara.
This is the second time Barbara has done this. In 2010, she alone raised
$815. The funds raised are sent to the Does Grand Lodge and included in
their annual donation to DFD. The hair cut was sent to Pantene’s Beautiful
Lengths that helps women fighting cancer receive real-hair wigs.
The Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does of the United States of America are a National
Organization of members with the desire to work in harmony with the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks and dedication to the principles of Patriotism, Charity, Loyalty
and Love.
Their Order has been an active part of communities and Elks Lodges across the country
for over 80 years. Their activities include charitable works, patriotic demonstrations, and
social functions to promote hospitality and a spirit of love and fellowship.
Ron & Pam N. of the El Dorado
Sams, a northern California chapter,
visited Dogs for the Deaf on May 22,
2014. Also pictured is DFD Donor
Services Staff Member Kimberly and
Demonstration Dog Bonsai.
“WE are so proud to be a
support to this wonderful
organization that helps so many
individuals and so many dogs,”
~Plano-Richardson
Does Drove # 221 via Facebook
Oregon State Grange
Front row, clockwise: Mark N.,
Overseer, Oregon State Grange with
wife, Susan N., Master, Oregon State
Grange, and their dog, Bailey between
them. Back row shows Iva May V.,
Lecturer, Oregon’s Willakenzie Junior
Grange, and her dog, Benji. Photo by
David
Gibb Photography & Design
Ah, those dog days of summer.
There was plenty of sunshine,
fresh air, activities, and plenty of
fun at Dogs for the Deaf’s annual
Dog Walk fundraiser this year.
It was such a pleasure to have
Mark & Susan N., and Iva May V.,
representatives from the Oregon
State Grange participate in our dog
walk. Mark and Susan’s dog, Bailey
won third place in our “Super
Hear-O Dog costume contest. Bailey
decided she would come as “Super
Princess!” After all, Bailey is a
Princess in her parent’s eyes.
Iva May adopted Benji from Dogs
for the Deaf in March 2011, and
they have been inseparable ever
since. Our adoptable Career Change
Dogs are wonderful pooches who
are happy and healthy but are just
not suited to the working dog life in
any of our Assistant Dog programs.
The National Grange founded in
1867, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan,
fraternal organization that advocates
for rural America and agriculture.
With a strong history in grassroots
activism, family values and
community service, the Grange is
part of more than 2,100 hometowns
across the United States. Granges
and their members across the
country are encouraged to donate
to the work of Dogs for the Deaf
through various fundraisers. Dogs
for the Deaf is so grateful for the
many Grange Clubs who support
our mission of rescuing dogs and
helping people. Thank you!!
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Good Sam Raffle Raises $699 for Dogs for the Deaf, Inc.
The Caldwell Ramblers Chapter of the Idaho Good Sam raffled off a
GORGEOUS queen size quilt made by member, Mary S. The winner,
Connie H., was drawn during their State Good Sam Fall Roundup in
Cottonwood, Idaho in September 2014.
The photo showing the quilt with some of the Caldwell Ramblers members
are as follows: Pictured left to right is Mary S., Carol P., Connie H.,
RaVena B. and Pete P.
Good Sam Letters
I
n 1980 the Good Sam Club adopted DFD as its
official charity.
Good Sam Club Chapters embrace true RV fellowship
and make lasting friendships through a shared sense
of community and a love for RVing. Chapters hold
campouts, plan social events and organize community
volunteer opportunities. There are nearly 1,500 Good
Sam Chapters across North America.
•Good Sam members conduct many in-home
interviews of applicants for dogs, saving Dogs for the
Deaf a considerable amount of time and money.
•As Good Sammers travel and meet new people, they
spread the word of the wonderful service provided by
Dogs for the Deaf. This has been an immense help in
increasing our network of applicants and donors.
We want all Good Sam
members to know how
With encouragement from
PAWsome Facts:
important their support is to
Good Sam Headquarters,
From 1989 through 2013,
the success of our mission of
members and chapters all
Good Sams donated:
saving dogs and helping people
across the United States and
$3,899,190
and how much we appreciate
Canada support Dogs for the
From Jan. 1, 1014 through Nov. 17,
their hard work. Good
Deaf, Inc. in the following
2014,
GS
has
donated:
$93,483.31
Sammers, with their dedication
ways:
to helping others, are making
•Good Sam members put on
a miraculous difference in the
a variety of fund raising events and work very hard,
lives of both people and dogs by supporting Dogs for
using their energy and enthusiasm to help these
the Deaf, Inc.
unique dogs and special people.
M
y husband and I donated
to Big Bear Sams a new
Pendleton Indian-style blanket to
auction at our annual picnic. The
highest bidder was Sheryl and Stan
M. The highest bid was $100 which
is designated to go to Dogs for
the Deaf.
Sharn H., Big Bear Sams,
Southern California
T
o all the folks at Dogs for the
Deaf, Inc.:
How awesome you are—we are so
impressed with all you accomplish
for dogs and people!
The Payette Rovers in Idaho
through the years have donated
thousands of dollars to Dogs for
the Deaf.
Enclosed is a check in the amount
of $542.75.
This is our last donation as we close
our books and disband.
Best wishes to you for continued
success –
Sincerely,
Phyllis R., Idaho
H
ello. My mother, Nancy D.,
collected all her pennies and
donated to Dogs for the Deaf
through her Good Sam Chapter.
She recently passed away in Grants
Pass, Oregon. She had several
containers of pennies, which we
(her family) cashed in. Attached
is a check for the amount she had
collected when she died. We are
sending it to you in her memory.
Annie D.
The Three River Sams, a chapter of Washington State Good Sams, visited DFD
in July 2014. Left to right: Roxie and Bob H., Don M. and Ron B.
Good Sam
Letters
D
ear Kelly (DFD Development
Director) & Andrea (DFD
Dog Trainer),
It was a real pleasure to finally meet
you both after all the emails and
phone calls involved in getting you
to our Samboree. Not all state Good
Sam Samborees are alike, so I hope
ours made a good impression.
Your participation was greatly
appreciated and having you host
the Pet Show was a delight for the
many pooches and their masters.
The Saturday evening D4D Award
Flag presentations were a highlight
for our event. While the call for
donations was modest, many
Chapters do not wish the open
recognition. Sams Radio Hams
proudly accepts this recognition
in receiving the ‘Miracle Maker
Award’, (photo enclosed/attached).
We look forward to a continuing
relationship with Dogs for the Deaf
and an open invitation is extended
to visit us anytime.
Dennis R. – Southern California.,
State Director, Good Sam Club
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is used for charitable purposes as
determined by the membership.
Our mission is simple…We
meet regularly with the purpose
of developing and enhancing
friendships while, at the same
time, providing support for the
improvement of our communities.
We wish you great success
with your organization. Your
cooperation is greatly appreciated
to direct this donation to “its
Best Use!”
Sincerely,
Lake-2-Lake Sams – Wisconsin
O
ur Good Sam’s Club,
Tidewater Sam’s, is proud
to contribute a $100 donation
raised by our Club at our spring
Samboree during a special raffle for
Dogs for the Deaf.
nclosed find our check, in the
sum of $100, for our donation
to your organization from our
Lake-2-Lake Sam camping group.
Thank you so much for all you do!
Sincerely,
Tidewater Sam’s –
Gloucester, Virginia
We are a relatively small group,
consisting of 10 units, and we
come mostly from Manitowoc and
Sheboygan County, as well as one
couple from Shawano, one from
Green Bay, and one from
Sturgeon Bay.
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We sponsored a brat fry at the
Piggly Wiggly store in Manitowoc
again this year, and it is our
pleasure to make our donations to
various organizations in Manitowoc
County, and where we feel it is
beneficial and appreciated. Money
nclosed you will find $414.00
for our 2014 donation. If you
look it up you will find that there
have been more contributions in
our name so far this year.
