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Fall 2018

The Publication for the Friends of Canine Partners for Life

on our campus. The full cycle, from birth of

our puppies to their graduation, will be on our

beautiful campus.

It has been a pleasure meeting and talking

with you all over the last few months! Thank

you for your openness and trust as this allows

me to listen and learn from those we serve. You

all share a passion for the CPL mission and I

hope to speak with many more members of the

CPL family soon and work together to increase

the independence and quality of life of the

individuals we serve.

Respectfully,

Janie Cramer Executive Director

Working at CPL speaks to my heart, as I believe so strongly in our mission. I hope you will join us as we continue on

our almost 30-year journey to grow and

learn as an organization. We have a

strong, supportive base of donors,

volunteers, applicants and graduates,

with our team of experienced staff leading

the way, to provide a comprehensive

program of training and support services,

always serving the specific needs our clients.

I am happy to report that our Summer 2018 graduates are thriving and living a more independent life thanks to their new CPL service

dogs by their side. Our priority with this past class and all future

classes is to put quality before quantity to ensure we have successful

partnerships. We implemented additional evaluations for all dogs

nearing Graduation. The results of these evaluations have allowed us

to better determine which dogs are ready for Graduation and which

dogs could use a few months of additional targeted training. We are

now busy preparing for our Fall 2018 class where we will have six full

service and four home companion teams graduating.

In August, Gary Aurigemma, our Program Director, and I attended the

Assistance Dogs International Conference in Minneapolis, MN. This opportunity allowed us to network with several other service dog

organizations and attend a variety of sessions focusing on best practices

for the assistance dog industry. We walked away with a new network of

industry partners and fresh ideas which we have already incorporated

into our goals for next year. Currently, one of our main priorities is to

strengthen our breeding program and find new Standard Poodle

breeders so we can better meet the growing demand for hypoallergenic

dogs. Our Program Team is also teaching the dogs a few new

commands our current teams have suggested and find useful.

We are launching phase two of The Partnership for Independence Campaign and have begun fundraising for the new Mollie and Minor

Barringer Training Center. This new building will have a mock apartment

which will help our trainers better prepare the dogs for working in a home

environment. The training area can be divided into three separate rooms

to allow for multiple training classes to be held at the same time. This large

space will also allow us to hold Graduation ceremonies and other events

It takes a special dog to become a service dog.

The dog needs to have a

good work ethic, have a

calm demeanor, show no

fear of loud noises, and

the list goes on. At Canine

Partners for Life, we do our

best to evaluate and screen

all of our dogs, starting when

they are just eight weeks old,

to determine whether they will

become successful service dogs. We find that just like people,

some dogs are better suited for a different line of work or even

a life of leisure. Typically, if we determine a dog is not suited for

service work, they are released from our program and adopted

by a loving family but recently, we have found a new career

opportunity for our overzealous canines. We have started working

with MSA Security, a company that trains Explosive Detection

Canines. MSA has contracts with federal, local, and state

governments as well as large corporations like the NFL. Their

dogs are trained to sniff out over 32 different explosive odors!

MSA Security works with several other accredited service and

guide dog organizations across the country. They prefer to

acquire dogs from organizations like CPL because they know

the dogs will have a strong work ethic and drive to succeed. An

ideal dog for this line of work has a natural instinct to sniff out

odors, is able to focus on their handler and avoid distractions,

is comfortable fitting into tight spaces and has high energy. We

often have to release dogs from our program that have high

energy levels because they are too strong and rambunctious for

someone with a disability, but these dogs LOVE to work so now

we can guide them to a more suitable career.

When a dog is released from our program that we feel has

the traits to become an Explosive Detection Canine, MSA will

send a trainer to CPL to evaluate the dog. If one of our dogs

is chosen for the program, they will head to Connecticut for

approximately four months of training. During that time they

learn additional commands and will learn to sniff out the various

explosive odors. Just like our program, MSA uses all positive

reinforcement training methods. They have an excellent safety

record and have NEVER lost a dog in the line of duty.

If a CPL dog makes it through their training program and

graduates as an Explosive Detection Canine, they will be placed

with a handler and will live with that person in their home for

the duration of their career. They become a member of the

family, just like service dogs. MSA will provide CPL with updates

throughout the working career of the dog so we can follow

their success. MSA also makes a donation to CPL for each dog

they accept into their program. So far, Aiden, Naya, Coy, and

Zak have been accepted into MSA’s program and started their

explosives training. Although these dogs won’t become service

dogs, they still have a very important career ahead of them and

will be saving hundreds if not thousands of lives!

