ails ß F R O M M I N N E S O T A For Friends of Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota Spring 2007 Vol. 18 Issue 2 In 1988, , pictured above, was the first dog HSDM adopted from an animal shelter. She was homeless and was scheduled to be euthanized that day. Lucky served as our demonstration dog for 11 yearsT. She is symbolic of our commitment to save homeless dogs while fulfilling our mission to serve people with disabilities. A New Leash on Life for Lizzie Marylin Lindgren and Lizzie by Julianne Larsen Marylin Lindgren of Granada, Minn., Marylin’s phone is right by her always had dogs in her life. Until she front door, and Lizzie sometimes met Lizzie, however, she says she became confused: was she alerting didn’t know how much work was Marylin to the phone or the door? A involved in training a Hearing Dog. smoke detector was also nearby, further adding to Lizzie’s In fall 2005, Marylin contacted uncertainty. “It took a lot of Hearing and Service Dogs of patience and encouragement to help Minnesota (HSDM) after learning Lizzie understand that she had to about the organization from a friend. clearly indicate the source of the Marylin was accepted into the sound,” Robin recalls. program contingent upon HSDM staff finding a field trainer in her She adds that Lizzie is a very area. After much searching, Robin intelligent dog who gets bored Peoble agreed to drive an hour each quickly. “Practice sessions had to way to work with Marylin in her be short and rewarding for her,” home. Robin explains. “It took some creativity and patience, but Marylin The next step was finding the right stuck with it.” Although Marylin dog. Marylin lives in a very small Marilyn and Lizzie praises Robin for her guidance, house, so she needed a smaller dog. Robin gives the credit to Marylin and Lizzie for persevering. As luck would have it, an HSDM that the little dog had enormous trainer attended an Animal Humane potential. Lizzie had found a career! Marylin says she can’t imagine her Society seminar on evaluating shelter life without Lady Liz in it. “I’d like dogs. One of the dogs was a Jack After a brief stay in an HSDM foster everyone involved with HSDM to Russell Terrier mix, found as a stray. It home, Lizzie was placed with know that I am very thankful for was clear to everyone at the seminar Marylin. They had a slow start when Marylin’s basement flooded, and she Inside This Issue was forced out of her house for a From the Executive Director ...... 2 month. Once those issues were under Clark Halligan & Fonzie ...... 3 control, training began in earnest. THOSE WHO MADE THIS Lions Roar!...... 3 PLACEMENT POSSIBLE Debbie Fauber & Camille ...... 4 Lizzie showed great promise as a Heel & Wheel Fundraising Walk ...... 5 Dog Source Hearing Dog, and the team made The Animal Humane Society Home & Garden Show ...... 5 great strides in the early stages of Frances Matejcek ...... 5 training. She quickly learned to wake Veterinary Services Greg Lawson & Oreo ...... 8 Elm Creek Animal Hospital New Board Member ...... 8 Marylin when her alarm clock rang Volunteer Spotlight ...... 9 and to alert her when someone Foster Home Volunteer Recognition Luncheon ... 9 knocked on her door. As the Kathy Galiger Puppy Raisers ...... 10 telephone, intruder and smoke Development News ...... 11 detector sounds were introduced, Field Trainer Animal Hall of Fame ...... 11 however, some problems began. Robin Peoble From the Executive Director Volume 18 Issue 2 Al Peters & Demonstration Dog Beau

