Kadin and Truman pg. 3
Winter 2012
Elizabeth and Bailee pg 4 “I feel like a bird let out of a cage.” Maureen Pranghofer and Bentley pg. 6
Emilie and Coach pg 5
Maureen and Bentley pg 6
Carrie and Ava pg 10
Kyle and Tally pg 11
www.can-do-canines.org Volume 23 Issue 1 Freedom Independence Peace of Mind From the Executive Director Happy New Year! But challenges remain. Near the end of On behalf of the board and staff of Can 2011, one of our best Client Services Do Canines I want to wish you a happy, Coordinators moved to California with healthy, and prosperous new year. We are her family. We decided to wait on hiring proud of the accomplishments achieved someone new for this position, as the during 2011 and are excited to take on new economic difficulties that we face as a challenges during 2012. As our partner in nation have had a negative impact on In 1988, Lucky, pictured above, was the first dog we this work, I hope you will share in this pride contributions to Can Do Canines as well. adopted from an animal shelter. She was homeless and and excitement as well. was scheduled to be euthanized that day. Lucky served We ended 2011 with more graduates than as our demonstration dog for 11 years. She is symbolic Looking Back ever before, but with only a partial staff of our commitment to save homeless dogs while Thank you for the special ways you have in place and a year-end funding gap of fulfilling our mission to serve people with disabilities. helped our organization thrive this last year. $18,000. As we budgeted for 2012, we could With your help, we have made great strides. not project enough income to fill our vacant Tails From Minnesota During 2011: staff position and it became apparent Published quarterly for friends and supporters of • We began a successful training that hiring for this position now might partnership with Waseca Federal jeopardize our financial stability. So I made the decision to keep this position open. Penitentiary, placing 10 puppies with inmates for basic training. As a result of this reduced staff size, we • Can Do Canines continued our expect to graduate fewer teams during 2012. Capital Campaign and building It is frustrating for all of us to take a step back, especially when we know that the Editor/Layout/Design project, completing a new bank of Alan M. Peters Mary Rhatigan 10 new kennels, remodeling previously larger goal is within our grasp. However, I Shelly Hiemer unfinished space to become a caretaker believe it is the right thing to do for now. residence, an overnight room for clients, Can Do Canines is dedicated to enhancing It doesn’t have to stay like this. Our dedicated the quality of life for people with disabilities additional office space and a new supporters, have made our work possible by creating mutually beneficial partnerships volunteer center. We also constructed over the years and I believe you can help us with specially trained dogs. a new parking lot with better lighting, now. If we can obtain commitments to help We envision a future in which every person who plentiful handicap accessible spaces and bridge our new funding gap, we will able to needs and wants an assistance dog can have one. a convenient drive-through drop-off for resume a higher level of graduate teams. Assistance dogs provide the gifts of freedom, Metro Mobility vans. independence, and peace of mind to our clients and I am reaching out to you for helpful ideas their families. Our fully trained dogs, often adopted • We ended the year with 90 dogs and on ways to bridge this gap. The funding from local animal shelters, are provided to our cli- puppies in training to become assistance gap we face includes both the $18,000 from ents who live with disabilities that involve mobility dogs, including 52 puppies originating year-end 2011 and $40,000 staffing costs for challenges, hearing loss or deafness, from our own breeding efforts. seizure disorders, autism, or diabetes complicated by 2012, for a total need of $58,000. Meeting hypoglycemia unawareness. • Can Do Canines graduated 39 assistance this need means we can increase the dog teams during the year, increasing number of graduated teams during 2012 to Dogs, training and supplies are provided the number of teams placed by 30% 40 or more. Thank you in advance for your to each client free of charge. willingness to help. Board of Directors: over the number graduated during 2010. Len Washko President Five of the graduate dogs originated from New Puppies MarySue Krueger Vice President rescue sources. I am pleased to announce that our breeder Mike Branch Secretary dog, Hildie, gave birth to ten new Lab Greg Stevens Treasurer • We tightened our belt again this year and Dianne Astry Sara Braziller reduced our cost per team graduated from puppies in December! These puppies are Kevin Florence Don Knutson $27,366 per team to $22,800. We are doing scheduled to move into Waseca Federal Mary Rhatigan Adrianna Shannon more with the money you contribute. Penitentiary at the beginning of March to begin their training. The ten dogs currently To reach a staff member via phone, dial Looking Forward at Waseca will be returning for final 763-331-3000. When you hear the greeting, We face unique opportunities and special press the extension number you need training and placement at the same time. challenges in 2012. or press 3 for an employee directory. Be sure to check the Puppy Blog at http:// Now that our facility is near completion, candopuppies.tumblr.com and be sure to Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive we have the opportunity to again increase see the 2011 archive! Don’t you just love a New Hope, Minnesota 55428 the number of teams graduated and puppy? Y e-mail [email protected] dogs in training. We now have adequate website www.can-do-canines.org kennel, training and office space to expand operations so we can reduce the waiting list for our assistance dogs. Our dedicated team of volunteer puppy raisers has grown and our breeding program has been successful.
Al with “Savannah” and “Echo”
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Meant To Be New Teams Kadin Okerstrom and Autism Assist Dog Truman by Carrie Sherno For a busy mom of three who has never Truman was ready for Kadin and Kadin was owned a pet dog in her entire life, taking ready for him. But Marjorie worried about on the responsibility of an Autism Assist the training. Learning the commands and Dog seemed overwhelming. But Marjorie watching for his signals was like speaking Okerstrom says it’s the best thing that ever a foreign language for this family that had happened to her son, Kadin. “We can go never owned a dog. And it was hard for anywhere, do anything,” she says. Kadin’s brother and sister to understand why they couldn’t play with Truman, Kadin, a happy and energetic six-year-old, especially during the training period. But loves legos, architecture and camping. He Marjorie stuck to her guns. “We did not sign lives in St. Paul, Minn. with mom, his dad, up for a family pet,” she says. “We signed Brett, big sister, Ashtyn, and big brother, up for an assistance dog for Kadin and that Tanner. Kadin is also living with autism is what he needs.” Bryce Madsen spectrum disorder. His safety is a big concern because Kadin will bolt away from Marjorie says the family caught on faster & Mobility Assist Dog Dallas his parents, especially in situations that are than expected. Kadin quickly made the Bryce says, “I think the volunteers and stressful to him. This, along with his limited transition from learning how to feed Truman people who donate are really nice to communication skills, have led to many to wanting to do it. “I was surprised at how do this for people so they don’t have to tense and fearful moments for his parents. fast Kadin and Truman bonded,” she says. have their mom and dad do so much for They are now best friends. them. And it gives them a partner to be with and help them.” Marjorie says Kadin’s bond with Truman is unlike any she’s seen, even with his own Thank You family. “It’s just fun to watch them interact,” Dog Source – Amy Ross she says. “He’s Kadin’s special dog.” That Puppy Raiser – Melissa & bond has allowed the Okerstrom’s a new Brian Hanson freedom. Shopping at Target and trips to the doctor used to be difficult at best. See their full story at Truman has changed all that. “He’s a calming www.can-do-canines.org/newsletter presence for Kadin. It’s just amazing what we’ve been able to do,” Marjorie says.