This represents almost 200 lbs. of
aluminum cans collected by our
members plus individual member
contributions.
We thank you for your great job
at DFD!
Three Rivers Good Sam –
St. Louis, Montana
Top Photo: The Good Sam Chapter,
Sams Radio Hams, received the Best
in Show Miracle Makers Award flag
for raising over $5000 for Dogs for the
Deaf…$6752, to be exact!
Bottom Photo: The Southern
California Good Sams received a State
Honor Flag for ranking in the Top 5 in
the nation for fundraising for Dogs for
the Deaf. They actually came in 3rd,
raising $8736. Pictured: Good Sam
Southern California State Director
Dennis R. and DFD Development
Director Kelly Gonzales.
T
hank you for your recent
donation of brochures, dog
magnets, dog charms and a logo
T-shirt to the Good Sam Club.
These items will be awarded to
attendees of the NH Samboree
in August. The success of the
Samboree depends on the number
of attendees and your generous gifts
will stimulate greater attendance.
Each year moneys from the
Samboree are donated to a worthy
charity and our chosen charity is
once again the New Hampsire Food
Bank. This non-profit organization
collects food from various sources
Obituaries
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of any of the dogs we rescue, train and place.
These wonderful friends have provided many years of faithful service and love, and they will be greatly missed
and fondly remembered by those who loved them. They also received a wonderful, loving life in return.
Blue
I wanted to let you know that
Blue, who served Mary starting in
September 2000, has been put to
sleep. Mom had to move up to an
assisted living facility in Vancouver,
Washington in May 2013 due to
increasing memory issues, inability
to drive any longer (at age 90),
and safety concerns about her
continuing to live alone in her own
home. Fortunately she was able to
take Blue with her. However in the
last two months Blue was unable to
continue to live in Mom’s apartment
safely. I brought her to my home.
She was blind, deaf and having
increased difficulty getting around,
in addition to incontinence, so at
16-plus years of age, she was finally
euthanized. Mom misses her, but
agrees that it was the best choice.
Blue had been a faithful companion.
Sue O. for Mary P. – Oregon
Bobby
Please accept the enclosed donation
in memory of our beloved Bobby.
He came to us from a rescue
group in St. Paul in 2005 after
they rescued him from an animal
hoarder situation. He went to the
Rainbow Bridge March 21, 2014.
Those nine years went so fast. He
was a cute, charming, funny and
loving best friend.
Please use the enclosed donation
wherever needed most.
Thanks for your great work
with dogs!
Jean and Robert M. – Minnesota
Connor
Connor passed a week before
Christmas 2012. This was very hard
to deal with. I’m sorry that I did not
notify you sooner.
I know that we are told “they are
not pets” indeed not, they become a
part of our family. It broke my heart
to lose the little guy. I’ve still not
been able to entertain the idea of
getting another dog yet.
Patricia C. – California
exam and saw he was very sick. She
brought us to a quiet room (not an
exam room).
Samantha and Halley stayed with
me the whole time and helped
me thru this. The vet had given
him something to make him more
comfortable and it made him sleepy.
I rested his head on my lap for a
while until I was ready to let him
go to heaven and be with Jack
(Stephanie’s late husband).
I love my baby son so much. He
was the best thing that ever came
into Jack’s and my life.
Stephanie and Dazzle, who will always
be with me, always.
Dazzle
Stephanie and Dazzle worked
together for 13 years before Dazzle
passed on November 15, 2014.
Dazzle was always intelligent,
creative, funny and had a
unique personality.
From Stephanie:
Samantha and Halley, who work
in the office of my apartment
community, and are the sweetest
women anywhere, took Dazzle and
me to the vet late this afternoon
after they heard him having trouble
breathing and saw him struggling to
walk. He wasn’t feeling well the past
few days.
The vet lovingly examined him and
after seeing his breathing was a little
better, she did a more thorough
Diamond
It is with great sorrow that Dotti
and I report the passing of Miss
Diamond. We adopted her in 2004
as one of your Career Change Dogs.
She went peacefully and with no
pain to a place where she will have
no more health issues.
We will miss her terribly...
Born October, 2003
Passed away September, 30, 2014
She gave herself to please us and
love us...may you rest in peace
Miss Diamond.
Bob and Dotti I. – Oregon
Obituaries Continued
Hattie
I went from being pessimistic and
worried all the time, to having days
filled with open and never-ending
possibilities. Hattie transformed my
life from one of silence and solitude
to one filled with sound and joy.
She is divine because she
completes me.
one of your trainers. My husband,
Glen, could not have asked for
a better Hearing Dog. Thanks
to Jessie and Bob’s C.’s generous
donation toward her training, JB
flourished as a Hearing Dog. JB
became Glen’s partner in 2001
when we were just married nine
months. I can remember clearly
when Kim
I have yet to
brought JB
figure out who
“Hattie transformed to our house
saved whom.
and how
my life…”
Was Hattie’s
amazingly she
life spared by
worked from
being rescued
the start adapting to the sounds
from a shelter and trained to be a
Glen needed her to work.
Hearing Dog or, was I spared from
a life of dread and silence by an
Shortly after we brought home our
unlikely angel who just happens to
first child and over the years added
have four legs, a wet nose, a tail and six more. JB adapted to our growing
a heart of gold?
family beautifully. She was a loyal
Jennifer “The Divinity of Dogs” –
partner to Glen who accompanied
Pennsylvania
him to work and traveled all over
the country with us. JB worked
sounds for Glen as a pro. Her
JB
greatest reward was her special ball.
JB is living in Dog Heaven now.
She could endlessly play fetch with
Her mind was still sound and alert.
a ball and loved to make sure the
Unfortunately, her physical health
ball ended up in the pool so she
was not able to keep up with her
could have a flying leap into the
mind. She became deaf, heavily
pool and do a few laps.
blind and unable to get up and
Even with her arthritis, loss of
walk (hip was very weak). Her
vision and loss of hearing, she
bladder control was weak too.
All in all, she lived an awesome life. still waited patiently every day for
Glen to come home from work
I couldn’t ask any more of her nor
and always wanted to be right by
did I want to. She did more for me
him. To all of us, she was one of
than I could have asked for.
the family. Our children will miss
Thank you for providing me a
her greatly and Glen will always
great companion and partner.
have a piece missing without JB.
I miss her greatly.
Thank you and your incredible
Glen M. – Pennsylvania
organization and the incredible gift
you gave Glen (and in turn our
JB died yesterday at the age of 14.
whole family) in JB.
She was found romping around the Heather M. – Pennsylvania
DFD property as a young stray by
Liberty
Liberty was placed with Ken K. of
Nevada in 2003 where she dutifully
served as a Certified Hearing Dog
and was well taken care of and
loved by Ken and Lois until her
passing in October of this year.
This photo (above) was taken on
9/30/2014. Ken wanted one last photo
of his girl.
Minor
Have you a dog in heaven Lord? Is
there room for just one more? My
little dog Minor died today. He will
be waiting at your door. Please take
him into Heaven, Lord, and keep
him there for me. Just feed him, pet
him, love him, Lord. This is all I ask
of thee. Till we meet again.
Elke G. – Texas
Nicky
I received a very sad phone call
from Michele H. Miracle Mutt
Nicholas (Nicky), renamed Bailey
by Michele, was put to sleep
this morning.
He had been having health
problems for a while, so she had
a decision to make. I told her I
would let DFD know. Very sad
day for Michele and all who knew
Obituaries Continued
Bailey. He was such a sweet, loving
little dog.
Heather for Michele H. – Washington
Panther
Panther gave up his fight at
10:20 a.m., August 1, 2014.