invite people to learn about our important work. Tails From Minnesota Published quarterly for friends and supporters of Second, the foundation recently made Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota Join Us! A New and a significant grant which will pay one Improved Heel and Editor/Layout/Design year of salary and benefits for a new Alan M. Peters Sue Schuster Paige Kite Wheel Event staff position here at HSDM. We will At Hearing and Service Dogs of Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota soon hire a marketing/communica- is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life Minnesota (HSDM), our Heel and tions specialist to put our communi- for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or Wheel Fund-Raising Walk committee cations plan into practice and to assist disabled by creating mutually beneficial members have designed a new and with the year’s key fund-raising and partnerships with specially trained dogs. improved event for 2007! marketing events. Supporting the Hearing Dogs are adopted from local animal initial cost of a new full-time position shelters, placed with deaf or hard-of-hearing clients It will include team prizes, increased is difficult for a small organization and specially trained to alert clients to important length-of-walk options, and entertain- sounds in their environment. Service Dogs are like ours. Support from the Phillips trained to help people with physical disabilities by ment. We expect a significantly Foundation during the first year of pulling their wheelchairs, picking up or carrying larger number of people to participate transition is critical to helping us objects, opening doors, flipping light switches and in this year’s event. In turn, we grow and meet the needs of the performing other daily tasks. Dogs, training and supplies are provided to each client free of charge. expect a threefold increase in funds organization. raised. The funds go to train assis- Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota tance dogs for those who need them. Finally, the Phillips Foundation has 2537 25th Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 funded a positioning study for 612-729-5986, 612-729-5914 tty/fax If you’ve participated in our past HSDM. The study will help us assess e-mail [email protected] events, please join us again this year. our readiness to raise the money website www.hsdm.org If you haven’t yet participated, please necessary to purchase a permanent Board of Directors try it out. I guarantee you’ll have a facility for our operations. Standard Mary Quist: President wonderful time! And please consider Carlos Villalpando: Vice President office or industrial space doesn’t John Parzych: Secretary registering as a team—of co-workers, meet many of our unique needs, so Monique Morton: Treasurer friends from church, or members of Jill Brant Sara Braziller continuing to rent is not a good Kara Fairbairn Dawn Kessler your Lions club. Walking as a team option. Acquiring our own space and Maureen Pranghofer encourages participation and makes customizing it to the special require- Len Washko James Willems the process even more fun! ments of training and kenneling will Staff allow us to better use donated re- To reach a staff member via phone, dial The dedication and phenomenal 612-729-5986. When you hear the greeting, press sources and more efficiently create the extension number, then the pound (#) key. planning skills of our volunteers— the Assistance Dog teams that fulfill Laurie Carlson Event & Volunteer Coordinator. combined with your participation— [email protected] ext. 4 # our mission. Carrick Puppy Program Coordinator. will make this event a success. Please [email protected] ext. 3 # join us on Sept. 15, 2007, at Lake Janet Cobus Development Director We’re grateful to the Phillips Foun- [email protected] ext. 8 # Phalen. I look forward to seeing you dation for its ongoing support of our Mona Elder Client Services Coordinator then! [email protected] ext. 7 # mission. With its help, and yours, Audrey Galm Administrative Assistant we’ll continue providing the gifts of [email protected] ext. 1 # Organizational Growth in independence, freedom and peace of Kim Hyde Director of Training 2007 [email protected] ext. 5 # mind to people with disabilities and Julianne Larsen Hearing Dog Coordinator In our most recent issue of Tails [email protected] ext. 2 # their families. I invite you to share Birdie Murphy Training Assistant From Minnesota, I mentioned some ideas, expertise or resources that [email protected] of our plans for 2007. With the help Shelly O’Brien Administrative Assistant might help us acquire a permanent [email protected] ext. 0 # of the Jay and Rose Phillips Founda- home for HSDM. Please contact me Lee Perish Account Assistant tion, we are taking three significant [email protected] 612-729-5914 tty directly at 612-729-5986, extension Al Peters Executive Director steps toward fulfilling those plans. 6#, or [email protected]. [email protected] ext. 6 # Rita Jesse Graduate Presenter We are completing our first organiza- Thank you for joining in our work. Dawn Carlson, Meghan Doyle, Angela Olson tion communications plan. It details Kennel Assistants the actions necessary to better communicate with all of our constitu- fl‹ ents, and it suggests new ways to 2 The Fonz! Clark Halligan and Fonzie byJohn Kohagen Clark Halligan of Glencoe, Minn., the delight of his owner. began the process of acquiring a Service Dog after his doctor at the Clark says he hopes others will be Veterans Administration Medical inspired to get a service animal after Center told him he would benefit they meet Fonzie. (He encouraged a from one. Clark, who was injured in friend to contact HSDM.) In public, the service, has severe degenerative Fonzie is a furry advertisement for disc disease, congestive heart failure the power of service animals. The and a seizure disorder. After being team demonstrated their abilities for on the waiting list of another a Rotary Club. Clark has no miscon- organization for a long time, Clark ceptions, however, about who the applied to Hearing and Service star is. “Fonzie gets all the atten- Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM). “I tion,” he says. was impressed with how quickly HSDM returned my call and set Clark says he’s thankful to HSDM. things in motion,” he says. “It’s changed my life, as I’m sure Clark and Fonzie it’s changed the lives of many other Things continued to go smoothly people,” he said. “Thank you from after he met Fonzie, a Goldendoodle practice) in the same place, so it’s the bottom of my heart.” ! (Golden Retriever/Poodle cross). easy to find. Fonzie also retrieves THOSE WHO MADE THIS “Fonzie made it easy on me,” Clark dropped items and tugs off Clark’s PLACEMENT POSSIBLE says with a smile when asked about gloves and jacket. Dog Source the training process. “He makes it Breeder easy when he responds quickly and Fonzie isn’t only Clark’s service does his job well the first time.” dog—he’s also a companion to Veterinary Services Clark’s wife, Deb, and his daughter, Inver Grove Heights One of Fonzie’s most important tasks Amanda. Although he enjoys playing Animal Hospital is retrieving a medical-alert pager with the Halligans’ other dog, Reeses Puppy Raisers that Clark can use in an emergency. (a Yorkiepoo), he immediately stops The Heffernan Family Clark always keeps the pager (en- playing and does his job when Clark closed in a special case so Fonzie Trainer needs him. The big Goldendoodle Staff doesn’t accidentally activate it during even tries to be a lap dog, much to

Pictured (left) are graduate Sheree Grimm and Hearing Dog, Oreo, with Lions Hearing Dog Chair, Galen Engholm, while attending the Lions District 5M3 midwinter convention in Fairmont, Minn. on February 17. Also pictured, (above) are the Lions District Governors Elect and some HSDM graduates during their visit to HSDM on March 14, 2007. Lions provided more than 15% of our income during 2006 and have contrib- uted an incredible $62,347 during the first quarter of 2007! Lions ROAR!