The Okerstrom’s have so much gratitude for Kadin and Truman the people who helped bring Truman to their family. She says having Truman in their lives Marjorie first started to consider an is a game-changer for her family and one assistance dog for Kadin four years ago, in they likely wouldn’t have been able to afford 2008. He was drawn to dogs and responded on their own. “I’m really, really thankful to well to the one used in his therapy sessions. the people who’ve volunteered their time to She thought it would be a great way to help out such a great organization. And I’m help Kadin calm down and focus. Marjorie so grateful to the donors.” started researching what it would take to get a specially trained dog, learning about Marjorie got the opportunity to meet with the organizations across the country and one of those donors, Bill McNeely, who quickly realized it would not be easy. sponsored Kadin and Trumans’ team. “It’s people like him who made this happen for Carrie Enea & That’s when someone gave Marjorie an our family,” she says, “Thank you”. Y Diabetes Assist Dog Ava article about Can Do Canines. She read “These dogs are amazing. She’s already the article and thought, “I can’t believe this helped me so many times since May. I can’t place is in Minnesota.” They filled out the imagine not having her in our house.” application, were accepted, then began a Thank You long wait. Dog Source – Amy Ross Vet Services – Maryland Avenue In July of 2011, Truman, a two-year-old Animal Hospital black Labrador Retriever, was matched with Puppy Raiser – Inmates at the Federal Kadin. “I just knew they were meant to be Correctional Institute together,” Marjorie says while wiping a tear at Sandstone from her eye. Foster Home – The Willms Family & The Furlough Families Kadin and Truman with Mom, at Sandstone Marjorie and sponsor Bill McNeely Read their story on page 10 2 Can Do Canines www.can-do-canines.org 3 Freedom Independence Peace of Mind Picking Up a Little Independence Elizabeth Barrie and Mobility Assist Dog Bailee by Danielle Rasmussen Elizabeth Barrie of Milwaukee, Wis. is an unnerving having to ask a stranger for help. it easier for people to upbeat college student who is always on Mobility Assist Dog, Bailee, a beautiful come up and talk to the go. One day, while passing out flyers on black Labrador Retriever raised at the her, “It’s funny, every campus for a group dedicated to helping Federal Penitentiary at Sandstone, has fifth person comes students with disabilities, someone told her made it possible for Elizabeth to become up to me and says, about Can Do Canines. That conversation more independent. Bailee picks up items ‘oh she is a beautiful sparked an interest in Elizabeth so she whenever Elizabeth drops them and dog’, and ‘oh she is so investigated the organization and thought gets her shoes for her in the morning. If cute’.” Bailee is a great Can Do Canines might be a good fit for Elizabeth drops something as small as a way for Elizabeth to her. You see, even as active and resourceful piece of paper on the floor, Bailee will start to break down as she is, Elizabeth still has her limits. gently pick it up and give it to her. that barrier. She lives with Cerebral Palsy (CP) due to complications during She makes Elizabeth Bailee has surprised her birth. She relies on feel safer and more Elizabeth in many a power wheelchair to comfortable in ways. One time while get around and needs her home. During outside, Elizabeth others to help with day Elizabeth’s transfers dropped her phone to day tasks. Elizabeth from her chair to her without realizing it. wondered if a Can bed, her legs can give Later, when Bailee Do Canines Mobility out and she slowly falls was let out to go to Assist Dog could lend to the ground. Once the bathroom, she a paw to give her more Elizabeth is on the was very confused Bailee opening the independence. ground she gets stuck when Bailee went refrigerator door for and can’t get up. That’s off into a different Elizabeth One thing Elizabeth where Bailee comes in; direction than usual. Elizabeth quickly was looking for when Elizabeth can tell Bailee understood when Bailee returned. Bailee she applied to Can Do to fetch her phone, had gone back to where the cell phone Canines was to have a and Bailee knows right was dropped and retrieved it, without any dog retrieve items when where to go to retrieve direction to do so. she dropped them, it, so that Elizabeth can which, Elizabeth said, make a call for help. “I Elizabeth is very appreciative for the “Is pretty often”. Every feel safer that I could tell sponsors and volunteers who donate to time she would drop her to get the phone and Can Do Canines “Thank you very much. anything at home, she Elizabeth and Bailee she would go and get it,” There is a lot of time and money that would have to call on says Elizabeth. goes into every dog. It is great that there her mom to come and pick up the item for is no cost, because in looking at other her. The worst situation for Elizabeth was Bailee helps Elizabeth with more than just organizations, I could not afford the when she would go for walks by herself her physical needs. Elizabeth can be shy money they were asking for.” Bailee and and drop something; she has had to wait up and sometimes people are unsure how to Can Do Canines have given Elizabeth to 20 minutes for someone to walk by and approach her. A personal goal for her was to new independence and security in her life. come to her aid. “That is very frustrating.” eliminate that barrier of communication with Elizabeth says Bailee is a great addition to Elizabeth says. It is also more than a little others. She feels that having Bailee has made the family. “She fits in really well here.” Y New Lions Club Chartered at Can Do Canines! On November 17, 2011 Can Do Lions President Pat Heffernan said, the Minnesota Lions “I am so proud to be leading this club. It is officially welcomed a new a great way for Can Do Canines volunteers, Lions Club into their puppy raisers, graduates and staff to be midst – the Minneapolis involved in an organization that has given Can Do Canines Club. The new club will so much to us. I am looking forward to differ from traditional Lions Clubs in that getting to know all of the other clubs the meetings will be held through emails out there and helping serve our greater rather than at a physical location. Members community.” will simply respond to a newsletter to get credit for attending. The club will hold Anyone can become a member of the Can Newly installed Lion President Pat Heffernan projects, fundraise and serve in their Do Canines Lions. For information, please (center) is presented the official charter by community like all other Lions Clubs. contact Pat Heffernan at 651-771-2660. Governor Jan Cariveau and Lions International Director, Brian Sheehan