We moved down to Pilot on
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 and
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 was
nothing short of a mad house with
three painters and a locksmith
here. Panther just did not want
to stop checking on everything
happening. We noticed how bad
he was hurting due to his arthritis
and we went and got his meds and
gave them to him. Thursday night,
July, 31, 2014 when Jerry got ready
for work, Panther was basically a
statue in the bedroom, standing in
one spot. Jerry gave him his meds
even though he did not want them.
He usually wants peanut butter, but
not that night. Jerry forced them
and then made him lie down in
his bed. Kelly texted Jerry Friday
morning, August 1, 2014 that it was
time. When Jerry got home, he was
in total agreement. Jerry changed
clothes and carried all 77 pounds of
him to the truck.
Panther didn’t even get up for the
ride. Jerry called Bunn Vet as they
opened and then an hour later to
let them know we were coming. As
soon as we hit the door, they took
us to a treatment room and brought
a blanket for Panther. Billy finally
got there and we spent about 15
minutes together and then they
gave him the sedative. Panther did
a good job fighting that one, but
the second one won the battle for
lala land. Then the next shot sent
Panther on his trip to Rainbow
Bridge where he is now frolicking
like the pup that he always was,
regardless of the gray snout. So far,
the latest addition, Halo, who is a
white Australian Shephard hasn’t
seemed to notice too badly. She has
run through the house a few times
apparently looking for him. Panther
had a great life and made the lives
of those around him much better
just by being there.
Glucosamine helped tremendously.
His knees were out due to arthritis.
His hips had started hurting also.
He was almost deaf and cataracts
had taken over his eyes. He was still
faithful and loyal.
I know he is running like he was
a puppy in Doggy Heaven! I loved
him so much.
Stephanie C. – Texas
Spike
Spike was diagnosed with cancer
about four months ago. It was
small on the liver, but moved
very aggressively. He was blind
and partially deaf at that time. We
followed a regime of acupuncture,
traditional treatments and herbal
therapy. He was never in pain
until the end. He was still feisty in
spirit to the end. As a Hearing Dog
he took his job
seriously and did
the best he could.
“If it moved,
I miss him. We
he liked it.”
were an equivalent
age of 86.
He was rescued by Dogs for the
Deaf the day before being scheduled
to be put to sleep in a shelter in
Oregon. They thought he was full
grown, but he fooled them and
did so well that despite his size he
completed his training and became
and remained the biggest dog that
DFD has ever placed as a Certified
Hearing Dog. He worked his entire
career for Kelly and only recently
retired three
months ago.
He led a full and
productive life. If
it moved, he liked
it. Whether it was
the bed of the pick-up truck or his
specially built motorcycle trailer, he
loved to go. He was loved by many,
including and especially Gracie, our
gray Tabby, she hates life, but totally
loved Panther.
He had 14 full years and will be
waiting for us at the Bridge.
Kelly P. – North Carolina.
Rebel
It is with tears and sorrow, but I
have to say, Rebel (Rover) passed
early Friday morning. He was
in pain for a few months, but
We traveled together through the
United States and Canada some
59,000 miles in our RV, flew the
Pacific over 10 times and cruised
ferries, hydrofoils and an 11-day
cruise from Vancouver to Honolulu.
He charmed the crew and captain,
completed his duties at a station on
deck, and was a quiet guest under
the table at meals. He got his treats
when we went out on deck.
Thank you for allowing him to be
such a wonderful part of our family.
Spike passed away on
June 20, 2014.
Daniel M. – Hawaii
Planned Giving
How a Planned Gift Can Benefit
You and Make a Lifetime Impact
Did you know one of the special
ways you can donate to Dogs for
the Deaf is through your estate? You
can make a gift that costs nothing
during your lifetime.
Planned Giving refers to several
specific gift types that can be
funded with cash, equity or
property. While some planned gifts
provide a life-long income to the
donor, others use estate and tax
planning techniques to provide for
charity and other heirs in ways that
maximize the gift and/or minimize
its impact on the donor’s estate.
Your Planned Gift can:
• help Dogs for the Deaf fulfill its
mission of professionally training
dogs and helping people.
• earn you immediate tax
benefits and income through
your lifetime.
• help you achieve personal
finance goals, while helping
Dogs for the Deaf.
• reduce or eliminate taxes
on capital gains and federal
estate taxes.
• take care of your loved ones.
Planning your estate and legacy
for future generations, including
your charitable interests, takes
careful evaluation. Consulting with
the appropriate professionals can
help. Discussing your charitable
intentions with us can lead to a
much better result than going it
alone—and it will ensure that your
gift is used just as you wish. We
can give you valuable information
about a number of possible creative
giving techniques.
Popular Giving Arrangements
Gifts from your Will or Trust
Need to preserve your assets during
your lifetime? You can plan a gift
to us that will only take effect after
your other obligations have ceased.
Gifts from a Retirement Plan
Give us assets subject to double
taxation, then leave more to
your family.
Gifts of Stock and
Appreciated Assets
Here’s how to take advantage of
appreciated securities without
incurring capital gains tax.
Gifts of Life Insurance
You don’t need a large estate to
make a significant gift to us. Here’s
how you can leverage your dollars
for a larger gift.
Gifts of Real Estate
A valuable asset you can donate in
exchange for powerful tax benefits
and even an income stream for you
and/or your loved ones.
Gifts of Personal Property
You can give us many kinds of
personal property that enhance our
mission and provide tax benefits
to you.
Act now to take the steps to be a
good steward of the resources you
intend to leave behind. Contact
DFD Development Director Kelly
Gonzales for more information.
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Dedicated To Our Two-Legged Friends
Ray
Dear Dogs for the Deaf,
We were very pleased to have
received your card for our donation
to family member, Ray. Yet, we
are MORE pleased to see that the
Hearing Dog Raylene is also our
daughter’s name! Raylene is in
Pet Partners in Golden, Colorado
with her dog, Minnie Mouse. They
volunteer in the reading program
at the public library. Minnie has
several little elementary-aged
readers!
Would you please let us know how
Raylene, the Hearing Dog, is doing?
Our family believes God’s hand was
in the donation-to the card-to the
picture of Raylene. This is REALLY
special to us with Ray’s passing.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
The Kaufman Family –
North Carolina
Lonnie M.
We are sad to report that Pamela M.
lost her husband, Lonnie, on
March 29, 2014. Lonnie was a
client of DFD’s and had Hearing
Dog Millie, for 14 years.
Pamela M. – Montana
Michael said Frances always had
a deep love for dogs, even leading
her to bring home a deaf/blind
dog she had found one time (they
already had eight other dogs).
Michael insisted some poor family
must have been worried sick about
the dog missing and that Frances
should try and find the owners. She
promised she would. Michael was
surprised to see the dog still there
when he got home from work the
next day. When he asked Frances
about it, she said that she had
indeed found the owners but that
she convinced them that they could
take much better care of the dog
and so the owners relinquished it to
them.
Michael and Frances became
aware of Dogs for the Deaf through
Michael’s parents who lived here
in Medford and were also longtime
DFD supporters. When they were
in town visiting his parent’s one
time, about 20 years ago, Michael
and Frances visited the DFD
facility. When they came out and
were observing the training dog
demonstration, Michael was amazed
the dog heard sounds he couldn’t
even hear.
Puppy Love Lasts Forever
When DFD Development Director
called donor Michael Youngblood,
husband of Frances Youngblood
who passed earlier this year, he told
her a very sweet dog-related story of
how the two of them met.
A friend of Michael’s had asked if
Michael would entertain Frances
while she was in town. Michael’s
friend had planned on entertaining
her but ended up having to show
his dogs instead. Michael and
Frances hit if off and spent a
lifetime together.
DFD Volunteer Windy Smith
We lost one of our wonderful
Kennel Volunteers Windy this
summer. Windy had been a
dedicated volunteer walking and
socializing the dogs for more than
six years. She helped countless
dogs in training during that time.
