Lifeline Spring 2016 - Canine Partners for Life

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Spring 2016
The Publication for the Friends of Canine Partners for Life
CPL PARTNERSHIPS
last a lifetime
CONTACT INFORMATION
610-869-4902
P.O. Box 170
Cochranville, PA 19330
www.k94life.org
CPL STAFF
Executive Director
and Founder
Darlene Sullivan*
Chief Operating
Officer
Susann Guy
Administrative
Assistant
Carol Sneath-Zeiders
Assistant to the
Executive Director
Rachel Berkowitz
Program Team
Program Director
Megan Esherick
Trainers
Anne Savo
Jessica Spencer
Development Team
Director of Development
Daniel P. Smith
Associate Director
of Development
Dana Looker
Associate Director
of Marketing and
Communications
Tonya Guy
Special Events
Coordinator
Leslie Hudson
Education and
Demonstration
Coordinator
Emily Fritz
Development
Assistant
Betty Luzier
CPL BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Cynthia S. Gorton
VICE PRESIDENT
Janie Cramer
TREASURER
Richard Swift
SECRETARY
Alex Joyce*
Board Members
Mary Bryant, V.M.D
Janet Cooper
Michael Dzuba
Tory Kitchell
Jennifer Madden
Erin C. O’Brien
Grafton Reeves, M.D.
Wendy Twing
Board Shadowing
Participants
Jessalyn Cool
Dina Grove
Advisory Board
Members
Edward Afanador*
Richard Beeman
Jeffrey Bowersox
Irving Gerber
Martha Miele
Pamela Morgan
Calhoun Wick
William Wright
* indicates
the person is a
service-dog recipient.
Please complete the donor survey found on page 9 and use the envelope to return it to CPL!
THE CPL MISSION
is to increase the independence and quailty of life of individuals with
physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities or who are in other
situations of need. We achieve our mission by providing and sustaining
professionally trained service and companion dogs.
ON THE COVER
CPL graduate, Alex Joyce, and
service dog, Shandy, speaking with
CPL Graduate Support Coordinator,
Caitlin Case.
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Business Team
Business Manager
Carol Stark
Bookkeeper
Barbara Davis
Maintenance
Technician
Lewis Powell
Puppy Program
Coordinator
Jennifer Swank
Graduate Support
Coordinator
Caitlin Case*
Volunteer/Program
Support Coordinator
Donna Baker
Whelping/Neonatal
Care Assistant
Mary Fertig
Kennel Manager
Natalie Ergler
Kennel Assistants
Selena Almanza
Janet Greene
Donna Klingelhofer
Keisha Palmer
Rita Townsend
Harness Technician
Gerry Ortega
N AT I O
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CPL is a 25-year voting and
accredited member of ADI.
Photos in this edition taken by Peter Forster, Dave Osberg, and Erik Sullivan.
FEATURED INFORMATION
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Letter from the Executive Director
Lifetime Follow-up
Solla’s Partners
Donor Survey
Art of the Bark
Audited Financial Overview for 2015
Full Service Team Graduates
Home Companion Team Graduates
Independence Society
Veterinary Puppy Sponsors
Dogs in Training
In our Thoughts
CPL Wish List
Corporate Partners
Bermuda Trip
LETTER
from the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
Happy spring! I hope that your spring is full
teams are meeting their goals to become
of tail wags and slurpy dog kisses, and if
more independent and that the graduate,
your house is like mine, you’ve got a lot of
dog, and general public are all safe as they
shedding and dog hair tumbleweeds.
interact together.
CPL is abuzz with activity as we prepare
As a graduate myself (Cal is my current
for our upcoming litters of puppies,
service dog and we’ve been partnered for
summer team training (eleven teams!),
almost four years), I know that I depend
The Art of the Bark spring fundraiser, and
on and appreciate the support CPL has
plans for our future. In March, our Board
provided to me throughout my partnerships
of Directors held a retreat to set objectives
with Nelson, Ripley, and now Cal. CPL’s
which will provide the foundation for our
follow-up program gives me the confidence
next three year strategic plan. Unlike a
to know that if Cal and I ever hit a rocky
lot of companies and organizations, the
patch in our years together, I can turn to
strategic planning process at CPL drives
the professionals at CPL for guidance
successors and we were proud to have a
our activities and goals for the coming
and encouragement. And I have! As a
recent graduate walk across the graduation
years. It is not a document that is created
graduate, I also have responsibilities. CPL
stage with her fourth Canine Partner.
and then put on the shelf to be dusted
does hold each graduate responsible to
off in three years. Instead, every action
cooperate fully with the follow-up program.
I am always happy to share more
item is updated quarterly. It is reviewed at
As empowered individuals with disabilities
information about our follow-up program
every monthly staff meeting, again at every
who have worked hard to negate the
and welcome you to visit a graduate
quarterly board meeting, and it sets each
notion that disabled people should be
support class to see our work in action.
employee’s performance objectives for
treated differently from anyone else, we
Please call my assistant, Rachel, at
the coming year. It is just one component
must be responsible and committed to the
610-869-4902 x 218 if you would like
of CPL’s commitment to quality and
partnerships with our dogs.
to schedule some time together.
successful service dog teams that we
You’ll read more about the details of the
As always, thank you for your interest
possibly can. We feel a huge sense of
follow-up program in the following pages.
in and support of our mission. Every day,
responsibility to our dogs, our graduates,
Our graduates often select CPL as the
your loyalty is touching the lives of our
our donors, our volunteers, and our staff.
organization to provide them with a partner
graduates as they live more independently
because they realize the importance of
and with a better quality of life.
our dedication to producing the most
In this light, you will find that this edition of
follow-up and appreciate that CPL is willing
Canine Partners for Life Lifeline will share
to invest the time and resources to make
and teach you more about our follow-up
that support available to them. And then,
program and why we feel it is critical to
they return to us for a successor dog
meeting our mission. Creating life-long
when they either retire or if their partner
partnerships between our service dogs
passes away because they appreciate the
and the people with disabilities who rely
support and encouragement of the CPL
on them for assistance drives the need to
family. We have an ever-increasing number
provide comprehensive follow-up services.
of successor placements. Sometimes we
CPL is dedicated to ensuring that our
even have 50% of the graduating class as
Executive Director and
Founder, Darlene Sullivan
and her service dog, Cal.
Sincerely,
Darlene and Cal
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Canine Partners for Life
Spring 2016
CPL provides lifetime follow-up support to every team. Although CPL service dogs go through
LIFETIME FOLLOW-UP
What is it and why is it so important?
extensive training before being matched with an individual who has a disability, it does not mean the
dog will be perfect for the next 10 years. After all, dogs are not robots and they will need additional
training. Many service dogs learn new skills to better assist their partner as their life or disability
changes. Some CPL graduates may be ambulatory when matched with a dog, but then a few
years down the road need to utilize a wheelchair. CPL helps each graduate through these changes.
We provide training advice, but also emotional support.
CPL teams are required to participate fully in the follow-up program and CPL staff members are
available to help 365 days a year. So, how does CPL assist their teams?
