Congratulations to the New Assistance Dog Graduates the Year Is Off to a Strong Start with Some Very Ava Has Cerebral Palsy Wonderful Assistance Dog Team Placements

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Congratulations To The New Assistance Dog Graduates The year is off to a strong start with some very Ava has cerebral palsy wonderful assistance dog team placements. Each and was paired with Jet placement will allow either directly, or indirectly, an in February 2015. improved quality of life for the individual. Support According to Ava, as Dogs would like to congratulate our newest teams: she has gotten older, it has become more Dianne received Tink in challenging to do tasks November 2014 to help independently. Jet will with the effects of multiple assist her in many ways sclerosis. Tink is the and according to Ava, second assistance dog “[she] will not feel bad for Dianne from Support for relying on others for Dogs, Inc. Dianne is very help for things that she independent and wishes she could do continues to maintain her herself.” Ava will now very active lifestyle. Tink have the opportunity to will help Dianne with go more places on her retrieves, doors, as well Ava and Jet own and have the as balance when she is confidence to do so. out and about. Tink is giving Dianne the “extra” help she needs when she Brandon was paired with Tommy in February 2015, Dianne and Tink is on the go. in part to increase his confidence when leaving the house. Brandon is Tackle was placed with Lindsay in February 2015 to a military veteran help with the effects of spinal muscular atrophy who now deals with type II. According to the effects of Lindsay, she multiple sclerosis. considers herself a Brandon uses a very independent power chair, as person and Tackle will well as walks when help her not to have to able because his rely on her parents or mind set is “use it others for assistance. or lose it!” So Almost immediately Tommy helps after placement, Brandon with Tackle not only helped balance when Lindsay with all of the Brandon walks, skills he learned, such and also assists as retrieves, but he Lindsay and Tackle when there is an Brandon and Tommy helped her roll in bed during the night and with opportunity to Continued on page 3 propping up her head when needed. retrieve or open doors.

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A Message From The Executive Director Board of Directors Each time I sit down to write for the newsletter, I say

Angie Fink, CPA to myself that I cannot believe how fast time goes President by. It just seems like we ended the holidays and Anthony Dorn, CFP here it is May already! And, looking at what Support Vice President Dogs has accomplished in the first five months of Jason Ellis, CPA 2015 adds to my astonishment. Treasurer Mark McDermott Secretary First and foremost, the new building project is thoroughly underway. We anticipate a move in date later this year. The Cynthia Baumann excavating and ground-work preparation is nearing completion and very Wayne Boillat, DVM soon, we will all see a structure on the property. Mark Brandt Danette Davis Regarding our programs, I believe 2015 has experienced the strongest Christina Green, CMA start to any year that I can remember. To date, we have already placed Scot Seabaugh nine new assistance dog teams for the year with at least two more team Staff trainings to go before December. This could be a record-setting year for Bill Dahlkamp placements in the Assistance Dog program. Executive Director Ann Weinerth The TOUCH program is already poised to exceed the impact on the Development Director community it made in 2014. Last year, nearly 300 TOUCH teams made Cindi Blanke Program Coordinator over 112,000 visits to adults and children in 93 sites in the metropolitan Marie Traczyk area. That is huge! And all indications are this year will be just as Volunteer Coordinator successful. The Paws For Reading program continues to reach out to Tracy Lister students in local elementary schools and libraries. We have a record 33 Client Service Coordinator schools in the program now and in 2014, over 8,100 students had the Nina Needleman opportunity to read to a specially-trained canine to help improve their Data Entry reading and writing skills.

Assistance Dog Trainers Nadine Wenig - Lead Trainer As we reach the half-way point of 2015, I am excited about what the next Christina Rustenhaven six months will bring - With a new facility, a growth in services, and the Christina Smith opportunity to reach more people locally and beyond with our programs, 2015 will be a year for the record books to say the least. Kennel Department Greg Hogan - Kennel Manager Brandi Marshall All of this is made possible with your support. Time and time again, the staff at Support Dogs reflects on how wonderful it is to have the Obedience Training opportunity to do what we do and it is all because of you - our donors and Janice Brennan volunteers - who recognize the needs in our community and selflessly give Amy Woolston of your gifts so that we can touch individual lives each and every day.

Support Dogs, Inc. 11645 Lilburn Park Rd. As we get ready for the second half of 2015, I would like to express a huge St. Louis, MO 63146 thank you to everyone who helps further the mission of the organization. I Ph: (314) 997-2325 believe we have the best supporters of any organization in St. Louis and Fax: (314) 997-7202 the impact of our programs is incredible.

www.supportdogs.org Thank you for making what we do every day possible through the generosity of your gifts. Each of you helps make a difference! Have a Follow us on: great and safe summer.

Best Regards, Bill Dahlkamp

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Assistance Dog Graduates (continued from page 1)

Tina was paired with Dee was paired with Thunder in February Rose in January of 2015. Tina has 2015. Dee does not Hereditary Spastic let the effects of a rare Paraplegia and needs spinal cord disease get assistance with in the way of her everything mobility- enjoying life. Rose is a related. Tina very sweet companion maintains an active and helps Dee in her lifestyle so Thunder everyday life with tasks assists with retrieves, such as retrieves and doors, bracing, and all opening doors. Dee those situations in and Rose became very which a service dog is attached immediately trained to help. Tina and the bond they are can now accomplish forming will last them Tina and Thunder what she wants to with Dee and Rose both a lifetime. Thunder by her side.

