ails F R O M M I N N E S O T A For Friends of Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota Fall 2006 Vol. 19 Issue 4 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. Magic in Starbuck Neil Klimek and Merlin by Brenda Hilburn Neil Klimek of Starbuck, Minn., says Mae, are part of the household. he was waiting for a little magic in his life. It arrived on August 8, in the form Friends and family say that Neil is of a Golden Retriever mix named friendly and outgoing, and he doesn’t Merlin. let anything stop him. Recently, Neil told a friend, “I don’t see myself as Neil, 22, was diagnosed with cerebral disabled. I just find a new way to do palsy when he was 4. He applied for a things.” Service Dog through Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM) Neil says the hardest part of training after being on a waiting list with was “remembering everything I had another organization for more than to do—I had to retrain my brain to four years. On his HSDM application, remember all the commands for my Neil said a dog could “help bridge the dog.” Sarah adds, “It was amazing gap between the disabled community when the two of them clicked. It was and the non-disabled community.” like a light bulb came on for both of them. Neil started getting the Although Neil is independent, he’s commands right, and Merlin was quite involved with his church and happy and pleased to do things for community. “Neil knows everybody in him.” this town, and everybody comes up Neil and Merlin and wants to hear all about Merlin,” Neil answers everyone’s questions.” Neil adds that he appreciates says field trainer Sarah Granger, who Neil adds, “We’re going to answer everyone who helped him get Merlin. worked with the team. “They will be questions for people who don’t know “Keep on doing what you’re doing,” good ambassadors for HSDM because there are organizations that train and he says to HSDM supporters. “There provide Service Dogs.” are so many people who benefit from Inside This Issue these dogs—it’s unbelievable.” From the Executive Director ...... 2 Sarah and Neil did some training at a Annie Kraft & Cody ...... 3 local nursing home. “People were Julius Coffman & Archie ...... 3 amazed at what Merlin could do for THOSE WHO MADE THIS David Lee & Noel ...... 4 Neil,” she says. “We even showed off PLACEMENT POSSIBLE Volunteer Spotlight ...... 4 a little. Now that we’re done with Dog Source Tim Liddy & Honor ...... 5 training, Neil looks forward to going Minneapolis Animal Control New Board Member ...... 5 back to the nursing home just to visit.” Veterinary Services Development News ...... 8 Inver Grove Heights New Staff ...... 8 Neil also works as a returns restocker Animal Hospital Pat Browne & Solstice ...... 9 at Wal-Mart. He shares a home with Foster Amy Burke...... 10 his mother, Laurie, his stepfather, The Turner Family Financial Report ...... 10 Jim, and his brother, Jordan. In Heel & Wheel Results ...... 11 Trainer addition, two 15-year-old German Sarah Grainger Financial Report...... 12 Shorthaired Pointers, Sid and Ellie From the Executive Director Volume 19 Issue 4 Al Peters & Demonstration Dog Beau

A Holiday Prayer Tails From Minnesota I recently heard a Franciscan benedic- Published quarterly for friends and supporters of tion that stopped me in my tracks. At Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota first, I found it abrasive—almost Editor/Layout/Design Unique Fundraisers negative. Then it made me think of the Alan M. Peters Sue Schuster Paige Kite One of our most treasured friends, blessings in my life and why I do the work I do. I believe it will inspire you, Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota Barbara “Babs” Koch, sponsored is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life three fund-raising events for Hearing too. for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or and Service Dogs of Minnesota over disabled by creating mutually beneficial the summer. The events took place in May God bless you with discomfort— partnerships with specially trained dogs. beautiful surroundings—the Minne- at easy answers, half-truths, and Hearing Dogs are adopted from local animal apolis Club, the Women’s Club and superficial relationships, shelters, placed with deaf or hard-of-hearing clients the Minikahda Club. Each had so that you may live deep within and specially trained to alert clients to important sounds in their environment. Service Dogs are delicious meals and the best hostess your heart. trained to help people with physical disabilities by anyone could hope for in Babs. pulling their wheelchairs, picking up or carrying Nearly 90 people attended the events, May God bless you with anger— objects, opening doors, flipping light switches and performing other daily tasks. Dogs, training and making pledges and contributions of at injustice, oppression, and exploita- supplies are provided to each client free of charge. more than $21,000 for our annual tion of people, so that you may work fund. Thanks, Babs, for your gener- for justice, freedom, and peace. osity and dedication to our mission! Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota May God bless you with tears— 2537 25th Avenue South Buddy gives Babs Minneapolis MN 55406 a proper to shed for those who suffer from pain, 612-729-5986, 612-729-5914 tty/fax thank-you on rejection, starvation, and war, e-mail [email protected] website www.hsdm.org behalf of Hearing So that you may reach out your hand and Service Dogs to comfort them and to turn their Board of Directors pain into joy. Dawn Kessler President of Minnesota. Jill Brant Secretary Mary Quist Treasurer And may God bless you with enough Monique Durda John Parzych foolishness— Carlos Villalpando to believe that you can make a differ- Len Washko James Willems ence in this world, so that you can do Staff what others claim cannot be done. To reach a staff member via phone, dial 612-729-5986. When you hear the greeting, press Amen. the extension number, then the pound (#) key. Laurie Carlson Event & Volunteer Coordinator. [email protected] ext. 4 # As the holidays approach, I wish you Janet Cobus Development Director [email protected] ext. 8 # these unusual blessings—discomfort, Mona Elder Canine Program Assistant anger and tears—with this benediction [email protected] ext. 7 # Babs and David Koch visited with Audrey Galm Administrative Assistant in mind. [email protected] ext. 1 # Al Peters and Graduate team Chris Kim Hyde Director of Training Reichel and Service Dog, Odie. [email protected] ext. 5 # And I especially wish you the Julianne Larsen Hearing Dog Coordinator foolishness necessary to believe— [email protected] ext. 2 # Shelly O’Brien Administrative Assistant Graduation and know— that the good you do in [email protected] ext. 0 # Twelve Hearing Dog and Service supporting our work here at HSDM Lee Perish Account Assistant does make a difference in the world— [email protected] 612-729-5914 tty Dog graduates will join us on stage Al Peters Executive Director for our Fall Graduation event at Anne turning pain into joy and doing what [email protected] ext. 6 # Sullivan School. The graduation many people thought couldn’t be Rita Jesse Graduate Presenter Dawn Carlson, Mike Galm, Birdie Murphy, ceremony lasts about an hour and done. Angela Olson Kennel Assistants will take place at 1 pm on November 4, 2006.The event is open to all our readers so please join us for this fl‹ heart-warming presentation. 2 Touched by Cody Annie Kraft and Cody by Julianne Larsen Annie Kraft of St. Paul, Minn., was born time. Cody hesitated for just a second, with mild cerebral palsy, which affects then took it all in stride. He brought her hearing. Although she has additional Annie to the phone first, then took her to physical challenges, she decided that a the door. “Cody takes his job very Hearing Dog would benefit her most. seriously,” Annie says. “Even when Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota we’re visiting family, Cody follows me (HSDM) matched Annie with a Labrador everywhere, ready to work should the mix named Cody. need arise.”