Graduate Support Coordinator
Meet Caitlin Case and Forest (Caitlin’s cardiac alert dog). Caitlin is CPL’s full-time Graduate Support
Coordinator which means her sole responsibility is to provide support to ALL graduates for the lifetime of
their partnership. Caitlin frequently provides training advice and guidance when graduates are teaching a
new skill or trying to overcome a behavior problem. She assists graduates who encounter access denials,
provides health recommendations
(under the supervision of a vet), and
helps graduates through the retirement
process. The most important part
of her job is to listen and provide
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a shoulder to cry on. “Much of my
job involves providing counseling to
graduates as they encounter difficult
life situations like changing disabilities,
frustration over their limited abilities,
difficulties in their partnership, the grief
that comes with retiring a dog, and
again when the dog passes away,” says
Caitlin. Being a service dog handler
herself, Caitlin is able to connect with
each graduate and truly understand
Program Staff
their emotions.
Six Month Reports
T
he average working career for a service dog is 8–10 years. Think about everything that has
happened in your life over the past 10 years. Maybe you went to college or changed careers.
Maybe you moved across town or even across the country. Maybe you got married or had a
child. Now imagine going through all of these challenges with a disability and a 65-pound service dog
attached to your hip, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Who would you turn to for advice? Canine Partners
for Life (CPL) graduates turn to their CPL family for support.
Twice a year, each graduate is required to complete a written six month report. Graduates update
CPL on their partnership by answering questions and evaluating how well their dog is currently
performing skills. “Six month reports are important because it not only provides CPL with an idea of
how you’re doing as a team but it also allows the recipient to think critically about how they are doing,”
says Sam and Stephen (summer 2014 graduates). Graduates must also include copies of their most
recent vet records and dog license. Caitlin explains, “When I review a report I am looking to see if
there is anything I can do to help that graduate.”
Caitlin and Forest
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“Knowing that I have to be recertified
periodically keeps me really
accountable. I am constantly ensuring
that I keep up with my dog’s skills and
obedience, and am always striving
for the highest level of certification.”
“I recognize that CPL is
dedicated to the success
of their teams and will do
whatever it takes to help
them be successful.
–A
lex and Shandy
(summer 2015 graduates)
– Alex and Shandy
Graduate Support Class
CPL offers graduate support classes twice a month. Both service
dog and home companion graduates are invited to attend. Every
class is different depending on who attends and what their
Transfer Agreement
needs are, but most classes are spent practicing obedience and
Mark and Woodie working with CPL Trainer Annie
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Recertification
Before graduating, all CPL service dog teams are certified and
service skills. These classes not only provide time for additional
To ensure teams provide proper care to their dogs
training, but they give graduates an opportunity to interact with
and remain safe, each CPL graduate signs a Transfer
other teams, share ideas, tell funny stories, and brag about their
Agreement before graduating. The Transfer Agreement
partnership. Within the first year of graduating, service dog teams
is a legal contract outlining the responsibilities of the
are required to attend six graduate support classes. If the teams
live further than 250 miles from CPL, they are able to work with a
professional CPL-approved trainer instead.
graduate in order to retain possession of the dog. The
Dian and Banjo working with CPL Graduate
Support Coordinator Caitlin
agreement explains the required follow-up program,
veterinary care, and proper care and use of the
service dog. The Transfer Agreement is discussed
are required to be recertified every one to two years. The main
at length before teams graduate. “I recognize that
purpose of the recertification test is to ensure the team is still
healthy, safe, and the dog is able to behave appropriately in a
public environment. The tests are given in a public environment,
typically at a Wal-Mart. If the graduate lives far from CPL, they can
submit their test by video. The graduate must demonstrate a variety
of service skills and have the dog’s equipment inspected. Upon
completion of the test, the graduate is given one of four ratings:
Superior – This is the highest rating. The team is, in fact,
“Keeping in contact with others who
understand the triumphs and tribulations
of being a service dog team is key to a
successful team.”
CPL is dedicated to the success of their teams and
parties must perform as expected under the agreement.
– Christine and Gretl
will do whatever it takes to help them be successful.
The agreement is so important because it clearly sets
forth the rights and obligations of both CPL and each
graduate, and in order for teams to be successful, both
CPL does a really great job of carefully explaining each
provision of the Transfer Agreement during one of the
superior. Commands do not need to be repeated and
Graduate Email List
and Facebook Pages
sometimes do not even need to be said.
Standard – This is the most common rating given. It means the
team is safe and comfortable working in public. The dog is able to
sessions in Team Training. I personally would not feel
comfortable working with an organization that DID NOT
have this type of agreement because I want to know
that CPL is looking out for my best interest and the
perform all tasks, but may need to hear a command twice.
All CPL graduates are given access to a private email list and Facebook
Conditional – This rating is given if there is a concern about
page. These pages give graduates an opportunity to speak with other
the team. If a team is given a conditional rating, they typically
people who know exactly what they are going through. They often
CPL’s follow-up program is one of the best in the
have to complete monthly questionnaires and additional training.
exchange training tips, give advice on adaptive equipment, and share
country. It ensures teams are safe, healthy, and happy.
Unacceptable – This rating is only used if the team is not
travel experiences. Many tell funny stories about things that have
People’s lives change and people’s disabilities change.
safe in public. The team must complete additional training and
happened in public or simply brag about how well their dog behaved
CPL supports their graduates through the good and
during a recent concert or sporting event.
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recertify in four months.
Shirley and Jim working with CPL trainer Annie
best interest of my dog,” explains Alex and Shandy.
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LEAVE A LEGACY AT CPL
Consider joining Solla’s Partners by making a planned gift
Spring 2016
Attention, CPL Donors!
We care about your donor experience and want to hear from you.
The survey below is part of an ongoing evaluation project to help us better
engage with you. Please complete this two-page survey and use the enclosed
envelope to send it back to us. Thank you for your feedback and support!
If you prefer to complete this survey online,
please visit www.SurveyMonkey.com/r/CPLDonors
Who are Solla’s Partners?
Solla’s Partners is CPL’s legacy society - a special group of donors who have
notified us that they have included CPL in their wills. The society is named in
memory of Solla, CPL’s first service dog (1989).
What is a Planned Gift?
Any gift that benefits CPL after your lifetime. This is typically
What about
Bequests?
done by naming CPL in your will to receive a portion of your
A bequest is a provision for
estate, or by naming CPL as a beneficiary on your retirement
charity written into your last
plans or insurance policies.
will and testament, usually
SOLLA’S
PARTNERS
expressed as a percentage of
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Why Give Through My Estate?
• Often the best way to make a major gift
the remainder. You do not have to rewrite your will: you can
simply write a Codicil and have it notarized. Many people
use an attorney or an online product like Legal Zoom.
• Provides financial support beyond your lifetime
• Can reduce estate taxes
• May actually provide more to heirs
No. Common estate gifts require no special expertise and
What should I do next?
or attorney to discover what will work best in your situation.