Mitchell was placed Sue received Coach in in April as a Court February 2015 and this Room Dog for the is the second service Lake County dog for Sue. Sue State’s Attorney’s states that since her Office in Illinois. health issues have Mitchell will be increased and her working alongside abilities have Assistant State’s decreased, she is Attorney, Jason, looking to Coach to and with Jim, who help fill in the gaps. is a special Sue says there is a investigator. The perception between majority of service dog and Mitchell’s work will handler and she looks be done in the forward to the gentle Children’s shift between the two of Jason, Mitchell and Jim Advocacy Center. them. Having Coach Mitchell will work with children who have been by her side, Sue will Sue and Coach sexually and physically abused, offering a quiet, face life with more hope, kind, soothing, and non-judgmental companion to humor, and courage to allow her to maintain her these children in ways many could not understand. independence and live life. Coach will allow Sue to Mitchell will also accompany these children if they work part-time again in the career that she loves. have to testify in court. Continued on next page

Consider Getting Involved With Support Dogs - We Need You!

Did you know that you do not have to be a Volunteer Puppy Raiser or TOUCH or Paws For Reading team to get involved with Support Dogs? We are always looking for volunteers to help with Team Training lunches, assist with events, help answer the phones at the office, or help with walking the advanced training dogs. You can tell us what you want to do and we would be happy to try and fit you in! If interested in helping with any aspect of Support Dogs, please contact Marie Traczyk at (314) 997-2325. We would love to have you!

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Blue will be working as a Court Room Dog along side Bobby and Kristi at the Ozark Family Resource Agency (OFRA) in Southeast

Missouri. Blue will be the second placement for the Agency after Simon, the first Court Room Dog placed in the State of Missouri, retired earlier this year. Blue’s primary Bobby, Blue and Kristi function will be to Tammy, Anna, Rhett, and Krista help gain the trust of the children who have been sexually and physically abused and be present Rhett is placed with the Thompson Center at the during forensic interviews. According to OFRA, their University of Missouri. This center works with experience with a Court Room Dog is that the dog children with Autism and Neurodevelopmental not only gives the child courage to tell their story, but disorders. Rhett will work with children and families the courage to continue telling. In addition to during therapy and act as an active participant in working with abused children, Blue will also work in these therapies. The primary goals of Rhett’s work the community prevention and education programs would be to alleviate anxiety in the children with offered by OFRA. In all instances, Blue will elicit Autism, help improve their social skills, and make smiles and laughter from these children so they do the work environment more positive for staff not have to think about the bad circumstances in members. Rhett’s work at the Thompson Center their lives. He will listen and offer compassion and will be documented to validate the quantitative understanding, just by being present. effects of the human-canine relationship.

News From Advanced Training By Nadine Wenig, lead assistance dog trainer

Support Dogs, Inc. would like to thank Carol Holmes and her whelper-helpers, Janet Bobenhouse, Claudia Noe and Terri Keller for Ginger and Chucu’s first litter of seven (Blake, Toby, Waylon, Pokey, Crystal, Carrie, and Taylor). As of April 10, this litter was placed with inmates at South West Illinois Correctional Center (SWICC), two new Volunteer Puppy Raisers in Colorado, and one Volunteer Puppy Raiser in St. Louis.

Speaking of Colorado, Support Dogs is testing an expansion of the Volunteer Puppy Raisers (VPR) Program. Veteran VPR, Terri Thorton, is heading a new group of Volunteer Puppy Raisers in the Colorado area. This expansion will help us train more puppies to ultimately serve more clients in the coming years.

Support Dogs is happy to announce that the organization is whelping its first assistance dog litter on-site. Elise and her pups can be seen via webcam at http://dropc.am/p/SDIWHELP. This trial on-site whelping will prepare everyone on the staff for the new facility where most litters will be whelped on-site.

SDI would like to thank all of our VPR’s for their tireless efforts in helping to raise puppies for us and for all Kennel Enrichment volunteers who continue to assist the staff in providing a well-rounded experience for the assistance dogs in training. 4

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Paw Prints Spring 2015 Cooling off in the Kennel By Greg Hogan, kennel manager

The days are getting warmer and the heat of summer will be here soon. Just like the rest of us, dogs need ways to cool down on hot days. In the SDI kennel, that means cold snacks and pool parties!

Handing out ice cubes and dropping some in water buckets is a quick and easy way to give the dogs a cold treat, but the dogs’ favorite is frozen Kongs. Filled with any number of ingredients and placed upside down in a muffin tin overnight to freeze, frozen Kongs offer a longer-lasting cold snack that also keeps their minds occupied. Experimenting with different filling combinations is part of the fun. A couple of favorites at SDI are: yogurt and peanut butter (not too much!) with chopped up bananas, blueberries, or apples, and diluted chicken broth with green beans. If you’re using a watery liquid as a filling, be sure to plug the small hole with something. A small glob of peanut butter works well. The best part of making our own fillings is that we know exactly what the dogs are getting and it gives them something that’s not only tasty, but good for them, too.

On the really hot days, though, nothing’s better for cooling you off than jumping in the pool. Occasionally we like to open up the big back door and pull out the kiddie pool. It always makes a big mess, but it’s always worth it. It’s a lot of fun to watch the dogs’ different ways of enjoying pool time, whether it’s leaping in and out of the pool over and over, bobbing for toys, or just lying down and soaking in the water. After a good romp and a lot of toweling off, the dogs always enjoy a nice, long (and quiet) nap.