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Coach Rules New Teams Emilie Koll and Autism Assist Dog Coach by Carrie Sherno Mary Koll was looking for a way to make definitely changed, drastically,” she said. her little girl’s life easier and calmer. Emilie Mary created “Coach Rules.” These were is a very energetic, fun loving six-year-old simple, easy to follow steps that included who lives in Apple Valley, Minn. with mom, suggestions by Dora that helped Emilie Mary, dad, Bryan, and older sister, Ashley. interact more positively with Coach. A small Emilie has been diagnosed with autism card was laminated with “Coach Rules” and spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD impairs her Emilie carried them with her on her outings ability to communicate and makes her act with Coach. For example, Emilie loves to out or “melt down” when she is frustrated. give Coach kisses when on an outing, which Mary began investigating ways to help was very distracting to the task at hand. Emilie better interact with the world around One of the rules was that Emilie could her. One of the recommendations she only kiss Coach once before going and not found was an assistance dog. during the outing. If she followed the rules their adventure would continue. If not, they Maureen Pranghofer “I did a lot of research before adopting would return home. & Mobility Assist Dog Bentley Coach regarding what type of dog would “Can Do Canines is so willing to think best be suited for an assistance dog for “Having Coach definitely benefits our outside the box. (They) listen so much to Emilie. I decided even if he didn’t work family” Mary says. “I am able to converse the client. It’s been an amazing process.” out as an assistance dog, Coach would be a with people while out in public as Coach great pet” Mary said. The training started helps keep Emilie calm and helps to keep Thank You right away. Mary enrolled Coach in several the stress level down. Following “Coach Dog Source – Can Do Canines Puppy Raiser – Inmates at the Federal levels of obedience classes near her home. Rules” – holding onto the handle on his Correctional Institute at Sandstone He became a great family pet and now he vest and staying close to him helps to keep Foster Home – The Furlough Families needed to learn to be a great assistance dog. Emilie busy and focused,” Mary said. “Now at Sandstone, and shopping is much easier and a lot more Deborah Hanson fun for the whole family. Coach is able to “Special Thanks” – Pam Smith, help distract Emilie and has helped her Deb Wolden, become more verbal and comfortable in her The Burdeski Family, environment. This has helped her interact with other children.” See their full story on page 6 Coach now sleeps with Emilie. It’s been a great thing for the entire family. “If Emilie wakes up in the middle of the night, she’ll touch his fur and go back to sleep,” Mary said. “Emilie has stopped waking us up, and Emilie and Coach as a result, she’s getting more sleep and so are we!” That’s when Mary reached out to Can Do Canines. Coach had to undergo testing to The special bond created between Emilie show he had the proper personality and and Coach developed slowly with much that he could behave properly in social patience and through the efforts of the situations. He also had to pass the same entire family. Even Emilie’s Personal health clearances that Can Do Canines dogs Behavior Therapist, Amanda, helped do before they are placed with a client. He reinforce the new bond and the Coach passed with flying colors. Now Coach and Rules. Mary is very thankful to the Can Do Kadin Okerstrom Emilie needed to build a different kind of Canines staff who helped get them to this & Autism Assist Dog Truman relationship, one based on Emilie’s need for point. “They’re doing a great thing,” she “He’s a calming presence for Kadin. It’s an assistance dog instead of a pet, and so a says. “People don’t realize how much of a just amazing what we’ve been able to different kind of training began. difference it makes in a family’s life. Just the do,” Marjorie, Kadins’ mom, says. little things like sleeping better and actually Emilie is now the one to feed Coach, the being able to go to a store.” Thank You one to give him treats, the one to give Dog Source – Stephanie Leddon Hunt him the majority of the attention. Mary Mary also thinks Coach has helped change & John Leddon says the transformation started to happen how outsiders view their family. “I think Vet Services – Arden Shoreview immediately once Can Do Canines Client before, people were just staring at us Animal Hospital Puppy Raiser – Janie & Shauna Mullikin Service Coordinator, Dora Schroeder, thinking we’re bad parents who don’t know Foster Home– Lou Burg helped them understand how this technique how to control our child,” she says. “Now I Sponsor – Bill McNeely differed from what they had been doing. think there is more compassion.” Y “The relationship between Coach and Emilie Read their story on page 3 4 Can Do Canines www.can-do-canines.org 5 Freedom Independence Peace of Mind
Scouting Out Can Do Canines Bird Out Of A Cage Life Scout Sam Gentle of St. Michael, Maureen Pranghofer and Mobility Assist Dog Bentley Minn wanted to do plan a project that by Allison Schildknecht really sparked his interest. He thought about service to his community, his Maureen Pranghofer of Golden Valley, in training with his seven brothers and church, or older people in his area. All Minn. is no stranger to the powerful sisters at Sandstone Federal Penitentiary. were very worthwhile - but none of relationship between a person with a Can Do Canines trainers and the inmates them really grabbed his heart. disability and their assistance dog. She’s began weaving guide dog skills like “find a had an incredible ten canine partners door” and “find a chair” into his repertoire When he learned about a fellow throughout her life. Still, there’s something of other skills with Maureen in mind. parishioner working with Can Do special about her Canines, that sparked a real interest. He newest assistance When Maureen called on graduate and staff member dog; a black Labrador and Bentley began Shelly Hiemer and an Eagle Scout Retriever named training together, he Leadership Service Project was born. Sam Bentley. For the first quickly showed her he planned, developed, and implemented time, a dog is helping knew how to retrieve a multi-stage project that included Maureen with physical dropped items, help moving the puppy play yard, building and tasks and acting as tug off her coat, open installing a set of training stairs for the her sight: Bentley is doors with a push puppies in training, increasing awareness both a Mobility Assist plate, and retrieve and recruiting possible volunteers through and Guide Dog. a phone in case of a program presented to his troop, and “He’s an incredible emergency – all making new puppy raisers packs filled dog. I’ve never had skills essential to her with training mats and toys. Along the a dog that would do independence. way Sam also lead many members from both.” Maureen says. He also confirmed his troop to help with not only his project Even though he’s his ability to guide her but also with parking lot and cleanup doing twice as much, to doors and chairs, crews for the November graduation. He Maureen says Bentley Bentley finds a chair to Maureen’s delight. has plans to create a book for families of is ahead of the curve Bentley needed one children with autism. They will be able to “Normally, it takes six months to a year other very special skill to work with Maureen: use the book to prepare their children for before you feel like a team with a dog and the ability to guide her while walking with an graduation day at Can Do Canines. we’re already there after six weeks. I feel assistive device. Amazingly, through her own very confident