Her faithful dedication to Dogs for
the Deaf was truly inspiring. Her
love for the dogs was overflowing.
Windy was always willing to help in
other areas whenever it was needed
and was a great voice for Dogs for
the Deaf through the years. She
adopted Career Change Dog Sasha
and what a wonderful pair they
made. Sasha will be well cared for
by Windy’s best friend. We all miss
Windy dearly. Our prayers and
thoughts go out to her friends
and family.
DFD Volunteer Kathy Smith
Katheryn Smith, one of our best
volunteer tour guides, passed away
this past summer. She will always
be remembered for her willingness
to help, which she did frequently.
It did not matter if you called her
to do a tour at the last minute. If
she had enough time to get to Dogs
for the Deaf, she would come help.
She loved talking to people and
telling them about DFD and our
mission of rescuing dogs, which
she did herself when she adopted
one of our Career Change Dogs.
She would always talk about her
little dog with such love in her eyes.
Katheryn constantly had a smile
on her face and made everyone
around her smile as well. She was
a kind, sweet and gentle lady. We
will miss her and all the joy she
brought us. Katheryn is survived by
her husband Roger, who is in our
thoughts and prayers.
Memorial Tributes in Memory of . . .
Donations have been received in memory of the following people who lived lives of love,
compassion, and concern for both people and animals:
If your donation was received:
April 1 to September 30
October 1 to March 31
Fern and Duane Ackerson
and Ruth McCoy
John T. Alfred
Kenneth Algaze
Chuck Allbery
Virginia Amendola
Joe Anderson
Lynn Arrasmith
Victoria Aukerman
Kathy Austin
Doris Baird
Emma Balasone
Virginia L. Barekman
Helen Barker
Janis Barnard
Katharina Barnum
Russell Bartlett, Gus
Collinsworth, and Jim
Lindberg
Sarah M. Bean
Shirley Okell Beedy
William F. Binschus
Harold Bohner
Rosemary Bond
Robert M. ‘Buddy’
Bratcher, Jr.
Phillip Brateris
Brittany Brewster
Wiley Burnett
Harold Caines
Bernice Christian
Arthur B. Chuzum
Bill Clair
Mollie Clair
John and Darlene Clark
Margaret Clark
Carl and Eleanor Coates
Dewey Comstock
Ruth ‘Peggy’ Cox
Robert Cummings
Memorial will appear in the:
Spring/Summer issue
Fall/Winter issue
Wayne DeBrick, Gary
Meyer, and
Gladys Muse
Esther DeHoyos
Carl Dengel
Alice Marie Dicken
Mario DiMartino
Dixie Dolan
Ronald Dow
Nancy Dueker
Andrew Henry Dufala
Jules Dufour
Donna Lorraine DuSold
Lana Endicott and Sunny
Oscar Ezewuzie
Charles Finkel
Guenter Fleischer
Catherine Traweek France
Jim Fravel and Luci
Barbara Wells Garbutt and
Wanda Fenimore Basile
Meyers
Helen Gerber
Ken Gervais
Doris Giardina
Mary Gibbons
Velma D. Gipe
Larry Gleason
Anita Goldie
Janice Gorecki and Misty,
Heidi, Smokey, Penny,
and Cheyenne
Charles Gosting and
Casey
Jon D. Gove
Charlene Grant
Doug Gries
Michael Gimaldi
Ronald Gunn
Bud Guymon
Bob Haaf
Shirley Hanson
Henry Harrison
Susie Harrison
Doris Haynes
Janice Headrick and
Martha Kovanis
Marieta Fay Henry
Mariah Herrs
Marie L. Hille
Robert Hinebauch
Marlene Prosky Hirth
Alan Hoadley
Christopher Glenn
Hodges
William J. Honeycutt
Dorothy L. Huber
Nathan Hughes
Harriet Hunt
Greg Jack
Georgia Jackson
Jerry James
Ed Johnson
Les Jones
Lois M. Jones
Mary Ann Kackley
Arline Kaminski
Stefania Kaplan
Jerry and Ginger Keene
Trudye E. Kehl
Charles and Isabella
Kennedy
Dave Knox
James Kurapka
Juliva ‘Dolly’ Kurtovich
June Kuster
Bill Lacy
Stanley Lenner
Rita K. Lewis
Michael Libonate
Which is mailed in:
May
November
Rose Lockridge
Dan Long
Peggy Fulcher
Longbotham
Minnie Bell Love
Marty Ludwig and Sandy
Taylor
Auntie M
Amelia Maria Maas
Albert Marshall
Clarence Marshall
Annette Martin
Vern McConnell and
Ralph Miller
Molly McCourty
Eddie McCoy
Jeraldine McGinnis
Elmarie McKay
Carolyn McLaughlin
Helen Means
Willard and Betty Mercier
Carl Mielnik
Ralph Miller
Amos Paul Mink
Mom Monroe
Dana Moore
Fred and Ethel Morefield
Charles V. Morgan
Jerry E. Morrison
Julie Mosier and Bean
P. L. Mosley and Ziva
Lonnie Mueller
Patricia Munns
Bob Nelson
Jan Nelson
John T. Nelson
June S. Nelson
Patricia Nelson
Chet Nichols
Eric Nordstrom
Maryanna Otley
Ray O. Pack
Sylvia Parnelle
Kirby Pat
Bob Pearson and Fe
Richard W. Peck
Gene Petersen
Ruth E. Phillips
Mary J. Potter
Karin Pritchard
Mary Rackowski
Minnie Ray
Ray Reagan
Duane Richardson and
Bingo
Barry Rilliet
Anthony J. Rinck
John Ristine
Mildred and Jess Roberts
In Memory of . . . continued
Sara Jane Robertson
Alice Rohde
Marion Rood
Tom Rosenkranz
Brian Ross
Nick Reynolds
Julius Schweitzer
Virgie Sellers Harper
Kathy Sheldon
Clayton Shiley
Pam Shrigley
The Sirotti Family
Carmelo Rocca
Giuseppina Smilovich
Rocca
Renato Tito Rocca
Gianfranco Rocca
Salvatore Similovich
Lucia Zuillia
Claudio Zuillia
Fabrizio Zuillia
Baron Sirotti
Trina Sirotti
Willa Sirotti
Mercedes Giannini
Gary Smith
Kathryn L. ‘Kathy’ Smith
Linda ‘Windy’ Smith
Roger Louis Snell and all
his four-footed friends
Dave Snyder
Alvin and Jeanne Soliday
Margaret Anne Stanley
Florian John Stasik
Chuck Stotts
Rudy Strey
R. Cleo Thomas
Arthur ‘Jack’ Thompson
In Honor Of...
Marvin Throne
Walter Tucker
Orel ‘Van’ and Neil T. Van
Dagriff
Dorothy Van Elsberg
Toni Vanadestine
Anita Vogel
Bill Wall
Paul Warner
Hank Wertz
Frances F. Westlund
Ed Wheeler
Joseph F. ‘Joe’ White
Gertrude Wisda
Eunice Wise
Martha Wright
Robert P. Zottola
Low Zwerling
...people and pets who have been honored by friends and relatives with a donation to DFD for a special occasion.
These people and pets are very much alive, and the donation is honoring a special occasion or achievement. Special
occasion cards from DFD are a great way to honor a special occasion or achievement in your favorite animal
lover’s life. It’s easy to send one—just visit our website at dogsforthedeaf.org/special-donation to send yours today!