Volunteer News By Marie Traczyk, volunteer coordinator

This year the volunteer appreciation brunch was hosted by the Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC) and the theme was “Volunteers Help Us Carry Our Mission Forward”. All of the time volunteers give is appreciated daily here at Support Dogs and it was great to bring so many volunteers into the same room to celebrate together. It was a fun morning for everyone to catch up with fellow volunteers and hear about their volunteer experiences. Last year, volunteers gave 634,668 hours of their time through Volunteer Puppy Raising, TOUCH and Paws visits, office work, kennel enrichment and events. This organization would not be able to carry the mission forward without the help of each volunteer and the brunch is just one way to recognize everything volunteers contribute to Support Dogs. The VAC announced another way to recognize volunteers through a years of service program. More details will be coming soon along with an invite to a volunteer open house later this summer.

If you are interested in joining the VAC, they are now taking applications. The goal of the Volunteer Advisory Council is to grow the volunteer team, improve the volunteer experience, and support the staff to be able to provide more services to more people in a professional and safe manner. Email the VAC at [email protected] for more information.

Time for Trivia! by Ann Weinerth, development director

It’s just around the corner- Support Dogs Annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction. It’s going to be another great evening of fun and fundraising for Support Dogs. The event is on Saturday, August 15, at the Moolah Shrine Center on Fee Fee Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. with Trivia promptly beginning at 7 p.m. A reserved table for eight guests cost $200, or $25 per person for open-seating. The evening includes a silent auction, raffles, great prizes, complimentary beverages plus a raucous ten rounds of Trivia.

This great event is always a sell-out, so reserve early for a fun evening with friends, dogs, and trivia questions. To reserve a table for Trivia Night, fill out the reservation form in this newsletter, enclose your payment and mail both to Trivia/Support Dogs, Inc., 11645 Lilburn Park Rd., St. Louis MO, 63146. Or, with credit card in hand, call the office at (314) 997-2325 to reserve your table today. 5

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Paw Prints Spring 2015 Programs Update By Cindi Blanke, programs coordinator

The TOUCH program recently held a recognition ceremony and 26 new teams are now in the program. Some are starting visits right away while others are continuing classes. We are very excited to have them on board as we are continually adding new locations that would like a visit from a TOUCH or Paws For Reading team.

There are actually several facilities that would like to have more teams as there is a great need. TOUCH and Paws For Reading volunteers along with their very friendly canine pals are always in high demand to help Support Dogs reach the thousands of people in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Are you interested in learning more about this great volunteer activity, an activity that you might be able to share with your canine pal? Give the office a call at (314)997-2325 or feel free to stop by the office and chat with a staff member about the program.

Also, TOUCH and Paws volunteers are given other opportunities throughout the year to help at events and with other short term assignments. It’s a great program to become a part of and your dog will love it as well. Not only do volunteers visit patients in healthcare facilities and residents in nursing facilities, they also share their canine pals with those patients in hospice programs, compromised children at summer camps, and provide one-time therapy visits to targeted groups in the Metropolitan area.

Thank you to all the current TOUCH and Paws volunteers; you all are always ready to take on a new assignment or help out in a pinch. Support Dogs really appreciates it! These programs had a stupendous year and are on track to break more visit records in 2015. Last year, the programs served:

 TOUCH visits reached over 112,000 adults and children in healthcare facilities  Paws For Reading visits reached over 8,100 students  There are 93 TOUCH facilities and 33 schools participating in these canine outreach programs

New Facility Scheduled To Be Complete Late 2015 By Bill Dahlkamp, executive director

Since we have been fortunate with nice weather this Spring, site preparation work has been able to continue without delay for the new facility (located at 10955 Linpage Place) and is nearing completion. Before the structure itself can be erected, the site has to be readied. Expanding the water retention basin and restructuring some of the retaining walls on the east section of the property must be completed. The next phase of the project will be to pour foundations and footings for the structure itself. The plan is to have vertical construction of the facility happening by June.

Since the weather has been cooperating and all of the necessary permits and paperwork have been executed and approved, we are now on schedule and it is “full speed ahead,” as they say. Barring any unforeseen extreme circumstances, Support Dogs is planning to take possession of the new facility by the end of 2015.

As mentioned in previous correspondences, this facility will allow Support Dogs to expand its programming and serve more people in the St. Louis community. Over the past several years, demand has been increasing for all of our services across the board and the current space does not afford the organization the ability to meet this demand. Now, with a larger and more appropriate facility, Support Dogs will have a permanent foothold in the community and be able to meet future demands for many years to come.

Support Dogs cannot express enough thanks to the many contributors to the Capital Campaign in making this project possible. And to the donors and volunteers who help the organization on a daily basis, these coming months will be the dawn of something great, allowing the organization to grow and move to the next level of service for everyone we serve.

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Client Services By Tracy Lister, client services coordinator

It goes without saying that the Support Dogs, Inc. mission is definitely about “Opening Doors to Independ- ence.” Recently, one of our clients sent in this letter and we thought it was definitely worth sharing. Enjoy!

Dear Support Dogs, Inc.:

On the anniversary of Buckley's and my match, I wanted to share with you the significance he has had in my life during the past year.