CONTACT INFORMATION

610-869-4902 P.O. Box 170 • Cochranville, PA 19330

www.k94life.org

CPL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Glenn Stryjewski, M.D., M.P.H

Vice President Alex Joyce, Esq.*

Treasurer Michael Flynn

Secretary David W. Baker

Board Members Mary A. Bryant, V.M.D., Jessalyn Cool, Esq., Janet Cooper, Michael Dzuba, L.C.S.W., Joseph Fratinardo, Jr., C.P.A., Jeffrey M. Gorris, Esq., Walter Griffitts, Tory Kitchell, Jennifer Madden, Alison Morrissey, Esq., Erin C. O’Brien

* CPL service dog recipient

ON THE COVER CPL service dog in training, Eyler

LETTER from the Executive Director

CHANGING CAREERS

NEWS

Naya

Coy

Aiden

Photos in this edition taken by Robert Buzzard, Peter Forster, Dave Osberg, and Connie Snyder.

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Lafayette College has some new kids on campus this semester. CPL service dogs in training, Able and Owen, along with a home companion in

training, Sapphire, moved into “The Dog House” in September. They will spend the

next year being trained by students attending the college.

Lafayette College owns houses in a neighborhood referred to as “The Monroe

Neighborhood.” Monroe houses provide an opportunity for students to explore

inter-disciplinary topics and be exposed to interests outside their academic

major. Three years ago, a Lafayette student initiated a partnership with CPL

and “The Dog House” was created. The fast-paced, varied environment is an

excellent place for our puppies to be trained and the students learn valuable

skills and are able to ultimately help individuals with disabilities.

This is the third year puppies are being raised on Lafayette’s campus so most

students and faculty know the dogs by name and love saying hello on their way to

class. The Dog House is frequently brought up on tours for prospective students

and interest in the program has continued to grow. In fact, the program has

become so popular that when it came time to choose the students who would live

in The Dog House for the 2018-2019 school year, they received an overwhelming

number of applications. In the end, six lucky students were selected to live in the

house and seven other students on campus were trained to assist with the dogs.

Having thirteen students trained means Owen, Able, and Sapphire receive a never

ending amount of attention. It also gives the students flexibility so they can still

focus on their studies while assisting with the puppies. Every Sunday night, the

group meets to plan out the coming week together. They decide who will take the

dogs to class, to the dining hall, to the gym, to work and beyond!

The students follow the same protocols as our other community puppy raisers.

They fill out monthly puppy home reports and attend classes twice per month. Since

the campus is about two hours away from our facility, CPL trained Professor Falbo, a

professor with the English department, conducts their twice monthly training classes.

Professor Falbo even teaches a course appropriately named The Dog Course to

freshman which helps bring additional awareness to the program and CPL.

The puppies will live with the students for

the entire school year. Between semesters

and over holidays, all the students want

to take the puppies home so to be fair,

they draw names out of a hat. There is no

shortage of love and devotion in this house!

To stay updated on the exciting adventures

of the puppies at Lafayette, follow them on

Instagram at @DogsOfMonroeStreet!

Open House and Cow Bingo was a tremendous success! Basie and Sawyer, two of CPL’s service dogs in training, kicked off the afternoon by tugging the ribbon off our new Marian S. Ware Program Services Center to officially open the building to the public! Attendees enjoyed tours of the new building, watched puppy races, snagged kisses at the puppy kissing booth, observed training demos, toured the kennel, and took time to learn about our mission. To wrap up the event, we released Vicki the cow, provided by Herr Angus Farms, into the field to make someone the lucky winner of $5,000! Thank you to our volunteers, vendors, and food trucks for making this event such a success!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES TO OUR SPONSORS:

BIG BARKER PRESENTING

SPONSORWest Pharmaceutical

Services, Inc.