Let CPL staff know of your plans so your gift can be used
Qualified retirement plans: IRA, 401k, and 403b plans are
easy for you and great for charities. You simply write Canine
Partners for Life in as a percentage beneficiary. After you
If you have already included CPL in your estate,
you deserve to be thanked and recognized. Even
if you wish to be anonymous, it is important to
leave a written record with CPL so your wishes
are honored.
because it is a qualified charity. Amounts left to individuals
For more information about Solla’s Partners,
contact Daniel P. Smith, Development Director,
at 610-869-4902 x 214 or dsmith@k94life.org.
are heavily taxed before transferring because the plan has
Our Tax ID Number is 23-2580658.
pass away, 100% of the amount designated transfers to CPL
grown tax deferred. The financial institution managing your
retirement plan has beneficiary forms.
q Millennials (1981-1997)
q CPL is my top priority for charitable giving
q Gen Xers (1965-1980)
q CPL is within my top three charities
q Boomers (1946-1964)
q CPL is a lower priority
q Matures (1945 or earlier)
q I do not donate to CPL
What matters most to you as
you make your giving decisions?
(please check only one)
In total, how much money do you
typically donate to CPL each year?
________________________________________________
q My money is used wisely
q The positive reputation of the organization I support
q My strong belief in mission/cause
How many nonprofit organizations
do you typically support annually?
________________________________________________
Which of the following makes
you feel most connected with CPL?
q Volunteering
q Making monetary contributions
q Hearing personal stories of those who benefit from CPL
q Receiving updates of CPL’s accomplishments
as intended and designated.
cost little or nothing to implement.
What’s an example of a planned gift
I can do myself?
Where does CPL fall within your
giving priorities? (please check only one)
q My support makes a difference
Review your situation and speak with your financial planner
Is it Difficult to set up a Planned Gift?
What generation do you fall into?
Our Legal Name is Canine Partners for Life, Inc.
What types of organizations do you
support? (check all that apply)
q Social Services
q Children/Youth Development
q Animal Welfare
q Place of Worship
q Health/Disease
q Arts and Culture
In total, how much money do
you typically donate to nonprofits
each year?
________________________________________________
Do you agree with these statements?
CPL uses their money wisely.
q Yes
q Somewhat
q No
CPL has a good reputation.
q Yes
q Somewhat
q No
I believe in CPL’s mission and cause.
q Yes
q Somewhat
q No
My support to CPL makes a difference.
q Yes
q Somewhat
q No
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How do you feel about the
frequency in which CPL contacts
you (both directly and via mass
mailings and emails)?
What do you see as the
“right amount” of contact?
q Not enough communication
q 2x per month
q The right amount
q 2x per week
q Too much
q More!
q 2x per year
q 2x per quarter
q Not sure
What are your opinions on CPL using the following channels to contact you?
Keep ‘em comin’!
Every once in a while is ok. Make it stop!
Direct Mail
q q q
Thank you note/call
q q q
Print Newsletters
q q q
Email
q q q
Birthday Card
q q q
Social Media
q q q
Text/SMS
q q q
Phone Call
q q q
Spring 2016
JOIN CANINE
PARTNERS
FOR LIFE
FOR OUR NEXT
CANINE CHIC
CELEBRATION!
Saturday, May 14, 2016
7 to 10 pm
The Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Do you feel CPL takes your preferences into account when communicating with
you or asking for donations?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you have any other feedback you would like to give regarding your donor
experience at CPL?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
AT THIS PAWESOME PARTY, GUESTS WILL:
SAMPLE
farm-to-table cuisine
from celebrated chef,
MacGregor Mann
PET
a pup at the
Puppy Kissing Booth
SIP
DANCE
drinks overlooking
the beautiful
Brandywine River
and enjoy a variety
of entertainers
BID
EXPLORE
on exciting experiences
and silent auction items
the museum’s
masterpieces
DISCOVER how service dogs change lives AND
CELEBRATE the power of four paws!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tickets are $125 per person.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YOUR SUPPORT WILL MAKE
CPL’S LARGEST FUNDRAISING EVENT
OF THE YEAR A MASTERPIECE!
We’re listening! If you would like to be contacted by CPL’s Director of Development,
Daniel P. Smith, regarding this survey or something else related to your donor experience,
please fill in your name and preferred contact method here.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Learn more at http://bidpal.net/cplartofthebark, call 610-869-4902 ext. 225,
or email specialevents@k94life.org
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CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE
CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE
AUDITED FINANCIAL
2015 OVERVIEW
AUDITED FINANCIAL
2015 OVERVIEW
WITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR 2014*
WITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR 2014*
Revenue
Expenses
2015
CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIAL EVENTS
INVESTMENT INCOME
OTHER REVENUE
RENT
TOTAL REVENUE
2,547,274
160,544
23,060
13,896
6,725
Contributions by
Constituency
10%
Corporations/
Associations
2014 – $1,729,688
CAPITAL
158,175
FUNDRAISING
248,974
2,751,499
ADMINISTRATION
122,081
9%
14%
7%
21%
Foundations
2014
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Spring 2016
CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIAL EVENTS
INVESTMENT INCOME
OTHER REVENUE
RENT
2,426,797
217,659
130,728
13,299
5,350
TOTAL REVENUE
2,793,833
ADMINISTRATION
131,014
FUNDRAISING
212,928
8%
12%
CAPITAL
119,130
7%
70%
73%
13
69%
Individuals
PROGRAM SERVICES
1,200,458
2015 Service Dog Placements
2015 Numbers
Since 1989, CPL has placed service and
companion dogs in 45 states.
DOG
TEAMS GRADUATED
19 SERVICE
COMPANION
TEAMS GRADUATED
10 HOME
DEMONSTRATIONS GIVEN
241EDUCATIONAL
BORN
55 PUPPIES
46 entered the CPL program, 9 went to other
accredited service/guide dog organizations
* For our complete 2015 Annual Report
please visit, k94life.org/annual-report.
2015 – $1,754,570
DOGS INTERNATIONAL
ACCREDITATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
1 ASSISTANCE
PRISON PUPPY
RAISING PROGRAM
1 NEW
opened at SCI Somerset
PROGRAM SERVICES
1,291,498
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Did you know
The cost to raise, train, and sustain
a CPL service dog is in excess of
$30,000. CPL requests a small
donation from each graduate of
$1,000 to $3,000 based on income,
though no one is turned away if
unable to donate. The remainder of
the cost of a service dog is covered
by our generous donors.
Spring 2016
SERVICE DOG TEAMS
SERVICE DOG TEAMS
Service Dogs enhance the lives of their partners 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. CPL service dogs go through a rigorous, two-year training
program. In addition to being socialized and learning basic obedience, the dogs are taught multiple service skills to assist individuals with disabilities.
During their second year of training, the dogs are paired with a human partner. At that time, each dog’s training is tailored to meet the needs of their
future partner. CPL service dogs can provide balance and support to people who have difficulty walking, retrieve dropped items, turn light switches
on/off, pay cashiers, alert people to seizures, blood pressure drops causing unconsciousness, and hypoglycemic episodes associated with diabetes,
and the list of tasks doesn’t end there. CPL’s lifetime follow-up program ensures that each team continues to successfully work together for the
lifetime of the partnership, making independence a reality.
* indicates a successor placement
STEPHANIE AND JAYKE
What new skills/tricks have you taught
Jayke? Get the phone which means to go get
my cell phone.
Genre of Music: Leon Russell
Season: Spring
Vacation Destination: Florida
What is the most unique place you have
visited together? So far, South Carolina.
