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Fall 2019

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ACCESS LAWS PAGE 3 DIABETES ALERT DOGS PAGE 4 NAMING CPL PUPPIES PAGE 6 Companion Dogs provide comfort and companionship to individuals. These dogs know all of their basic obedience LETTER skills and house manners but are not taught specific skills to ACCESS assist someone with a disability, therefore, companion dogs are not granted public access under the ADA. At CPL, our home from the Executive Director companion dogs, residential companion dogs, and courthouse CONTACT INFORMATION LAWS companion dogs fall under this term. 610-869-4902 Dear CPL Family, Emotional Support Animals provide comfort to an • We’ve all seen the headlines at one time or 334 Faggs Manor Rd. Cochranville, PA 19330 individual with a verifiable emotional disability. These animals I always look forward to this time of year for the k94life.org another. A service dog denied access to a public opportunity to reflect and give thanks for the place, unique emotional support animal boards do not have universal public access privileges under the ADA, experiences, challenges and accomplishments a plane, fake service dogs in public and more. however, they can be permitted in the work place under Title I CPL BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the ADA. Emotional support animals are also covered under that shape our direction and our path forward. The assistance dog industry is more prevalent in the media than President Glenn Stryjewski, M.D., M.P.H the Air Carrier Access Act which allows them to fly on airplanes. We have so much to be grateful for, it ever was before. While it is beneficial to have the increased Vice President Alex Joyce* / Walter Griffitts They also may reside in buildings and apartments that have a including you and your commitment exposure, it can also be confusing to differentiate between Treasurer Michael Flynn “no pet policy” under the Fair Housing Act. to Canine Partners for Life. the various types of working dogs, which dogs are allowed in Secretary David W. Baker This year, we also celebrated an exciting milestone for our organization. Thirty public, and who qualifies for a dog. At Canine Partners for Life, Board Members Mary A. Bryant, V.M.D., Therapy Dogs are dogs that visit various facilities to provide we welcome opportunities to educate the public about the years ago, Canine Partners for Life was founded with one volunteer and one Jessalyn Cool, Esq., Joseph Fratinardo, Jr., comfort and support to multiple individuals. You will often service dog in training, Solla. At the time, the service dog industry had a focus C.P.A., Jeffrey M. Gorris, Esq., Tory Kitchell, various types of working dogs and the laws associated with find therapy dogs visiting hospitals, schools or retirement on placing guide dogs with individuals who had visual impairments. There were Jennifer Madden, Alison Morrissey, Erin C. those dogs. The information below outlines, in general, what communities. These dogs do not qualify for public access under O’Brien, Stephanie Rossino, Frank Sinni only a few organizations training dogs to assist those with physical, cognitive and services each type of dog provides and what access the ADA. The handler receives special permission from the developmental disabilities, which impact their everyday lives. As we continue this privileges they are afforded. facilities to bring the dog in. legacy, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to lead this organization with our * CPL service dog recipient Board of Directors, and work with the dedicated staff, volunteers and donors. Service Dogs are trained to perform specific tasks to help At CPL, we stress the importance of working with an someone mitigate their disability. Service dogs can be placed accredited organization to obtain a service dog. CPL has In the early years, the organization focused on budget advocacy and locating CPL is continuing to meet the high standards of with someone who has a physical disability or someone who been accredited by Assistance Dogs International since 2005! supporters, volunteers, and area breeders for puppy donations. Today, our focus excellence in the service dog industry. As we look has a medical condition. At CPL, our full service dogs, seizure We also educate our recipients about the laws regarding continues to be maintaining fiscal responsibility. In 1996 we acquired a mortgage, ahead to our fifth ADI reaccreditation in 2020, alert dogs, cardiac alert dogs, and diabetes alert dogs fall and thanks to the incredible support of our donors – all of you – we were able to pay service dogs. People don’t choose to have a disability but I am confident that CPL meets and exceeds these under this term. Service dogs do qualify for public access off that mortgage making us debt free earlier this year! While our volunteer base many have chosen a service dog as their support system standards. As you know, we projected to hold three under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Also covered is strong, with over 350 active individuals, we continue to recruit new volunteers, and the skills these dogs perform are key to a more Team Trainings this year to allow for smaller classes under the ADA are guide dogs to assist individuals with visual and have the need for more community puppy homes. Our breeding and whelping independent, more fulfilling life. To learn more about and more individualized attention and training. As impairments, hearing dogs to assist individuals with hearing program is now located in the Marian S. Ware Program Services Center. We the assistance dog industry and service dog laws, we approached fall team training, we decided that impairments and psychiatric service dogs to assist individuals have successfully whelped 3 litters since January 2019 and welcomed 7 puppies visit www.assistancedogsinternational.org. with a few more months, the dogs would excel in with psychiatric, mental health or cognitive impairments. into our program through the ADI North American Breeding Collaborative and their training and meet the most recent protocols, area breeders. There are approximately 85 dogs in our training program and our set by the program team. We continue to assess graduate support program currently supports over 210 partnerships nationwide. our programs and methods in every department These 30 years have allowed for expansions to our programs, facility and in to maximize our efficiency. Spring Team Training is Susann Guy, CPL’s the types of people we serve. Looking at the increasing needs of the community, scheduled for March 18th to April 5, 2020, and we Chief Operating Officer, more service dogs than ever are being requested for balance and support and anticipate up to 10 partnerships for this class. and Eyler, a service medical alert. Requests for courthouse and facility dogs are growing as well. dog in training, The CPL family remains committed to achieving our Principals at schools and administrators at medical facilities and long-term care recently presented with mission: “to increase the independence and quality facilities are identifying the benefits of having a well-trained companion dog, Chief Administrative of life of individuals with physical, developmental and to serve their populations. Judge Fran Polito in cognitive disabilities or who are in other situations Philadelphia, PA As we move forward into Phase 2 of the Capital Campaign, we are striving to of need.” We need partners from across the to educate Human serve our clients with disabilities in a safe and respectful, state-of-the-art training country who share our passion to join us in Resources Executives, facility. The apartment will allow for simulated training so our recipients can learn giving others the gift of independence. Civil Law Attorneys, how their dog can assist them with activities of daily living. This includes learning and various Judges With best regards, to safely transfer from a wheelchair to a bed, to independently use the restroom about service dog laws, accommodations, or to utilize the dog to roll them over in bed, if needed. These skills are difficult for and etiquette in our teams to learn in our current training barn. The new environment will show the workplace. respect to our clients and put their safety first. Janie Cramer Executive Director