3 New Confidence from Camille Debbie Fauber and Camille by Shelly Fredrickson Debbie Fauber has arthritis in her house,” Debbie says. “But when I got back, which makes walking and Camille, I was required to walk her bending over very difficult. Debbie, so she could get exercise. I hadn’t who lives in Onalaska, Wis., with her been outside for a walk since we boyfriend, Keith, and their roommate, moved here a year ago, but now I’m Tim, knew she needed to find another out every single day!” dog to provide the assistance she was receiving from her 15-year-old Debbie says she’s thankful for the Service Dog. Unfortunately, she help she received from Shirley. “I found it difficult to find a nearby couldn’t have done it without her,” organization that provided assistance Debbie says. “Shirley provided dogs. After a lot of research and constant encouragement and took the phone calls, she was connected with time to help me. She really listened to Hearing and Service Dogs of Minne- my needs.” Shirley, who also works sota (HSDM). “I was excited to learn at La Crosse Dog Training, says that that they could help,” she recalls. working with Debbie and Camille Debbie applied for a dog and was was great. “Debbie was always open matched with Camille, a 2-year-old to new and different ideas,” Shirley Smooth Coat Collie. says. “Her willingness to try new approaches made the training process With the help of field trainer, Shirley easier.” Richards, and classes at La Crosse Debbie and Camille Dog Training, Debbie and Camille Camille back on track. Once we did, Now that they’re certified, Camille soon were practicing their skills. it was great!” accompanies Debbie everywhere. Camille, a quick study, easily picked She even helps Debbie when she’s up tasks such as retrieving. As Camille retrieves dropped items and working as a home health-care training progressed, however, Debbie alerts Keith if Debbie needs help. provider. Attending obedience class learned the importance of under- Camille also brings Debbie an also gave Debbie the opportunity to standing Camille’s short- and long- emergency phone, if necessary. socialize and meet new people. term memory processes. “Camille Although she finds such skills went through stages where she invaluable, Debbie says one of the “Camille has an air of confidence that wouldn’t respond to commands that most significant things Camille has everyone picks up on when they meet she knew well,” Debbie recalls. “But done is to give her the confidence to her,” Debbie says with a smile. “She Shirley helped me understand the role complete everyday tasks, such as gives me confidence to do things I that memory plays in training, and shopping. “My back pain got to the didn’t think I could do. I don’t know together we figured out how to get point that I basically didn’t leave the what I’d do without her!”

THOSE WHO MADE THIS Our Hero! PLACEMENT POSSIBLE Dog Source As we were going to the printer, a letter arrived from Deb telling us Jackie Tierney this amazing story. Veterinary Services Smith Veterinary Hospital Deb recalls that HSDM staff once told her, “While Camille is a Collie, Puppy Raisers she is not Lassie so don’t expect her to be a hero or save lives.” How- Bill Beddie and Kathy Grant ever at 5:00 a.m. one recent morning, Camille started licking Deb’s face. When Deb covered her face and tried to go back to sleep, Field Trainer Camille began pawing at her vigorously until she was fully awake. Shirley Richards Deb got out of bed and immediately smelled smoke and began cough- ing as she stood up. There was a malfunction with her computer and Obedience Classes the power cord was smoldering. “I don’t know what would have La Crosse Dog Training happened had Camille given up or not been there” says Deb. “Camille isn’t Lassie, but she sure is to me. She’s my hero!”

4 2007 Heel and Wheel Fundraising Walk

The 2007 Heel and Wheel Fundraising Walk will take place on September 15, 2007 at Phalen Park, St. Paul. The Heel and Wheel Committee is gearing up for the biggest event in our history, including goals to have 1,000 walkers and 50 teams raising $100,000 for HSDM! We need your help, so start now and get involved in the biggest walk ever.

GO TEAM! Join or Create a Team for HSDM Walk with your best friends –animal and human. One way to meet our goals is to recruit at least 50 team captains! We already have more than 20 signed up and their enthusiasm is contagious. To be a captain, you need at least four other walkers, and a team name! Each captain will receive a team fundraising packet with lots of helpful materials and tips for your team to be a success.

Lions Team Challenge Each Minnesota Lions Club is invited to form a team and compete for the Lions Challenge Trophy. Awards will be given to the team that raises the most money.

You will enjoy a beautiful day at Lake Phalen including food, live music, games, entertainment and quality time with friends! New this year — there will be a 3-mile walk around the lake for energetic walkers, but a shorter route will still be available .

Contact Janet Cobus at 612-729-5986 ext. 8 # or [email protected] for a team packet or individual pledge form to get started today! Home and Garden Show a Success! The 2007 Spring Home and Garden The unexpected snow-storm educated Thank you to the countless volunteers Show is now history. This year we attendance a bit this year, but we are who staffed our booth during this 5- raffled a choice of a custom dog still excited with the results. We met day event, to Lou and Mark Peterson house or a cedar arbor while raising 128 people who asked for more at www.marksgazebos.com for public awareness of Hearing and information about HSDM, expressed donating the dog house prize, and to Service Dogs of Minnesota. interest in volunteering, or plan to Jessica Boweak and the wonderful apply for a Hearing or Service Dog. people at the Home and Garden The HSDM booth was again located We also sold more than 800 raffle Show for selecting us again for this at the main entrance of the show, so tickets and received more than $700 unique opportunity! nearly every visitor gained some in cash contributions. awareness of our important work. Meet Frances! We would like to introduce you to for some time. Frances and her Frances Matejcek, a 9 year old fourth mother attended a tour of our facility grader at Seward Montessori. She is last fall. Afterwards, Frances decided pictured with Emmie and some of the that HSDM would be her next bags full of treats, leashes, and chew charity. toys she carried into our office in February as a donation! She told us Thank you very much for thinking of that she gets charity money with her us, Frances. The dogs especially allowance and has been saving it up loved the Pupperoni treats!