MEET THE NEW KIDSON CAMPUS

UNLEASHED & UNCORKED: PUPS & PRIVATE EYES May 19, 2018 | People’s Light Theatre

OPEN HOUSE & COW BINGOFEATURING THE GRAND OPENING OF THE MARIAN S. WARE PROGRAM SERVICES CENTER

September 15, 2018 | CPL’s Campus

Unleashed & Uncorked: Pups & Private Eyes was a raving success raising more than $100,000! Guests enjoyed dressing up as nostalgic Clue-game characters as they solved the murder mystery. In between interrogations, attendees battled for winning bids on the silent auction, and played their luck in the Wine Toss and Wine Pull. Our

auction SOLD OUT for the first time in years and we could not be more pleased! We are beyond grateful for the terrific actors who played the suspects in the Mysterious Case of Malcolm Mutts, those who participated in the silent auction from home, and everyone who came out to support the event.

TAILWAGGERC. Raymond Davis & Sons, Inc.MobilityWorksRukket Sports

LUCKY LABConcord Pet Foods & SuppliesDecon Laboratories, Inc.GiggyBites Bakery & MarketplaceA Friend of CPLFiore DesignFranklin Mint Federal Credit UnionKremer Eye Center MEDIA SPONSORPhilly Pet Pages ATM SPONSORWSFS Bank

PICK OF THE LITTERMr. & Mrs. Robert V. DupreyTory Kitchell

DOG’S NIGHT OUTMorel Family Foundation

BEST IN SHOWTom & Jennifer MaddenNovo NordiskGrafton & Deenie Reeves

TAILWAGGERC. Raymond Davis & Sons, Inc.Linda & Michael DzubaJeff & Stephanie GorrisPaula JanssenEileen JanssenWilmington Trust

LUCKY DOGBecky BradbeerJerry ChildersP.J. Fitzpatrick, Inc.

CENTERPIECESThermo Fisher Scientific

PARTY FAVORSHelen O’Hara, CFP® – Merrill Lynch Wealth Management – Exton & an anonymous friend of CPL

MEDIA SPONSORPhilly Pet Pages

A SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES TO OUR SPONSORS:

REMARKABLE RETRIEVER West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

NEWSNEWS

Joining the dog house was the best decision I made at Lafayette College. Having someone to take care of and train every day really gives you a sense of responsibility and is extremely rewarding. I joined because I wanted to make a difference in some way and I knew this was an amazing experience. I helped train Basie, Lance and Hugo once they were older and I also trained Moby and Stuart. Being with the dogs each day makes me so happy and gives me a sense of purpose. I know I’ll cry every time I say goodbye to them, but I know that they are doing a great service.

– Emy Strober Class of ’20

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MATCHING PROCESS

Service Dog TeamsService dog recipients are required to attend Team Training, a 2 ½ week intensive training program held at CPL’s facility. The teams learn training techniques, all about the assistance dog industry, and take field trips into public to become comfortable navigating with their dog while a trainer is there to assist them. Service dogs are placed nationwide.

Home Companion Teams CPL trainers travel to the recipient’s home to

provide in-home training to the entire family. Home companion dogs are placed within a 250 mile radius of CPL.

Career ChangeNot all dogs successfully complete CPL’s training

program. These dogs are carefully matched with local families to become a pet or are adopted by local

law enforcement or security agencies to continue serving people in need, just in a different capacity.

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SAVE THE DATETuesday,

November 27, 2018

2019 calendar contest

2018 Goal $60,000

(That’s the cost of TWO service dog partnerships!)

k94life.org/givingtuesday

Pre-order your 2019 calendar

today! Call 610-869-4902

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Make a gift to CPL on #GivingTuesday

to vote for who you’d like to see in our 2019

calendar!

GIVING THE GIFT OF INDEPENDENCEGIVING THE GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE

HOW DOES YOUR GIFT CHANGE LIVES?

WHERE DO THE DOGS COME FROM?

TRAINING PROGRAM

CPL Breeding Program Most puppies come from the CPL Breeding Program. The puppies are born on CPL’s campus and spend their first eight weeks of life being cared for by staff and volunteers.

Assistance Dogs International Breeding Collaborative CPL receives puppies from other accredited service and guide dog organizations from all across the country.

BreedersOccasionally puppies are purchased or donated by breeders.

Puppy Raising ProgramCPL puppies spend their first year of life being raised by volunteers in the community or in our Prison Puppy Raising Program. The volunteers teach the puppies basic obedience, socialize them in public and attend training classes twice per month with a CPL trainer. CPL provides crates to all puppy

homes and covers vet expenses for puppies that are not sponsored by a local veterinarian.

