Interactions Magazine 30

Touching Lives,
Improving
Health
Interactions
A Publication for Members of Pet Partners, formerly Delta Society
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS
WINTER 2013
Terapy
Animals Bring
Stress Relief
to College
Campuses
VOL. 30, NO. 2
Board of Directors
CHAIR
Brenda Bax
VICE CHAIR
Laird A. Pisto
SECRETARY
Stephanie LaFarge, PhD
TREASURER
Mary P. Craig, DVM
MEMBERS
Aubrey H. Fine, EdD
Laird M. Goodman, DVM
Jackie Gunby
Todd Hendricks
Rebecca A. Johnson, PhD, RN,
FAAN
Mal Brett. Schwartz
Lynnette Spanola Eastlake
Philip Tedeschi, MSSW
Ex Oficio
PRESIDENT AND CEO
R. Stephen Browning
LEGAL COUNSEL
Andrew Moore
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Chuck Granoski
Honorary Board
CHAIR
Sophie Engelhard Craighead
MEMBERS
Marty Becker, DVM
Nan Bush
Kathy Vignos Folsom
Carol Glenn
Scott Glenn
Chandi Hefner
Karen LeFrak
Carolynn D. Loacker
Betty White Ludden
Elise B. Lufkin
William F. McCulloch, DVM
Mary Tyler Moore
Linda Hackett Munson
Victoria Newhouse
Jeannie Nordstrom
Jane Dale Owen
Annette de la Renta
Don Reuwer
Jonah Shacknai
E. Hadley Stuart
Sarah W. Sweatt
Mission
Pet Partners is the leader in demonstrating
and promoting that positive humananimal
interactions improve the physical, emotional
and psychological lives of those we serve.
Irving Taylor, MD
Bruce Weber
Andrew Weil, MD
Joanne Woodward
David T. Underriner
Medical Advisory
Group
CHAIR
J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM
ONTARIO VETERINARY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
Guelph, Ontario
MEMBERS
Deirdre Chiaramonte, DVM,
DACVIM
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
New York, NY
Autumn Davidson, DVM, MS,
DACVIM, SAC, VMTH
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Davis, CA
Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD,
DACVIM
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fort Collins, CO
Gregg K. Takashima, DVM
PARKWAY VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Lake Oswego, OR
Interactions Staf
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Bill Kueser
COPY EDITOR (STATE BY STATE)
Judy Fox Eddy
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Connie Smith
Note: In the photos throughout
Interactions the handler may be
of-camera. Pet Partners policy
requires animals be on leash and
with a handler at all times.
Handlers visit with one animal
at a time.
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CONTENTS
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FEATURE: Therapy Animals Bring Stress Relief to College
Campuses
DEPARTMENTS
3
Messages from the President/CEO & Board Chair
6
Pet Partners News
9
Book Reviews
10
Pet Partners Mission
10 Facility Profile: Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center
12 Therapy Animal Program News
13 Saying Goodbye
15 State by State
25
Pet Partners Giving
25 Caring Community
30 Honor and Memorial Donations
18
ON THE COVER: Newfoundland Dooley
visits with students at the University
of Connecticut
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Interactions
A Publication for Members of Pet Partners, formerly Delta Society
In addition, animal-welfare champion and beloved
actress Bety White, also a member of our Honorary
Board, generously lent a hand to our end-of-year giving
campaign, thanks to a personal request by our Portland-
based founder and Caring Community (planned giving)
lead volunteer, Dr. Bill McCulloch.
Also joining us this fall is our new Director of Devel-
opment, Julie Delano. Julie has had rich experience in a
broad range of fundraising strategies and has jumped in
full-force to raise dollars and awareness for our cause.
And fnally, in early 2013 we will kick of our
Performance Excellence Trough Technology (PET)
campaign to allow Pet Partners to build an inclusive
and accessible database to increase our outreach and
to capture and utilize information that beter serves
our customers and 11,000+ volunteers. Stay tuned for
more information about how you can help us reach our
$250,000 goal.
In the bond,
Stephen Browning, President & CEO
in our mission. We have a strong history of high standards
(Delta standards, as I like to say) for both ends of the
leash. Tis is something that we should be proud of, and
something that is at the heart of all we do. We have many
strengths, including this foundational standard, that
position us for success going forward. I am optimistic
about our future as a leader in the feld as it evolves.
Te team of people making up Pet Partners is you. I
have this view clearly in mind as I work with the Board to
navigate our changes. Our Board very much appreciates
the support and the service you provide to the mission
we share. And we appreciate the patience you have shown
and continue to show.
In this issue of Interactions you will read about some
recent trends, like therapy dogs visiting college campuses
during fnals to relieve stress. You will also read about Pet
Partners becoming more active in the feld with informa-
tion about IAHAIO and collaboration with American
Humane. And you will read about key individuals in-
cluding one of our founders, Dr. R.K. Anderson whom
we honor for their signifcant personal contributions to
our mission. As I learn more about these leaders in the
feld of the humananimal bond, I am inspired, humbled,
and further grounded in my commitment.
Our society is a bit fragile at this moment. Te bond
can be especially helpful right now. Speaking for the
Board, thank you for the role you are playing to make this
happen as we work toward shaping our organization for
future success.
Together in Te Bond, (Tank you, Dr. Bill McCulloch,
for allowing me to borrow your wonderful closing!)
Brenda Bax, Chair, Board of Directors
A Message from the President/CEO
Dear Friends,
As you receive this edition of Interactions, a new year has
begun. Te presidential election is over, we have teetered
on the fscal clif and our partners in the animal world
continue to fnd ways to enrich, nurture and enlighten us.
Tese past months have been busy for the volunteers,
staf and community partners who carry out the Pet
Partners mission in venues and facilities throughout the
country. We value their passion and concern for fnding
new ways to make a measurable diference in the human
spirit, health and wellness and quality of life.
We are delighted to announce that renowned physi-
cian, professor, and founder and director of the Arizona
Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of
Arizona Andrew Weil, M.D., has joined our Honorary
Board. Dr. Weil received both his medical degree and
his undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard Uni-
versity and is a leader in the feld of integrative medicine,
which combines alternative and conventional medicine
to promote healing and wellness.
A Message from the Chair
Dear Friends,
A warm hello from the Pet Partners Board of
Directors! I am honored to step into the role of Chair of
the Board of this incredible and important organization.
In my own life with my husband, three children and fve
pets, I feel the magic of the humananimal bond regularly.
I grew up on a small, family farm in central Missouri,
and my parents taught me what it means to be gentle
and caring toward all animals and nature. My husband,
though, was the one who helped me see the further
richness in our relationships with pets. You might say he
enlightened me! And I have been blessed for more than
25 years to have this new dimension in life. My commit-
ment to the humananimal bond is rooted in the change
I have experienced in my and my familys lives. I cherish
experiencing this magic with my companion animals
regularly, and I am privileged to witness the remark-
able healing that is possible through therapy and service
animals with some frequency through my work.
I work at Purina, in the company of pet lovers like
you, who believe that when pets and people bond, life
is richer. Several years ago, we started our own a Pet
Partners chapter, with more than 20 of us (including my
boss!) now registered and visiting with our pets in the St.
Louis community. In my role in marketing, I am fortunate
to direct Purinas support to pet-related work in the com-
munity, and this allows me to see the bond at work in so
many ways. Trough this work I was introduced to what
was then Delta Society, and I have had a special fondness
for its mission since my very frst meeting.
We are in a transition year and stepping into a new
phase of life as a charitable corporation with a new CEO
and a new positioning that makes it easier for the world of
pet lovers to understand who we are and to come join us
David Frei (L) and Stephen Browning (R) at
the Portland, Oregon gala.
Brenda Bax with her dogs, Tibetan-
Wheaten Terrier mix Chouteau and Lab
mix Monty.
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Terapy
Animals bring
Stress Relief
to College
Campuses
INTERACTIONS WINTER 2013
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In recent years, college students have be-
gun to fnd some relief for the stress they
face going through fnals. Teachers and staf
can also sufer from sensory overload in the
semester-end crunch. But while this can be a
challenging time, stress-reducing techniques,
like breathing and taking short, but efective
mental breaks can help. And more recently,
stress relief has been coming to college in the
form of four legs and a wagging tail.