with him. It’s wonderful. I hard work and faith, Thank you Sam for all of your leadership feel like a bird out of a cage.” Maureen has regained and hard work! Best of luck as your her ability to walk using project is presented to the Eagle Scout Maureen has faced and overcome major a walker. Bentley may challenges throughout her life. Born legally be the only guide dog Y Review Board! . blind, she became totally blind after a fall who can work this way. in 1993. In 1996, she was in a serious car “I’ve been in contact accident that worsened her physical health, with Guide Dogs for leaving her with quadriplegia. Her need the Blind all along and for a power wheelchair forced her to give they’ve never trained a up her guide dog. She was trapped in a dog to guide a walker. conundrum: guide dog schools wouldn’t As far as I know, he’s consider training a dog to work alongside the first in the world. I the wheelchair, while assistance dog feel like I can go pretty organizations, experienced with helping much anywhere with wheelchair users, turned her down because him and be safe.” she was blind. After four long years without Sam with the training stairs a dog, she was ready to give up hope. Maureen says, “It’s been a dream of mine Eventually, she found Can Do Canines, to have a dog who can who paired her with Ally, a Labrador guide again. Physically, Retriever donated by Minneapolis Animal I’ve gotten better, and Control. She discussed her needs with Can that’s contributed to Bentley helping Do Canines. Ally was a perfect match, that dream. Can Do Maureen remove even without guide dog training. Ally was Canines is so willing to her jacket Maureen’s loyal assistance dog for 7 years. think outside the box. Ally retired at age 10 and went to live out They say, ‘We don’t care if there hasn’t been her golden years with one of the veterinary a guide dog with a walker.’ Can Do Canines assistants who had cared for her in recent listens so much to the client. It’s been an months. Can Do Canines was already Sam inspired other troop members amazing process.” Now, Bentley is bringing to get involved. searching for Ally’s successor. Bentley was freedom back to Maureen’s life, too .Y 6 Can Do Canines www.can-do-canines.org 7 Freedom Independence Peace of Mind Our Dogs Fetch Amazing Things
An Awesome Assistant New Teams Kyle McJames and Hearing Assist Dog Tally by Anne Ingvoldstad Kyle McJames of Forest Lake, Minn. really Tally is an enthusiastic and sweet natured knows his way around a car; working as an two-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever who auto mechanic and restoring classic cars on his has been trained to alert Kyle to the sounds time off. When he isn’t tinkering with engines, of the door bell, oven timer, alarm clock, he likes to spend time out of smoke alarm and an intruder. doors and with his family. As At first she got a little confused a single parent, Kyle especially by the different alarm sounds in values the time that he spends Kyle’s house, but she never failed with his six-year-old son, Kordell. to let him know that there was a sound that needed his attention. Kyle takes his responsibility as a Now, Tally knows her job very parent seriously and sees himself well and does it with great joy.v as a role model for his son. So it did not feel right to him when he Tally is especially enthusiastic Donna Taylor had to rely on Kordell to let him about waking Kyle up when know when the doorbell rang or Kyle and Tally she hears the alarm clock go off, & Mobility Assist Dog Virgil the smoke alarm went off. Because Kyle is deaf leaping onto the bed each morning with such “He is always there for me and does in one ear and has profound hearing loss in excitement that she is practically flying. It so many things for me, especially when the other, he needs someone to let him know seems as if Tally can’t wait to get up and go others are not there to help. Virgil and about those sounds. Without another adult in to work with Kyle, where she spends the day dogs like him are so vital to people who the house, that job fell to his young son. at his shop. need help like me. Thank you.” Thank You As an infant, Kyle contracted spinal Kyle’s family had pet dogs as he was growing Dog Source - Pet Dog meningitis which caused a loss of hearing up, and while he was close to each of that has grown worse over time. He wears them, this relationship is different. He is See their full story at hearing aids which amplify sounds but looking forward to living with Tally for a www.can-do-canines.org/newsletter do not help him to identify speech. Kyle long time, enjoying not only the wonderful communicates by lip reading and using friendship that every dog gives but also American Sign Language. the independence and security that she will provide as his Hearing Assist Dog. Kyle found out about the Can Do Canines’ Hearing Assist Dog program from his To Can Do Canines puppy raisers, volunteers mother. She thought a dog that could alert and contributors Kyle says, “Thank you Kyle to important sounds might be just what for giving me a wonderful dog. You make he needed to maintain his independence and it possible for people like me to have an provide security for himself and his son. assistance dog. She is awesome!” Y
Volunteer Spotlight and equipment from his employer It all began for Al Hiemer when he to install the ballards to protect said no. It had been a long time dream areas of our parking lot. He’s been a of Al and his wife, Shelly, to become huge help at events as well; helping puppy raisers for an assistance dog direct traffic, doing event set up organization. When Shelly brought and take down, he’s been Shelly’s Elizabeth Barrie & home information in 2005, that is Al Hiemer ‘chauffeur’ to speaking engagements, when he put on the brakes. He felt it was staffed booths, and is an important Mobility Assist Dog Bailee more important for Shelly to receive a trained consultant on many projects. Al’s knowledge Elizabeth says Bailee is a great addition dog than for them to raise a puppy. Grace, a on construction, and other fix-it projects has to the family. “She fits in really well here.” Diabetes and Mobility Assist Dog was matched been invaluable for us to finish our building Thank You with Shelly in 2006. projects on time and within budget. Dog Source – Can Do Canines Shelly wanted to give back to the organization, Al and Shelly have now realized their other Vet Services – Valley View Pet Hospital and as often happens, Al was frequently dream. They raised Joy, a chocolate Labrador Puppy Raiser – Inmates at the Federal ‘recruited’ to volunteer. We soon discovered Retriever, Dazzle, a Smooth Coat Collie and Correctional Institute at Sandstone why he named his home improvement have fostered many other dogs over the years Foster Home – The Furlough Families business “Hubby 4 Hire.” as well. at Sandstone “Special Thanks” –Pam Smith, Al helped direct and took part in the Can Do Canines sincerely thanks Al Hiemer Deb Wolden, demolitions at our New Hope facility, for giving so much of his time and talent to The Burdeski Family participated in painting projects, has completed us, and enabling us to move forward in these Foster Home - Kirstin Purvis numerous handyman projects around the exciting times of growth and innovation. Read their story on page 4 building, and has