Advanced TrainingAt approximately 15 months of

age, the dogs move into the kennel on CPL’s campus to

undergo their second year of advanced training. During this

year, CPL’s professional trainers teach the dogs advanced service skills and continue to socialize them in public. Our dedicated volunteers visit our kennel daily to walk and cuddle with our dogs.

TOTAL COST The cost to raise, train, and provide lifetime support for a CPL service dog exceeds $30,000. The cost to recipients is a suggested donation of $1,000 to $3,000 based on income, though no one is turned away if unable to donate.

“Zido has opened my life up to possibilities I never thought were possible. From simply moving out of my parents’ house, to graduating college and getting a full-time job in

DC, Zido has given me the confidence to grow without fear.”

“Jolly and I have become a really great team! I graduated in summer 2016 and it’s been almost three years now with Jolly. He helps me with everyday tasks like taking my socks

off, cleaning my room up, and similar activities. I am thankful to have been

paired with Jolly and I hope to have many more years with him.”

it's a puppy !

LIFETIME FOLLOW-UP PROGRAM

CPL provides follow-up support to all of our teams for the lifetime of the partnership. We conduct graduate support classes each month, recertify our service dog teams every 1-2 years, provide private training sessions if needed, and are always available to support our teams through their changing life needs.

$Your gift makesindependence a reality for individuals like Courtney and Jordan.

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SOLLA’S PARTNERS

PARTNERS $25,000 –$49,999Dr. and Mrs. Donald E. Morel, Jr.

SERVICE LEADERS $10,000 – $24,999Mr. and Mrs. David Atkinson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Duprey*

Mrs. Ellen Ann Eckman*

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Hansen*

Mrs. C. Victoria Kitchell*

Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Koenig*

Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Malick

George W. Marsh, Jr.+

Mr. Donald E. Pflieger

Mr. and Mrs. David Twing*

Ms. Joan Zahnd

FREEDOM FRIENDS $5,000 – $9,999Ms. Elizabeth Barringer

Ms. Rebecca Bradbeer

Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Dzuba

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Few

Mr. Jeffrey M. Gorris & Ms. Stephanie Cory Gorris

Ms. Janet L. Hiatt

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Madden

Ms. Mary Alice Malone*

Mr. Don M. Norton

Drs. Jay and Esther Ocuin

COMPANIONS $2,500 - $4,999The Honorable Bernard and the Honorable Helen Balick*

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Beck

Mr. and Mrs. Mike J. Bishop

Dr. Jeffrey Bowersox

Rosabelle W. Brown+

Dr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Janie Cramer*

Mr. Edward Crane*

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flynn

Mr. Vince Freeland

Mr. and Mrs. Lance A. Gorton*

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre duP. Hayward*

The Kathryn L. Johnston Family Fund

Mr. and Mrs. James Kane

Mr. Barry Keane

Ms. Susan Lawrence

Ms. Eileen M. Layton

David D. McCoach and Rene P. Calloway*

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Meserve, Jr.*

Ms. Raluca Moucha

Dr. and Mrs. Grafton D. Reeves*

Mrs. Mary Robinson

Mr. Zachary Segal

Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Stryjewski

Mr. David W. Wright*

PUPPY PATRONS $1,000 - $2,499Anonymous*

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. James Altrichter

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Anderson*

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Austin

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Beers

Ms. Judy A. Bell

Ms. Jacqueline R. Bradley

Mrs. Alison Brady

Mrs. Judith Brahin

Dr. Mary Bryant

Ms. Catherine Burkert

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Burkhardt

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Buschman

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carlson

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

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chadwick

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Childers

Reverend Michael A. Colagreco

Mr. and Mrs. John Collins

Ms. Jessalyn Cool

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander T. Crawford

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crowell*

Mr. and Mrs. John Drengler

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. duPont, IV

Ms. Edith Edson*

Ms. Kathleen M. Eiser*

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Evans

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Feldman

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Ford

Dr. Margaretta Frederick and Mr. Michael J. Martin*

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr.