ON THE COVER Gilbert, a service dog in training Canine Partners for Life | Fall 2019 NEWS 3

Photos in this edition taken by Christine Coughenour, Dave Osberg and Connie Snyder. C P L’ S UNLEASHED & UNCORKED: DIABETES PUPPIES & PEARLS ALERT DOG May 4, 2019 | DuPont Country Club PROGRAM Unleashed & Uncorked: Puppies & Pearls was a tremendous success! 175 people gathered at the IS EXPANDING DuPont Country Club to celebrate CPL’s 30th anniversary! Guests dressed up in their pearls and spent the evening A few years ago, CPL developed and speaking with CPL graduates, implemented a training program for playing exciting games like diabetes alert dogs as there was an the wine toss and balloon OPEN HOUSE increasing need for this type of service pop, participating in the & COW BINGO in the assistance dog industry. Diabetes competitive auctions, and alert dogs are trained to detect low blood sugar Applicants interested in applying for a diabetes alert dog must meet of course, meeting CPL September 14, 2019 | CPL’s Campus levels, giving individuals with diabetes the opportunity the following criteria: puppies in training. Thanks to take precautions before their blood sugar drops to the incredible generosity Hundreds of guests gathered at CPL for our • Have a diagnosis of diabetes with episodes of low blood sugar to a critical low. When we first announced this new of our guests and sponsors, annual Open House and Cow Bingo event. program, we had strict applicant requirements • Are compliant to prescribed medications and testing protocols we raised approximately Guests spent time learning about our mission, kissing because we wanted to ensure the dogs we trained, • Are 12 years of age or older $150,000 for Canine puppies, watching service dog demonstrations, eating Partners for Life! lunch at the food trucks, enjoying a drink from our beer and the placements we made, were successful. • Have at least 2–4 episodes of daytime low blood sugar monthly and wine vendors and, of course, cheering on the cow, After careful evaluation, we are ready to expand our without warning or awareness diabetes alert dog program to serve more individuals named Minnie, during Cow Bingo! Thank you to our • Are willing to commit to a full time service dog partnership, who could benefit from this type of service! Some of A SPECIAL THANK YOU incredible sponsors, vendors, and volunteers for utilizing their dog 24 hours a day, seven days a week. the most significant changes are that we will now GOES TO OUR SPONSORS: making this event such a success! place diabetes alert dogs nationwide, with individuals To learn more about this program, please visit our website, as young as 12, who have Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. k94life.org, or contact us at 610-869-4902. REMARKABLE RETRIEVER West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. A SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES TO OUR SPONSORS: PICK OF THE LITTER LIVE AUCTION Robert and Margaret Duprey SPONSOR BIG BARKER ASSISTANCE DOGS Tory Kitchell Thomas and Jennifer Madden PRESENTING SPONSOR BEST IN SHOW INVITATION SPONSOR West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. INTERNATIONAL Blue Yak Foundation Baldwin & Obenauf, Inc. LUCKY DOG SPONSORS CONFERENCE TAILWAGGER CENTERPIECE Ford’s Auto and Truck Service, Inc. Hunts and Carina at Jeff and Stephanie Gorris SPONSOR MobilityWorks Thomas and Jennifer Madden Cindi Chamberlain the ADI Conference. Our staff is dedicated to staying informed on the latest Prestige Color Grafton and Deenie Reeves and Buck Bullen developments and laws regarding the assistance dog industry. CHEERFUL CANINE SPONSORS In September, Susann, our Chief Operating Officer, and Kirstin, our Director DOG’S NIGHT OUT PRE-EVENT SPONSOR A Taste of Olive Franklin Mint of Development and Communications, attended the Assistance Dogs International Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. This Rebecca Bradbeer Thermo Fisher Scientific and Kate Schroeder Federal Credit Union conference brings together staff members from various accredited service and guide dog organizations from all across the world. C. Raymond Davis & Sons, Inc. Linda and Michael Dzuba PARTY FAVOR SPONSOR Becky Bradbeer GiggyBites Bakery Susann and Kirstin attended sessions on training, fundraising, working with volunteers, and were able to network with several other Irving Gerber Helen O’Hara, CFP® Concord Pet Foods & Marketplace professionals in the field. They came back full of knowledge and eager to implement some new ideas to better strengthen our programs. Janssen’s Market Merrill Lynch Wealth & Supplies Marshall & Sterling Alessia Siracusano Management – Exton C. Raymond Davis Insurance Assistance Dogs International (ADI) is an organization that establishes and promotes standards of excellence in all areas of Tito’s Handmade Vodka & Sons, Inc. Taylor Oil & Propane, Inc. MEDIA SPONSOR Fitchett Chiropractic WSFS Bank assistance dog acquisition, training and partnership. CPL is proud to be accredited through ADI and we continually strive to be SILENT AUCTION Philly Pet Pages a leader in the industry. To learn more about Assistance Dogs International, visit assistancedogsinternational.org. SPONSOR MEDIA SPONSOR Novo Nordisk, Inc. Philly Pet Pages