been able to secure materials Thank you Al!! Y 6 Can Do Canines www.can-do-canines.org 7 Freedom Independence Peace of Mind Wish List Dog Supplies Development News Gift cards to pet supply stores To learn more about any Development News item, please contact Development Director I.Click Training Clickers Car Seat Belt Harnesses – All sizes Janet Cobus at 763-331-3000 ext. 153 or email [email protected] Halti Head Collars sizes 2&3 Martingale collars Soft Treats (BilJac, Zukes, Pupperoni) Give to the Max Day – 2012 Can Do Canines Giant Nylabones and lg. Kongs Record-breaking success! Partnership Program L or XL Vari-Kennels, new or gently used Frontline Flea and Tick Preventative We have a variety of ways to join Can Easy Walk or Freedom Harnesses Do Canines as a business partner! From Wire Dog Kennels Donated veterinary services the our graduation to our gala, your Purebred puppies Can Do Canines received more business can benefit while providing Electronics than $19,000 in donations from financial support or product donations PC or Mac Laptops & Computers for prizes, matching funds, food for Windows Business Server 2011 170 contributors on November 16 - Wall mountable server rack 19U “Give to the Max” Day organized by event participants, silent and live auction LCD TV, 37" or larger GiveMN.org. These donations included items, naming a puppy, sponsoring a Home Theater system for meeting room $5,000 in matching funds offered by team, and providing general support for Automotive the organization. Gasoline cards one of our generous contributors Minivan and $1,000 from winning the “Does Auto repair/maintenance this Make My Heart Look Big” video Congratulations to Small Station wagon Equipment contest. More than 47,000 people Can Do Canines Team 6 and 8 ft. plastic folding tables statewide participated in Give to the for a job well done! Office chairs Max Day, generating over $13 million Office cubicles for 3,978 Minnesota nonprofits. Thank Commercial Treadmill, Exercise Bike, Elliptical, Rower you to everyone that participated! Throughout the fall, Can Do Canines Miscellaneous prepared for the recertification process with Gift cards to: Assistance Dogs International (ADI). grocery stores Seventh Annual office supply stores In excerpts from a letter sent to Al Peters, Michael’s craft store Tails of Independence Party City ADI President Peter Gorbing stated: Office supplies (paper, markers, stamps) Fundraising Luncheon Bleach, glass cleaner, HE laundry detergent Golden Valley Country Club On behalf of (ADI), I’m pleased to inform you Framed dog-related art Tuesday, May 1, 2012 that Can Do Canines has successfully met all the Nature’s Miracle Cleaner Building Materials 11:30 am – 12:30 pm professional standards and requirements necessary Bathroom storage cabinet, small to achieve full accreditation from Assistance Dogs Gift certificates home improvement stores A planning committee is being formed International.” Pipe and drape, black (6 - 8ft x 10 ft sections) to organize the 7th Annual Luncheon Stage skirting, black, (24 inch x 32 ft) and we could use your help! Our goal is ADI full accreditation represents a significant Stage Lighting to have 300 people attend this inspiring achievement for the staff and management of Can Items in bold are our most pressing needs! event to help raise $75,000 to support Do Canines. It is indicative of your organization’s For more items, please visit www.can-do-canines.org our services, and increase awareness for strong commitment to upholding the highest our organization. If you are interested professional standards of excellence within the A special thanks to all of you who previously Assistance Dog Industry. supplied us with wish list items! You made in joining the planning committee or our wishes come true! serving as a Table Host by filling a table of 8 at the luncheon, please contact Janet Can Do Canines was first accredited by ADI Cobus: [email protected] in 2007. Only 86 of the organizations 165 members have received full accreditation. A significant achievement indeed! Name-a-Puppy
Name Breed Named By: “Stella” Australian Labradoodle Eden Prairie Lions Foundation “Roger” Can Do Canines Labrador Retriever Rock Creek Lions Club “Kelly” Can Do Canines Labrador Retriever Patricia Hughes & Paul Pittman Stella “Breck” Can Do Canines Labrador Retriever Barbara Burwell “Theo” Can Do Canines Labrador Retriever Anonymous Kelly, Breck, Roger and Theo are If you are a school or youth group, you can name a puppy by raising $1,500 or more. among 10 new puppies born to the If you are a corporation or service organization, your group can choose a name by Can Do Canines mom, Hildie, on raising $2,500 or more. Each group receives an educational presentation with a live December 6, 2011. demonstration by one of our wonderful assistance dogs. Contact Janet Cobus for more information!
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D Diana Adamson Volunteers and Puppy Raisers D The Schroeder family D Jayson & Kathryn Thanks to all of our volunteers and puppy raisers who gave of their time and talent Kate Schroven New Teams Alexander from October 1 to December 31, 2011– we couldn’t do it without you! John & Judy Schwab D Jon & Mary Alexander D Elizabeth Scipioni Linda Altergott Puppy Raisers are noted by a beside their names D Seth & Stephanie Scott Employee volunteers D Lia Enger Nick Herrera Kathy Madison D The Sears family of Ameriprise Financial Galen Engholm Hillary Heyerdahl Stephanie Magelky Amanda Setala Brianne Anderson Marky Engler Al Hiemer & “Stevie” Adrianna Shannon Kelly Anderson Chad Engstrom Shawn Higdem Carrie Maloney Collin & Bob Marie Anderson Amy Erickson Peter Hilger D Christina & Nick Martinez Shaughnessy &“Cher” Tom Antikainen Sheila Erickson D Laura & Matt Hofkens Jack Masterson Carrie Sherno Ben & Peggy Armstrong Mary & Steve The Holicky family Kevin McDonald Laura Shirley D Dianne & Doug Astry Erickson-Kamp D The Hollerud family Tom McDonald Janet Simons Teresa & Keith Barnes Jean Euteneuer & “Lexie” Gailyn Holmgren Dick & Bonnie McGinnis Jackie Singer The Barnes family Donna Everett Jeanette Howard Kim Medin Sharon Singleton Jamie Becker Finn Mark Falstad Dawn Hughes Dr Lindsay Merkel D Dave & Marge Skeie Mary Bente D Mike Ferber Cory Hunter D The Merkel family Gail & Mark Skroch Eric Bishop Stacey Ferguson Anne Ingvoldstad Abbie Meyer Jenny Smith Darlene Blomberg Natalie Ferris Amber Johnson Betty Miller The Sorenson family D The Bloomquist family Tom Fiecke D Annette & Mark Johnson Mike Molzahn Melissa Stam Jan Boe Duane Finger Connor Johnson Jenny Monson & v“Kramer” Natalie Boike Jim Finley Cera Jorgensen Mike Moore Sharon Steinbrecher Mike Branch Kevin Florence Ruth Joss Peter Morlock & “Guido” Greg Stevens Janet & Steve Doug & Sue Forsberg Lauren Jung Penny Morris Amber Stoner Michael Ceminsky Bratkovich Barb Frame Natalie Kane Linda & Doug Mosier John Sturgess & Mobility Assist Dog Blake Sara Braziller Sharyn French Beth Kantor & “Hamel” Natasha Sulaeman Darlene & Vern D Holly Friday Rachel Kaul Candee Murphy Susan Swanson “Blake quickly learned exactly what Breamer Linda Frolland Mary Kelley & “Brinks” Jill Nelson Bill Tamlyn I needed him to do for me.” says Mike, Sarah Breidenbach John Fruth Lora Kennedy Mary Nelson Doug Taylor Coco Brietkrietz The Furlough families Christy Kierstead Joanne