Mr. John E. Freemann

Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Galle

Mr. and Mrs. James Gaston

Mrs. Diane Giancarlo

Mr. Arthur Goldman and Ms. Melissa Kurtzman

Amy and Rick Graver

Ms. Nancy Hayward and Mr. Richard S. D. Johnson

Mrs. Ruth S. Hoopes*

Mrs. Madlyn A. Hunter

Mr. and Mrs. David Ingalls

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Janssen

Ms. Paula Janssen

Dr. Janet K. Johnston

Mr. William Kay, Jr.*

Ms. Lisa M. Keeley

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Keith, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kimmel*

Mr. and Mrs. Barry E. Kleckner

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kricka

Ms. Molly Krumm

Mr. Fred J. Krumm+

Miss Tillie Page Laird

Mr. and Mrs. Hallet H. Lamm, Jr.*

Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Lemole

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Lickle

Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Maples

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

Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Mayer

Ms. Susan K. McDaniel

Mr. Barry McHale and Ms. Sandra L. McNair

Ms. Tara McKibben and Ms. L.J. “Tess” Tessier

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob D. Merriwether

Mr. Alan Millen

Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller

Mr. Earl Minnis

Ms. Tigger Montague

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Moran

Ms. Janet Moree

Bill and Carol Morling

Ms. Susan Mulrooney and Mr. David W. Lane

Ms. Rosemary G. Navas

The John and Patricia Nguyen Fund

Gregory Nichols

Ms. Erin O’Brien and Mr. Fred Stout

Mr. and Mrs. Gary T. Olsen

Gerald, Roseanne, and Brittany Ortega

Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Ortega

Mr. and Mrs. David K. Osberg

Mr. and Mrs. Ben M. Osbun, Jr.

Mr. Franke C. Paulett

Ms. Nancy Pelet

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

Ms. Ellyn Charlestein-Phillips*

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pope

Mr. James Reamer and Ms. Michele Sullivan

Mr. Edward M. Resovsky*

Ms. Pamela Riley

Mrs. June H. Robbins

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Romano

Ms. Philomena Rowe

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Saber

Ms. Donna L. Sayah*

Mr. Irv Schannauer

Mr. Charles P. Schutt, Jr.

Ms. Beth Smith

Ms. Jeanette M. Snyder

Mrs. Margaretta K. Stabler*

Mrs. Elizabeth Styer*

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Sudell, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. James Sullivan*

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sundquist*

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swarr

Mr. John A. Thomas and Dr. Maithily A. Nandedkar

Ms. Trudie E. Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford D. Towson

Mr. G. William Tunnell+

Ms. Irene van der Linden*

Ms. Susan E. Van Vleet

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veghte*

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Vernon

Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Vitriol*

Ms. Debra Wade

Ms. Deborah H. Weil

LTC William R. Wirth, USAF RETD.*

Mrs. Shirley Worden

Solla’s Partners (named for Solla, the very first CPL service dog) was established to recognize and thank those of you who have included Canine Partners for Life in your estate plans either through your will, trust, retirement or life insurance plans, bank accounts, or life income gift such as a charitable gift annuity. Through your thoughtfulness, you make a timeless commitment to continue the work of CPL to increase the quality of life of individuals we serve, by providing and sustaining professionally trained service and companion dogs for years to come.

Everyone has the capacity to leave a lasting legacy, regardless of income. Through your generosity CPL will continue to thrive well into the future. If you have already included CPL in your estate plans, thank you! We hope you will let us know. Your willingness to be listed as a member of Solla’s Partners encourages others to follow your example. We acknowledge and respect if you wish to remain anonymous, but we encourage you to notify us of your plans on a confidential basis, as it allows CPL to plan for the future.

SOLLA’SPARTNERS

Please contact your financial advisor on guidance to including CPL in your estate plans. For more information about Solla’s Partners, visit www.k94life.org/give/ sollas-partners or contact Kirstin Downie, Director of Development and Communications at kdownie@k94life.org or 610-869-4902 ext. 214.

Our Tax ID Number is 23-2580658. Our Legal Name is Canine Partners for Life, Inc. and our address is 334 Faggs Manor Road, Cochranville, PA 19330.

What happens when you give someone the gift of independence?When you make a legacy gift, you create a ripple effect…one life brightens another, then another, on and on for generations.The gift of independence truly lasts a lifetime…and far beyond.

2018 PEER FUNDRAISING PARTNERS

PICK OF THE LITTER – $2,500+Justin Pashley PTSD Foundation Kremer Eye Center State Correctional Institution – Cambridge Springs, PA handlers

State Correctional Institution – Muncy, PA handlers SEI Investments

TAIL WAGGERS $500–$999Comprehensive Wealth Management Group

Concord Pet Foods & Supplies

Found in the 60’s Car Club

LUCKY DOGS$499 AND UNDERAnthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

BBC Tavern and Grill

Braxton’s Animal Works, Inc.