Buckley does indeed assist me in ways beyond what I had ever thought he would. My original hope was that he would be able to open and hold open doors, and pick up dropped items. Buckley exceeds this. He carries items for me, pulls off my socks, pulls clothes off hangers and pulls my sleeves so I can wiggle out of jackets, sweaters and hoodies easily. He drops clothes down the chute and assists in closing the yard gate. I now realize Buckley's ability to assist me is only limited by my imagination, not his skill set!

And these are only the tangibles. I volunteer for several organizations and Buckley is often a force that nudges people to interact with me in ways that they may have hesitated to do in the past. One of the organizations I volunteer for is the Wisconsin Humane Society- Wildlife Rehabilitation Department. In attending with me, Buckley has witnessed adult and baby bunnies, squirrels, birds, raccoons, and more being admitted to the hospital due to illness, injury or from being orphaned. He has never pulled to get a closer look or sniff, retaining his working behavior and serious attitude. I sometimes release rehabbed birds back into the wild and Buckley will watch the release, again maintaining his professional demeanor and skills. A true test of his excellent training.

Equally of value, Buckley is my constant companion, a kind, loyal friend. He is a source of great comfort and amusement. He has a wonderful spirit, always joyful. Buckley is admired by many and is truly an ambassador for service dogs everywhere. Often, when Buckley has assisted me at a high counter at the post office, bank or library, the clerk etc. will comment positively after the exchange, "that made my day!"

Buckley and I have traveled to Glacier, Roosevelt and Yellowstone National Parks; he has been to art fairs, museums, Packer and Brewer games in addition to everyday locations. Most recently, he attends the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with me and is always at the ready to assist, his behavior, impeccable.

While I believe I have an independent and self confident profile, Buckley's presence in my life urges me on in my retirement. With Buckley at my side, and with his gentle assistance, I will continue to expand and explore my world, try new things and be all I can be, without hesitation because I Buckley at Roosevelt National Park know he is with me, always and at the ready!

Please share this, “Thank You" with all who help to make your mission possible. I will forever be grateful!

Sincerely, Janet Badura and Buckley

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Paw Prints Spring 2015 Dogs at Work, Building a Future By Ann Weinerth, development director

Every canine that walks through the doors at Support Dogs, in one way or another, is “going to work”. Wheth- er in the Assistant Dog Program as an 8 week old puppy, to a seasoned show dog who made the grade for the TOUCH program, or the family pet who just completed an exciting Nose Works Obedience Class; each one is learning a job.

That pretty much sums up the theme for this year’s 10th Annual Tacky Ball held on April 18. We’re building a future with each program dog that represents us in the community. The TOUCH and Paws For Reading pet therapy dogs with their volunteer handlers see over 120,000 people annually who all need a reason to smile and feel good about themselves. The 17 Assistance Dogs that were placed in 2014 all went to work with their new life partner - a deserving client. In all programs, lives are touched and many changed for the better, all because of the working canine.

Just over 325 guests and volunteers supported the gala this year through sponsorship opportunities, reserved tables, and general admission seating, as well as those volunteers who helped at the event. We heartily thank everyone involved for their support because they helped raise $143,000 for Support Dogs. Those in attendance raised $48,000 for the special Fund a Dog project which helps SDI provide free of charge two more assistance dogs to deserving clients. And, the silent and live auctions collectively raised $27,000 which also benefits SDI’s programs.

Lastly, it goes without saying that the 2015 Tacky Ball committee, under the expert leadership of co-chairs Ken and Sharon Johnson, were instrumental in putting all the plans to work for this year’s successful event. Those involved this year are listed below- without them, the gala just wouldn’t be a success.

Presenting Sponsor VITT & Reserved Tables Tacky Ball Steering TOUCH Team Greeters Nestlé Purina PetCare Kozeny-Wagner, Inc. Committee Belle Barnard & Arlo Thompson Street Midwest BankCentre Rene Seabaugh Karen Bellville & Beck Capital Partners Polsinelli Candace Urban Debbie Caplin & Sookie Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Stokes Hubert “Wally” Wallner Jen Nomanbhoy & Luna Dinner Sponsors Veterinary Tables Alice Yawitz Cindy Perez & Pepper Ameren Courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Patty Zubal Linda Rau & Lucy Children’s Hospital - Patrick Stokes JoAnne and Alan Travis & St. Louis Tacky Ball Volunteers Charlie Chan KPMG Tacky Ball Steering Max Arens Tob Verbarg & Raina Moneta Group Committee Beth Biondo Allison White & Chip Ken and Sharon Johnson, Suzanne Bossung Reception Hosts co-chairs Carla Dawson Kiefer Bonfanti & Co. LLP Mendy Beckman Sharon Dozier RubinBrown Linda Cosner Julie Ebrecht St. Louis Cardinals Tony and Lisa Dorn Rick Ehlert Christine Figge Georgann Griffin VITT & Reserved Maralin Fredericks Chris Groff Tables Beth Freeman Nancy Groth AAA Life Insurance Jim Hart David Grue Company Julie Hibbard Suni Grue CrowdSource Angela Holiday Jan Lynch Dentons Mark and Peggy Holly Ryan Metcalf Drew & Liz Dunlap Kathy Howard Shelley Newman Ken & Angie Fink Gai Kranz Florence Pankiewicz Harry & Angela Holiday Rachel McCormick Chris Passiglia Mr. & Mrs. Mark Holly Gene McMahon Gail Reissen Carol Holmes Candace Metcalf Mary Ann Stark Todd & Kathy Howard Jennifer Nomanbhoy Sue Suddarth Ken & Sharon Johnson Frank Scheithauer Jim Voss Jerry and Sally Sears Susan Weick 8

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Paw Prints Spring 2015 Tee Up for Support Dogs . By Ann Weinerth, development director

Support Dogs is hosting its 6th annual golf tournament on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course in Forest Park. Dogs in the Ruff is a 4-person scramble and includes an on-course lunch and beverages, contests, raffles, and a post-golf reception.