Nichols Ashley Thomalla “Blake is a great dog, he is my Michelle Briggs of Waseca Sue Klein D The Niederloh familly Lindsey Trader little buddy.” Kathy Broten Kathy Galiger Pete Kleingartner Ron Norton Jackie & Justin Trevis Max Brown Maria & Nicole Gallagher Katherine Knauer Rosalyn Nosco Jody Trisko D Thank You The Brown family Bonnie Genin & “Summer” Paul Oberhaus Tonia Tuchscherer Dog Source – Julie Mach Julie Buege Freeman Sam Gentle Toni Knorr Marjorie Okerstrom The Tuenge family Lou Burg Teresa & Tom Gentle Don Knutson Alison Olausen The Turner family Field Trainer – Dan Herald Deb Burke & “Pepsi” Marilyn Gerrits Shawn Knutson D Betty Otto Mindy Urzua Puppy Raiser – The Scott Family and D Jennifer Burt Cheryl & Christopher Kohls A-Team - Chaska Dee Otto Patty Van Landschoot Michele & Shawn McLane Joshua & Melinda Gibbons Kohls A-Team- Rogers Jenny Parker Bailey Vey Buttler Diana Gillman Kohls A-Team - Shakopee Janice Parrow Janae Viring Name a Puppy Donor – Barbara Burwell Manny Camilon Marcia Gilman Ken Kolding Kyle Pavlik D Madhu Viswanathan Julie Carlblom Diana & Michele Gillman Emily Korbel Julie Pelletier Kathy Vogt See their full story at D Ben & Pia Carlson Mark Given Terri Krake & “Brody” D Alan Peters Kim Walden Dick & Nancy Carlson Jackie Gohdes Alix Kron Jon & Sandy Pidde Beth Walser www.can-do-canines.org/newsletter D Laurie Carlson Diane Golden MarySue Krueger Nathan Pinter Amanda Waltz D The Chang family Katy Goodwin Colleen Kruse The Piotrowski family Ashley Wancowicz Beth Cherryholmes Donna Gora Kristina Kulp Maureen Pranghofer Adam Warner Mike Chevrette & Esther Graney The Lamers family & “Bentley” Len Washko “Gabby” Tyanne Grant Theresa Landin Paul Pranghofer D Laura & Adam Waudby Gary Cobus Emily Greenwell D Julianne Larsen Marie Prevetti D The Wedul family Kara Cook Becky Groseth D Ray & Karen Larsen Kirsten Purvis JJ Welton Bob Copus Savannah Gruber D The Larson family Danielle Rasmussen D Bobbi Wenger Ron Copus Johnathan & Rebecca Gust Lien Lee Mary & Merlin Reed Dani Werner Emily Cox & “Mason” Susan Hager D The Lenneman family Jared Rhatigan Michael Wheelock Garrett Crosby Becky & Steve Hallan Steve Levins Mary Rhatigan Kuoth Wiel Nacia Dahl Colleen & Sloan Hamilton Steve Linder & “Ebony” Nancy Winick Jan & John Day Heidi Hamilton Joan Lisi McCoy Lois Richards Patty Wirz & “Louie” Danielle Hanson Frank Loken The Roberts family Jodi Wisehart Jason DeRusha D Mel & Brian Hanson Paul Loken Anika Robbins The Women of Andy Decker The Hanson-Nelson The Lomauro family D The Ruppe family Today- Champlin Kandy Dorlack family Travis Lott Sharon Russell The Women of Keith Dorsett Brooke Harms Sally & Whitney Lubrant D Poornima Sathyanarayanan Today- St Cloud D The Doyon family Ashley Hartley Liz Lucast Deb Schaber Pam Wright Amy & Katie Dudrey Kelly Hartloff Jody Ludden Mary Schelde Adrienne Young Elizabeth Eagle Ronnie Hartman Jan Lund D Jerry Schendel Sue Youngberg & Laurie & Ron Ehlert Kathy & Naomi Hatch Jean Lundquist & “Juno” Allison Schildknecht “Bali” Megan Ehlert D The Heffernan family Marie Lynch Bernie Schmidt Karen Ziemniak D Sara Ehlert D The Herberg family D The MacKay family Jared Schramel Courtney Engberg D The Herr family Anne & Dale Mackereth D Dora & Howard Schroeder Kyle McJames & Hearing Assist Dog Tally “Thank you for giving me a GRADUATION wonderful dog. She is awesome!” More than 280 people were in Thank You the audience as we celebrated Dog Source – Stephanie Leddon Hunt & the success of 15 newly certified John Leddon teams. We honored three Field Trainer – Joanne Nichols Autism Assist, four Diabetes Vet Services – Inver Grove Assist, two Hearing Assist, Heights Animal Hospital and six Mobility Assist Dog Puppy Raiser – The Merkel Family teams. Congratulations! Mark your calendars for our next See their full story at graduation on May 19, 2012! www.can-do-canines.org/newsletter 8 Can Do Canines www.can-do-canines.org 9 Freedom Independence Peace of Mind Family Expansion Carrie Enea and Diabetes Assist Dog Ava by Natalie Boike Carrie Enea has lived with Type I diabetes caused her to lose consciousness. levels were dropping quickly,” Carrie recalls. for 23 years. She is used to the routine After reading about a Diabetes Assist Dog Ava was already on the job alerting Carrie of meeting with her doctor every two program in California, Carrie began looking to blood sugar changes long before they months and wears an insulin pump, but for local resources. As the couple considered became life threatening. Ava will also fetch still struggles to keep her blood sugars at starting a family, the idea of having help for juice, if Carrie can’t get something herself, their ideal levels. “As I strive to keep better Carrie became more important. “We want and can find help from another person control of my diabetes, I tend to go low to take that extra precaution if needed. (low blood sugars) more frequently,” she since I won’t just be taking Carrie and Thomas welcomed their says. “The continuous glucose monitor on care of me,” Carrie says. She daughter, Sophie, into the family my insulin pump isn’t always accurate and eventually found Can Do shortly after Ava’s placement. Carrie doesn’t alert me when my blood sugars Canines, applied, and was says, “She’s great with the baby and are rapidly dropping.” Carrie’s husband, matched with a 16-month-old is very interested in her. It’s like she’s Thomas, has even called 911 to their Smooth Coated Collie named checking her; sniffing her to see if Milwaukee, Wis. home a few times in the Ava. Ava, and nine other her blood sugar is low,” she adds. past year when Carrie’s low blood sugar puppies, were part of a pilot Now, Thomas can rest assured that program at Sandstone Federal both Carrie and Sophie are safe Penitentiary where prisoners when he’s not around. “He loves Ava raised and trained the dogs just as much as I do, if not more,” and employees’ families Carrie reports. socialized them in public on weekends. Carrie says she’s thankful not only to Can Do Canines for Ava, but Ava went to work right also the donors who make the away. Just two days after the organization possible. “Everything donated to Can Do Canines is placement, Carrie took Ava Ava fetching juice to introduce her to coworkers for Carrie definitely well-spent money,” she at Marquette University. says. “These dogs are amazing. She’s Suddenly, Ava began acting “funny”, not her already helped me so many times since usual happy self. “I tested my blood sugar, May. I can’t imagine not having her in our Carrie and Ava and she was alerting me to the fact that my house.” Y
Dogs Fashion Show – what the best dressed dogs wear in Minnesota. Our new video – Fetching Freedom, Natalie Kane, Emcee with Fetching Ball Thanks to our generous sponsors, Independence and Peace of Mind debuted inspiring guests to give generously. We are Chairperson, attendees, auction donors and volunteers, Dee Hollerud The Fetching Ball was a stunning success! very pleased to report that $100,000 was raised during the evening. Thank you to Nineteen program graduates, 32 assistance the Fetching Ball committee, led by Dee dogs and puppies in training, puppy raisers, Hollerud, who made this event truly an a variety of Can Do friends and volunteers evening to remember. made a total of over 380 attendees! We look forward to seeing you in November 2012!