From day one, Cody appeared happy to Annie thanks the people who helped her have a permanent home and a job to do. practice sounds with Cody: her parents, The team made incredible progress and Annie and Cody Richard and Suzanne Kraft; her friend, couldn’t wait for new sounds to be Teri; and her neighbors, Deb and Linda. introduced. Annie says that Cody’s She also thanks HSDM and their discovered that trait, training got back on favorite part of training was the “touch supporters for bringing Cody into her life. course. Annie says that introducing the for treat,” where he learned to touch “HSDM is a great organization,” she smoke-detector sound, the final sound in Annie to alert her to sounds. “That was says. “I’m amazed at how hard everyone the training process, was one of the best his favorite, because he loves food,” works to accommodate the dog’s needs moments of training. “The first time the Annie shared. The toughest part, she says, and the people’s needs.” was the door knock. “Cody didn’t want to smoke detector was set off, Cody jumped leave the door and come back to touch me up and was very excited to work on a new THOSE WHO MADE THIS because he knew there was someone sound,” she says. “He didn’t need any PLACEMENT POSSIBLE outside the door,” she explains. “He training on it—he just did it. I understand Dog Source couldn’t wait to meet the person at the that some dogs need a little coaxing to Minneapolis Animal Control door.” accept the piercing sound the smoke detector makes, but not Cody.” Veterinary Services Trainer Inver Grove Heights HSDM Staff The team’s only training setback occurred Animal Hospital before it became apparent that once Cody Annie says that the practice paid off when had learned a sound, he no longer wanted Cody showed how well he understands Foster Home Obedience to practice it. Once Annie and the trainers his job. One day someone knocked on her The Karth Family Petco, Roseville door and her telephone rang at the same Archie’s Wake-Up Call Julius Coffman and Archie by John Axel Kohagen For many people, picking up something his chronic pain. “It’s amazing how much from the ground is a simple movement. companionship affects you,” he For Julius Coffman, who lives with comments. Archie wakes him with a chronic pain, such a movement is much slobbery tennis ball and an invitation to more difficult. play fetch, but Julius doesn’t seem to mind the attention. After admitting that Today, Julius has help from a Golden he started playing with Archie early in the Retriever named Archie. Julius heard morning, he smiled and warned owners to about Hearing and Service Dogs of be careful about starting habits with their Minnesota (HSDM) from graduate Deb animals. Burke, who inspired him to get a Service Dog of his own. After spending two Julius says he’s very thankful for the months in a hospital, Julius came home, HSDM experience. “The money you’re and Archie joined him. With help from donating affects somebody’s life,” he tells the staff at HDSM, his wife, Laura, his HSDM supporters. granddaughter, Zoe, and his son, Quentin, THOSE WHO MADE THIS Julius got used to working with Archie. PLACEMENT POSSIBLE Julius & Archie Veterinary Services Julius notes that Archie took to his tasks Mounds View Animal Hospital well. He is best at opening doors — some Foster Homes more than others, says Julius. “He loves by retrieving dropped items and assisting Rhonda Johnson & Family, to open the refrigerator and look inside,” him with mobility. Joy & Jack Kraft he adds. Although it took Archie a little Trainer longer to master fetching a phone, he now With Archie’s companionship, Julius says does so reliably. Archie also helps Julius it’s easier for him to avoid focusing on HSDM Staff 3 Christmas in September David Lee and Noel by Laurie Carlson David Lee of White Bear Lake, David loved the challenge of Minn., is celebrating “Noel” early passing the public access test at a this year. Service Dog Noel, a 2- mall. “I’m very proud of Noel,” he year-old Australian Shepherd, was says. A trip to the mall, however, placed with David this summer. The takes a little longer now than it did team finished training in September. in the past. People are drawn to Noel, and David is happy to explain In 1987, David was in the Navy. what she does for him. “People While playing , he was accept me more when Noel is with injured and experienced a traumatic me,” he says. brain injury that left him with many challenges to overcome. He now On a recent visit to a chiropractor, uses an electric wheelchair and a David fell off the table. Because his walker, and he has difficulty speak- voice is too soft to carry through a closed door, no one heard his calls ing loudly enough to be heard. David and Noel for help. Noel stayed by his side, David, active and independent, was patient with us. The whole organiza- comforting him until the doctor determined to stay that way. He is tion has benefited me very well. returned. very active in church, and he notes Everyone was very respectful of me that his faith plays a big part in his and my situation.” David says, “People said I couldn’t life. Several friends and acquaintan- handle a dog. They made snap ces have Service Dogs, and they David says Noel makes life better judgments because of my disability. convinced him that a helpful com- for him, especially in the morning. I proved them wrong.” To HSDM panion to keep him company would “Sometimes it’s hard to get up and supporters, he says, “You contribute also help him stay independent. get going,” he says. “In the past, I to a good and worthy cause. Thank David approached two other Service might not have wanted to eat you!” Dog agencies, but had no luck until breakfast. I could decide to just lie he saw a listing for Hearing and around. With Noel, I have responsi- THOSE WHO MADE THIS Service Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM) bilities to take care of her. It helps PLACEMENT POSSIBLE in the phone book. motivate me.” Dog Source Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm When Noel came into his life, the Noel picks up items David drops, Veterinary Services work began. It took time for the two such as his keys, and is trained to Lake Animal Hospital to learn to work together. Mona get an emergency phone if needed. Elder, client services coordinator, She helps him with the laundry by Puppy Raisers helped David learn how to handle tugging a full basket across the room The Essen Family Noel in public. He says, “Mona is a to a chair, where he can fold clothes. Volunteer Trainer very good teacher. She was very She also opens doors and the Joanne Nichols HSDM Staff refrigerator. Volunteer Spotlight John and Jan Day John and Jan Day of Golden Valley, Minn., began volunteering for Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM) in 2002. After seeing a television spot and a newspaper article about raising puppies, they contacted HSDM. Soon afterward, they welcomed Brandy, a , into their home.