Not a golfer? How about becoming a Dogs in the Ruff sponsor? It’s a great way to gain visibility in the community as the golfers in attendance are business professionals who support making a difference for the community via Support Dogs. The deadline for sponsorship and program listing is June 15, 2015. For your convenience, complete the Tournament Sponsorship sheet below, enclose your payment, and mail to Support Dogs, Inc. Or call 314/997-2325 to register your team and become a sponsor! We hope you will consider becoming part of the success story that is Support Dogs by supporting the Dogs in the Ruff Golf Tournament. Dogs in the Ruff Hole canines, Obi and Bender

GOLD SPONSOR ($1,500): media releases, program listing, SDI website listing (8,000 hits/month), 4' x 8' tournament banner, 1-foursome.

SILVER SPONSOR ($750): media releases, program & tournament banner listing, and 1-twosome.

BRONZE SPONSOR ($400): media releases, program & tournament banner listing.

HOLE SPONSOR ($100): program listing and signage at one tee.

___ Gold Sponsor ___ Silver Sponsor ___ Bronze Sponsor ___ Hole Sponsor

____I am unable to participate. Please accept my contribution for Dogs in the Ruff Golf Tournament.

___ Check (payable to Support Dogs, Inc.) and mail to Support Dogs

Company/Contact Name: ______Address: ______City, State, Zip ______Phone: ______Email: ______

Credit Card #: ______Exp: ______3 Digit Sec._____ (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover)

Mail Your Sponsorship Commitment to: Dogs in the Ruff Golf Tournament 2015 11645 Lilburn Park Rd. St. Louis MO 63146

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Paw Prints Spring 2015 A Time For Giving By Ann Weinerth, development director

There are several times each year that stand out in everyone’s minds as a time for giving gifts. The graduations, the weddings, the celebrations of Mother’s and Father’s Day are just a few that are on the calendar during late Spring and early Summer.

When you make a Tribute Gift to Support Dogs in honor of or in memory of someone for any reason, consider how your gift might make an even larger impact for Support Dogs by using the power of the Matching Gift. Over the years, several local and national companies have matched, and continue to match, employee gifts to Support Dogs.

Below is a list of companies that have a matching gift program. It’s certainly an easy way to increase support to SDI. And, all donations obtained through a matching gift will be honored with a mention in our annual report under the column “Matching Gifts”. To learn more about whether your company matches charitable gifts, check with your Human Resources Department for details.

Matching Gift Companies

Alias Genentech Pfizer Foundation Charles Schwab Aetna Foundation, Inc. GlassHouse PNC Foundation Foundation AIG Technologies, Inc. PPG Industries Scottrade, Inc. AON Foundation GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Takeda AT&T Foundation GMAC Financial Prudential Financial Pharmaceuticals Automatic Data Services Foundation North America, Inc. Processing, Inc. Grainger Regions Financial TALX Corporation Bank of America Henry Crown & Corporation Reuters America Inc. Bituminous Insurance Company Rockwell International Tripos, Inc. Companies Home Depot Corporation U.S. Bancorp The Boeing Company IBM Corporation SAP UBS Foundation Brown Shoe Illinois Tool Works Sara Lee Foundation Union Pacific Company, Inc. Foundation Schneider Electric/ Verizon Foundation Bunge North American Johnson & Johnson Square D Foundation Western Union Foundation Koch Development Foundation CA, Inc. Company Chubb & Son Kraft Foods Foundation CNA Lincoln Financial Group SDI Window Decals Make A Statement Coca-Cola Foundation, Inc. For those of you who like Enterprises, Inc. Macy's Foundation to express your affinity for Cooper Industries Mallinkrodt those organizations that Eli Lilly and Company MasterCard are near and dear to your Elsevier McDonald's heart, Support Dogs Emerson Merck Partnership automobile window Energizer for Giving decals are just for you! Equifax Merrill Lynch

Exxon Corporation Microsoft Get yours today for only FM Global Foundation Monsanto $10 by contacting the Follett Corporation Norfolk Southern office at (314) 997-2325. Forest Foundation The window decals Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Novus International Inc. withstand bad weather, multiple car washes, and Arthur J. Gallagher Oracle Corporation the thousands of spectators who will ogle in envy Foundation Peabody Energy wanting one for themselves. Gannett Foundation PBC Foundation

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Below are Tributes received from Oct. 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015. If your Marie Nordmann Chris Viviano donation for the period listed has been omitted or misattributed, or if Steve & Lucie Springmeyer Roseann Hoffman your name is misspelled, please notify us. We gratefully acknowledge the donations received. Names appearing in bold italics are Tributes Dave Obedin Linda Wahe & Patty Sanders received for Valentine’s Day 2015. Renaissance Financial Sharon & Ken Johnson