Big winners at the wine toss game Our master of ceremonies, Natalie Kane, Music by Big Toe and the Jam Adrienne Yancy and Brinks provided commentary as our assistance are ready for Mardi Gras dogs in training got to strut their stuff To see all the Fetching Ball photos, go to onstage with models in our first Calendar Emcee Natalie Kane with Executive Director, Al Peters www.fetchingball.com 10 Can Do Canines www.can-do-canines.org 11 Freedom Independence Peace of Mind Our Dogs Fetch Amazing Things Gifts given in honor of and in memory of have been received between Gifts In Honor Of October 1 and December 31, 2011 Erin Aldrich...... My mom Lisa Knazan...... Sylvia Knazan who taught us to love and respect dogs David S Kostek...... Bernie New Teams Anonymous...... Preston Reed Carol & Roy Kraft...... Annie Kraft and “Cody” Anonymous.....The Gibbons Family who puppy raised for Jacinta Kuhar...... “Diva”- my new service dog Can Do Canines. Nancy & Paul Laufer...... Our daughter Anna Peter Anthan...... George Anthan and her Autism Assist Dog “Capri”. Marsha & Steve Astiel, Donna & Arlene Clercx, Liberty Diversified Industries...... Lisa Traun Holly Hendricks & Walter Portz, Mark & Jennie Lacy, Kathryn Lyford...... Jeff and Nancy Blomberg Eric & Judith Larson, Memorial Lutheran Church, Carson Lyons...... Deborah Herzcog Matthew & Amber Pruner, Jeff Skinner, Melissa Wooters, Leslie Matton-Flynn...... Toni Yeamans Christine & Jason Wulf...... “Teddy” Susan & John McKendry...... Bill and Jan Dubats Joshua Becker...... Koivu Becker-Finn Jennifer McNertney...... Dee Dee Heffernen Jamie Becker-Finn...... Pet Portraits by Risa Marie Marthanne Merton...... “Lena” Andrea Berger...... “Bentley” Kathleen Murphy...... Christi Patricia & Gerald Boen, James & Deborah Duchamp, Cindy Ness...... Km Bloomer Susan Dufault, Angie & Loyal LeFrooth Arthur Nielsen...... Friends & Pets ...... Pets on Parade - Karlstad Hardware Hank Marjorie Okerstrom..... Kadin and “Truman’s” Graduation Doug Bowen-Bailey...... Janalee Reineke Lyth Carolyn & Herbert Olin...... Lori & Chuck Thorn Michelle Calvert...... Mom Stephanie Oman...... Janet and “Buddy” Steve Carnes...... Jenny & Chris McCreight Alan M. Peters...... “Sam” Beth Cherryholmes...... K.C. the puppy will do Karen Peterson...... Scott and Claudia Lindell extraordinary things, just like the man, K.C Matt Porter...... Mike Ferber Richard Dahlager...... Eric, Pam, Josie and Roxy Dahlager Gini Power...... “Morgan” Emilie Koll & Carrie Enea...... Cole Earls Bob and Laura Powers...... “Will” - Carrie Enea...... Travis Earls to The Bartkowski Family and The Lynch Family Autism Assist Dog Coach Scott Engman...... John Engman Bob Powers...... Jeanne, Barb and “People don’t realize how much of Mark Falstad...... “Brinks” would like to Karen Shanghai-Rummians - to the cards group! a difference it makes in a family’s life. thank the staff at Can Do! Two paws up!!! Cora & Bill Quinn, Leah Golberstein, Katie Ferrier...... “Sydney” Roland Franceschi...... Alvera and Roland Fanceschi. Just the little things like sleeping better Joan Ficker...... Anita Nerhus’s Birthday Sheri Radoux...... Zachary, Ethan and Emma and actually being able to go to a store.” Roland Franceschi...... Alvera Franceschi, Barry Riven...... Bob Lawson’s 60th Birthday Franceschi Family, The Russells, The Quinns, Jolene Satre...... Pam Satre Says Emilie’s mom, Mary. The Nicks and Sandra Nick’s Birthday Robyn Schulke...... “Rodney” Thank You Alvera Franceschi...... Stuart & Romy Ackerberg, Leah Jessica L. Smithson...... “Beau”, the best house guest ever! Golberstein, Rahel Golberstein, Thomas & Pamela Snyder...... Helen Michels & “Missy” Dog Source – Pet Dog Ezra, Sarah & Ilan Golberstein, Rafi Golberstein Carmaline Spurrier...... Heather, Jake & Lance Carson Erica & Heather Freeman...... Maud & Max Carol Taylor...... “Pondie” and Mark Taylor See their full story on page 5 Lynda Friedman...... Dora Mark & Michelle Thorson...... Greg & Cat Stevens Cheryl & Christopher Gibbons...... Sarah Karin Toston...... In honor of our beloved “Star” Marcia & Bill Guthrie...... Amy Majsterski - who started our beautiful four generation of Love from Alan and Sofia Goldens and in honor of “Gabby” who is a Mobility Anita Hansen...... Glenda Gilman Assist Dog who graduated and“Marvin” & “Malcom” HealthPartners...... Judith Schwab who are in training Rosann Herbert...... Kay Walker Patryck Wallenbecker...... “Paco” Laura Hofkens...... Joe and Rita Griesbach Michael Walsh...... For Polly, always loved. June Holden...... “Moxie” Michele Warren, Anonymous, Harry Cuncliffe Lynne Hvidsten...... Arthur Hofkens ...... Mary Decheine-Rhatigan and “Ebony” Lynne Hvidsten...... Robin Gale’s Special Birthday Tim Weatherhead...... Rosalie Eckhoff Carolyn & Kelly Jewell...... Dr Paul Yellin Mary Wenck...... “Basil” Lianne Johanson...... David Langfellow Kristen Wesloh...... In honor of our daughter, Joanne Kardell...... Anna Laufer and “Capri” diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 12, Nancy Kelly...