John and Jan have raised five puppies and offered a short-term foster home to many Photo to be emailed other dogs. The Days also have staffed the HSDM booth at many events and they speak to the public about puppy raising. In additon, Jan is a mentor to new puppy to GR on Friday raisers and coordinates smaller, more intimate classes for our youngest puppies. She also interviews people who apply to provide short-term foster care and raise puppies. John has staffed the “pet gate” at the Renaissance Festival and solicited donations for our annual Heel and Wheel fund-raising event. “John and Jan are huge assets to our organization,” says Al Peters, HSDM’s executive John and Jan with puppy, Daisy director. “We appreciate all that they do. Their great attitude and commitment to the program is truly inspiring!” 4 Living with Honor Tim Liddy and Honor by Kim Hyde Tim Liddy of St. Louis, Mo., says friend. “I was forced to develop he’s always been an active and creative, time-consuming ways to outgoing person. At 16, he was pick things up,” he says. Honor fills injured while playing hockey, and the gap by retrieving dropped objects, today he describes himself as an opening doors and accompanying “ambulatory quadriplegic.” Tim is an Tim everywhere. artist and an art professor at Fontbonne University. He serves on The team is working to get the word the board of directors for Paraquad, a about HSDM out to others who have nonprofit organization that provides disabilities. “I see so many people independent-living services for with disabilities that would benefit people who have disabilities. from a Service Dog,” he says, “but they think there are too many hoops For more than 12 years, Tim worked to go through. They think applying is with Delaware, a German shepherd a difficult and unattainable process. he’d trained as a Service Dog. When Aside from the practical things a Delaware died, Tim says, he and his Service Dog can do for you, having a wife, Rebecca, felt that a part of them dog is reassuring.” was lost. After some time passed, Tim began searching for another Tim says he looks forward to con- German Shepherd Service Dog. tinuing training and sharpening Honor’s skills. “I find it hard to Unable to find a dog with the charac- believe that Honor is only 2 years old teristics he was looking for, Tim was Tim and Honor and yet is so talented,” he says. “The referred to Marilyn Pona, St. Louis fact that she’s going to get better is area coordinator for Hearing and Although it took Honor a few days to unbelievable!” Service Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM). adapt, she now loves to beside it. Marilyn says, “I was sure that HSDM Honor also has formed a friendship THOSE WHO MADE THIS had the perfect dog for Tim and I with Tim and Rebecca’s cat, who PLACEMENT POSSIBLE encouraged him to apply.” Soon Tim likes to tease her, and she loves Dog Source met Honor, a black German Shepherd children. Humane Society for who was waiting for the right client. Companion Animals Tim says he appreciated Marilyn’s Veterinary Services Tim and Honor both had to make training style and felt she was easy to Arden Shoreview adjustments during training. Tim had work with. “She has a holistic Animal Hospital trained Delaware using German approach to training, which I really commands, so he had to learn new enjoyed,” he says. Puppy Raiser commands for Honor. Honor had The Turner Family been trained around a wheelchair, but After losing Delaware, Tim realized Foster Trainer Tim uses a Segway transporter. how much he had depended on his Mary Bente Marilyn Pona

New Board Member

Carlos Villalpando Joined the Board of Directors in June of 2006. Carlos is a support for Fidelity National in Mendota Heights. He earned his MBA from the Carlson School of Management in Minnesota and has worked in information technology for more than fifteen years.

Carlos lives in St. Paul with his wife, Norah, and their dog, . Before moving to Saint Paul he and his mother bred and showed Great Pyrenees for over fifteen years in Mexico. His hobbies include biking and teaching group fitness at the YMCA. Carlos with Sasha 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 September 30, 2006. Contributions received by December 31, 2006 will be included in the Winter 2007 issue of Tails From Minnesota. $5,000 or more $100 to $499 Phyllis Aamodt District 5M2 Lions Steven & Teri Minne Wheelers Ann Shepard Spring Lake Park Lions Katie Adams Norman & Yvonne Hoogenakker Good Sams Michael Sher Aetna Foundation Eck Kim & Steve Horne Jef Munger Tom & Mary Siebold American Legion Ely Lions Houle Charles & Carolyn Milton S. Skrivseth $2,500 to $4,999 Post 48 Greg & Barbara Dayton Hultgren Novotny Robert Stamos Wayne Appleseth Ensberg Samantha Huston Bruce & Rose Staples Lions Deluxe Corporation Foundation Askov Area Lions Gloria & Thomas Dean Ingvalson Ogrodnik Cindy Stowell Gordon & Mavis Klaudt Atwater Lions Farquer J.K.Interiors Osage Lions Barbara Stuhler Petco Foundation Claire Bender, M.D. Daniel & Janet Janet Baker & Jackie Padilla Speer Wendy Swanson Blue Lakers Good Feeney Alschuler Beardsley TC Dog Sams Bruce & Cheryl Jeff & Becky Christian Palmer Kipling Thacker Naomi Boak Ficks Johnson Nancy & Jeffrey Tracy Lions $1,000 to $2,499 Jill & David Brant Donald & Lisa Kevin Johnson Parker Jerome & Julie Todd & Suzanne Carlon Stephen Brown Friend Pat Karle John Parzych Vergin Cathedral of Saint Paul Jennifer Burt Paul & Annette Kathleen Helmeke Pet Crew David J. Welper Roy & Burnie Burt Godtland Mary Sue Krueger Erin Philipsen Douglas & Mary Dr. & Mrs. William Chalgren Ann Camenga Grainger, Inc Lions 5M02 District Shirley Qual & Mark Wendler Fireside Heath & Home Mary & Rick Chasin Harbor Light Good Carey & Sandi Bearss Jean Wilson David Koch Coldwell Banker/ Sams Manson Doborah Roberge Scott Winton Lions Foundation of Minneapolis Burnet