One of the frst such programs was estab-
lished at the Homer Babbidge library at the
University of Connecticuts Storrs campus.
Laurel Rabschutz, PhD, who works at
UConns Ofce of the Registrar and who is
also a Pet Partners therapy animal team with
her Newfoundland Dooley and Portuguese
Water Dog Iggy, helped to get the program
started.
Tis was in the spring of 2010, and there
were only a few programs of this kind out
there that we were aware of, Rabschutz says.
Working with the schools library staf, Rab-
schutz and colleagues established Paws to
Relax, ofering therapy dogs for students to
interact with during fnal exams.
In a paper she coauthored for College &
Undergraduate Libraries, Rabschutz points
out that college students face many of the
same issues as the elderly: living away from
home, ofen leaving pets behind and adjust-
ing to an impersonal institution. In addition
to these things, students deal with other
demands placed on young adults in college.
Tere have been studies to show that inter-
acting with a dog reduces blood pressure,
lowers anxiety and reduces self-reported de-
pression among college students. Tese fnd-
ings make programs such as Paws to Relax a
natural ft for students undergoing the stress
of fnal exams.
Tis program and programs like it at other
schools have been exceptionally well-received
by both students and staf. Rabschutz says,
Its a nice opportunity for the students for a
break to get their minds on something else,
and its such a big release for some of these
kids.
UConn student Kathleen Foxs reaction is
a common one: I have a really rough fnals
schedule and when I fnished my frst two
Monday morning I was really upset. I got into
my dorm room and my roommate told me
that there was a therapy dog in the library
I cant even express how much it meant to
me to have that dog there To be able to go
see a doggie and play with him for as long as
I wanted made my life so much beter today
and my fnals so much easier to do.
In recent years, therapy dog programs on
campus have been growing rapidly in number
and now reach from the hallowed halls of
Harvard Law School and Yale Medical School
to other colleges around the country. Two
campuses at the University of New Hamp-
shire have programs, with UNH Durhams
program stafed by teams from Pet Partners
Registered Afliate ElderPet and the Man-
chester campus program stafed by teams
PHOTOS: Top: Pet Partners Therapy Team Doris
Irwin and English Cocker Spaniel Tango provide a
much-needed break to students at University of
New Hampshire-Durham.
Lef: American Stafordshire Terrier Tutus visits
with a law student at the University of Arizona.
. . . college students face many of the same issues as the elderly: living away fom home, ofen
leaving pets behind and adjusting to an impersonal institution.
from Afliate Pet Partners of New England
and surrounding Pet Partners groups.
Te group from ElderPet participates in
Frenzy Free Finals at UNHs Dimond
Library. Calling their group Canine Study
Buddies, they also make ongoing visits
during the school year.
According to UNH Assistant Librarian
Tracey Lauder, Te program has been
absolutely fantastic. Exam time is one of the
most stressful times of the academic year.
Working with these dogs was a great way
to ofer the students an opportunity to do
something a litle fun, and the library strives
to provide the resources students need for
academic success whether it be a book,
video camera, digitized media or, a gluten-
free cookie and cuddle with a dog.
Maureen Ross, who visited the Manches-
ter campus with her Newfoundland Journey,
has a similarly positive account of a recent
visit there. With the therapy animal teams
stationed on one foor for scheduled visits,
another foor of the library emptied when the
dogs became available for peting.
One of the managers came down and
shared, I thought there was a fre drill I didnt
hear, Maureen writes.
Mike and Holly Cicchese, visiting the Dur-
ham campus with their Greyhound Boom-
Boom, learned how stressful fnals time can
be for staf as well as students. According to
Mike, I got an interesting perspective from a
member of the library staf. She told me her
hope was that the dogs presence would ease
student tension enough to help prevent past
behavior by stressed-out students. She said
many times towards the end of fnals week,
students would get a litle punchy and start
building pyramids with books or sometimes
furniture. Nothing too destructive, but still
something that library staf had to clean up.
According to Rabschutz, most libraries can
ofer a therapy dog program with few external
costs but should keep several things in mind
as they contemplate establishing one. First,
due to the popularity of the programs, the
library staf and volunteer teams should be
prepared for crowds.
Word spreads fast around campus that
the dogs are there, and we need to be really
mindful about how the crowds may afect the
animals. Its a visiting situation that is most
appropriate for animals that are comfortable
in large groups. She adds that one way to
break up the volume is to station teams in dif-
ferent locations, and make sure that locations
are large and open enough to accommodate
25 to 35 people. She also fnds it very help-
ful to have another person work with each
team to make conversation with the students
while they wait their turn to interact with the
therapy dogs.
It really helps to have that second person
there so, as the handler, I can concentrate on
the animal and the interaction.
Rabschutz says another key for success is
clear communication between all participants
(handlers, security, building maintenance,
library staf, publicity staf) to keep everyone
informed during the busy fnal exam period,
and ensure that students are aware of the
event and that handlers are in the right place
at the right time. Driving directions, parking
accommodations for the teams and rest break
areas for the animals should also be estab-
lished in advance.
UConns Paws to Relax program recently
expanded and made its frst visit to the
dorms, and continues to make visits during f-
nals each semester. Te past semesters library
program had every slot between Monday and
Friday from 10 a.m.8 p.m. fll with teams.
Its such a great population to work with,
Rabschutz says. Tey are at an age when
theyre going through so much personally
and socially and under all kinds of stress.
Anything we can do to relieve that is so
helpful.
Newfoundland Journey enjoys attention from students
at the University of New Hampshire-Manchester.
Below: German Shepherd Sizzle appears relaxed as she
provides stress relief. Photo credit: Lisa Nugent, UNH
Photographic Services
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Dr. Andrew Weil Joins
Honorary Board
In October, Pet Partners welcomed Dr. Andrew Weil to its Honorary
Board. Dr. Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for
Integrative Medicine. He is internationally recognized for his work
and writings on combining conventional medicine with alternative
therapies to promote
human healing and
wellness.
According to Dr. Weil,
I am pleased to join the
Honorary Board of Pet
Partners because it is
recognized as the leader
in promoting peoples
physical, emotional and
psychological health by
encouraging positive in-
teractions with animals.
I have been a dog owner
all my life, and I appreci-
ate the therapeutic efect
companion animals
ofer. In my practice, Ive
noted their efectiveness in alleviating depression, anxiety, social iso-
lation, and elevated blood pressure and cholesterol in their owners.
Members of Pet Partners Honorary Board serve as ambassadors for
the organization by helping to promote awareness and understanding
of its mission and programs, and they assist in resource development
eforts by establishing links with professional, civic and social leader-
ship. Weil joins Board Chair Sophie Englehard Craighead, Dr. Marty
Becker, Scot Glenn, Bety White, Mary Tyler Moore, Jeannie Nor-
dstrom, Bruce Weber and other well-known public fgures already
serving on the Honorary Board.
Stephen Browning said, We are honored to have Dr. Weil join the
Honorary Board at a time when humananimal interactions continue
to gain credence in the medical community for their capacity to
improve human health. Having Dr. Weils ambassadorship with the
conventional and medical health communities will help Pet Partners
continue to lead in the feld.
For a list of the members of Pet Partners Board of Directors and
Honorary Board, see the inside cover of this issue of Interactions. For
additional information on Dr. Andrew Weil, visit www.drweil.com.
2012 Bustad Award Winner
Dr. Thomas E. Catanzaro
Named for one of Delta Societys founders, Leo K. Bustad, DVM,
Ph.D., the Leo K. Bustad Companion Animal Practitioner of the Year
Award (sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition, the American Veterinary
Medical Association and Pet Partners) recognizes a distinguished
member of the veterinary profession for pioneering work in the hu-
mananimal bond feld.
Dr. Tomas Catanzaro of Queensland, Australia, was presented with
the award at the AVMAs convention in San Diego, California, this
past August. He was selected for his decades of work to promote the
humananimal bond as well as for advancing veterinary teamwork as
a veterinary practice consultant.