5 CONTRIBUTORS Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota is supported by many agencies, companies, and individuals. A very special thanks to you all! The following contributions were received in our office by March 31, 2007. Contributions received by June 30, 2007 will be included in the Summer 2007 issue of Tails From Minnesota. $5,000 or more $100 to $499 Alexandria Lions Delano Lions Hutchinson Lions Mora Lions Sartell Lions The Delonais Foundation Andover Lions Dilworth Loco Ladies International Falls Morning Pride Lions Sauk Centre Lions Sexton Foundation Anoka Lioness Lions Lions Morris Lions Sauk Rapids Lions Apple Valley Lions Downtown Lions St. Susan Januschka New Brighton Lions Sauk Rapids Riverside Cynthia & Lowell Paul Jordan Area Lions New London Lions Lions $2,500 to $4,999 Arnold Carl Drake Kasson Mantorville Nicollet Lions Sobieski Lions Ashby Lions Duluth Lioness Lions Michael Nielsen Spring Lake Park Assistance Dog United Campaign Askov Area Lions Eagan Lions Kimball Lions North Branch Lions Lions Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation Austin Lions Andrea & Mark Ebner Jeanne Labelle & North Suburban St Anthony Village Steve & Robin Edina Lions Daniel Cushing Evening Lions Lions Ramsey Lions Bauman Esko Area Lions Lake Superior CFC Norwood Young St Augusta Lions Becker Lions Kara Fairbairn Lakeville Lions America Lions St Joseph Lions $1,000 to $2,499 Bemidji Lions Fairmont Lions LandAmerica NYA West Carver St Joseph Y2K Lions Benson Lions Faribault Lions Foundation Lions St Louis Park Lions Albertville Lions Minnesota Valley Big Falls Lions Farmington Lions Le Center Lions Olivia Lions St Martin Lions Anonymous-Saint Electric Trust Bird Island Lions Scott Fearing Lincoln Scandia Wayne & Marilyn St Paul East Park Paul Foundation Mr & Mrs Gary M Blackduck Lions Fergus Falls Sertoma Valley Lions Olsen Lions Judith Christensen Scherer Brooklyn Park Lady Club Litchfield Lions Orono Lions St Kiwanis Club Edward L Anderson Onamia Lions Lions Finlayson Giese Lions Little Falls Dandee Orr Lions St Stephen Lions Foundation Osseo Lions Brownton Lions Forest Lake Lions Lions Oslo Lions Stacy Lions Falcon Heights- Plymouth Lions Caledonia Lions G.R.Shabatura Stephanie Magelky Ostrander Lions Staples '93 Lions Lauderdale Lions Princeton Lions Cap Baker Lions Janson & Karen Mankato Sunrise John Parzych Star of the North Carlos Lions Giampolo Lions Penock Lions Lions Global Impact Robbinsdale Lions Champlin Lions Goodridge Lion Carey & Sandi Pierz Lions Sturgeon Lions Hamel Lions Sandstone Lions Chanhassen Lions Tamers Manson Pine Area Lions Swanville Lions Lyle & Mary Jane Spring Lake Park Circle-Lex Lions Grandy Lions Maple Grove Dande- Plato Lions Taylors Falls Lions King Lions Clarissa Lions Greenwald Lions Lions Maureen & Paul Thief River Falls Barbara Koch St Cloud Lions Clearwater Lions Hallock Lions Mapleton Sertoma Pranghofer Lions Maple Grove Lions Claralouise Wheeler Cold Spring Lions Ham Lake Lions Club Prior Lake Lions Thomson West Minneapolis Columbus Lions Hamel Lions Maplewood North Ramsey Morril Lions Twin Cities Airport Foundation Coon Rapids Lions Hanover Lions Lions Red Wing Lions Lions Cosmos Lions Hastings Lions Maynard Lions Richmond Lions Wabasso Lions James & Roberta Hewitt Lions Vanessa McGuire Rivertown Lions Wadena Lions $500 to $999 Craig Hiawatha Lions Minneapolis Rochester '76 Lions Walnut Grove Lions Anoka Lions Paul & Lynda Crookston Noon Day Hitterdal Area Lions Southwest Lions Rosemount Lions Wells Lions Avon Lions Friedman Lions Hopkins Lions Montevideo Lions Roseville Lions Westbrook Lions Babbitt Lions Samantha Hillmer Mary Beth Crowley Hopkins Noontime Monticello Lions Rush City Lions Jean Wilson Crystal Lions Lions Montrose Lions Sabin Lions Windom Lions Jay Bozicevich Hinckley Lions Danube Lions Howard Lake Lions Moorhead Midday Sandstone Quarry WISH Lions Brooklyn Center LionsIsanti Lions Darwin Lions Hoyt Lakes Lions Central Lions Lions Toni Yeamans Brooklyn Park Lions Isle Lions Deer River Ave of Hugo Lions Burnsville Lions Lino Lakes Lions Pines Lions Chisago Lakes Lions Little Falls Lions Coon Rapids Lions Midway Lions If we somehow missed your contribution, be it financial, in-kind or volunteer, please let Corcoran Lions Ogilvie Lions us know and we will recognize you in our next newsletter. 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Winona Sunset Lions Heidi Hamilton Prior Lake Pet Hospital Cambridge Lions Ham Lake Lions Marshall Lions Rushford Lions Worthington Lions Lisa Holden Vicki Schultz & So Camden Lions Hamburg Lions Mayer-Watertown Saint Francis Lioness James & Mi Kyung Inver Grove Heights Highland Vet Hospital International Nora Hartman Dandylions Dora & Howard Schroeder Youngquist Animal Hospital Anne Seppo & Karla Wirtz Cannon Falls Lions Patricia Harvey Milan Lions Amelia Schultz Zumbro Falls Lions Alex Johns Cindy Sundet & Karen Carver Lions Hector Lioness Milroy Lions Shakopee Valley Lions Don & Sandy Kohagen Beskau Cedar East Bethel Lions Mary Beth Hill Minneapolis Lyn-Lake Sibley East Sr High Leos Life Care Animal Hospital Sharon Todoroff Centerville Lions Holdingford Lions Lioness Sharon Singleton Frances Matejcek Denise Wilson Chatfield Lions Houston Lions Deb Molin David & Marjorie Skeie 6 Honorariums In Memory of Rand Patton Donated by In Honor of Cynthia & Lowell Arnold ...... “Blue” Lion Rand Patton passed away February 8, 2007. Rand was a tireless supporter Mary Beth Crowley ...... “Angel” on her adoption Miriam Krasno ...... Ben Peter’s 85th birthday of our work at HSDM. He carried our message to many Lions clubs and was a Keith & Andriette Mortimore ...... “Babe” with love generous financial contributor as well. His family selected HSDM to receive Amelia Schultz ...... Mary Quist from 8 Wacky Crafters J.J. & R.M. Steenberg ...... Jennifer Jasiki’s birthday memorials, resulting in 132 gifts totaling more than $2,500. Linda & John Vlasich ...... Meekah Shertzer for Kyle, Joanna, Clara, & Eliza We will miss Rand’s enthusiasm and dedication to our mission. Shertzer Jim & Shirley Alfson Ham Lake Lions Doug & Luann Leroy Shataya Mark & Mary Anderson Joann & Berge Hanson Lindenfelser Sandy & David Sherman Elroy & Betty Barthel Cindy & Brad Hegwood Jerry & Sandy Jeff & Binki Skimland Memorials Tony & Val Barthel Ruth Helgeson Lindenfelser Mel & Flo Sorensen Donated by In Memory of Sandra & James Bates Judith Hidde Joel Lindenfelser Don & Donna Steppat Steve & Robin Bauman ...... Patricia Werner Martina Beaudry Jack & Carol Hines Leroy & Molly Brian Sundby Irwin & Rita Boris ...... Keith & Juanita Betz Lois & Marvin Benson Craig Hoffman Lindenfelser Muriel & Ken Tiernan Vicki & Lou Chouinard ...... “” James & Cindy Bistodeau Phil & Betty Horsch Lyle & Nona Lindenfelser Dave & Pat Timmerman Jennifer Connolly ...... Rev Patrick J Connolly Dave & Diane Bourget & Jerry Hudson Jon & Sheryl Luckemeyer Wade Turner Mary Beth Crowley ...... “Beigret” & “Taco” Robie Carter Lisa Hunt Bonnie & Keith Lundquist Bernard & Marlene Vetsch Lois & Robert Crunstedt ...... Leona Stadler Eugene Claussen & Peggy Huntley Shelly & Brad Lusti Betty Vetsch Sally Erickson ...... Kimi Hara Charles Dahlberg Wallace Jackson Melroy & Darlene Martin Donateus & Irma Vetsch Marcia Fritzmeier ...... “Jenna” Howie & Marlyne Dalzell Jean & Gerald Jagerson Tom & Patty McCarthy Jim & Judy Vetsch Gary & Sue-Ann Garvis ...... “Kirby” Mike & Vicki Danielson Kristen & Michael Jenkins James McManus John Vetsch Bonnie Genin ...... Sue’s Mom Dorothy Decker Guy & Yvonne Johnson Donna Mingo Gary Wagner Thomas & Collen George ...... Patricia Werner Bill & Pam DeLaittre Tim & Sue Johnson Montrose Lions Don, Anita & Eva Wallin Mrs P.M.W. Harvey ...... Evelyn Kramer Ed & Marilyn Demars Joseph & Marlene Kasper Doug & Dixie Mullen Harry & Edna Weber Patricia Harvey ...... Howard & Edith Boynton Bill & Janet Dubats Patrick & Cheryl Kennedy James & Tina Mulroy Don Weidenbach Samantha Hillmer ...... Richard Lund Nancy & Will Duerr Bill & Heather Kittridge Neil & Shelly Narveson Helen & Vern Weidenbach Susan Januschka ...... “Ben,” “Star” & “Tess” Joe & Lila Ebner Bill & Mary Kay Kittridge Carla & Bob Nash Gert & Jon Weis Keith Johnson ...... John Nyquist Bruce & Lola Eckstein Richard & Julie Kleist Garret Novotny Harvey Weisel Deb Molin ...... “Buddy” & “BJ” Elaine Eckstein Lorraine & Paul Knorr Kim & Paul Olson Gerald & Arlene Wells Keith & Andriette Mortimore ...... “Dusty” Jack & Arlene Eckstein Sandy Koch Laura & Tom Olson Wells Fargo Michael Nielsen ...... “Faith” Mark & Tracey Eckstein Steve & Diane Kolles Jill Peterson Clifford & Joalyne Welter Frederick & Cheryl Richardson ...... “London” John & Bev Edling Randy & Lori Korpela Nancy & Gary Peterson Harry & Marlene Welter Sharon Singleton ...... “Shelly” Melissa Elfstrom Leroy Kronenber and Judy Scott & Tammi Pierson Dick & Virgie Wendel Elaine Engstrom Wood Richard & Jane Plum Glenn & Pat Whitham Jacques & Debra Eull Roxie Lee Dick & Linda Raymond Margaret, Mike & Scott Dale & Joanne Fauskee John & Kathy Lenz Dorothy Roden Zachmann Puppyraisers Dennis & Bertha Fehn Kim & John Lenz Floyd & Bev Roden Rolly & Jodi Zeltwinger Diana Adamson & Paul Oberhaus ...... Dude June Fenstra Lindell Engineering John & Bernadine Roden Alvin & Virginia Bill Beddie & Kathy Grant ...... Stewart Paul & Danielle Fischer Arlene Lindenfelser Betty & Jerry Ruppelius Zimmerman Anna Boenig & David Hapka ...... Baxter Norm & Rose Freske Chuck & Marge Keri & Bret Schoen Joseph & Marilyn Susan & David Bristol ...... Shiloh Philip & Terese Gammell Lindenfelser Kevin & Jean Schuldt Zimmerman Autumn Brodhecker ...... Faye Mel Geisler Dave & Sandy Shappell Marv Ziner The Carlon family ...... Denver Sue Crone ...... Stanley The Davidson family ...... Buddy Jan & John Day ...... Daisy & River Volunteers The Devine family ...... Java Diana Adamson The Dion family Jenna Kaliszewski & family Elizabeth Otto Dr Burt & Cheri Dubow ...... Pippin Kathryn & Jayson Don Doeksen Dawn Kessler Janice & Ken Parrow The Ehlert family ...... Reno Alexander Megan, Laurie & Ron Ehlert Dan Klein Laska Parrow Lia Enger & family ...... 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Cynthia Hanson Dawn Struble Call Janet Cobus at 612-729-5986, ext 8 then #, for more information. Tami Hawkinson Diane Svoboda 7 O-R-E-O and Greg - They Forever Go Together! Greg Lawson and Oreo byJohn Kohagen It doesn’t always take a big dog to apartment building. And throughout make a big difference. Just ask the interview for this article, Oreo Greg Lawson of Minneapolis. relaxed on Greg’s lap with a happy smile on his face. Greg has diabetic neuropathy. He uses an electric wheelchair and has Greg sums up the training experience some problems with mobility and in one word: “Fantastic!” He says coordination. When he applied to the process was very positive, and Hearing and Service Dogs of both members of the team are happy Minnesota (HSDM), he asked for with the results. A small shelter dog a Service Dog that was smaller now makes a big difference in than those normally used. HSDM Greg’s life every day. “A Service staff introduced Greg to Oreo, a Dog will change your life forever,” Poodle/Cocker Spaniel mix, and it Greg says, looking adoringly down was love at first sight. at Oreo. The advertising jingle for Greg and Oreo Oreo cookies and milk suits Oreo Oreo came to HSDM as a shelter and Greg as well: the two “forever dog with a lot of energy. He is Greg and Oreo worked hard at go together!” loving, friendly and willing to work. becoming a team. Although Oreo had THOSE WHO MADE THIS a bit of trouble opening doors at first, Because of his energy and size, his PLACEMENT POSSIBLE HSDM training first focused on he had no trouble picking up objects. Hearing Dog work. But Kim Hyde, “He picks things up when I get klutzy Dog Source director of training, saw more and drop them,” Greg says. Oreo also Minneapolis Animal Control potential in this little dog. enjoys strutting his stuff in public— Veterinary Services an important quality for a dog that Cedar Pet Clinic Kim placed Oreo in a long-term must have confidence on the job. Foster Homes foster home to work on Service Dog The Mercer Family skills. At first it wasn’t easy for him It’s not all work for these teammates. The Turner Faamily to retrieve, but with determination “He loves to go out in the hall and and an excellent attitude, Oreo was chase the ball,” says Greg, who Field Trainer soon ready to work with a client. modified the game of fetch to suit his Laska Parrow