Baby Girl
Frank and Pam George
Ellen Parryess
Gracie
Myrtle Glynn’s 90th birthday
Christine Perkins’ birthday
Emily, Jenny, and Cindy –
Nick Gonzalez’s birthday
Sue Rush
three stars of DFD
Mae Goth’s birthday
Caitlin Sapp’s college graduation
Ohio State Good Sam’s Teen
Miss Alex Gourley’s birthday
Norma Shearer
Chapter
Amanda
Gerry Shoaf
Zoe Bailey
Barbara Haydon’s birthday
Joanne Temperly’s birthday
Ilona Banat
Ken Haynes’ birthday
Lind and Joe Thompson’s wedding
Evelyn Bieber’s 80th birthday
Anne Hills
Molly Tracy and her dog Moses
Ralph Bieber’s birthday
Harriet Hogg’s birthday
Sue Tsappis
Jenny Caron’s birthday
Alexa Holbert
Sue Weisfeld’s 70th birthday
Debbie Caster
Carolyn Holder
Dusty ‘Little Man’ Williams
Lia Chapman
Jeannine Hubbard’s birthday
Barry and Gi Wolk
Phyllis Clark
Barbara Kallman’s birthday
Honey
Luana Corbin’s birthday
Dr. William Kozin’s 80th birthday
Morris
William Cox
Robert and Eugenia Labbancz
Sable
Floyd Danielson
Donna Landtiser
Zoey
Kaylee Domanchuk
Michael Levine’s 60th birthday
Kin
Brett Doran
Donna Malmros
Peppy I and Peppy II
Ann Dredla
Amanda Mason
Sarah
Chris and Kennan Eccleston’s
Jerry Eugene Morrison
Molly
wedding
Gail Muldoon
Pippin
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Estes’ 50th
Jean Nichol
Topaz (aka Toby)
anniversary
Bonnie Nichol’s birthday
Celia Frank’s birthday
Susan Owens and Laura Medvitz
Memorial Tributes in Memory of Pets
We would like to pay tribute to those beloved, departed pets who have been remembered by their families.
Always and Big Al
Amos, Andy, and Kelly
Andrew
Annie
Annie and Maggie
Anya and Dinghy
Baby Tina
Bailey
Bailey-boo
Barley
Barney
Baxter
Beagle Princess
Bear
Bennu
Berkley
Bernie
Big Foot, Allie, Midnight, and
Riley
Bijou
Blackie
Bobby
Booger, Bessie, Budd, C.J., Miss C,
and Brownie
Brad
Brady
Brigadier and Rocky
Buddy
Cache
Calypso
Capper
Carney
Cassie
Chance
Charlie
Cheech and Fluffy
Chelsea
Chewy
Chin Chin
Chloe
Chloe
Cholmondeley (Chumley)
Chuckie
Coco
Daisy
Danger
Darla
Denny
Dollie
Dusty and Max
Dutch
Easter
Ebbie
Ebenezer
Elvis
Emma
Fanci Girl
Fanie and Shasta
Fanny
Fergie
Foxy
Freckles
Gigi and Riley
Ginger
Glacier, Monks, Tundra, Kiska,
Nikitinka, Tinley,
Grady
Gretchen, Cindy, Rusty, Jake,
Uma, and Lily
Gromit
Hamton
Hanna
Happy
Harry
Henry
Homer
Honey Kitty
Hulk
Hunter
Isabelle
Ivory
J.B.
Jackson
Jasmine
Jazper
Joey, Lucy, and Loopy
Jones
K.J.
Kahki
Kandy and Kitty
Karma
Kato, Max and Halie
Kelley, Sugar, Penny, Peppy, and
Chelsey
Kelli-blu
King Phydeaux Felisimo
Kirby
Lacey
Lady Pug
Libby
Lil Orphan Annie
Little Lady
Lola
Lucy
Macduff
Maggie
Maggie and Oreo
Mandy
Mason
Matchbox ‘Calvin’
Max and Duchess
Maxie
Meow Meow
Mikey
Minette
Miss Dawson
Miss Kitty and Miss Cat
Misty
Mitzi and Suzy
Mocah
Mollie
Molly
Molly and Tasha
In Memory of Pets . . . continued
Moon Dancer
Niki and Mr. Peabody
Nikki
Nikki Wikki
Odie
Oscar
Paisley
Peaches
Penny
Peppy
Petey
Petie
Pippin, Babe, Alex, Chelsea,
Peepers, Kimaura, Vel
Prissy, Missy, Cookie, and Snow
Pumpkin
Put
Raz
Reese and all the Eisenhower cats
Rhea
Roberta and Rosie
Rocket
Rocky
Rocky and Ricky
Romeo
Roody and Justy
Roooney, Kady, Rose, and Jenny
Rosie
Rueger and Native
Rusty
Rusty, Woody, Gretchan, Candy
and Alex
Sadie
Sadie and Hannah
Sage
Sammy
Sandler
Sandy
Satin
Schlep
Scooter
Scotty
Scrappy
Sedona and Roxy
Shadow
Sheba
Shilo, Brandy, Ben, and Tyler
Sidney
Simba
Skipper, Toby, Luke, Bear, and
BEQUESTS
Timba
Smoky
Spike
Sunny
Susie and Chet
Suzie
Suzy Q and Dee Dee
Sweeney
Sydney
Timmy
Tinker, Scruffy, and Kit Kat
Tino
Toby
Tonka
Tuck
Tyke
Whisper
Wiley
Willie, Gus, and Sugar
Wilson
Xena
Yeti, Poco, Koo, Tasha, Kira, and
Lakota
Zesus
April 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014
The Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Perpetual Trust
The Eugene J. and Gloria A. Berry Family Trust
The Mabel M. Brown Trust
The Estates of George and Ethel Burnett
The Evelyn Elaine Carman Revocable Trust
The Estate of Irene Dawson
The Charles DeFrance Estate
The Lucille H. Edgerton Trust
The William H. Gardner Annuity
The Estate of Helen M. Green
The Marian M. Hamilton Trust
The Estate and Trust of Eileen E. Harrison
The Estate of Jacqueline Jump
The John P. and Mary S. Kaiser Trust
The Estate of Florence J. Kaminsky
The Virginia S. Machen Estate
The Marjorie M. McGranahan Trust
The Robert E. and Hattie Miller Charitable
Remainder Trust
The Dorothy G. Neugebauer Trust
The Josephine H. Overdick Trust
The Georgine Darcy Palmer Estate
The Estate of Mr. Jan Carol Pickett
The Estate of Harold E. Riley
The Lawrence Roulias Estate
The Estate of John J. Schultz
The Estate of Marion Anderson Tait
The Margaret I. Wolf Trust
The Frances B. Youngblood Trust
Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels are individuals who have the foresight and dedication to sustain the work at Dogs for the Deaf
for many generations to come by including the organization in their estate plans with a gift of at least $5,000.
For more information on becoming a Guardian Angel, please contact Kelly Gonzales at 800-990-3647, ext. 341.
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Ms. Margo J. Adams
Anonymous
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Mr. Doug L. Armstrong
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Ms. Linda Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bennett
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The Eugene J. and Gloria A. Berry
Family Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Blessen
Ms. Josephine Blum
Mr. and Mrs. David Bourbeau
Ms. Louise Bratton
The Edward and Grace
Bredemeyer Trust
Mrs. Virginia D. Bridges-Pinneo
Ms. Karen L. Brockett
Ms. Bonnie Burke
The Donna Castello Estate
Mr. Arthur ‘Ed’ Cavaness
Mr. Paul G. Chelew
The Lena T. Cherrix Living Trust
Ms. Judith L. Clair
Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Clark
Ms. Laurie Connor
Donald and Margaret Corder
Ms. Courtney
Ms. Dee Cramer
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Mr. and Mrs. James J. Demers
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Ms. Carol Jean Diers
Ms. Kathleen Dolan
The Estate of Dr. Jean H.
Dougherty
Mrs. Elinore B. Doyle
Ms. Jean R. Dunham
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne DuPont
Miller Einsel
Ms. Lyhn B. Endicott
Dr. Donald L. Feinsilver
Anonymous
Ms. Lynn W. Feller
Ms. Linda Fern Cisko
Anonymous
Ms. Elizabeth M. Gignoux Living
Trust
Adrienne M. Giuffre, M.D.