Banjo’s Favorites
What question do you get asked most
often in public? Can I pet your dog?
What is the funniest question you have
been asked in public? Is that a dog?
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Puppy Breeder and Donor: Diane Jones
Namer: Carolyn and Joe Vitriol
Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution –
Cambridge Springs
Veterinary Sponsor: Conneaut Lake
Veterinary Hospital
Penn Hip Sponsor: Dr. Charles Sung,
Animal Care Hospital
What goals do you have for your future
together? To travel together and to be an
amazing well trained service dog.
DIAN AND BANJO
Banjo? Bringing me my shoes.
Stephanie’s Favorites
Food: Tacos
Movie: The Little Mermaid
Sport’s Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Genre of Music: All music
Season: Summer
Vacation Destination: Wherever my family is
Toy: Jollyball
Service Skill: Seizure alert
Treat: Kong wobbler
Place to Sleep: With Stephanie
Place to Shop: Petco
Movie: Max
Vacation Destination: Wherever Stephanie is
Celebrity Crush: Max
How does Jayke assist you? Alerts me to
seizures, helps me with balance, and is great
emotional support.
What service skill do you use the most?
Seizure alert.
How does Banjo assist you? Banjo helps me
stand up and balance while walking. He retrieves,
helps remove coats/sweaters, carries items, and
cardiac alerts. He makes me laugh and view life
from a positive perspective.
Transition to stand, balance while walking, retrieval.
Home: Pennsylvania
Hobbies: Cooking
Jayke’s Favorites
Toy: Kong Frisbee
Service Skill: Getting bag from clerk
Treat: He loves all treats as long as they are
given generously.
Place to Sleep: Bed
Place to Shop: Pet store
Movie: Any movie with dogs.
Vacation Destination: Any place with animals
that he can watch and sniff animal tracks.
Celebrity Crush: CPL Trainer, Anne Savo
visited together? Bridal Salon.
What question do you get asked most often
in public? He is beautiful, what kind of dog is he?
Puppy Breeder and Donor:
Namer: The Hayes Family
Cambridge Springs
Veterinary Sponsor:
Cochranton Veterinary Hospital
Home: Michigan
Profession: Retired Educator
Hobbies: Quilting, knitting, fishing, gardening
Dian’s Favorites
Food: Fried chicken, Pie
Movie: Babe and Prancer
Sport’s Team: University of Michigan
What is the funniest question you have
been asked in public? I’m not afraid of him so
why can’t I pet him?
How has your life changed since getting
Banjo? I’m out on my own more with increased
confidence. My gait has improved.
I feel safe and able.
together? To continue developing a strong
partnership based on trust and love. To continue
to learn from each other as we expand our world.
To have life experiences that were previously
thought to be unattainable.
CONNOR AND TOPPER
Topper? To turn 180 degrees in order to face the
other direction, to stick’em up (put her paws in the air
as if being robbed), currently teaching her to push
my upper body back into the seat rest if I fall forward.
visited together? The factory of a high-end
cabinetry and furniture manufacturing facility
while interviewing for a job at the company.
in public? Can I pet your dog? What is she able
to do for you?
Namer: Marion Prochazka Charitable
Remainder Trust
Puppy Home: Ann Devine
Veterinary Sponsor: Malvern Veterinary
Hospital
Home: New York
Profession: Adjunct Professor
Hobbies: Downhill Skiing, wheelchair rugby,
kayaking
Connor’s Favorites
Food: Homemade chicken soup
Movie: District 9
Sport’s Team: Eagles, Mets, Syracuse Orange
Genre of Music: Alternative Rock
Season: Summer
Vacation Destination: Anywhere warm
Topper’s Favorites
Toy: Squeaky Fox
Treat: Minis Naturals
Place to Sleep: In bed curled up behind
Connor’s legs
Place to Shop: PetSmart
Movie: Homeward Bound
Vacation Destination: My parent’s country
home to visit her newly adopted cousin Lex,
their pet boxer.
How does Topper assist you? Topper is
able to find and retrieve my cell phone in my
apartment if I need it. She’s able to pick up and
carry dropped items. She opens doors in public,
can help pull off clothing, can take papers and
put them in the recycling bin, turn on and off
lights, pay a cashier by taking them my wallet.
Topper is also great emotional support and
company as I live by myself.
Picking up dropped items, retrieving my cell
phone, pushing elevator and door buttons, and
carrying items.
What is the funniest question you have been
asked in public? Can she get you beer out of
the fridge?
Topper? Life is a bit busier with Topper, but in a
good way. Having her around gives me incentives
to go outside and in the community more. Once I’m
out she also provides me with more independence
by picking up dropped items, opening doors, and
carrying things for me. I also receive a lot more
attention in public with her by my side. Topper
opens up an easy avenue for conversation with
strangers who’d normally avoid interaction
because of the wheelchair.
together? I hope to have a full-time job that
Topper can accompany me to and assist with.
I plan to travel with Topper. We will be learning
to kayak together this summer as well.
TARA AND JUNIUS*
Home: Durham Area, NC, formerly Youngstown, OH
Profession: Caregiver for all our animals
(4 dogs and 2 cats), volunteer for an organization
that assists pets in need of emergency care
Hobbies: Going to movies and theater, making
greeting cards, jigsaw puzzles
Tara’s Favorites
Food: Red skinned garlic mashed potatoes
Movie: The Help
Sport’s Team: Denver Broncos
Genre of Music: Lucie Blue Tremblay and her
“So Lucky”
Season: The Christmas Season
Vacation Destination: Smokey Mountains
Junius’s Favorites
Toy: Kong filled with peanut butter and treats
Service Skill: Picking things up and giving
them to me
Treat: All of them
Place to Sleep: At the foot of the bed on his
softie bed
Place to Shop: The grocery store with a whole
aisle full of dog food and treats.
Movie: Anything starring John Wayne
Vacation Destination: Any place with snow,
sand or hay to bury his nose in
Celebrity Crush: Astro from “The Jetsons”
How does Junius assist you? He helps
me when walking, going up and down stairs,
laundry, and opening and closing drawers and
cupboards. Junius lifts my leg over the opposite
leg so I can tie my shoes. He helps me in and
out of the shower.
Picking up dropped objects.
Junius? Lifting my leg over the other and going
up and down stairs on the other side.
visited together? My mom’s friends’ home with
their two dogs, many chickens, horses and my
five four-legged stepbrothers and sisters.
in public? How old is he? What is his name?
Puppy Breeder and Donor: Laura and Gary
Altizer – Mythic Labradors
Namer: Mrs. J. Simpson Dean, Jr.
Cambridge Springs
Veterinary Sponsor: Animal Hospital
of Waterford
Penn Hip Sponsor: Dr. RK Birchard,
Camboro Veterinary Hospital
Junius? Learning to work with a new service
dog with three other dogs in our home.
together? Settling in a new home in North
Carolina and attending classes in Korean
language and history.
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SERVICE DOG TEAMS
JOAN AND GILES*
Giles? Giles and I are working on pawing at the
bathroom scale to turn it on, pushing the pushplate for my Lifeline button, and finding Latex.
visited together? This past winter when we
had the big snow storm, Chas (husband) took
me on a sleigh ride.
often in public? May I pet him?