New Board Member You and Your IRA Kara Fairbairn If you have an IRA and are age 1 Kara Fairbairn 70 /2 or older, the government has joined the Board of created a new choice for you! Directors in November 2006. You may now donate part of all of your Kara is an attorney IRA to a charitable organization, like with Fredrikson & Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota. Byron, P.A and she While you cannot deduct the donation, specializes in you do avoid paying tax on the intellectual distribution. You may donate up to property law. Kara $100,000 during 2007 and must do so is also hard-of- before December 31, 2007 to qualify. hearing and brings Please consult your tax adviser for first person details. knowledge of hearing loss to the HSDM board. Imagine the impact such a generous gift Kara lives in Saint Paul with her husband Grant and their two dogs, would have on our ability to serve people Max (yellow laborador) and Monty (border collie mix). Her interests with disabilities! Thank you. include Nebraska football, foreign-foods, world-traveling, and watching and playing all sports, especially tennis. 8 Volunteer Spotlight Mark and Brenda Hilburn by Laurie Carlson Mark and Brenda Hilburn have been dog fostering turned into long-term for 2007-2008. This is a very volunteering with Hearing and puppy raising while becoming important position and HSDM is Service Dogs of Minnesota since advocates for our organization in the indeed fortunate to have such an 2003. They started out fostering dogs Rochester area. They have helped enthusiastic and knowledgeable in their home for a few weeks at a with staffing our booth at different volunteer speak to Lions clubs on our time. Given that they live in events, like the Horse Expo and behalf. Rochester, we did not think we would Lions conventions, and have helped see them as often as our other with event set-up and final HSDM cannot thank Brenda and volunteers. Were we wrong! accounting at the Heel and Wheel Mark enough for their great attitudes dog walk. and willingness to help out whenever Mark and Brenda have been needed. Thank you so much! invaluable to HSDM since they This year they’ve taken on even more What about you? began volunteering. Their short-term responsibilities. Mark and Brenda are Are you willing to give the gift of the mentors for our puppy raiser your time? We need help in the families in southern Minnesota, and following areas: hold puppy raiser obedience classes to help with training. They are also • Heel and Wheel committee members actively recruiting more puppy to work on the September dog walk raisers, which is a crucial need for • Dog foster homes (approximately our organization. In addition, as plans 2-4 weeks) for an additional fundraising • Puppy raiser (14-16 month breakfast develop for the Rochester commitment) area, Mark and Brenda have helped • Development committee (think up coordinate arrangements for the new ways to raise funds) event. Please call Laurie Carlson at: Recently Mark, who belongs to his 612-729-5986 x4# (voice) local Lions club, has agreed to be the 612-729-5914 (tty) Hearing Dog co-chair for his district email is [email protected]

Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

HSDM’s volunteer recognition luncheon was held at the Columbia Heights Golf Course on a snowy Saturday, February 24, 2007 to honor our faithful volunteers. Despite impending snowstorms later that day, we had a great turnout and a wonderful Italian meal. All volunteers present were given a custom made pen.

Special awards for service provided in 2006 were presented to: • Mike Ferber, Betty Otto, John and Jan Day, Julia Buege Freeman, Maureen and Paul Pranghofer: all Volunteer Spotlight inductees for 2006. • Christina Giese and Erica Miller for Short term foster home of the year • Janice and Ken Parrow for Puppy raisers of the year • Joanne Nichols for Special Service Award • John and Jan Day for Volunteers of the year

We thank all of our wonderful volunteers who help us each year and enable us in so many different ways to place dogs with the people who need them.

9 Puppy raisers are the life-blood of our work at Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota. Without their dedication and hard work, we couldn’t serve so many people in need. In an effort to encourage more people to provide this special service, we have asked some of our experienced puppy raisers to share their stories with our readers. This is the first in a series. Enjoy!

Who Let the Dog In?

My name is Janice Parrow. My husband, Ken, and I volunteer for HSDM as a foster home. Back in 1993, one of the requirements for a class I was taking was to volunteer for an organization that worked with people who are deaf. The Star Tribune “How Can You Help” section listed HSDM as an organization that needed volunteers to staff a booth at the Land O’ Lakes dog show. This was a no-brainer for me, a veterinary technician—I was in!

Once I was on the volunteer list, I worked many Saturdays at the original little office on East 35th St. I peeled mailing labels from sheets, attached them to newsletters, and bundled them up for the U.S. Postal Service. Soon I dragged my 9-year-old daughter, Laska, along to help. She became the darling of the group—eating more doughnuts than helping with newsletters, and playing with Hearing Dogs Lucky and Sparky.

Picture a young girl pestering her father: “Can we get a dog? Please, Daddy, please?” Next, picture a 16-year-old trying another approach: “Dad, HSDM needs short-term foster homes for dogs. A dog would only be here for a few days at a time, and I will take care of it.”

Dad finally gave in—that was six years ago—and since that day in February 2001, there has been a procession of dogs through our home. Some have stayed as little as 15 hours; one stayed 14 months. Each has been special in its own way.

Starting as a short-term foster home was only a step away from becoming a long-term foster home (often called being a puppy raiser). Because of my veterinary background, HSDM staff members have asked me to take on some special tasks: fostering dogs that need medical attention, evaluating dogs that have “issues,” and acting as “boot camp” for other dogs. In August, we took on the challenge of training Jasmine, a Greyhound/Scottish Deerhound puppy, to become a Service Dog. Janice and Jasmine with the Volunteer of the Year Award People at work ask me, “How can you give them up when training is done? Don’t you feel horrible?” My reply is simple: the dog isn’t mine. I love them as if they were my dogs, but the dogs belong to someone I haven’t met yet. My part is to help them become Service Dogs.

Of course, I cry. The tears aren’t of sadness for me. They are tears of happiness, caused by the wonderful feeling you get when you do something special for someone. I usually work behind the scenes at graduation ceremonies, and it’s a good thing I do. Otherwise I’d be out in the audience, sniffling with Kleenex in hand, when our dogs are on stage.

I do want to be up front when it’s Jasmine’s turn to graduate, however. Then you’ll see me shed some happy tears!