4 NEWS Fall 2019 | Canine Partners for Life Canine Partners for Life | Fall 2019 NEWS 5 of care and special affection. The Independence Society HOW DO CPL We don’t reuse a name a tradition of giving for at least 10 years and try to get creative Independence Society members belong to a distinctive group of generous and compassionate friends of PUPPIES GET with spelling when Canine Partners for Life. Members are individuals that make an annual leadership commitment of $1,000 or more to support CPL’s a duplicate name general operations during our fiscal year (July 1–June 30). Many choose to contribute their support via automated monthly giving. is submitted. CPL THEIR NAMES? Members receive special invitations to exclusive member events throughout the year, and are also invited to provide keeps a list of ongoing feedback and guidance pertaining to the future of CPL. previously used names Have you ever wondered how a CPL puppy or online, and you can We are incredibly grateful to our Independence Society members for their belief in our mission! dog in training got his or her name? Well, we are happy check them out at Stuart The following list was created based on general operating gifts made July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. https://k94life.org/names. to tell you! Canine Partners for Life reserves the honor of naming To view this list online and to download a 2017–18 Independence Society list, please visit www.k94life.org/give/independencesociety. one of our puppies for our leadership level donors. Individuals Names should be one word and easy to say. We attempt to who give $1,000 or more, and foundations and corporations who keep names shorter, with fewer syllables, in order to make donate $2,500 or more to CPL annually, are invited to name a puppy. training more effective and to accommodate individuals VISIONARIES – $50,000 & above + We also extend invitations to extremely loyal donors who have set who may not be fully articulate. Mr. Russell W. Coe* up a recurring monthly gift and continued it for years, a donor who has indicated that they have remembered CPL in their will, SERVICE Ms. Kellie Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hayward, III* Ms. Beverly Niestroy Many people choose names to honor pets or loved ones Dr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Janie Cramer* Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ciancio Mrs. Ruth S. Hoopes* Ms. Erin O’Brien and Mr. Fred Stout or someone who has done something significant to otherwise that have passed on, however we also encourage donors LEADERS $10,000 – $24,999 Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Dzuba Reverend Michael A. Colagreco Mrs. Madlyn A. Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Gary Olsen impact the organization and our mission. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Few Mr. and Mrs. John P. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Hutaff, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. David K. Osberg to get creative and think about your favorite character Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Chris Conaway Mr. and Mrs. Hal P. Ivey Mr. and Mrs. Ben M. Osbun, Jr. on TV or in a book, hobbies you enjoy, cities or countries Mr. and Mrs. David Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Ford Ms. Karena J. Cooper* Ms. Paula S. Janssen Mr. Franke C. Paulett Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Beck Once invited to name a puppy by a member of the CPL Development you’ve travelled to, or your favorite athlete or sports team. Mr. Irving R. Gerber* Ms. Janet Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Janssen Ms. Nancy Pelet Mrs. Georgina M. Bissell As each name is submitted, it is helpful to know the meaning Ms. Gina Goldblatt Mr. Edward Crane* Mr. and Mrs. Tony R. Jazayeri Mr. Edward M. Resovsky* Team, the donor gets to choose a name that is meaningful to them. Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. duPont, IV Mr. and Mrs. James Kane Mr. and Mrs. Lewis P. Crouse Dr. Janet K. Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson However, there are a few criteria that must be met for each name. behind the name so we can share that with everyone the Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Duprey* Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Keenan Mrs. Barbara Denk Alexandra Joyce, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Romano We strive to give each dog a unique name, assuring them continuity puppy meets throughout their training, including their human Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Hansen* Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Koenig* Ms. Edith Edson* Mr. L. William Kay, II* Ms. Stephanie Rossino partner when they’re matched. Here are just a few stories Mrs. C. Victoria Kitchell* Miss Tillie Page Laird Ms. Kathleen M. Eiser* Ms. Lisa M. Keeley Ms. Rachel Roth Mr. and Mrs. Tom Madden behind some of our recent graduates: Ms. Mary M. Lane Carol W. Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Keith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John K. Saer, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Malick Ms. Susan Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Emmons Mr. and Mrs. Barry E. Kleckner Ms. Alison Samph Jedi Mr. Donald E. Pflieger Ms. Raluca Moucha Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Evans Mr. Keith Knauss Ms. Donna L. Sayah* Mr. Charles P. Schutt, Jr. Stuart was named in honor of a very loved foster dog; Ms. Susan Mulrooney and Mr. and Mrs. James D. Faust Ms. Eileen M. Layton The Siracusano Family Mr. and Mrs. Woody Widlund Nike was named after the Greek goddess of speed, Mr. David W. Lane Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Feldman Ms. Lori B. Loveland and Ms. Beth A. Smith Ms. Rosemary G. Navas Mr. Kevin J. Connors strength and victory; Waldorf was named after a FREEDOM Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Fenton Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sundquist* Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Reese* Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fratinardo Mr. and Mrs. Ron Marcotte Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swarr donor’s dog; Jedi was named after the Star Wars FRIENDS Dr. and Mrs. Grafton D. Reeves* Mrs. Nancy G. Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Mayer Ms. Trudie E. Thompson movies; Hugo was named after a donor’s father; $5,000 – $9,999 Mr. Gary L. Rowe Ms. Susan K. McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. John Drengler Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Galle Ms. Irene van der Linden* Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Stryjewski Mr. and Mrs. Anthony McGarvey and Bela is “William” in Hungarian. Jeff and Stephanie Gorris Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gaston Ms. Jessica Van Meter Mr. and Mrs. Clifford D. Towson Mrs. Diane Giancarlo Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veghte* Jessie M. Herndon+ Meserve, Jr.* Elizabeth K. Tunnell+ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Goldblatt Ms. Jennifer Weese Ms. Janet L. Hiatt Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller When puppies are named at approximately eight weeks, Miss Mary Grey Wilcox Dr. and Mrs. Edward M. Goldenberg Ms. Deborah H. Weil Richard Kaskey+ Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Monaghan* we send a photo to their namer. We keep namers updated Arthur D. Goldman, Esq. and LTC William R. Wirth, USAF RETD.* The Krumm Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Moran PUPPY PATRONS Ms. Melissa Kurtzman Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Wojcik with photos and status updates throughout the two-year Mr. Richard A. Levine Ms. Janet Moree $1,000 – $2,499 Mr. and Mrs. George Gower Ms. Helen Wong training period. Namers are also invited to attend the Ms. Mary Alice Malone* Mr. and Mrs. James O. Altrichter Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morling Amy and Rick Graver Mr. Michael Wood David D. McCoach and Mr. and Mrs. Eric C. Andersen* Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mountain graduation ceremony when the dog they named Rene P. Calloway* Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffitts Mr. and Mrs. Greg Woods Bernard and Helen Balick* Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Hall Mr. Salvatore Muleh graduates from Team Training with their new human Dr. and Mrs. Donald E. Morel, Jr. Mrs. Shirley Worden Mr. and Mrs. James R. Beers Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Neff* Mr. Don M. Norton Mr. Tore Hansen and partner. As generous supporters of our mission and Ms. Judy A. Bell Mrs. Charlotte Hartmann-Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Nesbit Drs. Jay and Esther Ocuin programs, namers are given this opportunity to be an Mr. and Mrs. David Bergerstock Mr. Travis Hayes Gregory Nichols *founding member †deceased Mr. Zachary Segal Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Bowe important part of a service dog’s life! Mr. and Mrs. John Spence Ms. Jacqueline R. Bradley Mr. David W. Wright* Mrs. Alison E. Brady If you are interested in making a leadership gift or COMPANIONS Mr. Austin Brooks For more information about how to become a member of have questions about naming a future CPL puppy, $2,500 – $4,999 Dr. Mary A. Bryant Mr. Edward Bullen and the Independence Society, please contact Kirstin Downie, Mr. Robert Anzidei, Jr. contact Kirstin Downie, Director of Development Mrs. Cynthia A. Chamberlain Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Blue Director of Development and Communications, and Communications, at [email protected] or Ms. Catherine M. Burkert Dr. Jeffrey Bowersox at 610-869-4902 ext. 214 or [email protected]. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Buschman (610) 869-4902 x214. Ms. Rebecca Bradbeer