Cabrini College

Chick-Fil-A

Francis Hall Insurance Services

Girl Scout Troop #7287

Intelliware Systems, Inc.

Landenberg Christian Academy

Alissa Moritz

Nacho Cabra LLC

Newcomers Club of Central Chester County

Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club

Kim Salmeri

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

Stoltzfus Feed and Supply

Thrivent Financial

Kristin Tweardy

Uno’s Pizzeria and Hampton Inn in Exton, PA

Canine Partners for Life recognizes those who utilize crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising, and third party events to support our teams and mission. The following individuals and groups have conducted successful peer-to-peer

fundraising campaigns during our last fiscal year* to provide monetary and wish list donations to CPL.

BEST IN SHOW$1,000–$2,499Avon Grove Charter School Leo Club

Bailey and Buster’s Mission

Chatham Orpheum Theater, Inc.

GOAL Magazine

Novo Nordisk, Inc.

Owen J. Roberts Middle School Youth and Philanthropy Club

Washington Memorial Chapel

GIVING THE GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE GIVING THE GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE

VISIONARIES – $50,000 & above Prudence Paliotta+

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Independence Society members belong to a distinctive family of generous and compassionate friends of Canine Partners for Life. Members make an annual leadership commitment of $1,000 or more to support CPL’s general

operations during our fiscal year. Many choose to contribute their support via automated monthly giving.

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

We are incredibly grateful to our 2017–18 Independence Society members for their belief in our mission!

The following list was created based on general operating gifts made July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

*founding member †deceased

The Independence Society a tradition of giving

For more information about how to become a member of the Independence Society, please contact Kirstin Downie, Director of Development and Communications, at 610-869-4902 ext. 214 or kdownie@k94life.org.

*Campaigns from 7/1/17 to 6/30/18

For more information on peer-to-peer and third party fundraising contact CPL’s Outreach Coordinator at 610-869-4902 ext. 221.

TARA & LUCEELucee is an amazing dog that, within a few weeks, has brought back part of my life that had been missing. She has helped me manage 12˝ steps to board the ADA bus to go swimming, Yoga classes and the doctor. Because of Lucee, I am able to confidently go places on my own.

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DAVID & AGGIEAggie is a great friend to David. He takes pride in taking Aggie to his track meets, and she brings all of the children to David. She helps him in social situations which can be a challenge for him. Aggie is his responsibility and he loves taking care of her. She is his special friend that waits for him to get off the school bus every day. She makes David very happy.

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Bingo’s personality is infectious and I cannot begin to tell you how many times a day she makes me laugh. She has helped to minimize risks I have taken in the past, which has been a tremendous benefit to my health. And for those who named her, God’s hand had to be in the midst of this. Who would’ve thought that a service dog named Bingo would be matched to a Catholic priest. Regardless, we are both here to serve and Bingo does it so very well.

MONSIGNOR & BINGO

NEW SERVICE DOG TEAMS NEW HOME COMPANION TEAMS

MOLLY & DENALIDenali has changed my entire life from my independence, health, and outlook to the future. He is the part of my heart that I have been literally missing. I am so blessed to have him.

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MICHAEL AND MARY & HARLEYHarley is doing great! He is our boy and is very attached. We take walks together every day. He is a sweet, good boy.“

JOYCE & NANANana is wonderful. If I leave the room, she follows me. We take walks every day, play ball all the time and she loves to have her picture taken. My friends and family love her and I love her very much. I am so glad I have her.

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Tresi has been a valuable asset to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. She has accompanied many victims, adults and children, to hearings and meetings where she provides emotional support and comfort to them. Her presence has helped ease the challenges that victims face in difficult situations.