What is the funniest question you have been
asked in public? I am asked many times what
all Giles does for me. One time someone asked if
he cleans up his poop himself.
Puppy Breeder and Donor: Diane Jones
Namer: Cynthia Smith and Jeffery Frederick
Puppy Home: Jessup Correctional Institution
Home: York County, Pennsylvania
Profession: Retired, I also have a speaking and
writing business called A Matter of Faith
Hobbies: Reading historical fiction, mystery, and
biographies, working in my flower beds
Joan’s Favorites
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Food: Anything cheesy
Movie: Sound of Music and It’s a Wonderful Life.
Sport’s Team: Penn State. My husband, Chas,
graduated from Penn State main campus.
Genre of Music: Classical piano and
instrumental Christian music
Season: Spring
Vacation Destination: Alaska
Gile’s Favorites
Toy: I like my Jolly Ball and anything I can play tug
with.
Service Skill: I love to pick up things and hand
them to Joan. I like to pull the kitchen hand towel
off the hook and give it to Joan.
Treat: I love K9 Carry Outs.
Place to Sleep: I love to sleep on Joan’s lap.
Place to Shop: I am a typical man. When she
shops, I get bored.
Movie: I don’t watch movies. I haven’t found any
interesting ones yet. They make a good nap time.
Vacation Destination: We have not been together
long enough to go on a vacation yet. I like to visit
Joan’s mother’s house.
How does Giles assist you? Giles saves me
so much energy by picking things up, tugging the
laundry out of the clothes dryer, and throwing
things away. He stabilizes me when I transfer. He
is getting better at giving my wallet to cashiers.
What service skill do you use the most? I
use tug the most. It seems I am always asking
him to tug something, whether it is my coat,
other clothing, doors, or kitchen drawers.
Giles? First I had Faith for almost 10 years.
Now I have Giles. The one month between
retiring Faith and receiving Giles felt like
forever. My stamina and strength is limited.
With my service dog, I am able to do so much
more because he conserves my energy. There
are things I trained Faith to do and now I am
training Giles to do, that I could not do myself.
It is a matter of energy. Giles is still learning
how to do things Faith did for me. I can tell it
in my energy level. Beside the physical things
Giles does for me, he also is a great companion.
He loves to cuddle and so do I.
together? When Faith retired, she knew over 90
commands. I want to teach Giles to do all of them
and maybe a few more I have not thought about.
GILLIAN AND ELWOOD*
HOME COMPANION TEAMS
Veterinary Sponsor: Albion Animal Center
Penn Hip Sponsor: Bradford Hills
Veterinary Hospital
Home: Pittsburgh, PA
Profession: Graduate from Edinboro University
of Pennsylvania with a major in Social Science
and a minor in Music
Hobbies: Knitting, playing the trumpet with a
community symphonic band
DAVID AND MOLLIE
Gillian’s Favorites
Food: I don’t have a favorite food but do love
apples with almond butter.
Movie: I like comedy movies so I would say
Meet the Fockers.
Sport’s Team: Living in Pittsburgh makes the
Steelers my favorite sport team.
Genre of Music: I don’t have a favorite
musician but love music with good rhythms and
listen more to the melody than the lyrics. I will
say that since I play the trumpet I love hearing it
used in songs.
Season: Summer and fall
Vacation Destination: No vacation destination,
but I do love going to the Lake Erie beach.
Toy: Ball
Service Skill: Go pay
Place to Sleep: Next to me on my couch
Place to Shop: A place with pet supplies
Vacation Destination: Dog park
How does Elwood assist you? Elwood assists
me by keeping me safe. I also have him do go
pays and touch to open mechanical doors. He’s
also learned to pick up his metal bowl to be fed
every morning.
Elwood? I’ve been working with Elwood to balance
on a FitPAWS disc. Since he loves catching balls,
I plan to teach him to catch a frisbee.
often in public? How old is your dog? Is it a
boy or girl? Are you training that dog?
Elwood? My life has changed since I got a new
service dog because I feel more comfortable
going out on my own. I also feel good taking care
of him. He’s made it so I can have a dog again
and am no longer alone as much.
How does Mollie assist you? Mollie is
extremely intelligent and always on alert to
make sure the family is safe and that our daily
routine runs smoothly.
Veterinary Sponsor: Conneaut Lake
Veterinary Hospital
Penn Hip Sponsor: Bradford Hills
Veterinary Hospital
Mollie? Mollie has brought love and compassion
to an Autistic young man who was aggressive. Now
he’s calmer and more at inner peace within himself.
Home: Central PA
Hobbies: Reading, playing games with my sister,
playing outside, swimming, and camping
How has your family’s life changed since
getting Mollie? Family atmosphere possesses
less stress and more harmony.
Food: Dad’s spaghetti
Movie: Frozen
Game: Slap Jack (card game)
Holiday: My birthday
Sport’s Team: Steeler’s
Music: Blake Shelton
Season: Summer
Vacation Destination: Disney World
Mollie? We’ve taught Mollie to understand
commands in Spanish and she’ll sit up on her
back legs then proceed to use both her paws to
shake both your hands, and sticks out her long
Gene Simmons from Kiss tongue.
Elwood’s Favorites
visited together? The most unique place we
have visited together so far would be the Andy
Warhol museum.
Stud Dog Donor: Diane Jones
Namer: Oxford Lions Club
Puppy Home: State Correctional
Institution – Albion
Home Companion dogs are placed with individuals who CPL feels would benefit from a well-trained companion, but would have difficulty raising
and training a dog on their own. Although not usually providing physical assistance, the job of a Home Companion dog is extremely special. These
dogs bring comfort, encouragement, and joy to their human partners.
Namer: CPL Staff in Honor of CPL Friend,
Mollie Barringer
Puppy Home: Pennie Garvin
Home Companion Home: Letty Moore
Veterinary Sponsor: Nonantum
Veterinary Clinic
David’s favorites
Hobbies: Collecting toy cars
Food: Baked potato with butter and sour cream
Movie: Despicable Me 2
Game: Playing Sonic on his iPad
Holiday: Christmas
Sport’s Team: New York Yankees
Music: Rap
Season: Summer
Vacation Destination: Puerto Rico
What is the funniest memory you have
together so far? David laid next to Mollie
and started to interrupt her nap, she took her
paw put it on top of his head where David
couldn’t lift his head up and looked over at
the family and doggie smiled.
together? The continuance of love, peace,
and harmony amongst our family and for David
and Mollie’s bond to grow stronger throughout
the years to come.
MALIA AND WESLEY
Wesley’s Favorites
Toy: Stuffed pig
Treat: Wellness petite treat
Place to Sleep: In crate or beside
Malia’s bed
Place to Play: Backyard
Activity: Obsessing with the fish in the fish tank
Movie: Frozen
Vacation Destination: Any place where he
gets to run
How does Wesley assist you? He just keeps
me company. He keeps his eye on me.
Wesley? Wesley is my BEST friend.
How has your family’s life changed since
getting Wesley? It really hasn’t changed
much. Wesley is comical and fun to watch
especially in the snow.
Wesley? None yet, but we are teaching him
that we go through a doorway or up steps first,
not him.