Dr. Catanzaro originates from the United States, where afer serv-
ing in the army he received his DVM in 1974 from Colorado State
University and a masters degree in healthcare administration from
Baylor University in 1985. In 1991, he became the frst veterinarian
to gain board certifcation from the American College of Healthcare
Executives. He currently serves as the chief executive ofcer of Vet-
erinary Consulting International, which provides leadership training,
team building and management assistance to veterinary practices.
In accepting his award, Dr. Catanzaro refected on becoming one
of the charter members of Delta Society more than 30 years ago.
Trough his involvement, he was honored to come to know Dr.
Bustad personally. He has since writen about his fndings that pet
owners have deeper feelings for their pets than many veterinarians
perceive. He has also authored many other publications that have
contributed to a shif in the paradigm of practice management, mov-
ing team-based health care delivery to the forefront.
Recipients of the Bustad award receive two grants to promote human
animalinteractions: one $5,000 grant to the winner and a $5,000
grant to the veterinary college, school or not-for-proft program of
the winners choice. Nominations for the 2013 Bustad Award are be-
ing accepted through March 1, 2013. For more information,
visit www.avma.org.
Dr. Daniel Aja of Hills Pet Nutrition (L) and Pet Partners President & CEO Stephen
Browning (R) present Dr. Catanzaro with the 2012 Bustad Award in San Diego.
Pet Partners News
2013 IAHAIO Conference
Te International Association of HumanAnimal Interaction Asso-
ciations is the global network of more than 40 organizations conduct-
ing humananimal interaction work in practice, service or research,
and Pet Partners is a charter member. IAHAIOs mission is to provide
international leadership in advancing the feld through research, edu-
cation and collaboration among its members, policymakers, clinical
practitioners, other humananimal interaction organizations and the
general public.
Starting in 1977, before IAHAIO was organized, groups of scholars
from leading international humananimal interaction organiza-
tions convened once every three years at international conferences
to discuss their work in what was then a brand new feld. In 1990,
representatives from six of these organizations (including Delta Soci-
ety) decided to turn their longstanding working relationships into a
formal association.
Two years later, IAHAIO was formally incorporated, and Delta So-
ciety and Pet Partners have been deeply involved with the organiza-
tion since its inception. Past Delta Society Executive Director Linda
Hines was elected its frst Secretary, and today Pet Partners President
& CEO Stephen Browning serves as IAHAIOs Treasurer.
Continuing in the tradition of its predessors, IAHAIO holds
an international conference every three years. In July 2013, this
Pet Partners Board Member and
IAHAIO President Dr. Rebecca
Johnson provides her insights on the
feld of humananimal interactions.
Q: What led you to become
involved in the feld of human
animal interactions?
A: As a nurse taking care of pa-
tients in the hospital especially
older adults I continually heard
them say they were anxious to get
home to be with or take care of
their pet. I also learned that people
would do things we asked them to
do so they could recover quicker
to get home to their pet. Having
grown up with pets dogs, cats
conference will be held in Chicago in tandem with the American
Veterinary Medical Associations 150th national convention. Temed
Humans and Animals: the inevitable bond, the conference will
provide atendees with the very latest in HAI research, education and
practice, and opportunities to talk with key players and stay abreast
of the latest trends. Te frst annual William F. McCulloch Award for
Excellence in HumanAnimal Interaction Practice and Education
will also be presented. Te award, named in honor of Pet Partners
co-founder Dr. Bill McCulloch, will honor a person who exemplifes
the highest standards of practice in the HAI feld.
Te IAHAIO board has extended an enthusiastic invitation to Pet
Partners members, volunteers and Afliates to atend the joint
IAHAIO-AVMA conference. IAHAIO atendees will be able to regis-
ter at a lower, non-veterinarian rate but will still be able to atend both
IAHAIOs and AVMAs sessions and events.
According to IAHAIO President Dr. Rebecca Johnson, I am hopeful
that our conference will present an opportunity for Pet Partners
members to enjoy the networking, new learning and fun that were so
common at past Delta Society conferences. I am busily fundraising
so that IAHAIOs events reception, banquet and boat excursion
on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan are afordable for our
atendees.
For more information on IAHAIO and the conference, visit www.iahaio.org
Q&A with IAHAIO President Rebecca Johnson
Tere is a growing group of researchers worldwide
who are exploring these questions, and we can only
do it with the help of therapy animal teams who are
willing to work with us.
I knew of their importance in the
lives of their families. Geting my
doctorate in gerontology (study of
older adults), it was natural for me
to want to study ways that pets help
older adults.
Q: What do you see as IAHAIOs
role in the feld?
A: As the global umbrella associa-
tion of a wide range of organiza-
tions doing humananimal interac-
tion work, it is IAHAIOs role to
develop and present opportunities
for people doing HAI practice,
education and research to network,
learn from each other, and launch
collaborative projects. IAHAIO
has a membership that is rich with
opportunities to advance HAI to
the level where it is commonly ac-
cepted by policymakers and other
change agents around the world.
We can and must help HAI advance
into many exciting new avenues
perhaps ones we havent even
contemplated yet.
Q: How can therapy animal teams
and groups contribute to research
in the HAI feld?
A: Terapy animal teams can play
a major role in helping research-
ers in the feld to ask important
questions about which we know
very litle. For example, what dose
of AAA is most efective for which
people and in which format (group
or individual)? Researchers need
therapy animal teams to work with
them in developing and implement-
ing scientifc visit protocols so that
we can measure outcomes of the
visits. We need a strong base of
evidence showing in what situa-
tions AAA works well and in what
ones it does not. Tere is a growing
group of researchers worldwide
who are exploring these questions,
and we can only do it with the help
of therapy animal teams who are
willing to work with us. Since Pet
Partners is a member of IAHAIO,
anyone registered with Pet Partners
as a therapy animal team can join
IAHAIOs discussion board on our
website and contribute their ideas
and interests.
Q: What do you foresee as future
developments in HAI in the next
5-10 years?
A: I think that major human
health provider groups will
recognize the importance of HAI
and ofer incentives for people to
own pets, and for therapy animal
teams to do their visitation work in
many setings. An example of the
former is the Kaiser Permanente
Everyone Walk campaign, which
has recognized the importance
of dogs in geting their people to
walk. When I was recently in San
Francisco, I saw an advertisement
covering the side of a city bus with
a picture of dog at the front and a
lead extending to the back with a
picture of a person holding the lead.
Te caption was, Let her help you
get your walk!
Dr. Rebecca Johnson and MacKenzie
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Meet Our Newest Pet Partners Staf
Julie Delano, Director of Development
Originally from Newberg, Oregon, Julie Delano has called Seatle her home for more than 20 years.
She lives with her two French Bulldogs Stella and JoJo in a 1950s house where she enjoys summer
nights on the deck. Her love of animals, degree in communications/theater and her extensive experience
in the nonproft sector make her a perfect ft for the role of Director of Development. I love the fact that
our work stretches across the U.S. and around the world and that so many people are being touched by
the power of the humananimal bond!
Julie likes to stay busy: when shes not working, she enjoys photography, dinner parties, board game par-
ties, traveling, movies and making jewelry.
Michelle Matheson, Director of Finance
Pet Partners new Director of Finance is Michelle Matheson, a Washington state native who received a
degree in communications and a certifcate in accounting from Northwestern University in Chicago. She
has been a Certifed Public Accountant since 2004. When she found Pet Partners, Michelle was seeking
to join a small nonproft with a mission to which she felt connected. As she puts it, Its prety hard to beat
improving lives through the humananimal bond. I was especially drawn to the positive energy and pas-
sion of the people I met during the interview process.
One of Michelles dearest companions growing up was a Shetland Sheepdog named Misty who was part
of her family for 16 years. Michelle currently lives in a litle square box that doesnt allow pets, but she
shares the love of her mothers spunky Pug and her fathers four dogs. Outside of work Michelle enjoys
watching and playing sports of all kinds, volunteer work and spending time with her friends.
A list of services and
products for people with
service dogs.
A vast bibliography of
books and articles related
to service dogs.