Michael & Cecilia Penny Marsala Richard Romer Gwen & Robert Park Nicollet Foundation Melinda Cress Heiges Dan & Judith S.E.M. Good Sams Wood Mary Beth Crowley Robin & James McGregor Sauk Centre Lions Roger & Kathleen Rand & Kathryn Patton Danube Lions Henrichsen McGregor Lions Marcia Scheele Wright Greg & Cathy Stevens Jan Day Patrick & Juliann James McLaughlin Shawn & Laure Zumbrota Vet Clinic James Svobodny Deerwood Lake Hess Roger McVeety Schwartz Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - Central Lions Ed & Ruth Hocke Milaca Lions William & Lois Scott Minneapolis Chapter Priscilla Deke Marilyn Hoeck Neal Gary & Joyce Miller Sensible Choice/ Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - Jeanne Dietrich Janet Hofer Royal Canin Nothern Dakota Chapter Workplace Giving $500 to $999 Sara Aaserud Karen Blackstone Thomas Farquer Wendy Poulsen John Benson MN Good Anonymous Jill Brant Becky Groseth Shawn Schwartz Buffalo Lions L.E.O.S. Anonymous Sandra Burgess Steve Hamilton Tonya Sheldon Kim & John Petco Foundation Anonymous Laura Campbell Lynne Hvidsten Sandra Shepard Burmeister Petsmart Anonymous Zenobia Carlton Nancy Karth Steven Szurek James & Donna Cook Willliam Skrivseth Anonymous Marvin Clark Tracy Landowski Lelland Janet Tetzner Matthew & Maria Thomson Anonymous Brandalyn Cobenais Becky Lyon Billie Jo Wallraff Lewis Twin Cities Alumnae- Anonymous Marla Drayton Carolyn Manthei-Lund Jeffrey Young Minneapolis Quota Delta Zeta Carol Pawlicki Club Foundation If we somehow missed your contribution, be it financial, in-kind or volunteer, please let us know and we will recognize you in our next newsletter. Thank you! up to $100 Robert & Prudence Ahrens Nancy Campion John & Shaaron Freeburg Jody Johnson Phyllis Mattill John & Roxann Ostendorf Mark & Amy Sperry Thomas & Linda Altergott Dale & Jean Carlton Kathleen Galiger Lauren Johnson David & Wendy Marcia Passi Carmaline Spurrier American Legion Post Todd Carlton Maggie & Gene Garman Oscar & Gloria Johnson McLaughlin Heidi Pekos Joseph & Helen Stark #334 Karen Chesebrough Bonnie Genin Richard & Cynthia Mark & Stephanie Al Peters Brad & Lorna Stinar Ruth Anders Vicki & Lou Chouinard Paul & Laurie Gertsen Johnson McLaughlin Christine, David & Forrest Julie & Lex Stolis Anita Anderson JoAnn Christensen Garlan & Nancy Giddings Thomas & Rachel Johnson Steven McLaughlin Peters Dan & Sue Substad Eric Anderson Christoper Pizzo & Jacqueline Gierymski Connie Jones Gordon & Kay Meier Donald & Linda Peterson Brenda Swanson Holly Anderson Rebecca Janssen Dana Goetz Sandy & Dean Kahlhamer John & Patrice Menard James & Beverly Phillips Donald & Avis Swenson Juel Anderson Columbia Heights Women Kathleen Gould Nancy & Tracy Karth Diane & Richard Mester Jill & Timothy Poirier Lynn Teschendorf Susan & Terry Anderson of Today Hunt Green & Jane PiccardKathleen Kauppi Steffanny Meyers Jason & Stephanie Jill Thompson Annonymous Sandra Cournoyer Rebecca & Brian Jeanne Kauth Hazel Milne Pommier Thomson West Barbara Asbury Karen & Irene Cowan Greenwald Paige & Jason Kite Stephan & Catherine Jane & Wayne Priddy Nancy & Bruce Thorson Cynthia Barry Quida Crozier Sheree Grimm Steve & Miriam Klane Miske Kelly Putney Dianne & Michael Trdan Tom & Patricia Becker Lois & Robert Crunstedt Becky Groseth Carissa Knaack Deb Molin Julie & Tim Rainey Dawn & Brian Turner Russell Belk Lyle & Linda Dallman Jennifer Halek Dana Knopic Velma Morse John & Chelon Rasmussen Tracy & Joel Ulland Jesse & Desiree Bell Vonna & Ben Delong Heidi & Steve Hamilton Kimary S. Knutson Keith & Andriette Kevin & Denise Reese James & Elizabeth Jesse & Desiree Bell Craig Derosier Willliam & Sheila Hanley Nancy Kolb Mortimore Raymond & Anne Ricci Vaughan Belter Steven Despiegelaere Happy Rambler Good Kowalski's Markets Mpls. Downtown Thomas & Julie Ries Tekla Viker Jerry Beltt William Diers Sams David & Joy Kraft Exchange Club Sarah & Robert Robertson Linda Vlasich Renee & Michael Gerald & Marilyn Dircks Patrick & Kristi Heffernan Nancy Kravetz Lori Neeb J. & Susan Robinson Chris & Sue Washko Berqquist Olivia Dodge Kathleen Helmeke Martin & June Kroening Richard Nelson Kristi Russo Dianne & Greg Washko Pam & Craig Bindert Mark Draeger James & Robin HenrichsenMark Kromrey Marion Nelson Sacred Heart Lions Jeffrey & Jo Weber Russell & Theresa Jan & Bill Dubats Joe & Judy Hickey James & Coralee Krueger James Nepp Linda Sander Caleb Werth Borchardt Walter Dwyer & Gloria & Charles Hobbs Joanne Krueger Merald & Ann Nesje Joanne Kaye Schentzel Duane & Shirley Wilken Andrew Bortscheller Jan Stapleton Lisa Holden Jolene & Jeffrey Kuball Steven & Joanne Nichols Rodney & Darla Schmitz Richard & Carolyne Willy Jeff & Pat Bozicevich Jenny & Eric Eckman Louise Hotka Larry & Kathy Kuehn Kathleen Nilles Michael & Ann Schroeder Jean Wilson Steven & Krystal Brandes Cate Elsten John & Sandra Hotvet Lake Crystal Lioness Karen Norby-Skrivseth Robyn Schulke Jon & Karen Woestehoff Margaret Brownrigg Dianne Erdman Edward & Marian Susan Lin Lange Ryan Nortz James & Janice Seifert Scott & Shannah Wojciak David & Patti Bruflodt Sally Erickson Issenhuth Lee Laurisch Terry Nowak Sertoma Club of Rochester Toni Yeamans Joan Budd Milo & Louis Falk Joseph & Julie Jaroscak Carol Leinonen Karen Obegi Karyn Seymour Debby Zitek Julia Buege Freeman Patricia Faustgen Lea Johnson Terri & Mike Lemke Diana & Paul Oberhaus Siberian Husky Club of TC Alice Zittel Patricia Burmis Grace Fenne Darlene & Kenneth Sandra Lenarz William & Patricia Sandra Simonson Kenneth & Dianne Zylla Jeremy Burt Thomas Ferber Johnson Janice Loebel O'Connor David & Marjorie Skeie Timothy & Barbara Bobette Figler David Johnson Anne Mackereth Freda Olson Donald & Diane Skrivseth Callister Sharon Fischer Ester & Waldo Johnson Jeff & Sara Manderfield Leslie Olufson Nancy Soldatow Laura & William CampbellBruce Foreman Gary & Iris Johnson Harold & Robert