6 GIVING THE GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE Fall 2019 | Canine Partners for Life Canine Partners for Life | Fall 2019 GIVING THE GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE 7 2019 PEER FUNDRAISING PARTNERS STEPS TO BUILDING Canine Partners for Life recognizes those who utilize crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising, and third party events to support our teams and mission. The following individuals and groups have conducted successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns during our last fiscal year* to provide monetary and wish list donations to CPL. YOUR LEGACY AT CANINE SOLLA’ S PARTNERS PARTNERS FOR LIFE PICK OF THE LITTER $2,500+ In addition, we’d like to thank the following Brandywine Horse Show individuals for creating fundraisers on + Ron Storms and Meghan Shreiner (Onyx’s Great Adventure) Facebook to raise money for CPL during our 2018–19 fiscal year.* Not sure where to begin to make a legacy gift to Canine Partners for Life? Sopranessence Musical Ensemble It’s easy! First, decide whether you want to see your gifts in action during your lifetime or Tyler Anderson Jason Knier if you want your legacy at Canine Partners for Life to benefit our mission beyond your lifetime. Scott Blanchett Tabitha Lewis-Miller BEST IN SHOW LUCKY DOGS Lafayette College See the charts below to see the options that best fit your financial interests. $1,000–$2,499 $499 AND UNDER Students, Dogs of Mary Boyle Stephanie McDonald Monroe Street Classic Harley Davidson Alex and Ani, Jacqueline Burton Rob Brooks Robinson of Reading King of Prussia Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church Dana Byrd Gary Rowe Daughters of Grace Bulldawg BBQ LLC GIFTS IN ACTION BENEFIT CPL’S MISSION Pepper Hamilton LLP Elizabeth Chandler Bailey and Carrie Rush Owen J. Roberts Middle School Chester Springs Attorneys at Law Christine Coughenour Glenn Stryjewski YOUR LIFETIME. YOUR LIFETIME. Youth and Philanthropy Club Family Dentistry DURING BEYOND SEI Investments Steffi Cramer Marke Watson Town North Woman’s Club Choolaah Indian BBQ The financial benefit that The financial benefit that Stoltzfus Feed & Supply Ed Crane Mindy Wilson Washington Memorial Chapel Church of the Holy Trinity most interests you is: most interests you is: Unionville High School Customer’s Bank, Brianna Flynn Pawsibilities Club + TAIL WAGGERS Wyomissing, PA Gina Goldblatt Note: Prior to March 2019, Uno’s Pizzeria CPL’s account with Facebook • Obtaining an income tax deduction • Receiving regular payments for myself, $500–$999 Flowers by Jena Paige and Hampton Inn, Scott Haskell did not allow us to view the names of individuals Consider a gift of cash, appreciated my spouse or a loved one. Avon Grove Charter School Godfrey’s – Exton, PA Charlie Hertel who created fundraisers to securities, or tangible personal property; Consider creating a charitable gift annuity Leo Club Welcome to Dogdom benefit CPL. Only fundraisers *Campaigns from 7/1/18 LeeAnne Kayati created after March 2019 or create a donor advised fund or a charitable remainder trust Bailey and Buster’s Mission Intelliware Systems, Inc. to 6/30/19 are listed here. Concord Pet Foods & Supplies JoanieFit LLC • Eliminating or reducing capital gains tax • Retaining flexibility and control of assets Found in the 60’s Car Club Keller Williams Consider a gift of appreciated securities or Consider a bequest in your will or living trust tangible personal property; or create a donor or naming CPL beneficiary of your retirement Kennel Club of Philadelphia Realty Group For more information on peer-to-peer and third party fundraising contact CPL’s Outreach Coordinator at 610-869-4902 ext. 221. advised fund plan assets, life insurance, bank accounts or Moyo Yoga Studio • Giving without affecting disposable income investment accounts Consider a gift of life insurance or tangible • Saving on estate taxes personal property Consider a bequest in your will or living trust, SAVE THE DATE • Creating a secure financial future for naming CPL as beneficiary of your retirement SAVE THE DATE your family plan assets, life insurance, bank accounts or SAVE THE DATE Consider creating a charitable lead trust investment accounts; create a charitable remainder trust; a gift of life insurance • Obtaining an income tax deduction Consider creating a charitable gift annuity, giving a gift of life insurance or creating a charitable remainder trust December 3, 2019 DecemberDecember 3,3, 20192019 That’s the Next steps: Contact your legal or financial advisor to discuss your options. Then contact CPL to let us That’s the 2019 Goal costThat’s of TWOthe know of your gift. We acknowledge and respect if you wish to remain anonymous, but we encourage you 2019 Goal costcost of TWO of TWO to notify us of your plans on a confidential basis, as it allows us to plan for the future. 2019 Goal servicecostservice dog of TWO dog partnerships!partnerships!service dog $60,000$60,000 Legal Name: Tax ID number: Mailing address: Contact: k94life.org/givingtuesdayk94life.org/givingtuesday partnerships! Canine Partners 23-2580658 334 Faggs Manor Road Kirstin Downie $60,000 for Life, Inc. Cochranville, PA 19330 Director of Development k94life.org/givingtuesday and Communications (610) 869-4902 x214