Printed Resources:
The Facts You Should
Know about Service Dogs
brochure is an excellent
source of information
that many individuals
with service dogs use as
an educational tool when
needed. The brochure can
be printed from the Pet
Partners website at no cost.
Copies of the brochure can
also be purchased from
the Pet Partners online
store.
Pet Partners library has a comprehensive section of materials
including books and videos on service dogs. The library is located
at Pet Partners headquarters in Bellevue, Washington and is open
to the public.
In-Person Resources:
Service Dog Resources will also respond to questions over the
telephone (425-679-5501) or via email:
serviceanimalinfo@petpartners.org
For more information, visit www.petpartners.org/serviceanimals.
About Pet Partners Service Dog
Resources Program
Pet Partners Service Dog Resources Program serves more than
60,000 people each year who are in need of information related
to service dogs. Many of these people are disabled, and they
are most ofen searching either to obtain a trained service dog
or, if they already have a trained service dog, for assistance with
obstacles with public access, housing or some other area. Program
resources are provided through three primary means: the Pet
Partners website, printed materials ofered by Pet Partners, and
through in-person contact via email or telephone.
Additionally, through a grant provided by Independence Dogs in
2006, Pet Partners provides annual funding for the placement of
one to two service dogs. To date, this funding has provided service
dog placement for eight individuals with disabilities including
hearing loss, mobility issues, autism and PTSD.
Website resources:
An extensive online directory of service dog trainers that can be
searched by state served and disability training type.
Summaries of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing
Act and Air Carrier Access Act written in laymans terms to edu-
cate disabled individuals about their legal rights with service
dogs. This information is also valuable for business owners who
need to understand when and how they must accommodate
someone with a service dog.
Beneficial advice for evaluating service dog trainers, travel-
ing with a service dog, and steps to take when discriminated
against as a service dog handler.
Pet Partners News
Until Tuesday
A Wounded Warrior and the
Golden Retriever Who Saved Him
By Luis Carlos Montalvn with Bret Witter
Hyperion (April 2012, paperback)
288 pages, ISBN 1401310753
Former U.S. Army Captain Luis Montalvn was
a strong and courageous warrior in the Iraq war,
so much so that he ignored his batle injuries until
they became unbearable. Like so many veterans
returning to civilian life afer their duty, Luis
sufered from depression and post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), complicating his physical
injuries. Although honorably discharged, he
resorted to alcohol, his marriage failed and he
retreated into isolation.
While Luis was living through the hell of war,
a Golden Retriever puppy named Tuesday was
being raised and trained as a service dog. Tues-
days training was intensive but compassionate,
and he exhibited all the appropriate behaviors.
At 18 months of age, Tuesday was transferred into
BOOK REVIEWS
A Dog Named Boo
By Lisa Edwards
Harlequin (September 2012, hardcover)
294 pages ISBN 978-0-373-89256-3
Tis book tells the story of Boo, a mischievous
rescue pup who overcame a few bumps and health
challenges to fnd his way into the lives and hearts
of so many people working as a therapy dog. Te
books author, Lisa Edwards, is a professional dog
trainer as well as having served as a Pet Partners
Instructor and Evaluator for more than 10 years.
In A Dog Named Boo, Lisa shares the journey she,
Boo and her other dogs have taken with warmth
and understanding, and youll also fnd a wealth of
training tips and excellent advice on making visits
with a therapy dog. What is special about this
book is that Lisa opens up to how powerful the
humananimal bond is, especially when facing life
challenges. A wonderful, heartfelt read.
Jayne Ryan, Therapy Animal Program CoordinatorFacilities
& Afiliates
a program in which prison inmates took over his
training.
Once united, Luis and Tuesdays lives are
enriched as they learn to navigate the streets of
New York City, create a daily routine and establish
new relationships. Te journey isnt always easy,
however, and Luis experiences anguish from his
fathers disappointment, frustration with military
policies, and fear and anger when discriminated
against. But through his deep love and devotion
for Tuesday he endures.
Until Tuesday opens a window into the incred-
ible tasks a service dog can perform, and the
reader will come to understand and respect the
vital working relationship and emotional con-
nection between a service dog and his disabled
handler.
Paula Scott-Ginn, Marketing & Service Dog Resources
Coordinator
Until Tuesday opens a
window into the incredible tasks
a service dog can perform.
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FACILITY PROFILE:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center
New York (Manhattan), New York
As the worlds oldest and largest private cancer center, Memorial
Sloan-Ketering Cancer Center is commited to exceptional patient
care, research and superb programs. Each year, Memorial Sloan-
Keterings surgeons perform more cancer operations than at any
other hospital in the nation, and its 12,000 physicians and other
employees treat more than 400 diferent subtypes of cancer through
16 multi-disciplinary teams. It is one of only 41 National Cancer
Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers.
In 2007, a social worker on staf suggested that a visiting animal
program might provide comfort to patients during their stays at the
Center. Because of the Centers extremely high standards for patient
safety, the idea was frst taken up by the Department of Infection
Control, which drafed a proposal for a pilot program.
Infection Control Manager Janet Eagan says, I remember when
the idea frst came up. When I would be speaking to some of my
colleagues in Infection Control about dogs visiting, many would
say, No, no, we cant do that, because of the perceived risks to a
client population that is very ill. But afer doing a risk assessment
and identifying how we would mitigate risks, my colleagues began
to come around. Our proposal was sent to an internal commitee,
which authorized a year-long pilot program.
During the frst year, therapy dogs and their handlers visited on the
foor dedicated to womens health. At the end of that year, a report
on the pilot program was drafed for hospital administration. No
negative incidents had occurred, and the visiting animal program
now named Caring Canines was ofcially established and
began to expand into other treatment areas at the Center.
Eagan says, One of the frst new units added was the area treating
blood cancers leukemia, lymphoma. One of the nurses from that
unit came to us and said, I want the dogs in here. Remember, these
are very sick patients, and their safety has to be at the forefront of
our minds at all times. But there is tremendous safeguarding we
have in place.
The 21 dogs who visit Memorial Sloan-Kettering come in all
shapes and sizes. Director of Volunteer Resources Jane Hedal-
Siegel says If they were cars, wed have one in every model and
make. (Editors note: Some teams pictured here are registered
with other therapy animal organizations.)
When the dogs aren t there the staf misses them, Hedal-Siegel says. Tats how intrinsic
this program has become.
Facility Satisfaction Survey Results
Infection Control personnel next met with the head of Centers
leukemia service. Janet Eagan says, He said If you think its all right,
its all right with me, and the visits started up.
Today the Caring Canines program is overseen by Jane Hedal-
Siegel, the Director of the Department of Volunteer Resources.
Twenty-one dogs of all diferent sizes and breeds from Teacup
Poodles to Labradors and their human handlers make one-on-
one visits fve days a week in more than half of the Centers inpatient
treatment areas. Volunteer canvassers interact with staf and patients
in advance of each dogs arrival to determine which patients would
like to receive a visit. Recently group visits have started; ambulant
patients can interact with the dogs in the recreation pavilion.
From 2007 through the end of 2012, nearly 7,000 patients will have
received a visit from a dog. And in that time, there has not been a
single negative incident. Hedal-Siegel says, Weve had no incidents,
except very happy patients. And our staf is just as happy. Its a won-
derful breath of fresh air.
Patients really beneft from seeing the dogs. I have been in the
rooms during visits, and it can be overwhelming and so moving
tearful. For people who are dog lovers and who are missing their
dogs, the opportunity to pet an animal and feel that unconditional
love is so powerful. And everyone here is in such a tender state
people are struggling with a life-or-death issue. So that moment
with the dog is a moment thats precious for them.
Also, many of the staf dont get of the inpatient units for the entire
day where they are treating people who are terribly ill. Imagine
being in that situation, and having a dog come down the hall. Its a
stress buster.
Every year, Memorial Sloan-Ketering ofers holiday photoshoots
with the dogs, and the staf has goten to know the dog handlers and
the dogs well. When the dogs arent there the staf misses them,
Hedal-Siegel says. Tats how intrinsic this program has become.