Mathieu Cheryl Osborne Susan Spence 6 Memorials Donated by In Memory of In Kind Juel Anderson ...... Willetta “Pinkie” Brown Pam & Craig Bindert ...... “Belle” John Alexander Dr. Olivero Rhonda Littlefield Marcia Scheele Lois & Robert Crunstedt ...... Marilyn Wood Animal Health Center Karen Gardner Michael Lundquist Second Chance Animal Sally Erickson ...... Frances Kidd & Clarence Swanson Arden Shoreview Animal Lisa Holden Karen Mikowski Control James & Robin Henrichsen ...... Hospital Hudson Road Animal Minneapolis Animal Brian Sheehan/Rural ...... Randel Reidel & “Melvin” Arrowhead Dog Training Hospital Control Computer Consultants, Marilyn Hoeck Neal ...... “King King & Lady” Academy Ann Jackson MN Valley Humane Inc. Louise Hotka ...... Nancy Dildine Sharon Bazant Linda Jarrett Society Sharon Singleton Gary & Iris Johnson ...... Edna Pearson Donna Beadle Judy Johnson MN/WI Collie Rescue Dee Spilleth Lee Laurisch ...... “Kody” Vicki Chouinard Linda Keye Mpls. Animal Control John Stevens - Davanni's Deb Molin ...... Judith Christensen Dana Knopic Janice Parrow The Barking Ark ...... Peaches Stronmayer, “Marlie” Appokseth, Edward & Suzanne Babs Koch Annie Piper U of M Small Animal ...... “Foster” Pitchford Constantine Lake Animal Hospital Prior Lake Pet Hospital Clinic Velma Morse ...... Guylette Morse Jan & John Day Sharon Lanz Rockford Road Animal Carlos Villalpando Keith & Andriette Mortimore ...... “Dusty” Dr. Faye Larry Life Care Animal Hospital Hospital Kathy Waldrap Donald & Linda Peterson ...... Mike & Bailey Dr. Feeney Andrea Lim Michael Sher ...... Nancy Dildine Cindy Stowell & Wayne Appleseth ...... “Markie” & ...... “Molly” Volunteers In Memory of Phyllis Skrivseth Grace "Sparkplug" Enebo John Fruth Alyssa Larson Marilyn Pona Susan & Terry Anderson Richard Nelson Diana Adamson Kathy Galiger Nancie Lauritsen Robert Poulton Renee & Michael Merald & Ann Nesje Jennifer & Mary Karen Gardner Anna Leahy June Prange Bergquist Karen Norby-Skrivseth Alexander Cindy Gess Jodi LeBaron Maureen & Paul William & Sheila Hanley Jill & Timothy Poirer Darla & Pat Badzinski Christina Giese Dena & John Lenneman Pranghofer & "Ally" Darlene & Kenneth Raymond & Anne Ricci Janice Barrier Rae Ann Godfrey Ellen Letness Mary & Randy Quist Johnson James & Janice Seifert April Beavens Linda Graf Liz Lucast Julie & Tim Rainey Oscar & Gloria Johnson Donald & Diane Skrivseth Mary Bente Becky Groseth Rachel Ludeking Susan Rapacz Richard & Cynthia Milton S. Skrivseth Betty Berger Christine Gunther Anne & Dale Mackereth Kristi Russo Johnson Willliam Skrivseth Lora Biele Heidi Gustavson Stephanie Magelky & Sue Schadow Thomas & Rachel Johnson Dan & Sue Substad Al & Lois Bienias Heather & Joe Haider "Jeff" Rhonda Schaefer Kathleen Kauppi Donald & Avis Swenson Bonnie Bond Jenny Halek Lynne Maker Kuechle Sherie Schild Kimary S. Knutson Jeffrey & Jo Weber Kelly & Ryan Boyer Nancy Haley Miriam Maples Kay Schroven Phyllis Mattill Jon & Karen Woestehoff Jay Bozicevich Heidi & Steve Hamilton Steve Marciniak Jeff & Debbie Schuhwerck Kippy Bracke Karen & Mikki Hansen Tammy Marquardt Dr Vicki Schultz & family Honorariums Jill Brant Alex Harkness Jean Martell Carolyn Schurr Virginia Brekke Nora Hartman Stephanie McCollum- Sue Schuster Donated by In Honor of Coco & Marie Brietkrietz Valerie Hash Henry Kathy Schwarzhoff Katie Adams ...... Katie Nelson Betty Brietkrietz-Miller The Heffernan family Mark & Stephanie Marge & Dave Skeie Askov Area Lions ...... Richard Brown Rosalee & Michael McLaughlin Becky Smith ...... Sandy Sandwick & The Heel & Wheel Walk Barry & Mary Buchek Heidinger Gene McNamara Amy & Mark Sperry Padilla Speer Beardsley ...... Julia Buege Freeman Kathy Heinkel The Mercer family Diane Spicer ...... Cub Foods in Megan Ehlert’s name Jean & Don Burdeski Brandy Hell Pat & Tony Mikols Trudy Stiefenhoefer John Benson ...... Babs Koch Melissa & Patrick Burke Scott Henry Karen Mikowski Blythe Stillwell James & Donna Cook ...... Debra Burke & Pepsi Shelly Hiemer Erica Miller Alex & Julie Stolis ...... The work of Joanne Nicols, James Cook’s sister Gayle Burmeister Brenda & Mark Hilburn Kathy Miller Mary Stoner & family Jean Dietrich ...... “Gwen” Jennifer Burt The Hoffart family Barb Milligan Tam Strand Jan & Bill Dubats ...... Laura Campbell Ginny Holtz Jenny Mitchell The Sullivan family ...... Bill & Dessie Park’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Nancy Carlson Trent Horsfall Zandara & Junise Mitchell Noe Tallen Thomas Ferber ...... Michael Ferber’s Birthday Sheri Cassens Kay Huffman Deb Molin Rebekah Teague Dr. David & Sue-Ann Garvis ...... Mary & Rick Chasin Dawn Hughes Michon Monteau Janet Tetzner & family ...... Dr. Mary Bloom & Dr. Stephen H. Levine Brandy Cobenais Becky, Natalie & Valerie Jim Mulroy Bill Therrien Lauren Johnson ...... Doug Wendler Wendy & Howard Collins Huls Martin Murphy Jr & Jill Thompson Sandra Lenarz ...... Dr. Reierson & “Jesse” Sue Crone Scott Hurley "Myster" Allie & Peter Thomson Keith & Andriette Mortimore ...... “Babe” with Love Jan & John Day Sammy Huston Sandy Neddersen Dawn Throener Jason & Stephanie Pommier ...... “Pepsi” Linda Dillon Sue James Lori, Melissa & Elizabeth Dawn & Brian Turner Daunne Schaller ...... Leslie Downwind Aimee Jaroscak Neeb Jenny Vanderbloemen ...... The marriage of Scott & Monique Morton Kathy Drews Duane & Svetlana Jindra Joanne Nichols Patty VanLandschoot Michael Sher ...... Robert Dildine Monique Durda Kim Johnson Stacie Olson Robin Verdejo Lange Susan Lin ...... “Sugar” Elizabeth Eagle Rhonda & Bruce Johnson Debbie Orelup Carlos Villalpando Linda Vlasich ...... C.S. Lindsey & Tina Lindsey Jenny Eckman Michelle Juip Katie Osiak William Voedisch Robert & Gwen Wood ...... Vida & Katie Edmond The Karth family Teeoh Otten Miranda Vogtman ...... Vicki & Lou Chouinard’s Anniversary Megan, Ron & Laurie Dawn Kessler Elizabeth Otto Lisa Waldoch