8 GIVING THE GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE Fall 2019 | Canine Partners for Life Canine Partners for Life | Fall 2019 GIVING THE GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE 9 NEW SERVICE DOG TEAMS NEW SERVICE DOG TEAMS

MARY GREY SHANNON & STUART* & BELA* Stuart is my first successor service dog and his training and ability to alert to my heart condition have allowed me to keep up with the demands of my busy schedule. At the same time, he is fun and energetic and playing with Stuart “ is one of my favorite ways to relax. We have been together for less than 6 months, but it feels like we’ve been working together for a long time. “ WYATT & ELLA Bear is my best ABIGAIL VICTORIA Having Ella has allowed me friend and one of my & BEAR to become more independent biggest supporters! & JOHN and gain more confidence. I have Ehlers-Danlos Dropped pens or pencils, pulling Syndrome, which off socks or jackets, getting causes my joints to shoes and clothing items from dislocate frequently. Bela typically alerts me on a day to day basis with strong the floor are no longer a problem Bear helps me visual and positional cues – like a very overt stare or a ‘down’ as Ella does it all! She’s a hit at prevent dislocations directly in front of me while out walking. Bela improves my life school especially when dressed by opening doors, on a massive scale – making me feel safe to be by myself and in her pearls and bows. In fact, pushing buttons, be truly independent. I can continue life unafraid from several friends are wanting to picking up items, just as I did with my first service dog, Shiitake. falls and injury, set her up with a date for the and taking my I have also gained another great companion and assistance Homecoming Dance! Simply put, jacket off. I can’t dog for my growing mobility needs. Ella is my best friend! imagine my life without him!

CHEYENNE & JEDI GARY & During my time with John, I have been Jedi has changed my life in so SAWYER able to travel across the country, move to many ways. Not only does he a new city, and will start graduate school Thanks to Sawyer I am alert me when something is in a few weeks. John’s cardiac alerts have regaining confidence in my wrong with my heart so I can lay kept me safe during this new adventure walking and balance as well down, but he also picks things and he gives me the independence as my ability to use stairs. up when I drop them as well as and courage I needed to take this new His sense of playfulness open and close doors when I personal and career step. brings something new “ need a little help. He makes to each day. He is a me laugh on a daily basis great conversation and wakes me up every morning starter who gives me *Indicates a successor placement with a smile on his face. We AUSTIN the opportunity to make a great team and I can’t share CPL’s mission wait to see where life takes us. & BLAISE with others.