Anonymous
Mr. Martin L. Goodwin
Ms. Bonnie B. Hall
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Hambel
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Harris
The Estate and Trust of Eileen E.
Harrison
Ms. Constance Harvey
Mrs. Virginia Hellenthal
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Henderson
Pam and Ron Herriott
Ms. Carole J. Higgins
Ms. Anne B. Hills
Ms. Danell Hiltz
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Jenkins
Ms. Jori Jordan
Ms. Isabelle R. Keller
Mrs. Olive M. Kemp
Ms. Sandra Kemp
Dr. Carol A. Kilmon
Irene Kitzman M.D.
Mr. Ron Kostich
Ms. Shirley J. Lane
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lavoie
Ms. Carla L. Levinski
Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lindsay
Ms. Jennifer C. Long
Mr. O. T. Lupinski
Ms. Betty Jane Lynch
Ms. Zelda R. Mack
The Lara Mancha Estate
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Manz
Dr. Charles E. Marshall
Mark and Shirley Mayberry
Ms. Mary Jo Meagher
The F. Wilbur Meyer Estate
Miss Lori Micken
Ms. Dona C. Middaugh
Bennett J. Mintz
Mrs. Roberta Mocabee
Ms. Marian Mogel
Ms. Marjorie F. Monroe
Ms. Gail L. Muldoon
Mr. and Mrs. Smithmore P. Myers
The J. D. and Ethel B. Nicholson
Trust
The Marian Nielson-Lawrence
Trust
Hilda O. Nitchman
Ms. Linda Nugent
Mr. Dean O’Connor
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Orman
The Estate of Filippo Perrino
Ms. Janet S. Plog
Mr. Raymond L. Randall
Mr. Roy Rath
Ms. Carol Reid
Mrs. Bette Reigelman
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Robertson
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Rodger
Ms. Carolyn A. Rohrer
The Milfred B. Roney Trust
The Chris Sagan Estate
Mr. Gary Schwartz
Ms. Geraldine L. Sedlar
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Ms. Carol G. Siegel
Ms. Dianne Sims
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sirotti
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Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith
Ms. Janet E. Soderstrom
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Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Stephenson
Ms. Karen Suller
Mrs. Billie M. Sundene
Patti and Jeffrey Tautenhan
Ms. Jean Tinkham
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Toole
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Topp
The Richard L. Trunkey Estate
Ms. Frances A. Urban
Mr. and Mrs. John VanDyke
Ms. Shirley Vanelli
Mr. Nicholas E. Verderamo
Stephanie Walsh
Ms. Barbara Ann Warn
The Zenetta Lee Watts Trust
Mrs. Marilyn Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Worley
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“Ears to You”
Continued from page 14
cancer and that was painful. Chewie
had three remissions and we went
through a lot together. Jim and I
grieved for a long time with this
painful loss. That’s why we waited
five years to get Luke. I don’t know
if we can handle another sick dog.
It’s a lot on the mind and pulling of
the heart every day. The vet told us
that Luke is a very young dog. This
type of tumor is common among
other dogs.
We were lucky that it was a
small tumor about the size of my
fingertip. We pray it doesn’t grow
back either. Luke doesn’t need this
inconvenience at his age. He’s about
five or six years old. Dogs for the
Deaf is not quite sure of his age, but
he’s been with us for 3.5 years. We
want him to live a long, long time.
He’s got many more years ahead
of him.
I’ll say that caring for Luke while
he recuperates is a handful. I have
to make sure that his donut collar
stays on
so he can’t
get to his
incision.
I have to
make sure
that I ice
the swelling
around his
incision.
The first
few days
he couldn’t jump on the bed, the
couch or on my leg when there is a
sound to alert me. He automatically
reacts to a sound and I’m not going
to tell him not to respond so he
earns a treat. So when he wants
up, we pick him up onto the bed,
over the stairs, and on the couch.
We go up and down. I make sure
he sleeps a lot but he wants me
continued
to be right there. He’s on three
medications. Two are for pain and
one for antibiotics. He’s doing well
with them.
When he’s on the floor, he lays on
the bed pads. They are on his bed,
the couch and my bed. I want to
protect his incision from getting
dirty. He’s doing better. I know
he wants to continue his job as a
service dog alerting us to sounds,
also run around in the yard chasing
tennis balls and squirrels. He’s a
good dog. We need his help with
sounds so he needs to recover
quickly so he can burn off the
energy doing those things he likes
to do.
Luke has been feeling better. He
gets frisky at times. He’s loads of
fun. We have him on the bed with a
leash on him so he doesn’t jump off.
So I sleep with the leash and Luke
with the donut collar. When he
tugs the leash, I wake up and bring
him down. It’s all about safety and
I found a
way. But I
gotta tell
you, when
Luke has
an itch, he
jerks his
legs. This
happens
so many
nights
when he’s
on the bed, I don’t sleep enough.
I know it’s temporary until his
stitches are removed. I’m patient,
but Luke is worth it.
”We need his
help with sounds
so he needs to
recover quickly.”
9/22/14 – Luke rather preferred to
do his own walking up and down
the stairs today so I let him (I found
out when he jumped out of my
arms while I was lowering him to
Luke
the floor. So I commanded him to
go slow and easy. He did, so it’s not
a problem going over three steps).
9/25/14 – I received good news
from Dr. Morlan, the vet. Luke’s
lab results came back that it was
benign. No cancer! Yay, heels
kicking in the air! I’m so relieved.
Now I can relax. The vet will
continue to monitor him every
six months.
You have no idea how scary this
experience was for Jim and me.
We were so worried about losing
Luke. Your gift to help pay for his
surgery was beyond words. So I will
let Luke say it for us and consider
Luke’s paw shaking your hand
saying to each of you…
Jodi A. – Washington
“It is my mission to serve my
masters with sound alerts. Your help
made it possible for me to continue
serving my mission with my family.
Thank you Dogs for the Deaf for
using help from Royal Neighbors
of America Emergency Veterinary
Fund to pay for my surgery. And
I’m also forever grateful to Banfield
Vet for their care and expertise.
Woof—Luke
Good Sam Letters
and distributes it to food pantries,
meal kitchens, etc. throughout
the state.
Again – thank you. Your generous
donation will indirectly benefit
many needy area families. Thank
you, too, for the benefits you
freely give to both your canine
and human clients. We are proud
to be associated with your
fine organization.
Sincerely,
Linda S., Pembroke, New Hampshire
E
nclosed is a check for $57.50.
Please consider this as a
donation from our club towards
your efforts at DFD.
Bill B., Square Samer’s, Northern
California Chapter
O
ur Round-Tuit Club attends a
Good Sam Club Samboree in
Perry, Georgia twice a year and we
collect money for your organization
through our “Pot of Gold” efforts.
Our group is very dedicated to your
very worthwhile service. We are
pleased to be mailing you a check
for $197 for our Spring 2014 event.
We do not need patches or stickers
at this time.
Dottie L., Good Sam Club, Round-Tuit
Club, Chapter 32, Cataula, Georgia
E
nclosed is a check for $400 from
SD Good Sam. We know this
is a benefit to many and we enjoy
being a part of making it happen for
those in need.
Keep up the good work.
Carol L., SD Good Sam, Rapid City,
South Dakota
P
lease accept this check from the
Chisholm Trail Good Sams for
$100. We do not need any patches
continued
at this time. Please use what you
would have spent on them for
something else. Thank you for all
you do.
I have enclosed a roster of our
members.
Lamanda H., Chisholm Trail Good
Sams, Belton, Texas
U
pon checking with your
accounting department, I find
that I wrote a check to you for $32
that should have been $200. This
check was a donation by the Rig
Runner Good Sam Club here in the
San Diego area. I regret this error.