Ehlert Alana King Cindy Parker Len J Washko Puppyraisers Jim Erickson Dana Knopic Jayson & Kathyrn Parker Kristen Wedul & family Diana Adamson & Paul Oberhaus ...... Dude Sharon Erickson Joy & Jack Kraft Janice Parrow David Welper Bill Beddie & Kathy Grant ...... Camille Chelsea Eslinger Amber Krause John Parzych Tracy Wheatcraft Julie & Darell Carblom ...... Traeh Jennifer Estes Kim Kriesel Marcia Passi & "Lila" Kelly Wierdsma The Carlon family ...... Denver Jeanette Evens Mary Sue Krueger Kathy & Rand Patton Jim Willems Chris & Sarah Cerney ...... Austin Leah Falon Timeka Kuhnley Lee Perish Patty Wirz Sue Crone ...... Jasper Mike Ferber Trudi Kussmaad Cathy Pierce Kathy & Roger Wright The Davidson family ...... Buddy Tiffani Flaws Karen Lampi Annie Piper Callan & Riley Young & Jan & John Day ...... Daisy & Buckley Shelley Frederickson Sara Lane Bowen The Pollock family family Megan Ehlert & family ...... Dillon & Reno The Grout family ...... Fergie The Heffernan family ...... Fonzie Brenda & Mark Hilburn ...... Jonah Heel & Wheel In Kind Kim Kriesel ...... Emmitt 94.5/KS95 FM Chipotle Renaissance Festival Dave Madison ...... Gideon Holly Bell Cobra J & Sue Robinson The McCloskey family ...... Rudy & Cisco Buca Di Beppo - Mpls John & Jan Day Delivers Gene McNamara & family ...... Millie Julia Buege Freeman Frito Lay Spaghetti Factory Bev & Richard Mensing ...... Felix Byerly's - Golden Valley Graphic Resources TC Dog Lynn Mercer & family ...... Oreo Dick & Nancy Carlson Millenium Hotel The Jewel golf course The Schoessow family ...... Gus Laurie Carlson Minneapolis/St Paul Magazine Theatre Jeune Lune Marge & Dave Skeie ...... Gibson Cheesecake Factory Noodles & Co. Toro Giving Program Tam Strand & Jerry Enright ...... Lance Chevy's Fresh Mex - Mpls Panera Bread - Maple Grove WCCO-TV Dawn & Brian Turner ...... Merlin & Oreo Pearsons Candies Kathy & Roger Wright The VanLandschoot family ...... Holly 7 DEVELOPMENT NEWS by Janet Cobus

NAME-A-PUPPY 100 volunteers braved the heat, rain We encourage area schools to choose and cold to work the Pet Gate at the the Name-a-Puppy program for their festival—and they had a good time community service projects this doing it! The event raised more than school year. Student groups that raise $4,100 in 2005, and we expect $1,000 can name a puppy and receive similar success for 2006. a photo of that puppy. This is a great educational project! Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM) “HELLO, Is anyone home?” gives presentations about assistance dogs at participating schools. Our PLANNING YEAR-END GIVING graduates take part by demonstrating As the year closes, you’ll likely their dogs’ abilities. receive mail from various charities requesting your financial assistance. We hope you’ll remember HSDM and our ongoing financial needs. We’re eager to conclude this year in 2006 PHONE-A-THON good financial shape, so we can CAMPAIGN confidently face the opportunities and In July, 26 dedicated volunteers challenges of the future. Your special called many of you. Two even spent year-end gift will strengthen us their wedding anniversary making considerably. We encourage you to phone calls, saying, “We can’t think consider the federal tax benefits of a better way to spend our associated with gifts of appreciated 2006 RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL anniversary than by helping HSDM stock, real estate and, in some cases, For the second year, our volunteers raise funds for its very special individual retirement account (IRA) came through in great numbers at the program.” That’s dedication! savings. Renaissance Festival. Their efforts gained visibility for our agency and Because of our volunteers and more Please contact Janet Cobus for more earned a contribution to support our than 200 contributors, we raised information about any of these programs. Our thanks to the RenFest nearly $22,000 in pledges to support special opportunities. She can be staff for choosing HSDM as the Pet our 2006 annual fund. Thanks for reached at [email protected] or at Gate charity again this year. Nearly your efforts and contributions. 612-729-5986 ext. 8 #. New Staff Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota welcomes Audrey Galm and Shelly O’Brien to our staff. Audrey Galm previously worked as an administrative Shelly O’Brien has 15 years of administrative experi- assistant at Colorado State University’s Veterinary ence with nonprofit organizations. Her passion is ani- Diagnostic Lab in Fort Collins, Colo. She moved to mals, especially dogs. Minneapolis with her husband, Mike, a Minnesota native, “Working for an organi- and their dog, a 6-year-old zation where dogs play Australian Shepherd named a critical role in its Murphy. Along the way, mission is ideal,” she Audrey and Mike have also says. In her personal lived in Oregon and Georgia. life, Shelly adopts older Audrey serves as administra- dogs and gives them a tive assistant for HSDM. Her wonderful retirement. responsibilities include She lives in Apple supporting the training depart- Valley and is again in Shelly with Mandy, who was ment and handling many of the process of adopting adopted at 8 and lived to be Audrey with Murphy our technology needs. another older dog. 17 1/2 8 Losses and Gifts Pat Browne and Solstice by Alan Peters Pat Browne of Deer River, Minn., • Pulling Pat gently but knows something about loss. Just five firmly up stairs and hills months after losing her life partner, or across uneven ground Aggie, to breast cancer, Pat suddenly • Leading Pat outside to a calm lost her Service Dog, Brick, to the place when she experiences canine equivalent of Lou Gehrig’s sensory distortion in a public disease. building Although Pat’s chronic fatigue made Brick had supported Aggie and Pat the training sessions challenging, through Aggie’s 6-year struggle, and Nancy’s