In Honor of Beth Freeman Chris O’Day Marci Zimmerman & Bentley Stacey Alexander & Thunder Ann Weinerth Roseann Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Steve Goldsmith Brooke Meoli Audrey Gauen Robert & Lynne Piening In Memory of Jeannie Anderson Beth Freeman Pat Hamilton Thomas Auger Michael & Jane Lukoszyk Anonymous Jim & Kay Gonzales Jane Puttman Valerie, Peter, Paul, LeeAnn, Dr. Herbert & Ann Weinerth JoAnn Travis Tom, & Dewey Auger Mrs. Gretchen Asato Kristin Dietrich Linda Straubinger Gretchen Hafferkamp & Cara Jim Reeves Deb & John Garbo Ann Weinerth Tom Reeves William & Laura Haas Karen Bellville Cynthia & Thomas Keeley Glennon & Patricia Hunn PJ Harrison Jo Reilly David & Barb LeClere Paul Norris Bill Dahlkamp, Roman & Carol Holmes Ethel Palumbo Peyton Kathleen Hunter Cynthia Pilling Cyrus & Carolyn Blackmore Susan Weick David & Dale Steinberg Pat Hamilton Booker Higgins Support Dogs, Inc. Jack & Karen Luebbert Pam Renshaw & Snuffy Carla & Leonard Weintraub Rochelle Brandvein Carolyn Haygood West Point Class of 1955 Bob & Val Elfanbaum Sara Hill Linda Yatkeman Dee Kane Ken & Sharon Romines Gayln & Chip Bratcher Dee Kane Michael Berezo Robin Chickering Marissa Nina Hillman Linda Straubinger Ms. Deborah Wald & Dr. Jerome Sachar Janice Brennan Dr. Andrew Dickler Robin Chickering Mel Beyes Ian, Michele & Chris & Rebecca Jennings Andrew Johnstone Mark & Peggy Holly Donastas Sakellariou-Thompson Nancy Sachar Carol Holmes Elmer Blum Roya Bromell Mary Thompson Support Dogs, Inc. Carol Holmes Frank Scheithauer Bill Dahlkamp, Morgan Ann Weinerth Mady Brian Sherry & Jay Bulson Dayton & Kathyrn Holmes Donald Brian Dee Kane Courtney & Mike Horm Patti Seagraves Jacqueline Peterson Roseann Hoffman June Bux Bill Burt Maria Sakellariou Lucita Lange, Ruth Secrist, Ian, Michele & Bette Sill David Lange Andrew Johnstone Mike & Jan Holmes Michael & Jane Gill Dee Kane Creighton Calfee Robin Chickering Chrissy Smith Robin Chickering Karen Coup Martin Johnson Patricia Manhart Aja & Patrick Stokes Ronald Chod Clark Animal Hospital Cathy Stamm Joseph Flegel Mary Killion Judy Kamper Roseann Hoffman Pat Hamilton Ruth Chuffo Mr. & Mrs. Joe Coleman St. Clare TOUCH Team Mary Czerwinski Ed & Carol Costigan Gayle Kovarik Sharon Hoffman Roseann Hoffman Mary C. Dahlkamp Judi Cook, Chloe & Roxy Harry & Anne Stirneman William O. Dahlkamp Ann Weinerth Cheryl Linebaugh & Riley John & Margaret Cosgrove Ann Weinerth Jack & Cathy Stirneman Lillian Dickler Kasey Corbett Dr. Andrew Dickler & Beth Freeman Jenny Ross Manganero Kay & Dad Swope Ms. Deborah Wald Barbara Pratter Dee Kane Jo Ann Novoson & David Costigan Eleanore Novoson Ed & Carol Costigan Mery Manz, Janice & Dr. Dana Taylor Dr. Mark & Mrs. Barbara Wald The Ferral Cats Dee Kane Dr. Stanley & Ed Cwiklin Ann Weinerth Mrs. Priscilla Wald Donna Hosp Susan Thompson Erwin Switzer Sharon & Mike Megee Virginia Schevers Floyd “Eric” Erikson Sabrina Hickel Gary & Barb Takavitz Bill Dahlkamp & Roman Terri Thornton Eva De Leo MaryAnn Meyer Tony & Kay Thornton Joe Flunker Roseann Hoffman Catherine Paulsmeyer Pat Dority Mr. and Mrs. Alan Travis Ann Weinerth Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mitchell Helen Savitzky Jeanette Forquer Ed & Carol Costigan Beth Freeman Tony Dorn Mary Ann Virant The Moneta Group Charlene Morris Susan Heitner Ruth Catherine Franke Roseann Hoffman Tracy & Bill Lister