Egan adds, When we started the group visits, one of my biggest
fears was that all the staf would go and the the patients wouldnt
get any time with the dogs. Fortunately that hasnt happened, but it
shows just how much the staf benefts.
In August, Pet Partners conducted a client satisfaction survey with
health and other facilities with visiting animal programs. The survey
provides satisfaction benchmarks in a variety of service categories
and will be conducted periodically to in order to determine how Pet
Partners can better support the facilities who receive therapy animal
visits.
Even though the results were extremely positive, Therapy Animal
Program staf has identified a number of specific client satisfaction
initiatives through the survey and is working to continually improve
service and support to facilities.
of Registered Facilites would
recommend Pet Partners
Therapy Animal Program to
other organizations.
of Registered Facilities rate
the services provided by Pet
Partners and the volunteer
therapy animal teams who
visit their facility as Good to
Outstanding.
85%
of Registered Facilities are
visited exclusively by Pet
Partners-registered therapy
animal teams.
66% 91%
Some findings include:
Pet Partners Therapy Team Addie Walsh and Scout visit at Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Photos Credit: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
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Moving Forward on MTF Recommendations
Pet Partners formed the Mis-
sion Task Force (MTF) in
Summer 2012 in order to take
a broad, comprehensive look at
the organizations overall mis-
sion and to formulate specifc
recommendations for refning
and improving Pet Partners
body of work. Te many knowl-
edgeable, dedicated volunteers
on the commitee put in count-
less hours to make their assess-
ment and, in doing so, surveyed
for input from therapy animal
teams, Evaluators, Instructors,
Registered Afliates, and facili-
ties visited by therapy animal
teams. Te MTFs key fndings
were presented to the Board of
Directors in October, resulting
in the restructuring of Terapy
Animal Program advisory
commitees and the formation
of other work groups to move
forward on the MTFs specifc
fndings.
Efective January 1, the Terapy
Animal Program will be advised
by two operational teams: the
Terapy Animal Program Ad-
visory Team has been assigned
the task of implementing the
MTF fndings that were specifc
to the Terapy Animal Program.
A newly formed Curriculum
Development Team will begin
prioritizing recommendations
for curriculum enhancement
and expansion and will develop
a plan of action and timeline for
achievement.
Pet Partners ofers its thanks to
all of the volunteers and others
who contributed their feedback
and expresses its deepest grati-
tude to the following members
of the MTF for their hard work
Additional Registration Fee Discounts
In order to make costs of registration more afordable for volunteers
in the Terapy Animal Program, registration fees were reduced in
several areas. Notably, teams that are already registered in the pro-
gram receive a $25 discount on two-year renewal registrations. New
discount categories now apply to volunteers under the age of 18 as
well as for veterans, active military and military family members.
Additionally, the age to qualify for a senior discount was reinstated
to 55 years. Tese fees were made efective on November 1 as part of
a shortened and simplifed registration packet that can now be used
by both new and renewing teams.
and dedication to this expansive
undertaking:
Dr. Rebecca Johnson, Chair
Rachel Wright, Staf Liaison
Jack Barron
Donna Conrad
Kevin England
Heddie Leger
Maureen MacNamara
Amy McCullough
Claire Peel
Judith Peter
Lynda Prejna
Paul Richards
Kay Scot
Lynnete Spanola Eastlake
Philip Tedeschi
Pet Partners has added two
new visiting attire options
for therapy animal teams. In
response to requests for a
lighter-colored vest, especially
for animals with a dark coat,
a marigold vest option is now
available. Additionally, in
response to requests for an
upscale bandana option,
Pet Partners now ofers fitted,
embroidered scarves that are
constructed of durable, hair-
resistant fabric. Attire options
can be viewed online at
www.petpartners.org by select-
ing the Shop option. All visiting
attire items are now available
for purchase in the online store.
Current registration is required.
Special thanks to Diddy (top) and
Coach (bottom) for modeling the
new therapy animal wear!
Canines and Childhood Cancer
Research
American Humane Association has begun the pilot phase of its
study on the efects of animal-assisted interactions on children
between the ages of 3 and 11 who are recently diagnosed with
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, the most common form of child-
hood cancer. Te pilot phase is being conducted at three childrens
hospitals in Tennessee, and the full clinical trial will be extended to
approximately 10-12 childrens hospitals around the United States.
AHA has selected Pet Partners to provide therapy animal teams for
this important study, which will measure the biological and psy-
chosocial efects of AAI sessions on children with cancer and their
families, as well as on the therapy dogs participating in the study.
In children, the study will compare measures of distress between
a group of children receiving weekly visits from therapy dogs dur-
ing treatment sessions and a control group not receiving visits by
observing their behavioral distress, heart rate variability and blood
pressure. For dogs, distress will be measured by handler self-reports,
bi-monthly measurements of salivary cortisol before and afer AAI
sessions, and video recordings to allow independent observers to
document the dogs behavioral cues.
Pet Partners is honored to assist American Humane by identifying
childrens hospitals with strong, existing AAI programs to serve as
study locations and by providing and coordinating therapy animal
teams to participate in the full clinical trial. Te study is sponsored
by Pfzer Animal Health.
New Visiting Attire Now
Available Online
Saying Goodbye. . .
Retired
ABBY, Golden Retriever
Bobbi Anderson, OR
ADI, Beagle
Arlene & Jim Hovendick, TX
ANNIE, Black Labrador Retriever
Nancy Shafer, IA
BAGGER, Golden Retriever
Cindy A. Carey, VA
BASIL, Golden Retriever
Lenore Grotke-Nichols, WY
BAXTER, Labradoodle
Linda Young, CO
BECKY LYNN, Yellow
Labrador Retriever
Marty & Jim Pierson, NC
BLAZE, Shepherd Mix
Leslie Fleet & John Klosterman, OR
BOSCO, Rottweiler
Kristina Hofmann, MD
BUDDY, Labrador Retriever
Martin C. Gutowski, AZ
CALINE, Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel
Lisa Edmondson, CA
CASEY, West Highland Terrier
Christine Burger, AZ
CHAPIN, Labrador Retriever
Lia Saroyan, OR
CRICKET, Irish Terrier
Susan Meadows, CA
DAISY, Mixed Breed
Gayle James, OH
DANA, Greyhound
Robert Walter, TX
FLYNN, Canaan
Lee Boyd, KS
FOFA, Husky-Labrador Retriever Mix
Tricia Jeppson, UT
FOSTER, Black Labrador Retriever
Jenna Gray, GA
GILDA, Cattle Dog
Dee Kulbacki, OH
GILLY, Miniature Poodle
Julie Ann Williams, FL
GINA, Whippet
Pamela D. Korte, NY