Mollie’s Favorites
Toy: Squishy pink dog bone
Treat: Bil-Jac soft chicken liver treats
Place to Sleep: Sleeps with Mommy (Dawn),
has a Canine Orthopedic Bed, pillow, and blanket
Place to Play: Plays in the family living room
Activity: Loves to walk throughout the
neighborhood/community
Vacation Destination: Going down to North
Carolina, run around on the farm
Malia’s favorite
Puppy Breeder and Donor: Bonnie and
Brian Bilski
Namer: Ms. Kathy L. Echternach
Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution Cambridge Springs
What is the funniest memory you
have together so far? Playing in the snow!
Wesley is like a kid when there is snow outside.
He LOVES it!!
together? Just to be best friends.
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VETERINARY PUPPY SPONSORS
The Independence Society
a tradition of giving
Independence Society members belong to a distinctive family of generous and compassionate friends of Canine
Partners for Life. Members make an annual leadership commitment of $1,000 or more to support CPL’s general
operations during our fiscal year.* Many choose to contribute their support via automated monthly giving.
Members receive special invitations to exclusive Independence Society events throughout the year. Members are
also invited to provide ongoing feedback and guidance pertaining to the future of CPL.
We are incredibly grateful to our 2015-16 Independence Society members for their belief
in our mission!
The following list was created based on general operating gifts made July 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015. For a full list of 2014-15 Independence Society members, please visit
www.k94life.org/give/independencesociety.
Visionaries - $50,000 & above
Henry D. Paul
Aardvark Animal Hospital
Conneaut Lake Veterinary Hospital
North Laurel Animal Hospital
Albion Animal Center
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
Animal Care – Lewisburg
Crawford County Humane
Society Vet Hospital
Animal Hospital of Meadville
Crest View Animal Clinic
Richland Veterinary Hospital
Animal Hospital of Waterford
Dr. Jane Latta
State College Vet Hospital
Animal Medical Center
Fort Washington Vet Hospital
Sylvan Veterinary Hospital
Atglen Veterinary Hospital
Greener Pastures Veterinary Hospital
Talleyville Veterinary Hospital
Buckingham Animal Hospital
Laurel Highlands Animal Health
Top Notch Vet Services
Centreville Veterinary Hospital
Longwood Veterinary Center
Trooper Veterinary Hospital
Chadds Ford Animal Hospital
Loyalsock Animal Hospital
Twinbrook Veterinary Hospital
Cochranton Veterinary Hospital
Malvern Veterinary Hospital
VCA Bridgeport Animal Hospital
Colebrook Manor Animal Hospital
Metzger Animal Hospital
Waynesburg Animal Hospital
Companion Animal Hospital
Nonantum Veterinary Clinic
Windcrest Animal Hospital
Radnor Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary Sponsors as of March 15, 2016
Service Leaders - $10,000 - $24,999
Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Duprey*
Mrs. Ellen Ann Eckman*
Ms. Diane B. Jones
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Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Malick
Marie I. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. David Twing*
LONGWOOD VETERINARY CENTER
Freedom Friends - $5,000 - $9,999
David R. and Patricia D. Atkinson
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Hansen*
Ms. Barbara D. Hiller
Longwood Veterinary Center is an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association)
accredited hospital located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and has been serving
their local community since 1998. Longwood provides medical, surgical, and
dental care for their patients along with a wide range of other services.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Koenig*
Mr. Matthew R. Moran
Dick and June Robbins
Companions - $2,500 - $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Beck
Mr. Louis W. Burgener*
Ms. Kathy L. Echternach*
Dr. Margaretta Frederick and Mr. Michael J. Martin*
Ms. Doris J. Gillman and Mr. Neil Gillman
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Hutaff, Jr.*
Mrs. C. Victoria Kitchell*
Ms. Susan Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. McGlone
Ms. Barbara A. Phelan and Dr. Carol R. Reed*
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pope
Mr. and Mrs. T. Garrett Robinson, Jr.*
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Romano
Mrs. Kathleen Saber
Mr. David W. Wright*
Puppy Patrons - $1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous*
Ms. Sadie Brommer
Ms. Catherine Burkert
Mr. and Mrs. R. Ruliph M. Carpenter, III*
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chadwick
Mr. Russell W. Coe*
Dr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Janie Cramer*
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crowell*
Mrs. Margaret Dean
Ms. Edith Edson*
Ms. Kathleen M. Eiser*
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Galle
Mr. Irving R. Gerber*
Mr. and Mrs. Lance A. Gorton*
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Y. Heckert
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hill*
Ms. Ruth Hoopes
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Keith, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Barry E. Kleckner
Ms. Judith Kluever
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Knier
Mr. and Mrs. Hallet H. Lamm, Jr.*
Mr. and Mrs. Carter H. Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Levin
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Leyden, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Lieberman
The MacGregor Family
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Madden
Mr. and Mrs. T. Clinton Marple, Jr.
Mr. Connor McGough
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Meserve, Jr.*
Ms. Susan R. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morling
Mr. Don M. Norton
Mr. and Mrs. Leandro S. Pimenta*
Mr. Edward M. Resovsky*
Ms. Arlene A. Ressler
Ms. Donna L. Sayah*
Mr. Glenn W. Smith
Ms. Linda K. Starowicz
Mrs. Elizabeth Styer*
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sundquist*
Ms. L. J. “Tess” Tessier and Ms. Tara L. McKibben
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford D. Towson
Ms. Irene van der Linden*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veghte*
Ms. Deborah H. Weil
* founding member
For more information about the Independence Society and how to become a member,
please contact Daniel P. Smith, Director of Development, at 610-869-4902 x 214 or dsmith@k94life.org.
Longwood became a veterinary sponsor for Canine Partners for Life in 1998 and
in the past 18 years have sponsored 46 CPL puppies! Dr. Carla Andrews, DVM,
shared why they chose to become involved with CPL. “We wanted to be active in
community service organizations in the area that helped individuals and pets. The
beautiful mission of CPL that inspires all of us is how the dogs give those in need a
more independent and fulfilled life that they otherwise would not have had in their
lifetime. The human animal bond is so unique with these services.”
Each veterinary sponsor is recognized for their support at our graduation
ceremonies. The sponsors receive a plaque with a picture of the dog they
sponsored and their new human partner. Longwood proudly displays each plaque
in their hospital. “Our wall in the hospital is filled with all the pictures/plaques of
Tresi, sponsored by Longwood
the CPL dogs and their new partners. The smile, joy, and love on all their faces on
Vet Center
graduation day makes our
“We are proud to work with an
staff realize that we are helping a cause that is bigger than anything we
have had to encounter in our lives,” says Dr. Andrews.
organization that strives to
CPL is proud to partner with Longwood Veterinary Center. Their
compassionate and caring staff has made independence a reality for
so many individuals with disabilities. Longwood also offers veterinary
services to a wide range of other animal and community based
organizations. For more information about their practice, please
visit their website, longwoodvetcenter.com.
give quality veterinary care,
quality breeding of dogs, and
quality positive reinforcement
training to their dogs.”