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In Memory (cont’d) Mark Harris Barry Mandel In Honor of Pets Michael Gasparovic Jim & Rose Woodward Joe Flegel & Lilly Abbey Ann & Monroe Alves Randy & Libby Kent JoAnn Van Deven Mike Bockhorn Marissa Nina Hillman Verona & Cletus Borlesch Dr. Andrew Dickler & Charles L. McQuay, Jr. Abbey, Wydown, Winston Cara & Thomas Brandom Debbie Wald Burt & Mary Thompson Support Dogs, Inc. Cynthia Brinson Robin Chickering Marvin Holtzman Charles L. McQuay, Sr. Bella Coworkers at the Betty Abrams Burt & Mary Thompson Frank & Louise Chauvin Town of Pendleton Judith Anthon Roger & Jean Custer Blair & Selma Balk Russ Mreen Bianco and Marrone Nancy & Edward DeWitt Marsha Berstein Carla Mreen Support Dogs, Inc. Norma & George Gasparovic Carey Brown Karen Goodwin Linda Collier Jean Weatherford Nolle Biscuit Dennis Gragg Dr. Andrew Dickler & Gloria & LeRoy Nolle Katie Heyel Daniel & Paul Greenwood Debbie Wald Deborah & Lonnie Sivia Richard Greenwood Peter Dolan Mary Ellen & Burt Thompson Bo Jangles Mike Guard Maureen Ford & Jamie Ryan Kathy Wheeler Katie Heyel Jean Haskins Steve & Marsha Funk Allen & Joanne Hauge Thomas Garfinkel John Olney Boba Walter & Karen Heathman Dick & Helene Glass Barb Flunker Mary Lou Chipongian Carolyn Johnson & Sanford Goffstein Jordan Mack Eleanor Goldberg Jerry Pioch Boo Boo Carol & Russell Kappessser Stanley & Erika Greenberg Barbara Slack Josie Locke-Abeyta Donna Kardell Jeff Gunshor Kim’s Canine Club Steve Haberstroh Mr. & Mrs. Porcelli Brody Gloria & Dennis Lusk Melvin & Meryl Halpern Connie & David McKee Sharon Johnson Patricia Martin Richard Horn Anita Nash Roy Huskey Edward Press Coach Randolph & Cynthia Oleson Arnold & Jean Jacobson Joseph Flegel M.Palliser-Barton & C.Barton Pendleton Community Nathan & Sara Kessler Volunteer Firemen Carolyn Martini Jack Quigley & Thumper Daffy Thomas & Judy Quanty LeAnn Morrissey Barbara Cole Sabrina Hickel Irene Schulz & Family Merle & Marty Oberman Mike Seevers Tim Oldani Burnell Rapp Daisy Wendy Sheffler Jeff Osburg Jeffrey Rapp Mark Welliver Barbara Skaggs Frala & Aaron Osherow Judy & Louis Steinhauser Nancy Rowbottom David Rich Gibson John Stephenson & Family Barb & Gary Saeks Alan & JoAnne Travis Sally & Jerry Fabian Kristy Tucciarone Mickey Sands Barbara & Robert Willoh Kenneth & Mary Shapiro Robert Salzman Gracie Leatrice & Jerry Wischmeier Dennison & Frances Staub Mark & Deborah Paradowski Nina Needleman St. Louis County Dept. Katherine Gebhard of Planning Aurelia Henderson Searcy Griffin John & Natalie Alberici Larry Weintraub Donald & Cynthia Koehler Rob & Mary Rosenblum Judith Anthon Barbara & Pierre Berger Bob Hughs Mary Carolyn Stotler Gypsy Lee Patricia Blassie Dr. Andrew Dickler & Dwight “Bud” Stotler Nina Needleman Stephen Corley Debbie Wald John & Ginger Eichorn Frank Stringer Jobie Richard & Maureen Fister Jeffrey Lenn Connie McKee Stephen Jonas Richard & Virginia Fister Dr. Andrew Dickler & Joan Glassman Debbie Wald Alene Thomson Kalie, Carol, Bisquit Peter & Susan Krombach Carol Ann Greenwood Carol & Edward Costigan William & Ann Leydig & Family Letrich Family (deceased) Lincoff & Willmann family Craig & Sandra Letrich Angela Vazquez Knox Jennifer Manganaro Bridget Murphy Robert & Stacey Hawkins Diane Sher & Gustav Lindauer the 18 Hole Ladies Shirley & Vera Sweney Sara Wald-Dickler H. Nelson & Crystal Spencer Dr. Andrew Dickler & Ellen Svenson Louise Konsky Debbie Wald Thomas Tucker & Burt Thompson Alicia Hurtado Mary Ellen & Burt Thompson Mike Weick Brian & Connie Walsh Shelley Newman Eleanor Withers Georgia Kozeny Kay & Bruce Schmidt Support Dogs, Inc. Support Dogs, Inc. Betty Graham Marna Frillman Kevin Kraham Bob “Doc” Willis Sharon & Ken Johnson Jane Willis Jerry Dee Haley Carolyn McIntire Hans Kretz Donald Wolf Tracy & Bill Lister Carla Keltner Anne Harris Gloria Shaikum Jay Le Crone Cosmo R. Zucchero Support Dogs, Inc. Marie Zucchero

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Paw Prints Spring 2015

In Honor of Pets (cont’d) In Memory of Pets Chloe Jake Lily Abbey Nina Needleman Gerry & Tom Auger Bruce & Kay Schmidt Denise Nuering Chloe Jewel & Gem Lulu Abby Barbara Jones Dr. Andrew Dickler & Mr. & Mrs. Allen Flamm JoAnn Van Deven Debbie Wald Chloe May & Fiona Andy Carol & Ed Costigan Joey Patricia Manhart Jeanne McNabb Diane Pecha Barbara Reed Chouteau Molly Randy & Libby Kent Julie Nina Needleman Angel Ann Krone Candace Metcalf Cody Mona & Boba Patty Zubal Jill Belsky & Marley Justice Carol Jones Ryan & Candace Metcalf Tom & Stacey Alexander Argo Support Dogs, Inc. Moxie Georgi Fox Kia Katie Heyel Coty David Strauss Athena & Isaac John & Deb Garbo Nani Nina Needleman Kiley Cathy Barnes Daisy Jeanne McNabb Bailey Mark Welliver Nikki Courtney Abegg Lady & Hillary Patti Teper Droopy Alicia Flamm Bailey Ginny Schevers Bilbro Ollie Nina Needleman Catherine Edwards & Lil Julie Rosenfeld Thomas Spalding Janie von Wolfseck Bernie Robert Herman Peyton, Morgan, Roman Darcy Smith Lily Bill Dahlkamp Patty Zubal Dude Bruce & Kay Schmidt Holly Nylander Rita Blue Lily Victoria & Michael McAmis Allison White Eden Susan Parker-England Margaret Tucker Roman Bo Logan Jeanette Koechner Julie Jennings Ella Jim & Rose Woodward Support Dogs, Inc. Arthur & Barb McDonnell Royce Lola S Group Design Buck Flick Linda Rau Eileen Thompson Patricia Manhart Stacey Alexander Lucas Ruby Buck Fox Family Pets Gary Bilow Support Dogs, Inc. Sue Weick Georgi Fox Lucy Sadie Ch “Kody” CGC Ginger Don & Valerie Dowling Sharon Johnson Kathleen Haley Julie Rosenfeld Carol Holmes