GLADYS, Golden Retriever Mix
Barbara B. Curran, OR
INDIA, Greyhound
Pamela D. Korte, NY
ITSA, Shetland Sheepdog
Nunzia N. Rametta, AZ
JEB STUART, Miniature Schnauzer
Janet Hargis, TX
JOEY, Domestic Shorthair Cat
Carol Markt, OR
KASEY, Labrador Retriever Mix
Margaret Advey, OH
KIZZY, Australian Shepherd
Vicki Correia, MT
LIONEL, Hound
Patricia Seybold, KY
LOGAN, Shetland Sheepdog
Virginia M. Cobb, NY
LOUIE, Lhasa Apso
Jan Landrum, MS
LUCY, Mixed Breed
Linda Sauer, MO
MALACHI, Newfoundland Mix
Deanna & Tim Brix, WA
MAX, Golden Retriever
Barb Blacksher, MO
MAYA, American Stafordshire
Ruth Sellman, IL
MIKEY, Chihuahua
Debbie Douglas, CO
MIKEY, Standard Poodle
Barbara Gryzlo Mazukelli, IL
MOLLY SUE, Yellow Labrador
Retriever
Marty & Jim Pierson, NC
MOUSE, Shepherd Mix
Linda N. Brodt, AZ
MR. BEAR, Great Pyrenees
Christy A. Cornell, TN
NEVADA, Terrier Mix
Maggie Kraf, CA
PENNY, Greyhound
Diana Phillips, NJ
RAGTIME, Wheaten Terrier
Emily Blankenship, NC
RAIN, Basset Hound
Teresa Ralenkotter, KY
REBEL, Golden Retriever
Amy Zell, TN
REYNOLDS, Yellow Labrador Retriever
Janet Voorhies, OR
ROSIE, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Laura Rubin, NY
ROSIE, Shepherd Mix
Jenna Gray, GA
RUSTY, Cocker Spaniel
Cynthia K. Chandler, TX
SADIE, Old English Sheepdog
Sylvia Lindman, OR
SADIE, Rottweiler
Ben Macumber, IA
SALLY, English Springer Spaniel
Lynne West, CA
SEQUOIA, Chocolate Labrador
Retriever
Margie Adams, CA
SHASTA, Great Dane
Krystal Ellingson, WA
SISSY, Golden Retriever
Carolyn Buono, KS
SOPHIE, Golden Retriever
Jean Snow, NY
TBEAR, Great Pyrenees
Kathy Harrison, MN
TIMBER, Australian Shepherd
Olin Stanbrough, TX
TRINITY, Leonberger
Polly Sarsfield, WA
TUCKER, Labrador Retriever
Sandy Velez, TX
WINNIE, Standard Poodle
Robin Herrington-Bowen, OH
ZACH, Yorkiepoo
Mona Constance, AZ
Deceased
ABBY, Basset Hound
Beth Fuller, AL
ABBY, Golden Retriever
Daniel S. Farkas, AZ
ABIGAIL, Jersey Wooly Rabbit
Barbara Kelley, MN
AMBER, Saint Bernard
Bonnie Musto, VA
AMELIA, Rabbit
Barbara Kelley, MN
ANDY, Stafordshire Bull Terrier
Cindy Bundy, WI
ANGEL, Greyhound
Jennifer Miller, OR
ANNIE, Golden-Labrador Retriever
Mix
Harvey L. Bos, IL
AYLA, Schnauzer
DAnn Downey, GA
BABE, Shetland Sheepdog
Shirley Sanders, NC
BAILEY, Golden Retriever
Diane Ropp, CA
BARCLAY, Boxer
Althea Friedman, AZ
BEAU, West Highland White Terrier
Pat Frank, NY
BELL, Italian Greyhound
Rebecca W. Gatchel, VA
BELLA, Portuguese Water Dog
Nancy Kluesner, MN
BELLA, Golden Retriever
Dianne Kerkoch, OR
BESSIE, Golden Retriever
Ruth Driewer, WI
BISCUIT, Scottish Terrier
Anita Collins, VA
BOGO, Bernese Mountain Dog
Robert Persons, AZ
BRAEMAR, Leonberger
Karolyn Napier, WA
BRIDGET, Golden Retriever
Jill Black, OH
BRUCE, Black Labrador Retriever Mix
Val Bilkey, WI
thank you for your hours of unconditional love!
BRUNO, Golden Retriever
Laura Rubin, NY
BUTTERSCOTCH, Guinea Pig
Krista Renta, CA
CAIPIRINHA, Bouvier des Flandres
Arlene A. Nonnemacher, NM
CANDY, Golden Retriever
Dayami Exposito, AZ
CARLTON, Domestic
Shorthair Cat
Susan Moriarty, CT
CARMEN, Whippet
Andrea M. OConnor, AR
CASEY DIA, Chihuahua
Lynn Eckers, NY
CHALUPA, Chihuahua
Beth Barbarotta, MS
CHARLIE, Standard Poodle
Carolyn E. Plank, OH
CHARLIE, Australian Shepherd
Robin Ashman-Terrell, TX
CHEDDAR, Golden Retriever
Alice Ayres, VT
CHELSEY, Australian Shepherd
Deanne Fiscus, CA
CHLOE, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Robert D. McElhaney, MI
CHRIS, Golden Retriever
Barbara M. Carlson, GA
CIARN, Labrador Retriever
Coreen M. Culhane, NY
CINDER, Golden Retriever
Pam Bertz, CA
CINNAMON, Miniature Dachshund
Mary Wood, NC
CLAIREBELLE, Toy Poodle
Cassie R. Hill, CA
CLOU, Basset Hound
Debbi Y. Martin, TN
COPPER, Golden Retriever
Marty Clancy, OR
CZAR, German Shepherd
Terry L. Graul, AZ
DAISY, Pug
Shannon Paulson, ID
DELTA BLUE, Standard Poodle
Barbara G. Licht, FL
DEVLIN, Weimaraner
Ellen Wildfeuer, CA
DIAMOND, Whippet
Chris Schlieter, CA
DINGO, Greyhound
Christiana Melton, MS
DUNCAN, Golden Retriever
Karen Chafee, VA
EMMA, Yellow Labrador Retriever
Elizabeth Dimond, IL
EMMA, Bouvier des Flandres
Lori Gurley, OH
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Deceased, contd:
FLYER, German Shepherd
Barbara Bower, TN
GAGE, Golden Retriever
Linda K. Vanderloo, IA
GEORGE, Golden Retriever
Mary Belkin, NY
GINGER, Golden Retriever
Kristina J. White, WA
GISELA, Yellow Labrador
Retriever
Lori Stephenson, TX
GRACIE, Yellow Labrador
Retriever
LuAnn N. Bray, WA
HALEY, Yorkshire Terrier
Cindy Grzegorzewski, PA
HAPPY JACK, Yellow Labrador
Retriever
Marty Harris, GA
HAYLEY, Golden Retriever
Keri Scott, NM
HONEY, Shetland Sheepdog
Ann L. Thompson, MN
HOPE, Great Pyrenees
Sheila E. Stumbo, OH
ILSA, Siberian Husky
Debra Ann Kaiser, IL
JAKE, Border Collie
Kathleen Long, OR
JASPER, Shetland Sheepdog
Karen Click, IL
JEFF, All American
Allison S. Smith, KY
JERSEY, Shepherd Mix
Lynn Desautels, MD
JESS, Greyhound
Shirley Lego, IL
JESSIE, Pitbull Mix
Paul B. Allen, NY
KATIE, Collie
Joanne B. Reikowski, OH
KAYLA, Labrador Retriever
Lori & Roger Morgan, OH
KEVIN BACON, Pot-bellied Pig
Michelle Vandenberg, AZ
KIWI, Golden Retriever
Cathy M. Hall, MS
KODI, Shetland Sheepdog
Debbie Webb, WA
LADY B., Portuguese Water Dog
Judy Gould, PA
LAYLA, Labrador Retriever
Linda A. Glassburn, OH
LEXIE, Golden Retriever
Michelle Johnson, OH
LITTLE BEAR, Golden Retriever
Eleanor L. Etter, IN
LITTLE BIT, Mixed Breed
Susan J. Spence, MN
LOUIE, Golden Retriever
Donna Wheeler, VT
LUCAS, Great Pyrenees
Cheryl Murray, IL
LUCI, Miniature Poodle
Janice & Stuart Ferester, WA
LUCILLE, Chicken
Tanya K. Bailey, MN
LUCY, Miniature Poodle
Elaine Trainor, NY
LUDWIG, Yellow Labrador Retriever
Jean & Jim Talman, CO
MADISON, Domestic
Shorthair Cat
Margaret & Bill Edwards, NJ
MARY, English Setter
Gail Roueche, CA
MAX, Golden Retriever
Deb Woodcock, WA
MAXX, German Shepherd
Marie McDonald, OH
MIA, Bernese Mountain Dog
Chris Bridge, TX
MIDGE, Labrador Retriever Mix
Madeleine Andrew, CT
MILO, Pug
Jan Jacobson, IA
MIMI, Poodle
Marion G. Nixon, TX
MONTE, Golden Retriever
Anita Honaker, WA
MORGAN, Golden Retriever
Susan M. Gagnon, CT
MOSES, Cocker Spaniel
Claire Peel, AL
MR. CARTER, Golden Retriever
Alice T. Frazier, TX
MR. PHILBY, Greyhound
Susan Roberts-Dalke, OR
MURPHY, Mixed Breed
Rebecca R. Cheek, OR
NEON, Golden Retriever
Margaret D. Sheldon, OH
NICHOLAS, Golden Retriever
William Gubin, CA
PACO, Rat
Nina McGroarty, CA
PAGLIACCIO, Greyhound
Janice Zulkeski, CT
PHINEAS, Rat
Nina McGroarty, CA
PIPER, Labrador Retriever Mix
Sandy Shore, WA
PORSCHE, Miniature Schnauzer
Freddie Bozarth, TX
PRUDENCE, Malamute
Mary Rivers, IL
PUBB, Airedale Terrier
Martha J. Touchstone, NC
RAJAH, Greyhound
Maggie C. Hagen, AZ
RANGER, Yellow Labrador Retriever
Marilyn Douglas, CT
REILLY, Golden Retriever
Jinna Risdal, WA
RIVER, Jersey Wooly Rabbit
Barbara Kelley, MN
ROSE, Rough Collie
Debbie R. Held, IN
ROXIE, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Whitney Romine, OH
SAGE, Golden Retriever
Vickie D. Hiday, WA
SAM, Labrador Retriever
Jennifer Manware, CT
SAMMY, Newfoundland Mix
Angie Lamberton, CA
SARA, Golden Retriever
Jan Galvin, AZ
SCOUT, Golden Retriever