LANCASTER COUNTY

COURTHOUSE & TRESI

NEW COURTHOUSE COMPANION TEAM

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IN OUR THOUGHTS

Colby – Retired service dog to Sam

Irish Gold – Residential companion at Newlin House

Kimber – Home companion dog to Gregory

McGovern – Home companion dog to Deborah

Monty – Retired service dog to Cindy

Rudolf – Home companion dog to Vincent

Sherry – Home companion dog to Linda

Shiloh – Home companion dog to Michael

Sir Richard – Home companion dog to Keanu

Terp – Home companion dog to Talea

Victoria – Home companion dog to Dorothy

Anne – Recipient of home companion dog Licorice

Sarah – Recipient of service dog Bow

Dr. Debby Roberts – Veterinarian at Nonantum Veterinary Clinic

Juliet and Crystal are best friends. It’s not that Crystal won’t say hello to visitors, or play with other dogs at all. It’s just that Crystal returns to Juliet’s side very quickly for love (to give and to get). Juliet starts the day with good morning kisses from Crystal, then Crystal hops right into Juliet’s lap on the couch to snuggle with her as she gets her morning therapies. Juliet is often not able to attend school because of her Mitochondrial Disease, so we feel so lucky that Crystal can be her companion all day. Juliet loves throwing the ball for Crystal to fetch, and Crystal loves when Juliet does crafts on the floor so she can get in the middle of everything! When the day is done, Crystal helps put Juliet to bed. Crystal is such an amazing companion dog for Juliet. We feel so blessed and thankful to CPL and all the families who helped this to happen for Juliet.

– Janice (Juliet’s mother)

Uncle Ed is a large, strong service dog. He helps with my daily living activities and helps maintain my balance and increase my stamina. His assistance means so very much for the quality of my life. About a month after I brought him home he started waking me up in the middle of the night. I’d take him out to do his business and go back to bed but then he’d do

it again! Much to my dismay it was making me nuts! A few months later I had a sleep study done and was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. To make a long story short, he was waking me up to save my life! I never thought in my wildest dreams that he would be such a lifesaver!

I’ve tried all the available treatments and none of them work as well as Uncle Ed! I now rest easy with the knowledge that I will not pass away due to lack of Oxygen. I feel so blessed to be a second time recipient of the best service dogs ever!!!! Thank you CPL!

– Carla

When my epilepsy was at its worst, I was afraid I’d never be able to graduate college, but when I was paired with Rosebud, that all changed. She gave me the confidence to go to class every day without fear of an unexpected seizure. In May, we walked together at the University of Delaware graduation where I received my Bachelor’s

degree in Psychology with a minor in Journalism. In June, I got a job helping children that are in crisis, and Rosebud continues to help me go to work every day and deal with stressful situations. I couldn’t have done it without her!

– Sarah

Suzanne and Brianna recently took a trip to the country of Columbia! They enjoyed relaxing at the beach and sightseeing in the city of Cartagena.

OUR MISSION AT WORK OUR MISSION AT WORK

Suzanne and Brianna

Sarah and Rosebud

Juliet & Crystal

WAG WORTHYMOMENTS

Carla and Uncle Ed

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Rebi

Dog Namer Puppy Home Home Companion HomeHigley The Bray Family Foundation SCI Greene Donna Klingelhofer / Sue CowanKaty Ms. Tara McKibben and Leah Corrigan John and Grace Gosnay Ms. L.J. “Tess” Tessier Louis Joanne Leone Dzuba’s / MCIJ MCIJNike Harrison Fritz SCI Greene CPL Olivia Betty Styer SCI Somerset Leah CorriganReginald Gerret and Tatiana Copeland SCI Huntingdon/ Jan and Bruce Moore Jan and Bruce MooreRonnie Nikki Deptula Scheerer Family/ SCI Smithfield SCI SmithfieldSapphire SCI Muncy Handlers SCI Muncy Lafayette College Dog House StudentsWaldorf David W. Wright Gwen and Emilie Potter / Denise and Dan Martzell CPL