Snuffy Ch. Derrydown Schooner R. Gretchen Lucy Carolyn Haygood Ms. Brooks Randy & Libby Kent Carol Holmes Leah & James Shelton Star Wars Litter 10th Birthday Griffin Lucy Carol Holmes Charlie & Rusty Rob & Mary Rosenblum Carol Sall Holly Nylander Cynthia Henrich Anthony & Kathleen Phipps Haley Martini Xtra Dry Charlie Dan & Lise Herren Janie von Wolfseck Thunder Kathryn Bartholf Support Dogs, Inc. Brooke Meoli Jack Charlie Deb Herndon Max Voo Doo Julie Kliethermes Carol Ann Greenwood Josie Locke-Abeyta Max Wheatley Kay Schmidt Sandra Dieringer-Crane Maya Wolf Pat & Aja Stokes Laura Jones Millie Mae Woody Karen Bellville Katie Heyel Ronald & Jan Daniel

Yummy & Emma Dan J. Bobenhouse Tom Jordison

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In Memory of Pets (cont’d) Mindy More Lasting Than Your Daily Coffee? Marie Hixson Support Dogs, Inc. A Monthly “Drip” To Support Dogs, Inc.

Murphy Did you know we can now process monthly donations from your checking David & Nancy Craig Carol Holmes account, debit or charge card to your favorite non-profit - Support Dogs?

Murphy Instead of spending $3/day for your daily premium coffee or drink of choice x 20 Diane & Roger Pecha work days or $60/month, send that $3/day to Support Dogs. Doing this for a year Nash will provide: Gerry & Tom Auger Mark & Peggy Holly  6 weeks of veterinary fees for dogs in Support Dogs’ care; Olivia  Housing for 2 Advanced Training Dogs for 3 weeks; Richard & Patricia Pourchot  Grooming supplies and services for 9 months for Advanced Training Dogs; Ratty  Food for the 6 weeks for the dogs in Support Dog’s care; Betsy Morgan  Assistance Dog equipment for 3 dogs in advanced training;

Ronny  9 beds for dogs in Advanced Training; Carol Holmes  Toys and treats for 3 dogs in advanced training for 1 year. Nadine Wenig Support Dogs, Inc.

Sage To sign up, call or email Nina in the Development Dept: (314) 997-2325 or email Linda Rau at [email protected].

Sammy Alison Chancellor Give STL Day 2015 Sammy By Ann Weinerth, development director Jennifer Sloan

Sandy Thanks to the 86 donors that participated in Julie Rosenfeld the second Give STL Day, Support Dogs, Inc.

Shadow was able to raise $10,048. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Schloss Nearly 800 St. Louis non-profit agencies Shadow, Jade & Madison Bill Dahlkamp participated in this 24-hour of giving event which is referred to nationally as “Give Local Sheine Cecilia Soibel America”. The Greater St. Louis Community Foundation launched the program in St. Louis Teddy last year and it returned with even greater Karen Bellville success this year. T-Bone Tracy Lister In the 24-hours of giving held on May 5, 2015, local non-profits will benefit from

Tobi the monies raised. This year 20,245 gifts were made on Give STL Day totaling Sue Weick $2,069,601.69. A record was set and the gauntlet has been thrown down for

Tramp 2016. Thanks so much to everyone that took time to contribute to Carol Holmes Support Dogs, Inc.

Tug, Murf & Grif Richard & Laprinca Kersting Shop and Earn Money For Support Dogs Valentine Elliott & Deborah O’Reilly Just visit the Customer Service desk at any Vincent Schnucks Market and ask for a Community Card Kathy Saitz (by eScrip). They will donate up to 3% of your Zoe purchase to Support Dogs! Or, you can call the Tom & Gerry Auger office at (314) 997-2325 to get a card mailed to you. Thank you for your support and happy shopping!

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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID St. Louis, MO Permit No. 699

DATED MATERIAL

New Website Coming Soon!!!

After months of planning, Support Dogs is happy to announce that it will soon be launching its redesigned website. This website will have a “cleaner” look, with concise text and content. The link remains the same: www.supportdogs.org.

The new website will allow users to make donations more easily, sign up for classes and register for events, and even allow sign up for the membership program or to make a recurring gift to the organization. Using Google Adwords, the new site is built to provide maximized exposure on web searches as well.

For the SDI volunteers, reports will be easier to complete and submit. And for the staff, inquiries and pertinent questions will be directly targeted to the appropriate person, allowing a shorter response time and more efficiency for all. We will announce the new launch via social media, email, or check us out online.

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