– Dr. Carla Andrews, DVM
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DOGS IN KENNEL
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Dog
Donor
Namer
Puppy Home
Alice
Amber
Aspen
Axle
Bailee
Cleo
Cole
Davy
Diesel
Frodo
Gladys
Goodie
Gwen
Jiffy
Jolly
Kadince
Kiwi
Marlie
Moose
Norm
Roger
Stephie
Suka
Tanner
Tycho
Wendell
Zelda
Zin
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
N/A
CPL
CPL
Diane Jones
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
Kathryn Melendy and Family
Bill and Carol Morling
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford D. Towson
Heather Albaugh
Doug and Irene Waitzman
Christiana Lions Club
John C. Kish Foundation
Maggie Farley
Uticom System Inc. Robert, Wendie, and Tim Lazansky
Betty Lorey
Richard (Dick) Moore
Martha (Marty) Van Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Carter Lee
The Romano Family
Kevin Melendy and Family
Saegertown High School Key Club
Donna Sayah
John and Patti Rugh
Arlene Ressler
Ted and Robin Ashford
John B. Rosenberg, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Deborah Holt Weil
Prestige Color (Mitch Huber)
Sarah Zimmerman
Betty Styer
June and Dick Robbins
Robert and Melissa Veghte
SCI Muncy
SCI Greene
Cheryl Jackson
SCI Cambridge Springs
The Hatch Family/SCI Muncy
Pennie Garvin/MCIW
JCI
Tommy Alexopoulus
JCI
Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen
Reyes Family and Jacob Yoder
MCIJ
SCI Muncy
Ann Sheppard & Hal Real
Michael and Linda Dzuba
MCIW
SCI Muncy
Jan and Bruce Moore
SCI Smithfield
Emily Fritz
MCIJ
SCI Greene
JCI/Emily Fritz
Leah and Dominic Corrigan
The Kelly Family
Anne Marie and Maddie Wheatcraft
SCI Greene
DOGS IN BREEDING PROGRAM
Dog
Donor
Namer
Puppy Home
Breeding Program Home
Amee
Carnie
Debbie
Fredda
Journey
Mimi
Reeser
Susan
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hayward III
Mr. and Mrs. Gerret van S. Copeland
Russell Coe
Ortega Family
Pam Pacana
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Eckman
CPL for Patricia Reeser
Independence Foundation (Susan Sherman)
SCI Greene
SCI Muncy
Ortega Family
SCI Muncy
Arletta Moore
SCI Muncy
Donna Klingelhofer
Mary Fertig
MacGregor Family
Janet Cooper
Jan Wilkinson/Donna Klingelhofer
Janie Cramer
DOGS IN HOME COMPANION TRAINING HOMES
Dog
Donor
Namer
Puppy Home
Home Companion Home
Boots
Kody CPL
CPL
Don M. Norton
The Fleming Foundation
SCI Albion
SCI Smithfield
Beth Kreider
John and Grace Gosnay
DOGS IN DEMONSTRATION TRAINING
Dog
Donor
Namer
Puppy Home
Demo Home
Neville
Sage
Tina Barks
CPL
Ms. L. J. (Tess) Tessier
Wendy Twing
The Moore Family
MCIW
Carol Stark
Mary Fertig
PUPPY HOMES
Puppy
Donor
Namer
Puppy Home
Ace
Addie
Aggie
Ahvee
Banks
Barkus
Benson
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
Diane Jones
CPL
CPL
Anne Sheppard and Hal Real Denise and Troy Stemen
Kathleen Saber
Rebecca Bradbeer
Jim Waitzman
T. Clinton and Barbara Marple
Anne Sheppard and Hal Real
SCI Muncy
MCIW
SCI Muncy
SCI Albion
Anne and Hannah Lolli
PUPPY HOMES (CONTINUED)
Puppy
Donor
Namer
Puppy Home
Betsy
Bingo
Binky
Bosco
Bray
Chadds
Chancey
Cheeky
Crystal
Dawson
Denver
Derrick
Ditto
Donut
Draco
Drew
Dublin
Dusty
Fidget
Flower
Gabby
Gift
Grayson
Gretchen
Harper
Harvey
Hawkeye
Hughie
Jacksie
Jett
Jimmy
Leef
Lorene
Lucee
Madge
Marca
Merry
Mino
Mischief
Murray
Nathan
Prize
Quincy
Radar
Rafter
Ramona
Rene
Roscoe
Sailor
Saki
Sargent
Senga
Shepp
Snugles
Sumo
Toto
Trapper
Tresi
Valor
Whitney
Willow
Winnie
CPL
CPL
Natalie Weitzel and Cindy Amour
CPL
Purchased from Unique Standard Poodles
ADI North America Breeding Cooperative
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
Diane Jones
Diane Jones
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
Diane Jones
CPL
Diane Jones
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
Diane Jones
Curtis and Gwena Jordan
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
CPL
Diane Jones
CPL
CPL
CPL
Diane Jones
Bonnie Bilski
Irving Gerber
Deenie and Grafton Reeves
SCI Muncy Handlers
Kathleen Eiser
Bray Family Foundation
George and Judy Thorpe
Daniel and Sandra Hansen
K.C. Kulp (Danielle)
T. Garrett and Mary Robinson
Carol Coleman
Wendy Twing
Doug and Brandon Souba
Barbara Phelan and Carol Reed
Darlene Sullivan
Sadie Brommer
Beth A. Smith
Susan and Eric Tweer
Ms. Mary A. Kingry
Bette and Jeff Pope
Nancy Adler and Bill Josem
Valerie and Leandro Pimenta
Al and Linda Switzler
Larry and Barbara Kricka
Don Pflieger
Hallet and Mary Parker-Lamm
Diane Jones
Glenn W. Smith
Lou and Carol Mayer
Gillman Family Foundation (Doris Gillman)
Anne Dlugopolski
CPL Staff in Memory of Lee Fertig
Dave Osberg
John and Jeanette Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter (Bob & Lynn)
Pierre duPont and Martina Hayward
The Rivendell Foundation (Elise Widlund)
Nancy Catania
Jack and Sandra Maxwell
Ben and Carol Osbun
Lori Loveland and Kevin Connors
Mr. and Mrs. William Jones
Brian and Diane McQuire
West Pharmaceutical Services and Don Morel
Dr. Janet Johnston
Unknown
Tory Kitchell
Linda and Tom Altier
Ellen Ann Eckman
Michael and Nancy Evans
Erica Sorrentino-Sutton and Rob Sutton
L.J. (Tess) Tessier
The Fallen Angels Foundation
Johanna and Allen Hill
Allan and Ellen Levin
Barbara Hiller
Marion (Marnie) Laird
Novo Nordisk
Robert and Kathy Kimmel
Jan and Rich Chadwick
Charles and Jean Humphreys
Charles F. Patton Middle School Student Council
SCI Muncy
SCI Greene
SCI Muncy
Leah and Dominic Corrigan
Kim and Gary Olsen
SCI Albion
SCI Laurel Highlands
John Sherman and Karen Kral
Erin and Allan Lynn
Katherine Clark/Carol and Chuck Cully
The Kelly Family
Julie and Alex Tewskbury
SCI Laurel Highalnds
SCI Somerset
JCI
Gary Kocher/SCI Albion
MCIJ
SCI Greene
SCI Albion
SCI Somerset
MCIW
MCIJ
SCI Smithfield
JCI
Beth Hughes
SCI Greene
Sasha Cusick
Jan and Bruce Moore
MCIJ
SCI Greene
SCI Somerset
SCI Muncy
SCI Somerset
Reyes Family
Elise Betz and Betty Kane/JCI
JCI/Fetterolf’s
MCIJ
Pat and Shannon Bonney
SCI Smithfield
MCIW
SCI Greene
Michael and Carole DeBiasa
JCI
Bernadette Oliver/JCI
SCI Smithfield
SCI Muncy
SCI Albion
Barb and Lauren Dealy
SCI Albion
SCI Smithfield
Donna Klingelhofer
JCI
SCI Somerset
MCIW
Dogs in Training as of March 15, 2016
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IN OUR THOUGHTS
Beamer – Retired Service Dog to Christine Lundmark
Ribar - Home Companion Dog to Matthew Hollin
Boola – Home Companion Dog to Timothy Elmer
Ryan - Home Companion Dog to Matthew Gencarelli
Burgess – Home Companion Dog
to Matthew Zimmerman
Smokey – Retired Service Dog to George Schmid
CPL OPEN HOUSE
This year’s Open House was one for the record
books! On Saturday, September 19, more than 900
visitors spent the day learning how service dogs
change lives through demonstrations, hearing
firsthand graduate stories, kennel tours, and
nine mission-centric CPL booths.