Donna Wampler, IL
SEGO LILLY, Labrador Retriever
Johanna McFadden, UT
SEQUOIA, Golden Retriever
Monica Grimm, WA
SHAYLA, Maltese
Miriam & John Melnick, NY
SHILOH, Golden Retriever
Sheryl L. Heier, AZ
SIMBA, Golden Retriever
Katie Christianson & Kurt Funk, WA
SIR JEFFERY, Great Pyrenees
Frederic C. Olson, OR
SKYE, Border Collie
Lori Stephenson, TX
SNICKERS, Chocolate Labrador
Retriever
Janet Bradshaw, TX
SONNY, Smooth Collie
Carla Prinkki, MT
SOPHIA, Labrador Retriever
Ginette Papantonio, FL
SOPHIE, Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Gena Eggert, CT
SOUFFLE, Toy Poodle
Peggy Flah, FL
STAR, Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rala Mandelson, CO
TAMMY, Lhasa Apso
Marion G. Nixon, TX
TARA, German Shepherd
Diane Anderson, NY
TERRA, Australian Cattle Dog
Joanna Jones, IN
TILLIE, Labrador Retriever
Ginette Papantonio, FL
TOBY, Labrador Retriever Mix
Sue Schaefler, FL
TREY, Guinea Pig
Susan T. MacDougall, NY
TY, Golden Retriever
Cinda Klatil, OH
WAFFLE, Havanese
Barbara Wagner, IL
WALKER, English Mastif
Shelley Maxwell, SC
WALLY, Rottweiler
Kelly Sharp, WA
WHITBY ANDERSON, Portuguese
Water Dog
Judith Coche, PA
WOODY, Guinea Pig
Marilyn Letts, NY
ZOE, Whippet
Andrea M. OConnor, AR
ZOE, Collie
Donna Gay, CT
ZOYIE, Black Labrador Retriever
Gary Krcmarik, AZ
More Goodbyes
Goodbye,
Madison
Pet Partners wishes farewell to
Madison, who served as a therapy
cat with his handlers Bill and
Margaret Edwards for more than 11
years, visiting with seniors, veterans
and children in a wide variety of
locations. Weeks before his depar-
ture, Madison was inducted into
the New Jersey Veterinary Medical
Associations Animal Hall of Fame along with his feline visiting
partner, Angelina. Bill reects, We were so proud to represent
Pet Partners on that special day. And, we are especially proud
and happy that Madison lived long enough to receive his so
richly deserved award.
State by State
THERPY ANIMAL
TEAMS at WORK
Arizona
To read more stories from Arizona, visit www.petpartners.org/statebystate
CHANDLER When Pam Reinke and her Goldendoodle Hope
visited the teenage boys at Cenpatico School for their frst time this
school year, the tension in the classroom was palpable. Although
Hope sensed the strain, she moved around the room to greet each
individual student.
Suddenly several boys on the perimeter of the room said they
didnt want to see Hope. As Pams enthusiastic dog insisted on
approaching each boy, one teen who was making a bird feeder
became outraged by Hopes interruption. He yelled, I dont want
to see the stupid dog. Cant you see Im busy making something?
Acknowledging his wishes, Pam and Hope moved slowly away. For-
tunately, there were boys in the center of the room who welcomed
Hopes happy face and her trademark greeting multiple high-fves.
Te planned activity for that day had Pam explaining where the
human heart is anatomically, in relation to the canine heart. Each boy
would then listen to Hopes heartbeat with a stethoscope. As each
boy placed the stethoscope on Hopes heart, his eyes would light up.
Pam says, Ten Hope nudged me toward the perimeter of the
room to share her heartbeat with the unwilling boys. I followed her
Jan Haderlie and Jonah, her 5-year-old Shetland Sheepdog,
visit children at the Univerity of California-Irvine
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because she seemed to know something: Te boys were now willing
to hear her heartbeat.
By the time we were ready to end our visit, these teenagers had
lowered their defenses and allowed themselves to care if even for
only a moment. As we walked toward the door to leave, the boy with
the bird feeder stopped us so he could gently rufe Hopes ears with
both hands.
California
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SILVERADO During the past year, Jan Haderlie and Jonah, her
5-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, have been valuable participants
in Project Positive Assertive Cooperative Kids (P.A.C.K.) at the
University of CaliforniaIrvine. P.A.C.K. is a federally funded,
non-medication research study to examine whether adding therapy
dogs to a 12-week cognitive-behavioral group therapy intervention
is more efective than traditional cognitive-behavioral group therapy
without therapy dogs in improving self-esteem, self-regulation and
pro-social behaviors in 7- to 9-year-old children who have atention-
defcit/hyperactivity disorder.
Te P.A.C.K. children have multiple opportunities to bond with
Jan and Jonah during their twice-weekly sessions. At each session,
children rotate among three stations. Te children create arts and
crafs projects at Jan and Jonahs station. Te children also have the
opportunity to earn the privilege of having one-on-one time with
Jan and Jonah during group therapy when they demonstrate on-task
behaviors, such as atending to the speaker and making contribu-
tions during discussions.
During reading time, the children pair up and read dog stories
to each other and to Jonah. Jonahs impeccable eye contact with the
pages of the story amazes the children. One of the childrens favorite
P.A.C.K. activities is giving basic commands to their four-legged
friends, which demonstrates self-regulation and assertiveness by
having a confdent voice and a calm body. During this activity, they
are also practicing pro-social behaviors by
complimenting the dogs for following
directions.
P.A.C.K. is extremely grateful to Jan, Jonah
and the other Pet Partners teams participating
in the project. For more information on the
study, visit www.cdc.uci.edu.
Colorado
FORT COLLINS Starting their career as a
therapy animal team this past May, 15-year-old
Lauren Schneider and her Standard Poodle
Tucker are already making a big diference at
Collinwood Nursing Home in Fort Collins.
According to Lauren, there is one person there
that Tucker has afected the most, and her
name is Jane.
Jane had moved into Collinwood at about
the time Tucker and Lauren began making
their visits. She was having a hard time
adjusting because, to make the move, she had to give up her animals.
Jane was also starting to show signs of early Alzheimers, and the
doctors at Collinwood were thinking that Jane would soon need to
be transferred into memory care.
Ten Jane met Tucker and instantly fell in love. Lauren says,
Her life changed. She was starting to look forward to things, was
happier, and wasnt always sad about leaving her animals behind.
She even started remembering Tuckers name and that he came
every Tursday. Tis was so cool and important because it showed
the doctors that Janes memory was not as bad as they thought and
that she didnt need to move into memory care quite yet.
Collinwoods Director of Activities says that now Jane waits
every week for Tursday to come and gets more excited as Turs-
days approach. Te Director also says that Jane reminds her every
Tursday that Tucker is coming that day and how excited she is to
see him.
When we walk into Collinwood, you can see it in Tuckers
eyes, Lauren says. He is very happy to be there. But when Tucker
sees Jane, he steps up his pace and starts wagging his tail like crazy.