Enclosed you will find a check for
$168 which along with the $32
check you have already received
in early April, will complete the
$200 donation.
It is an honor to be able to continue
to sponsor Dogs for the Deaf. Some
of our present and past members
have visited your facility as they
traveled through the Oregon area.
They have shared this information
with our group.
Thank you for the patience and
response you have shown in
resolving this matter.
Sincerely,
Norma D., Rig Runner Camping Club,
San Diego, California
I
am enclosing a check for $150 as
a donation for your program. Let
me explain how I got this check.
Last June, our chapter of Good Sam
attended the Mid Atlantic Samboree
in Harrington, Delaware. During
the Samboree there were raffles as
fundraisers. Our state, Maryland,
raffled off a basket containing
things that represented our state.
Each chapter donated things to
make up the basket. One of the
things our chapter—the Southern
Maryland Wanderers—donated was
a slate that I painted of the Thomas
Point Lighthouse located in the
Chesapeake Bay, at the mouth of the
South River, just below Annapolis.
There were many goodies in this
basket, i.e., a cap from Patuxent
River Naval Air Station, lots of
spices from McCormick (located
in Baltimore), Orioles Peanuts and
other little items donated by other
chapters. My husband Charles
took many chances on the basket
being the proceeds were going to
Maryland Good Sam. Would you
believe we won the basket!!!!
Everyone commented on the slate—
so we decided to auction off the
slate. After many highly contested
bids the slate went to the highest
bidder for $150. I was so happy
and decided that the money that I
received should go to Dogs for the
Deaf, our favorite chapter charity. I
am sure you will put it to good use.
Thanks for all of the work that
you do.
Sincerely,
Mary S., Southern Maryland
Wanderers, Maryland
T
he Lone Star Sams Chapter of
the Texas Good Sams is pleased
to present our check in the amount
of $100. We are proud to help
support your organization’s good
work on behalf of the deaf.
Our 30 members look forward to
adding more Dog Bones to their
chapter vests.
Sincerely,
Ned D., Lone Star Sam Chapter
#3579, Texas
Good Sam Letters
I
t is with great pleasure that our
Texas at Large Chapter, of the
Good Sam’s Club, wishes to make
a donation to your organization.
Enclosed is our Money Order in the
amount of $50.
I am providing you with a current
roster of our members. If you still
furnish the small Dogs for the Deaf
bone patch, we would like nine of
them.
Your charity provides a great service
to the people and the dogs that you
place with them. We are very glad
to be able to continue to contribute
to your cause.
Sincerely,
Sherry A., Good Sam’s Texas at Large
Chapter, Leonard, Texas
E
nclosed are the donations from
the Spring Fling. Kimberly (DFD
Donor Services), hopes this helps
with our effort to enrich people’s
lives, as well as place that special
animal, the dog in a wholesome
situation, where he/she can
demonstrate his skills for good.
Yours truly,
Dick D., Idaho State Good Sams,
Kuna, Idaho
W
e are a camping club, the
Moonwalker Sams, Chapter
68, associated with the Ohio
Chapter of Good Sams of America.
We have chosen your organization
as the recipient of funds resulting
from our raffle held at the Randolph
County Spring Samboree on
May 10th.
Enclosed please find a check in
the amount of $136 for your
organization to use as needed.
continued
We thank you for any and all
services you and your staff have
provided in our area.
Sincerely,
Kaye W., Good Sam Moonwalkers,
Chapter 68, New Bremen, Ohio
P
lease accept the enclosed check
in the amount of $121 from the
Connecticut Good Sam Samboree
raffle held in June at the Brooklyn
CT Fairgrounds.
We are proud to continue our
support of your wonderful
organization and to be a part of the
advancement of your programs that
have such a positive impact on the
lives of the dogs and their human
parents they assist.
Sincerely,
Laura P., Connecticut Good Sams,
Connecticut
P
lease find enclosed a check for
$100 from Dale and Doris W. of
Twenty Nine Palms, California. Dale
and Doris are members of the Lazy
Daze Caravan Club and are making
a donation through the club to your
organization. We normally collect
aluminum cans and donate to you
the proceeds from cashing them
in. Lately our can bin has not been
filling up. Doris and Dale decided
to donate instead this year.
Sincerely,
Connie J., Lazy Daze Caravan
Club, California
E
nclosed find the following
checks which were presented at
our Iowa State Samboree on June
28, 2014, as a result of Chapter
Donations and our Games of
Chance at the Samboree.
Lorene Hynes, Iowa Good Sams,
Dubuque, Iowa
E
nclosed you will find donation
checks from three of our local
Wisconsin Camping Clubs. Also
a check from the WI Good Sam
Organization in the amount of
$215.75; these donations were
collected during our Annual
Samboree Celebration.
Please use these funds as needed in
your non-profit organization. Please
acknowledge these donations to the
appropriate club.
Sincerely,
Karen W., Wisconsin Good
Sams, Wisconsin
P
lease accept our check in the
amount of $100 for Dogs for the
Deaf. We appreciate all the good
works that you do. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Vicki B., Peninsula Good Sams,
Yorktown, Virgnia
P
lease accept this donation of
$50 in our appreciation of the
wonderful work you are doing with
your organization. We recognize the
value and want to be supporting in
the work you are accomplishing.
“May you be blessed with success
in your future endeavors to this
worthy cause.”
Sincerest Regards,
Ron K., Circus City Sam’s,
Chapter #89, Peru, Indiana
P
lease find enclosed our check for
$225 from the Sakakawea Good
Samers to help support the Dogs for
the Deaf. We are happy to be able to
help support this great organization.
Keep up the good work,
Marlis P., Sakakawea Good Samers,
Carpio, North Dakota
Ambassador Stories
Joy and I both agreed that we need
to learn sign language. Megan, the
interpreter, did a wonderful job.
She was trying to answer as many
questions as she could at one time.
She taught us a few simple signs.
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Continued
n April 26, I staffed a booth
at the annual Jacksonville
Community Yard Sale. I thought
it would be a good opportunity to
get the word out about Dogs for
the Deaf in Maryland. My friend,
Cathy Swords, a talented artist,
I have to tell you about one girl and brainstormed with me to create
her mother. This story just touched a picture board highlighting the
our hearts
services
and brought
DFD offers.
I really enjoyed
tears to all of
As it turned
us. They had
out, the
doing this
researched all
board
DeafNation Expo
about Dogs
was quite
for the Deaf
colorful and
in Indianapolis
and knew
attracted
some of the
attention.
information. The daughter will be
going to college and they decided
I got some helpful suggestions
that she really needs a dog to help
throughout the day from friends
her. When they were researching,
I knew from the local Senior
they noticed that the cost of
Center, such as placement of the
training a Hearing Assistance Dog
donation box and arrangement of
was $25,000.
information on the table, and Cathy
even suggested placing my lifeThey thought they had to pay that
sized stuffed Sheltie (a Christmas
amount and decided that they
gift from my sister) on the table as
just couldn’t get her the dog she
a “hook”. It worked well, as I truly
desperately needs and wants. This
could have sold that Sheltie half a
girl just loves animals and plans
dozen times!
to be a vet. When we explained
to them that the only cost to them
I would have to say that interest
would be the $50 application fee
during the day was minimal but
and the $500 refundable deposit,
the few who did stop by were
they cried. The mother could hear
enthusiastic about your mission and
and she just totally broke down and provided possible opportunities for
cried and so did the daughter.
connecting with others who may
be instrumental in garnering more
The girl had the biggest smile on
support in the future.
her face when they left, with an
application. That just made our day. As I was packing up for the day, I
was approached by an acquaintance
Thank you for letting me do
from the Senior Center who had
this expo.
been the team leader at his former
Debbie R., Piqua, Ohio
job who prepared employees there
for public speaking. He is going to
meet with me later this spring to go
over the DFD materials and develop
a presentation that is interactive and
designed to get people involved. I
am excited to learn how to do
it right.