10 OUR MISSION AT WORK Fall 2019 | Canine Partners for Life Canine Partners for Life | Fall 2019 OUR MISSION AT WORK 11 NEW HOME COMPANION TEAMS NEW HOME COMPANION TEAMS

MATTHEW DANNY & & HUGO WALDORF Hugo loves me so much. Waldorf was the missing piece in He loves sleeping next to me. Danny’s life. Wally has added He keeps me warm. And he love, companionship and does my morning routine humor to Danny’s days. He “ with me. He misses me when “ now has a playmate, a walking I go to school. We like to take pal, and a cuddle buddy. Life is Hugo on “Hugo Adventure JOHN & good with Waldorf and Danny!!! Days” on weekends. SNUGLES

“ We can’t find the words to SEAN & DAGNY express what a blessing Snugles & Dagny is my best friend. has been to John and my family. JOSHUA LOUIS I love to take her for walks. I like Watching Snugles lay by the front laying with her on the couch door every day waiting for John to and scratching her belly. come and then John’s face lighting up when he steps off the bus is priceless! John has taken on so much more responsibility caring for Snugles. We think Snugles has instilled a maturity in John that we might not have seen in such a short amount of time. Thank you so much for such a wonderful gift of Snugles!!! Louis loves me and I love him. I take him for long walks and he sleeps next to me. He makes me feel calm and I love having SAM & ADAM & TELLI* him near me. He makes me so happy!

Telli has quickly become another loving member of our family since coming to live with Sam and Adam. She’s always ready to play with the boys, and as Sam says, “I know she loves me ROBERT & NIKE because we play, but she always makes me feel happy Nike has gotten me into a good routine. IN OUR THOUGHTS and tries to help me when I’m sad.” She has a calming effect on me.

Annabelle – Retired service Lizzy – Service dog to Barbara dog to Michael Mosey – Retired service dog Britt – Retired service dog to Rita to Rebecca Checkers – Retired service dog to Myers – Home companion dog JAIME & REGINALD Natasha to Brian Reginald provides comfort to me when I am struggling with symptoms and is RON & SAPPHIRE“ Decker – Service dog to the Puffin – Home companion dog a constant, loving companion that I have bonded with deeply these past few late Sally to MacKenzie months. He has enhanced my life in so many ways and every day I am excited Sapphire has enriched all of our Dutch – Shelly – to wake up to him cuddling with me and licking my face. I am able to leave the lives. Ron lights up when she’s Retired service dog to Lynn Service dog to Michelle “ house more with him by my side and he is an invaluable part of my therapy around. He really responds to her. Finou – Home companion dog Walton – Retired service dog and treatment program. I don’t have to worry anymore about feeling We are so grateful to CPL for Sapphire. to Antonio to Desi lonely – he is always by my side!