“Jeff ”, Stephanie Magelky’s Assistance Dog who hopes to one day have a Can Do Canine. Nancy Kelly...... “Stevie”, Michele White...... Dora Schroeder Stephanie Magelky’s Assistance Dog Mary Jo Wolfe-Haider...... Scott Wolfe Gifts In Memory Of Beth Alexander...... Emmett Dowdal Lynne Hvidsten...... “Daisy” Vicki Anderson...... “Bailey” Susan Januschka...... Del Chuck Barstow Animal Wellness Center...... “Argus” Tanita, Florence Knopick...... Stanley Knopick “Charley” Baier, “Ishmael” Bohlig, “Lizzi” Carroll, Connie Kopietz...... Sydney Kittay & Mobility Assist Dog Dash “Max” Closset, “Moon Doggie” Apker, “Rocky”Carlson, Christopher LaValle...... “Titan” Dash is an ever-present comfort and help “Sampson” McLaughlin, “Sasha” Robeck, “Zack” Evans, Kaye & Mike Lebaron...... “Harley” “Zeke” Lowden, “Zorba D. Tutweiler” Brantley, “Bagel” Janice Loebel...... “Buddy” mate that has given Chuck greater peace Henderson, “Boo” Braun, “Glory” Oja, “Lucy” Gilles, Mary Matthys...... “Maverick” a police dog of mind and more confidence. “Molly” Wood, “Nikki” Bazzachini, “Ray Charles” Greg McClusky...... Sheila McCluskey McKnight, “Tiffany” Becker, “Whiskers” Carroll Elizabeth Miller...... “Pepper”, my first Jenna Booth...... “Stretchy” Hearing Dog from Can Do Canines Thank You Robert Bayard, Judy Boushley, Kevin & Connie Derkey, Julie Miller...... Devon Miller Dawn Eckstein, John & Eunice Farlane, Steven & Brenda Linda Mischke-Szurek...... Vicky Pieper Dog Source – Amy Ross Henry, Mark Koefod, Richard & Beverly Norlin, Perham Andriette & Keith Mortimore...... “Dusty” & “Babe” Field Trainer – Jake Schneider Lakes Lions, Ardis Rieken, Carolyn Schmidt Julie Nielsen...... Joel Edmundson Puppy Raiser – Inmates at the Federal ...... PDG Richard (Dick) Norlin Jennifer O’Connell...... “Lola” Singer Michael Branch...... “Jessie” John Parzych...... “Rudy”, “Harley” and “Watson” Correctional Institute at Sandstone Beth Cherryholmes...... Dr. Keith Cherryhomes Karen Peterson...... David Sorgatz Foster Home – The Larson Family Lori Cornell...... “Griffin” Karen Peterson...... Mark Boeltl Special Thanks To: The Furlough Families Gerald & Lynn Cox...... Keith Bedford Bernadette Piotrowski...... “Sparky” MaryBeth Crowley...... “Moe” Deborah & Thomas Reese...... “Pepper & Simon” at Sandstone Dailey Darlene...... In memory of all the dogs who Sandra Robin...... “Lucy” See their full story at have been a part of my family over the years Vicki Roe...... Boomer Fliearman www.can-do-canines.org/newsletter Elaine Denton...... “Cricket” and Tony Sandstone Quarry Lions...... John Stinson Trish Doss...... “Moggy” RG Schulke...... Little pug buddy “Rodney” Janet Dubats...... Glenn Barrott David & Stephanie Selbo...... Arvid Mann Ruth Dutchak...... “Yoda” Gayle Spannbauer...... Catherine Graff Gifts In Memory Of Elizabeth Lions...... Heidi Helland Brian & Jeanne Streeter...... Dan Dorsey Bonnie Genin...... Donald Forness Bruce & Nancy Thorson...... “L.A.” Kelly & Brian Bennefeld, Thomas & Suzanne Jones, Bonnie Genin...... Thomas Polifka Patricia Van Landschoot...... To all my puppies over the Richard & Mary Mans, Spring Lake Park Lions Frances Grun Estate...... Frances Grun Rainbow Bridge ...... Tom Jones Gailyn Holmgren...... My recently passed Corgi, “Lola” Marian Veaasen...... 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Can Do Canines is pleased to have Upcoming Events NutriSource Super February 12 Dog Day at the Hive, 2:00 p.m. Premium Pet Foods February 25 Tails to Tell Tour, 10:00 a.m. as our sponsor March 22 Tails to Tell Tour, 7:00 p.m. April 15 Low Cost Vaccination Clinic April 17 Tails to Tell Tour, 10:00 a.m. Preventative Health Care Day Low Cost Vaccination and Heartworm May 1 Tails of Independence – see page 8 for details Testing clinic at Can Do Canines May 5 Tails to Tell Tour, 10:00 a.m. May 6 Low Cost Vaccination Clinic Can Do Canines, in collaboration with May 19 Graduation * All Tails to Tell tours take place at our facility, the Animal Medical Clinic, is hosting a located at 9440 Service Center Drive, New Hope, MN 55428 vaccination and preventative health day Please call our office at 763-331-3000 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot! for assistance dogs, puppies in training and pets belonging to the general public. Please tell your friends and relatives to join us for this fundraiser for Can Do Canines! Join us on Sunday, April 15 or Sunday, May 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Can Do Canines. Dr. Joel Locketz and associates will provide vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm, stool and feline leukemia testing at significant discounts from regular rates. Each animal will receive a free healthy pet exam. Heartworm and flea-tick preventative medications will be available to purchase. No appointments are necessary. Check www.can-do-canines.org for pricing and more information.