My aim is to get others, especially
young people, involved with saving
animals in general and being
involved with DFD in particular.
I wanted to make my retirement
meaningful and volunteering with
DFD is one way of accomplishing
that goal.
Sandra K., Baldwin, Maryland
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ARE RESCUED
This comfortable ladies long-sleeved t-shirt comes in
two colors - eggplant with silver graphics and white
with melon graphics. Our new “The Best Things in Life
are Rescued” logo is on the front, left chest with adorable paw prints running up one arm of the t-shirt. Made
of comfy 100% cotton.
CL BSTTHNGT EGP - (eggplant/silver)
Available in sizes M - XXL ............. $27.50
CL BSTTHINGT WHI - (white/melon)
Available in sizes M - XXL .............. $27.50
TRAVEL TUMBLER
Enjoy your favorite beverage to go
in this unique tumbler. The metallic
mug colors are complimented by
black trim and a shiny chrome top
stripe for a truly in-style look. The
thumb slide opening on the black
screw top lid prevents spills and
splashes when you’re in a hurry.
Dual wall construction, including a
stainless steel outer shell and a plastic
liner, keeps drinks at optimal temperatures.
The rubberized trim allows you to hang on tight!
Comes in purple and red with our adorable
“The Best Things in Life are Rescued” graphic.
Holds 16 oz.
#MC BSTTHNG PUR - Purple
#MC BSTTHNG RED - Red..........$12.50
100% polyester, anti-pill performance fleece
drawstring hem with barrel locks and shock cord
front zip pockets
MENS - Navy Blue Fleece Jacket
#CL DGBONEFLCM:
S - XL.......$35.00
LADIES- Sky Blue Fleece Jacket
#CLDGBONEFLCW: M - XL.......$35.00
(Ladies cut runs a bit small so we suggest
ordering 1 size larger than usual)
ALL EARS TOTE BAG
This PAWsome dual-tone shoulder tote with top
zipper closure comes in royal blue, red and black.
The tote also has a front pocket with zipper closure
and mesh side pocket perfect for holding a water
bottle. With our great DFD “I’m All Ears” graphic on
the front pocket, this tote is handy for travel, play
or work. 15” tall x 17” wide
#SU EARSTOTE GRN - Black
#SU EARSTOTE RED - Red...........$15.00
#SU EARSTOTE BLU - Blue
FREE shipping on all DFD branded merchandise!
to view more merchandise go to Dogsforthedeaf.org
Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. provides trained dogs to people with hearing loss
and a variety of challenges. As a gesture of my support, I have enclosed
my donation to rescue dogs and help people. My donation helps defray
costs of this non-profit organization and helps make possible a trained
dog for someone who needs its help. My donation is tax deductible
according to current laws.
q Please send me information about obtaining a Hearing Dog
q Please send me information about obtaining a Program Assistance Dog
q Please send me information on leaving a bequest to Dogs for the Deaf
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Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Net proceeds from all sales are used for rescuing dogs and helping people.
MAIL TO: Dogs for the Deaf, Inc., 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, OR 97502-9360
FREE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIR: Mr. Ron Holzkamp
Certified Public Accountant
Ms. Susan Bahr
Certified Public Accountant
Ms. Lyn Boening, Past Chair
Financial Consultant
Mr. Blake Matray, Non-voting Member
Dogs for the Deaf President & CEO
Mr. Brian McQuade
Retired Corporate Sales Manager,
Umpqua Dairy
ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Ken Reeder, Secretary
Commercial Real Estate Oregon Opportunities Real Estate
Mr. Marvin Rhodes, Past Chair
General Manager, KEYC-TV
Mr. Geoffrey Riley, Past Chair
Producer/Host - Jefferson Public Radio
Mr. Gary Sherwood, Vice Chair
Retired - Hospital & Health Care
CHAIR: Mr. Bob Tull,
Dept. of Education - Retired
Mrs. Sue Bray,
Consultant
Ms. Robin Dickson, Director Emeritus
Retired President/CEO - Dogs for the Deaf
Ms. Joyce Guymon,
Dogs for the Deaf Ambassador
Ms. Janice Justice,
Doctor of Chiropractic and
Hearing Dog Client
Ms. Barbara Meyers,
Grief Therapist
Mr. C.W. Smith
Chief of Police - retired
Jackson County Commissioner
Ms. Sue Thomas,
Hearing Dog Client
Mr. John Watt,
Government Relations
Ms. Betty White,
Actress
Ms. Heather Whitestone/McCallum,
Miss America 1995
Mr. James Wickre,
Attorney at Law
It is Dogs for the Deaf’s policy to never
sell, trade, or rent the names and addresses
on our mailing list. All of you who receive
this magazine are a very special part of our
family and you are essential to us in achieving
our goal of enabling dogs and people to enjoy
more love, freedom, and security in their lives.
We promise never to jeopardize your trust by
giving your name and address to others.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If you change
your address, please let us know. Every
magazine that is returned to us costs DFD
money. Let us know when you move and help
us save precious dollars. Thank You!
JUST A REMINDER - We want our donors
to have access to information about DFD in
order to answer any questions they may have.
Pursuant to this, copies of our annual audit
are available from DFD and from many state
Attorney General offices.
DUPLICATE MAGAZINES? Are you
receiving more than one magazine? If so,
please clip the labels off both magazines and
send them to us so we can correct the error
and save postage costs. Thank you for helping
in this way.
Please continue to support the special work and mission of Dogs for the Deaf
DFD LEGAL/FINANCIAL INFORMATION Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. makes every effort to maintain required charity registrations at state and federal levels. Our philosophy
at Dogs for the Deaf has always been to be extremely diligent in following state and federal rules and regulations. In order to continue this due diligence, we are
enclosing the information below because various states are now requiring that we include it in all informational correspondence we send out.
FL - A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-435-7352 toll-free within the state.
Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
MD - Tax Id #93-0681311. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation. Your gift is tax-deductible according to current law as written in Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. A copy of the current financial statement of Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. is available by writing 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point OR 97502 or calling 800-990-3647.
Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House,
Annapolis MD 21401, or by calling 410-974-5534.
MS - The official registration and financial information of Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration
by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.
NC - Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement
by the State.
NJ - Tax Id #93-0681311. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation. Your gift is tax-deductible according to current law as written in Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION THAT WILL BE
DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET
AT http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
NY - Tax Id #93-0681311. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation. Your gift is tax-deductible according to current law as written in Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. A copy of the latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point OR 97502, or from the New York
State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York NY 10271.
PA - Tax Id #93-0681311. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation. Your gift is tax-deductible according to current law as written in Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. The official registration and financial information of Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within
Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
VA - The official registration and financial information of Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. may be obtained from the Virginia State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Affairs at PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218 upon request. Registration does not imply endorsement.
WA - The official registration and financial information of Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. may be obtained from the Washington Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-800-332-GIVE. Registration
by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.
WV - West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Registration
does not imply endorsement.
Non-Profit
Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage
Dogs For The Deaf, Inc.
PA I D
10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, OR 97502
Permit No. 5
Medford, OR 97501
“I am so happy to be a Volunteer
Ambassador for @DogsForTheDeaf! Got all
my training materials & so exited 2help!”
~@krmayer27 via Twitter
“Dogs for the Deaf is a great organization
that saves dogs and helps “people”. What
could be better than that. :)”
~Jim Ward, via Facebook
12/14
Rescue...
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Moved? Changed your e-mail address? Let us know...
Help us conserve donor dollars by making sure we have your most up-to-date contact information.
Send address changes to:
info@dogsforthedeaf.org
or mail to Dogs for the Deaf, Inc.
10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502

Fall 2014 - Issue #125

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