support, expertise, and he had cared for Pat in the first enthusiasm kept the team going. terrible months after Aggie’s death. Nancy, Pat, and Solstice were elated When Brick died, Pat says, “The when Solstice passed the skills test. world became a dark place. I had to face life without the two beings I Although Pat admits to being a loved most.” She was also living with worrier at heart, she says Solstice a neurological disability and never worries. “He is steady, intractable chronic fatigue. confident and calm, even in the midst Pat and Solstice of chaos,” she says. “And he’s very Then along came Cross Creek Winter gentle when interacting with me.” Solstice, an 11-month-old, of training, accepted Solstice with exceptionally calm and sweet Lab one condition: that HSDM somehow Pat notes that she is profoundly who was a gift from a friend. find an appropriate field trainer near grateful to HSDM, its supporters, “Solstice immediately set out to take Pat’s home in northern Minnesota. Nancy, and everyone who helped care of me,” Pat says. “I believe that Solstice become her skilled helper Aggie and Brick sent him by special Enter another gift—Nancy Johnson, and companion. “The world is a delivery.” an expert obedience trainer who had much lighter place with Solstice at worked with HSDM some time ago. my side,” she says. A few years earlier, Pat had met With guidance from Kim, Nancy and Hearing and Service Dogs of Pat worked hard to teach Solstice THOSE WHO MADE THIS PLACEMENT POSSIBLE Minnesota (HSDM) trainers at a three major skills: Dog Source horse show. After receiving Solstice, Bracing Pat to help her • Pet Pat remembered that HSDM stand up and maintain considers admitting self-chosen dogs her balance while Trainer into its program. Kim Hyde, director walking Nancy Johnson Help Us Soar! We would like to attend the Assistance Dogs International conference in Baltimore, Maryland in January 2007. Educating and enlightening our staff to the developments in our industry is critical to producing more and better Assistance Dogs for those who need them. Generous individuals have provided tickets to help get us there on many occasions in the past. Can you Upcoming Events help this time? Donations can be in the form of November 4 Graduation, Minneapolis airline tickets, frequent flyer coupons or monetary contributions to help with hotel and conference fees.. Anne Sullivan School, 1PM November 11 Tails To Tell Tour • HSDM, 10:00 AM Call Al Peters at 612-729-5986, ext. 6#, or 612-729- November 23 & 24 HSDM Closed for the Holidays 5914 tty. Thanks! December 7 Tails To Tell Tour • HSDM, noon December 25 HSDM Closed for the Holidays January 1 HSDM Closed for the Holidays January 5, 6 & 7 Land O’Lakes Kennel Club

9 A BEEM of Independence Amy Burke and Beemer by Amy Burke Hi! My name is Amy Burke. I live in tinue on with my work. Duluth, Minn., and I just became certified with my first Service Dog, a Beemer is giving me back my inde- Lab named Beemer. I have reflex pendence and courage, and he is sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), caused helping me to better deal with my from a trampoline accident. RSD disability. I now get out on my own affects the autonomic nervous system and am starting to have a social life. and causes burning pain that never The medical community and insur- stops. It can lead to rigid muscles and ance companies were unwilling to being unable to move your body. It is provide me with equipment so that I a debilitating disease that can cause could get outside on my own. But you to be a vegetable if you don’t thanks to your contributions, HSDM work to keep what you have. provided me with the best tool I could ever imagine to help me regain some When my disability put me into a of my independence. And it was done wheelchair, I realized that to get completely free of charge! around I would always need someone Amy and Beemer to me. After a year of constant I cannot thank the people who support assistance, I needed a change. I am an behaved. I am the envy of everyone in HSDM enough for making this outdoor person, but I was afraid to go the restaurant! miracle happen for forgotten commu- outside for fear of getting stuck in the nity members with disabilities. wheelchair and needing someone to Beemer pushes the buttons or push- Thanks again for everything. I cannot help me. Then I realized that, with my plates for elevators and automatic even begin to tell you how awesome love for dogs and my need to have doors. He can tug open my fridge door it is for me to have Beemer! someone with me at all times, a dog and close it, which makes it easier for would be the perfect solution. So I me to get objects out of the fridge. THOSE WHO MADE THIS started researching how to get a Beemer can open my apartment door PLACEMENT POSSIBLE Service Dog. for me, making it much easier to exit Dog Source the apartment. Beemer also gets my Greg Strilzur The most surprising thing about the phone if I have an emergency. Veterinary Services training process was how willing Arden Shoreview Animal Hospital Beemer was to work with me from The most significant thing he does for the first day. The most amazing part me is to retrieve dropped objects. I Puppy Raiser was that Hearing and Service Dogs of have “butterfingers” and tend to drop Julie & Joe Moreau Minnesota (HSDM) was willing to things a lot. Formerly, when I dropped Rachel Vosejpka come to my home to train with me. something I would have to wait for Obedience My favorite part of training was going someone to pick it up for me. That Arrowhead Dog Training out to restaurants with Beemer. I would stop me from doing my work Academy think it is so cool that I can take him until I could get help. Now I ask Foster Home Trainer with me and that he is so well- Beemer to get things, and I can con- Krystal Klein Staff Graduation! Join us for our November 4, HSDM is 2006 graduation! Twelve highlighted in new teams will graduate the Jay and that day in a touching, Rose Phillips meaningful ceremony. The Family program begins at 1 p.m. Foundation and takes place at Anne annual report! Sullivan School, 3100 East To download a 28th Street in Minneapolis. copy go to www.phillipsfnd.org and see us This event is open to all on pages 16 and 17! readers of Tails From Minnesota, so we hope to see you there! 