10 DEVELOPMENT NEWS by Janet Cobus Name-A Puppy Program Somerset Elementary third grade class raised $1,000 to If you would like to help plan this fall event or name a puppy and they chose the name “Shiloh”. Darcy serve as a Table Captain, please contact Janet. Pohland of WCCO came to Somerset during the presenta- tion ceremony to do a story on the third graders as they Phon-A-Thon! presented a $1,000 check to HSDM and received their Help with our Fourth Annual Phon-A-Thon! Do certificate with a picture of the beautiful black Labrador. you love to talk on Thanks to the kids, parents and teachers who worked so the phone? We hard to raise $1,000 to help “Shiloh” off to a good start in need Y-O-U to our puppy program. help on a night during the week of Renaissance Festival Time? June 10-14. Last It will be here before you know it! Visit the 2007 Minne- year, more than 20 sota Renaissance Festival volunteers spent a twice for free when volun- fun evening calling teering with HSDM! our wonderful supporters to For the third year, the request their Minnesota Renaissance support of our annual fund. This year, our goal is Festival has chosen HSDM to staff the Festival’s to raise $25,000 and we can do it! We supply “Pet Gate”. Staffing the Pet Gate is fun! We check in dogs training, pizza, snacks and you’ll make some new and provide them with a doggie “treat bag”. Volunteers friends. Call Janet for more information or to just may visit the Festival before or after their shift for free, sign up! will receive a food coupon book for $6 worth of enticing edibles at the Festival, and will receive a complimentary If I Had $100 ticket (valued at $18.95) to return to the Festival for HSDM was one of three winning organizations in another day of royal fun! Volunteers are needed each the St. Peter Kiwanis Club “If I Had $100” essay weekend between August 18 and September 30. Call Julia contest. Fourth grade student, Aaron Shoemaker, at 612-317-3413 or Jennifer at 612-805-1300 for more was one of the finalists and he chose to write about information. Huzzah! HSDM and the amazing things an assistance dog can do for someone. HSDM would like to thank Rochester Fundraiser the Kiwanis Club for teaching these young people Rochester “Tails of Independence” fundraising event the meaning of philanthropy and Aaron for choos- planning committee is forming. ing our agency to support. Great job Aaron! Animal Hall of Fame On Saturday, February 3, 2007, three Hearing and Service Dogs of the March issue of the Minnesota dogs were admitted to the Minnesota Minnesota trained both Jack and Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinary Medical Association Rusty and certified them for work newsletter and Jack was recently Animal Hall of Fame during the in public. featured in articles in the Rochester association’s annual convention Post-Bulletin and Minnesota Medical luncheon. Pictured left to right are: Rusty, originally from a shelter, Association’s Magazine, Minnesota completed training in 2005 and now Medicine. Congratulations to all! “Rusty”, a Spaniel-Springer mix provides sound awareness, safety certified hearing dog, accompanied and companionship for his partner, by Christy Woster,received the who is deaf. award in the “Professional” category. Jack, originally donated by a “Jack” a Miniature Pincher facility- breeder, has worked at Mayo based service dog, accompanied by Clinic in the rehabilitation depart- partner Marcia Fritzmeier, received ment since completing training the award in the “Hero” category with HSDM in 2003. Visits by Jack, known as Doctor Dog around “Ruby”, an American Staffordshire Mayo, are prescribed by Mayo mix therapy dog, accompanied by physicians as part of patient care. Patrick Bettendorf, received the award in the “Companion” category Both Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota teams were featured in 11 Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota Nonprofit Org. The Companion Dog Connection, Inc. U.S. Postage PAID 2537 25th Avenue South Minneapolis,MN Minneapolis, MN 55406 Permit NO. 4744

Please Note! If you are receiving more than one copy of Tails from Minnesota, have moved, or you do not wish to receive our newsletter in the future, please call 612-729- 5986, 729-5914 tty, or e-mail [email protected]. Wish List ! Dog treats!! (Pupperoni, Small Size Upcoming Events Milkbone) April 27-29 Horse Expo, Minnesota State Fairgrounds ! Palm Smartphone for Verizon April 29 Ron Schara and Raven event with HSDM, ! Palm PDA devices 2pm in the Mall of America rotunda ! Plastic Dog crates: Medium/Large sizes May 6 HSDM Graduation, Anne Sullivan School, 1:00 pm ! Fireproof file cabinet ! Video DVD recorder/burner May 17-20 Good Sams Samboree ! Van with wheelchair lift, good condition May 18-20 Lions Multiple Convention ! Durable picnic table or bench May 19 Tails To Tell, HSDM, 10:00 am ! Home Theater for our meeting room June 23 Tails To Tell, HSDM, 10:00 am ! Mac G4 Computers, laptop August 2 Tails To Tell, HSDM, 7:00 pm ! Vacuum, prefer Oreck or heavy duty ! Small wagon or hatch-back for delivering dogs ! Microwave cart with drawer ! Spare tire for trailer ! Camcorder, Digital ! Donated veterinary services ! Gentle Leaders & Haltis, sizes M & L ! New Flexi leads for large dogs ! New Smoke Detectors ! 8-1/2 x 11 copy paper ! Plastic “Playschool” benches and table ! Batteries, AA & AAA ! Heartworm Preventative ! Kongs, Nylabones (large) ! Gift certificates to pet stores and home improvement stores ! Newer wheelchairs, manual Quickie-type ! 1st-class stamps Pictured are graduates at the Fall 2006 Graduation. ! Purebred puppies ! 12-14 & 18-20 inch dog collars, leashes Join us Sunday May 6, 2007 as nine new teams will graduate in a touching, A special thanks to all of you who previously supplied us with wish list items! You made meaningful ceremony. The Graduation program begins at 1 p.m. and takes our wishes come true! place at Anne Sullivan School, 3100 East 28th Street in Minneapolis. See you there!