*Indicates a successor placement

12 OUR MISSION AT WORK Fall 2019 | Canine Partners for Life Canine Partners for Life | Fall 2019 OUR MISSION AT WORK 13 DOGS IN KENNEL PUPPY HOMES Dog Namer Puppy Home Puppy Namer Puppy Home VETERINARY Able MobilityWorks SCI Huntingdon Agnes Agnes Irwin Girls Grantmaking Club Kate Schroeder PUPPY Brooke Judy Bell SCI Greene Ali Nick and Sue Ciancio SCI Somerset Brettski Barry and Andrea Cooper SCI Albion Andie Don Norton Susan Fleming SPONSORS Carina N/A SCI Somerset Augie Hal & Connie Ivey SCI Somerset Evie Becky Bradbeer SCI Greene/Sue Reyes Balboa Shawn McDonald Grace Crawford/SCI Smithfield Eyler Jeff and Stephanie Gorris Barb Dealy (Justin Pashley PTSD Albion Animal Center Awareness Foundation) Fausta C. Raymond Davis & Sons, Inc. SCI Greene/Shari Cissel Bell 6abc Action News Sue Reyes/MCIJ Animal Care Hospital Gilbert CPL Staff SCI Cambridge Springs/Donna Sargent Betty Jeff and Stephanie Gorris SCI Greene Greta Maggie and Walter Farley SCI Greene Animal Hospital of Meadville Budd Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Few SCI Smithfield Haven Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen Carbon Barbara Phelan and Carol Reed SCI Smithfield Animal Medical Center Hunts Dan and Sandy Hansen SCI Smithfield Carl SEI Investments & Steve Dolce SCI Laurel Highlands Jay Erin O’Brien and Smokey Stout SCI Huntingdon Cassie Christopher Beck Rick and Amy Graver/SCI Greene Cambria Veterinary Care Laurel Michelle Houser SCI Laurel Highlands CJ Kremer Eye Center SCI Huntingdon Lia The Stemen Family Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen/SCI Muncy/ Centreville Veterinary Hospital The Lafayette College Dog House Students Elroy Liz Ford SCI Greene Maura Margaret Calkins Charitable Trust SCI Somerset Fella Joan Zahnd Kim Blatz/SCI Greene Colebrook Manor Animal Hospital Frankie Sandy Coombes Terry and David Way Morgan Donald and Ethel Shepherd SCI Somerset Conneaut Lake Veterinary Hospital Nittany Julie D’Etorre Elizabeth Derr Frebe Rivendell Foundation SCI Albion Nova West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. Rosenbaum Family Gertie Gerret and Tatiana Copeland Terry and David Way/MCIJ Crest View Animal Clinic, LLC Peppermint Mr. and Mrs. James O. Altrichter SCI Greene Hampton Hampton Inn Exton Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen/SCI Smithfield French Creek Veterinary Hospital Rebi Novo Nordisk John Sherman and Karen Kral Howie Michelle, Jay, and Rachel Miller Kim and Gary Olsen/MCIJ Sonar Hal and Mary Parker Lamm SCI Cambridge Springs/SCI Albion Igor Gerret and Tatiana Copeland Leah Corrigan/SCI Albion Longwood Veterinary Center Stark Petplan Pet Insurance Margaret Huie and Janet Barry/SCI Laurel Highlands Ivee Zachary Segal Arianna Denison/SCI Muncy Sunny John and Jill Sundquist SCI Laurel Highlands Java Topaz Service Dogs SCI Somerset Loyalsock Animal Hospital, Inc. Jersey Marlise & Kendall Alkhas Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen Swoop AO1 Foundation MCIJ Malvern Veterinary Hospital Tessa Elizabeth Derr SCI Somerset Kathi Chester County Commissioners John Sherman and Karen Kral/ Office – Commissioner Kichline SCI Laurel Highlands Vandy Rosemary Navas SCI Muncy Metzger Animal Hospital Lola Renita and Tyler Brannan Arianna Denison/SCI Huntingdon Vida Dr. and Mrs. Jay Ocuin SCI Laurel Highlands/ Lafayette College Dog House Students Marty Town North Woman’s Club Alan and Lisa Treffinger/MCIJ Richland Veterinary Hospital Wren N/A SCI Laurel Highlands/Nadia Fomin Maxwell Janet Cooper Jan and Bruce Moore/SCI Somerset Mercy SCI Muncy Handlers SCI Muncy Twinbrook Veterinary Hospital Olin Oxford Lions Club Kirstin Downie/SCI Somerset VCA Bridgeport DOGS IN HOME COMPANION TRAINING HOMES Orrie Gerret and Tatiana Copeland Susan Fleming/SCI Laurel Highlands Dog Namer Puppy Home Home Companion Home Otis Jan and Bruce Moore Sharon Webb/SCI Laurel Highlands Waynesburg Animal Hospital Maddie Vince Freeland Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen John and Grace Gosnay Owen Owen J. Roberts Middle School Lafayette College Dog House Students/ Youth & Philanthropy Club SCI Huntingdon Western Reserve Animal Clinic Penny William R. Wirth Leah Corrigan/SCI Albion Windcrest Animal Hospital Popeye Cathy Burkert SCI Smithfield Quinn Quinn Knittel Nancy and Michelle Kelly/MCIJ Ralph Mark McKissick Donna Sargent/SCI Albion Veterinary Sponsors as of September 15, 2019 CPL WISH LIST Rayne Liz Ford SCI Somerset Rocky 6abc Action News Marlise and Kendall Alkhas/MCIJ Rush Jessica Van Meter & the Vanderbilt Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen/ • Nylabones Medical Center Burn Team SCI Smithfield Do you shop on Amazon? Saxer Rosemary Navas Hajnalka Halasz • Postage Stamps Selma Michael Dzuba Nancy and Michelle Kelly/SCI Muncy We need more • Small Training Treats Canine Partners for Life has Stormy CPL Staff Georgieanna Magno and Chuck Kimble vet sponsors! an Amazon Wish List! Tillie Tillie Page Laird SCI Huntingdon • Printer Ink (call for specific models) Tulah Diane Giancarlo SCI Somerset • Multipurpose Paper Woodford Rhonda Krumm Laura Reimer Vet sponsors support • Clorox Wipes Shop at www.smile.amazon.com, CPL by providing veterinary care to our puppies in their • Gift Certificates to Dog Supply Stores choose Canine Partners for Life and Amazon will donate .5% of the price of your eligible first year of training. • Gift Certificates to Staples and Office Max AmazonSmile purchases back to CPL! Thank you to the ADI North American Breeding Cooperative, Sandy Coombes, For more details and and Tyler and Renita Brannan for donating puppies to our program. information contact Deb Bauer To view our entire wish list, To date, CPL has received at [email protected] or $4,038.84 from AmazonSmile! 610-869-4902 x226. visit k94life.org/give/wishlist. Dogs in Training as of September 15, 2019

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