10 HEEL & WHEEL 2006! he HEEL & WHEEL 2006! T Park Lake Spring Lions TOP FIVE! Present... THE Walkers and their guests were entertained by activities that included The 13th annual Heel and Wheel for Top five pledge earners: interactive dog games, clowns, face Hearing and Service Dogs of Minne- Dave & Jackie Strobel $2,016 painting and a caricaturist.Everyone sota was a very successful event, with was invigorated by the music of Blue 114 registered walkers raising almost Gage Miske 5 $1,920 Wolf before and during the walk and $34,000! Walkers, who joined their Dana Knopic $930 all agreed that the new location at families and numerous day-of-the- Kathleen Heffernan $751 Phalen Park was outstanding and we event volunteers, won thousands of plan to use that facility again. dollars in prizes, including travel, Alicia Blank $575 electronics and dinner/lodging The Top Dog Trophy was won by the packages. GOLD BONE Coon Rapids Lions for the second SPONSORS year in a row! They raised $1,220 for PRESENTING HSDM! We will proudly display the SPONSOR trophy in our office until next year’s Petco Foundation Logo here walk. SPRING LIONS Chipotle Logo here The 14th annual Heel and Wheel will LAKE LOGO take place on Saturday, September 15, PARK SILVER BONE HERE 2007. Plan to be there! LIONS SPONSORS Cobra Collison Center If you would like to help organize PLATINUM BONE Cobra Target TC Dog Magazine next year’s event, please call Laurie SPONSOR PetSmart Carlson. No experience is necessary, and there are many ways for you to LOGOs HERE Bronze Bone Sponsors and prize help. Graphic Resources donors are included on page 7. Mpls/St Paul Magazine

F Collision Center, Inc., of Golden Inc. again generously underwrote Valley, Minn., hosted its eighth annual the cost of the luncheon that O golf outing to benefit Hearing and followed. A special contribution Service Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM) was made by Task, Inc.. HSDM R on Sept. 17. John Kiffmeyer, Collision received proceeds of $6,368! Center employee, chaired the event E again this year. Martin Murphy and Service Dog Myster, made a presentation after ! Hole sponsors were Alliance Car lunch. Proceeds from the fund- Rental, Allstar Affordable Auto Parts, raiser sponsored Myster’s Graduate Martin Murphy with Service Dog, Inc., Buerkle Acura, D & S Sales, placement with Martin. Our Myster, Al Peters, Collision Center owners Terry Enterprise Car Rental, Eastside thanks to everyone for making Geffre and Schmitz, and event organizer Beverage, Juergen’s Dent Kraft, and this fund-raiser an outstanding John Kiffmeyer enjoyed a moment together after Loffler. Collision Center paid for the success! the Collision Center golf outing. day’s greens fees and Finishmasters, 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, Milkbone) Financial Report ! LCD computer monitors, 17” or larger Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota strives to invest ! Palm Smartphone for Verizon your contributions with wisdom and prudence. A year-end ! Palm PDA devices 2005 financial summary is presented below. ! More puppy raisers! Companion Dog Connection, Inc. ! Plastic Dog crates: All sizes dba Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota ! Dog grooming services Statements of Financial Position for the year 2005 ! Van with wheelchair lift, good condition ASSETS ! 25’ extension cords TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $1,254,026 ! Home Theater for our meeting room NET PROPETY AND EQUIPMENT 9,183 ! Mac G4 Computers, laptop TOTAL ASSETS $1,263,209 ! 4-drawer file cabinets ! Small wagon or hatch-back LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS for delivering dogs TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $16,303 TOTAL NET ASSETS 1,246,906 ! Microwave cart with drawer ! Spare tire for trailer TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $1,263,209 ! Camcorder, Digital STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES ! Exercise pens, 36’-48’ PUBLIC SUPPORT AND REVENUE ! Donated veterinary services TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT $602,644 ! Gentle Leaders & Haltis, sizes M & L FUNDRAISERS (NET OF DIRECT COSTS) 28,209 NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS - 0 - ! New Smoke Detectors OTHER REVENUE 16,328 ! 8-1/2 x 11 copy paper ! Plastic “Playschool” benches and table TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $647,181 ! Batteries, AA & AAA EXPENSES ! 4’ or 5’ round folding tables PROGRAM SERVICES $517,605 ! Heartworm Preventative MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL 58,567 FUNDRAISING 52,866 ! Kongs, Nylabones (large) ! Gift certificates to pet stores, computer stores TOTAL EXPENSES $629,038 and home improvement stores INCEASE IN NET ASSETS ! Newer wheelchairs, manual Quickie-type BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM $18,142 ! 1st-class stamps EXTRAORDINARY ITEM: LAND SALE 491,188 ! Purebred puppies INCREASE IN ASSETS 509,330 ! leashes NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $737, 576 A special thanks to all of you who previously supplied us with wish list items! You made NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $1,246,906 * our wishes come true! *Subsequent to the year end sale of vacant land, the board of directors resolved to establish a building fund of $800,000 to be used to acquire a permanent facility for the organization.