Valentine – Service Dog to Danielle Tate
Colonel - Sire to 46 CPL Dogs
Gibson – Retired Service Dog
Wrinkles – Home Companion Dog
to Allen and Johanna Hill
Hunter – Retired Service Dog to Alison Brady
Linda Cronin - Recipient of Home Companion Dog Sherry
Jinks – Retired Service Dog to Gina Goldblatt
Bob Hlavacek – Recipient of Service Dog Jo
and Former Staff Member
Lindy – Home Companion Dog to Lindsay Randzo
Matilda – Home Companion Dog to Boris Larrave-Ibanez
Parker – Retired Service Dog
Patch – Retired Home Companion Dog to Robert Desilets
In between booths, guests enjoyed a free barbecue
lunch, kids’ games and face painting, a puppy kissing
booth, live music from Ol’422, our ever-popular Cow
Bingo, and shopping galore from a lineup of more than
20 retail, craft, and food vendors. We’d like to thank our
staff, volunteers, and graduates for helping us plan
our largest event of the year.
Daniel Miller – Recipient of Home
Companion Dog Becky
William Pollock – Recipient of Home
Companion Dog Friday
Randy – Home Companion Dog to Mary Fish
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A SPECIAL THANKS TO
OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:
CPL WISH LIST
• Dog ear cleaner (not oil-based)
• Purina Forti-Flora
• Safe Paw Ice Melt
• Natural Balance Rolls
• Roundup Weed and Grass Killer
• Small Training Treats
• 4 ˝ or 5˝ vise for workbench
Concord Pet Food & Supplies
• Canned Dog Food
• Gift Certificates to Pet-Edge
and other dog supply stores
Photos by Peter Forster and Katherine Cabrera
• Black Kong Toys, Jolly Balls
and Teaser Balls
• Interactive tug toys (Tug ‘N’ Treat)
• Postage Stamps
• Printer Cartridges
(call for specific models)
• Fit Paws, Wobble Board, Donut
or Balance Discs
• 24˝ tall exercise pens,
48˝ exercise pens
• Target Sticks (cleanrun.com)
• Vari-Kennels – any size
• Metal slow feed dog bowls
• Citronella remote control or
anti-bark collar
• Gentle Leaders and Haltis (size 1-3)
• Comfort Zone DAP plug-in refills
• Puppy Collars – 10-16 inch
• 10 x 10 Canopy Tents
• Simple Green Cleaner
• Office Supplies (multipurpose
paper, post-its, file folders, etc.)
• Avery Clip Style Name Badges
C. Victoria Kitchell
• Four wheeled carts to transport
special event items
• Nylabone Dura-Chew products (size
large). Approved products include:
Textured Ring (chicken flavor),
Textured Bone (chicken flavor),
Textured Ring-bone (chicken flavor),
Ring (original), Wishbone (original),
Textured Tug and Barbell.
• P aper Towels
PAW-A-PALOOZA SPONSOR
• Dog Toothpaste
• Galileo Dog Bones
• Glad tall kitchen trash bags
with handle ties
2015
• Soft Elizabethan Collars – size large
• Gift Certificates to Staples
and Office Max
• Ultrasound Machine
Do you shop
on Amazon?
Canine Partners for Life has
an Amazon Wish List!
Shop at
www.smile.amazon.com,
choose Canine Partners for Life
and Amazon will donate .5%
of the price of your eligible
AmazonSmile purchases
back to CPL!
TAILWAGGER SPONSORS
Petplan Pet Insurance
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
LUCKY LAB SPONSOR
CORPORATE SPONSORS
In the 2015-16 fiscal year, the following corporations have partnered with CPL through monetary donations, event participation,
in-kind donations, and providing meeting spaces as well as outreach opportunities to further our mission and programs.
The Braun Corporation
McGovern, Inc.
Springdell Associates, LLC
Brookwood Companies, Inc.
Merial
Taylor Oil & Propane, Inc.
Canines for Disabled Kids*
My Assistance Dog Inc.*
Thomson Business Management
Concord Pet Foods & Supplies
National Penn Bank
Toyota Financial Services
Dansko, Inc.
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
The Water Guy
Diversified Marketing Group, Inc.
The Parkesburg Point Youth Center*
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
GiggyBites Marketplace & Bakery Inc.
Pet Plan
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.
Herr Foods, Inc.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Intelliware Systems
SEI Investments
* Nonprofit organizations that have partnered with CPL through monetary donations, in-kind donations, and providing meeting spaces.
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Join CPL on a group cruise!
5-NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE
ROUND-TRIP FROM CAPE LIBERTY, NJ
SAILING ON ANTHEM OF THE SEAS®
WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN®
OCTOBER 1-6, 2016
PRICE FROM $1,208*
Get ready to explore colorful architecture, civilized culture, and
Bermuda’s celebrated pink sand beaches. This cruise is a perfect
opportunity for graduate reunions and to have unique experiences
with others who love CPL! Plus, it benefits CPL financially: a tax
deductible donation of $150 per person to CPL is included in
the cruise price. Group exclusives include private welcome and
farewell parties, a host from CPL, and a AAA travel escort.
For questions, contact Daniel P. Smith at dsmith@k94life.org.
To hold your space or for additional
information, contact Amy Miceli at:
AAA Glen Mills
1810 Wilmington Pike, Suites 7 and 8
Glen Mills, PA 19342
610-808-9000, x 71861
amiceli@aaamidatlantic.com
*Taxes and fees of $180.08 per person are not included. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in the lowest category available, and do not
include airfare. Prices, dates, itineraries, inclusions, and amenities are subject to change without notice and are valid at time of printing. AAA Mid-Atlantic
is not responsible for errors or omissions. See a AAA Associate for details. Ship’s Registry: Bahamas
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Lifeline Spring 2016 - Canine Partners for Life

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