DOGS IN HOME COMPANION TRAINING HOMES

Puppy Namer Puppy HomeAble MobilityWorks SCI Huntingdon / Lafayette College Dog House StudentsAgnes Agnes Irwin Girls Grantmaking Club Kate SchroederBear Renaissance Academy Charter School SCI Albion Youth & Philanthropy Club Brettski Barry and Andrea Cooper SCI AlbionBrooke Judy Bell SCI GreeneCarbon Barbara Phelan and Carol Reed SCI SmithfieldCarina N/A SCI SomersetCJ Kremer Eye Center SCI HuntingdonCleveland Tom and Melissa Dowler SCI Cambridge SpringsDaisey The Fallen Angels Foundation, Inc. Cheryl Jackson / SCI MuncyElla Dave and Carolyn Osberg SCI SomersetElsa John C. Kish Foundation SCI Laurel HighlandsEva SCI Somerset Canine Connection SCI Somerset Staff and Inmate Handlers Evie Becky Bradbeer SCI Greene / Sue ReyesEyler Jeff and Stephanie Gorris Barb DealyFalco Janie Cramer SCI HuntingdonFausta C. Raymond Davis & Sons, Inc. SCI GreeneFisher Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. SCI AlbionFrebe Rivendell Foundation SCI AlbionGilbert CPL Staff SCI Cambridge SpringsGreta Maggie and Walter Farley SCI GreeneHunts Dan and Sandy Hansen SCI SmithfieldJay Erin O’Brien and Smokey Stout SCI HuntingdonJD The Bullen Family SCI AlbionJedi Missy and Robert Veghte Ryan Springer / SCI SmithfieldLaurel Michelle Houser SCI Laurel HighlandsLia The Stemen Family Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen / SCI MuncyLidy Eileen Janssen SCI MuncyMaddie Vince Freeland Cindi Chamberlain and Buck BullenMaura Margaret Calkins Charitable Trust SCI SomersetMercy SCI Muncy Handlers SCI MuncyMorgan Donald and Ethel Shepherd SCI SomersetMoxie Sharon Tarlano SCI MuncyNittany Julie D’Etorre Elizabeth DerrNova West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. Jean, Christina and Lauren RosenbaumOwen Owen J. Roberts Middle School Lafayette College Dog House Students Youth & Philanthropy Club Peppermint Mr. and Mrs. James O. Altrichter SCI GreeneRebi Novo Nordisk John Sherman and Karen KralRocco SCI Cambridge Springs Handlers SCI Cambridge SpringsSonar Hal and Mary Parker Lamm SCI Cambridge SpringsStark Petplan Pet Insurance Margaret Huie and Janet BarrySunny John and Jill Sundquist SCI Laurel HighlandsSwoop AO1 Foundation MCIJTessa Elizabeth Derr SCI SomersetTore Rotary Club of Bethlehem Morning Star SCI HuntingdonTulah Diane Giancarlo SCI SomersetTupper Donna Sayah Rick and Amy GraverVandy Rosemary Navas SCI MuncyVida Dr. and Mrs. Jay Ocuin SCI Laurel HighlandsWren N/A SCI Laurel Highlands

PUPPY HOMES

Thank you to the ADI North American Breeding Cooperative and Diane Jones for donating puppies to our program.

DOGS IN KENNELDog Namer Puppy HomeBasie Gloria Paul Estate Lafayette College Dog House StudentsBela Bill and Kate Busa John Sherman and Karen KralBlaise Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. Donna SargentBryce Debra Wilson MCIJChevy The Joyce Family SCI Cambridge Springs CoDa Suzanne Dant, Suzanne Thompson, and Kirsten Thompson SCI Cambridge Springs Haven Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen Cindi Chamberlain and Buck BullenJohn John Crimmins Foundation SCI AlbionKona Barbara Druding SCI GreeneLance Larry Dunbar Lafayette College Dog House StudentsLuther Betty and Jac Crowell MCIJMalcom Judy Brahin SCI AlbionMoby Bob and Joan Terwilliger SCI Albion/ Lafayette College Dog House StudentsPhilip Bill and Carol Morling SCI AlbionSawyer CPL Staff SCI Smithfield Stuart Tom and Jen Madden MCIJ / Lafayette College Dog House StudentsZern John E. Freeman SCI Smithfield

Veterinary Sponsors as of October 1, 2018

Dogs in Training as of October 1, 2018

Aardvark Animal HospitalAlbion Animal CenterAnimal Care HospitalAnimal Hospital of MeadvilleAnimal Hospital of WaterfordAnimal Medical CenterAtglen Veterinary HospitalCambria Veterinary CareCentreville Veterinary HospitalColebrook Manor Animal HospitalConneaut Lake Veterinary HospitalCrawford County Humane SocietyCrestview Animal ClinicDr. Jane LattaEaston Animal HospitalFort Washington Veterinary HospitalFrench Creek Veterinary HospitalGreener Pastures Veterinary HospitalLongwood Veterinary CenterLoyalsock Animal HospitalMetzger Animal HospitalNonantum Veterinary ClinicRichland Veterinary HospitalState College Veterinary HospitalSugartown Veterinary HospitalSylvan Veterinary HospitalTwinbrook Veterinary HospitalVCA Bridgeport Animal HospitalWaynesburg Animal HospitalWest Chester Veterinary Medical CenterWindcrest Animal Hospital

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