And Jane also gets excited and shouts out Tuckers name. When
she reaches him, she hugs him and talks to him, and Tucker just sits
there and enjoys his moment with his special friend Jane.
LAKEWOOD Simon, a 10-year-old domestic shorthair cat, was
born with severe spinal deformities, leaving his back legs paralyzed.
When he was just a few weeks old, he was found abandoned under
a trash dumpster, but a shelter took him in, provided him medical
care, and eventually found him a home with Diana Richet. When
Simon was 4 years old, a vet diagnosed him as having an enlarged
heart, and he later developed other serious health complications.
Tese setbacks have not stopped Simon and Diana from serving
their community as a therapy animal team with Pet Partners. In
November 2012, Simons eforts brought him recognition by Pet-
Aid Colorado as Colorados Animal Hero in the Service or Terapy
Animal category.
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Lef: Lauren Schneider and Standard
Poodle Tucker
Below: Diana RIchett and
10-yr-old Simon
Since 2009, Simon and Diana have volunteered together at
Denvers Westwood Opportunity Center, which provides afer-
school education for children who live in public housing projects.
Simon has helped Diana create a bridge not only with Clara, the
child they tutor, but also with the other children at the Center. Te
children look forward to seeing Simon each week and sharing their
own experiences with animals as they read to him and pet him.
Diana reminds them that, despite Simons many setbacks, he has not
stopped geting around, enjoying life and helping others.
Diana writes, Tere is one litle boy at the Center who does not
talk when he is in the program although I understand he does talk
at home. One day, as the boy was seated at a table next to us, the
program director asked whether he wanted to pet Simon. Without
saying a word, he shook his head no and continued drawing his
picture. When we looked over, he was drawing a picture of a cat.
Diana fondly recalls seeing the boy again a few months later. He
and a young girl came over to where Diana and Simon were waiting.
Te children proceeded to pet Simon and the boy was smiling the
whole time. One of the staf commented on how nice it was to see
that interaction, Diana remembers.
Connecticut
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TORRINGTON Afer beginning their volunteer journey with Pet
Partners at the beginning of 2012, Brenda Sherer and her Black
Labrador mix Ryan started their work in Animal-Assisted Terapy
at a facility that accommodates permanent residents, short-term
rehabilitation, and a dementia ward. Brenda reports that Ryan has
really taken to the visits, and that as soon as she puts on his vest his
demeanor changes. She says, He knows hes going to work.
Te staf incorporates Ryan into physical therapy exercises.
Brenda recalls a recent experience in which she and Ryan helped
motivate a woman who was crying out in pain in the rehab section
of the facility. Brenda relates, Apparently she had broken her pelvic
bone, and the staf wanted her to stand with a walker and walk with
them to the bathroom. She balked and yelled but fnally rose to the
occasion with a gentle nudge on her hand from Ryan. Ryan and I
positioned ourselves in front of her for encouragement. When she
would stop walking, Ryan would turn his head toward her, turn his
body around and start to back up until she moved another step,
then he circled until she took another. With the staf encouraging
her to look at Ryan and follow him, she made it all the way to the
bathroom!
Along with their visits and therapy assistance, Ryan brings joy
to the staf of the facility. A must-stop is the nurses suite, where he
is given treats and admiration. Brenda says, He always leads me to
that door and is ready with a trick for his treat.
Georgia
ALBANY Linda Prisant and her Terrier mix Buddy and Cheryl
Cohen and her Airedale Terrier Missy are two of many therapy
animal teams from the Pet Partners group Paws Patrol who visit a
local hospital in their community. On one particularly memorable
visit, the head nurse manager Virginia told Linda that she and
Buddy must make a visit to one particular patient.
Linda writes, Te patient had just told Virginia that he had a
dream that a dog came to visit him in the hospital and licked his
hand. So Buddy and I promptly followed Virginia into the patients
room. I placed Buddy on the bed on the barrier Virginia provided.
Buddy immediately licked the mans hand, which I normally dis-
courage, but in this case I didnt and had hand sanitizer at the ready.
About 30 seconds later, Cheryl and Missy arrived. Missy went
to the other side of the bed and promptly licked the patients other
hand. According to Linda, Te patients wife came in and couldnt
believe her eyes! Her husband had told her about his dream, and
both he and she were amazed and incredulous at this turn of events.
We had a nice long visit. As we were leaving, the patients wife told
us with tears in her eyes how much they appreciated our visit and
said we came at just the time her husband needed us most.
Linda credits this experience and her many other positive expe-
riences as a volunteer with Buddy to Marty Harris, the founder and
leader of Paws Patrol. Marty has built a fantastic program, pouring
her heart and soul into it. And I for one am so glad she persevered
against almost insurmountable odds in 1997 and made this program
what it is today.
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Aliza Levenson and Boston Terrier TIgger contribute their time for research
ATLANTA Terapy animal team Aliza Levenson and Boston Ter-
rier Tigger are involved in an unusual project a research study
using MRI scans to measure changes in dogs brain activity during
interactions with humans. Te research is being conducted by
neurologists at Emory University to determine which brain circuits
respond diferently to human hand signals.
Te dogs in the study were trained by their human handlers to
remain motionless during the scans. Handlers communicate with
their pets using hand signals because the dogs ears need to be pro-
tected with special headgear from the noise of the MRI scanner.
Aliza says, I think it is a tribute to my wonderful dog that we are
able to help further the understanding of the human relationship
with this incredible species and a measurement of the depth of the
humananimal bond.
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Illinois
CHICAGO During the past two years, Pet Partners has partnered
with Banfeld Charitable Trust in almost 30 of Banfelds FutureVet
programs held across the nation. Te FutureVet program educates
children and young adults about pets, veterinary care and the veteri-
nary profession, and Pet Partners therapy dogs serve as demonstra-
tion dogs at the events.
Terry Tauber and her Rough Collie Ranger were thrilled by
the opportunity to assist veterinarian Dr. Ann Montague at a recent
presentation at Kohl Childrens Museum in Chicago. According to
Terry, All the children got to pet Ranger and shake his paw. Tey
were full of questions about Ranger. Te one they asked most fre-
quently was, Is he as smart as Lassie?
Banfeld gives a take-home package of information and good-
ies to the children who atend their FutureVet presentations. I was
surprised to see that one of the items in the package was a very nice,
functional stethoscope! Terry remembers. When I asked the chil-
dren how many of them would like to listen to Rangers heart, they
were all very excited to do so.
Afer having Ranger lie down on his side because most of the
children were small, Dr. Montague made sure that each child po-
sitioned the ear buds properly. She then guided the stethoscope to
Rangers heart so that the children were sure to hear it.
Te look of amazement on their faces was priceless. Im not sure
whether we created any future veterinarians that day, but we sure
had a lot of fun, Terry says.
Indiana
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FORT WAYNE Ruth Davis and her black Shepherd mix Piper
have volunteered at a local library for almost fve years. Tey are also
frequent visitors to elementary and preschool classrooms, and Piper
performs as a demo dog for an animal behavior-modifcation class
at a local community college. At their re-evaluation a few years ago,
their Pet Partners Evaluator suggested that Piper would do well in
hospice work.
Now Piper and Ruth visit the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home at
least every other Saturday. Tere, Piper seeks out folks who need
comfort. He is atentive to patients, family members, staf and
volunteers. He will even gently place half of himself on a bed if asked
and given the OK by Ruth.
Ruth recalls one Saturday morning visit when one of the nurs-
ing staf asked them to go to a particular room to see a patient who
had been nonresponsive for a few days. According to the staf, the
patients family had brought in her own dog, placed it on her chest
and put her arm on the dog but got no response.
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Terry Tauber and her Rough Collie Ranger
I love all the work
we do as a team,
but the Saturday
mornings we spend
at the hospice
home are some of
the most moving.
Ruth and Piper accepted the assignment and went to the pa-
tients room. Piper approached the bed, snifed the patients hand
and gave a tiny litle lick to one fnger. At frst, there was no re-
sponse, and then Piper rested his head next to the patients arm.
Ruth says, I was just about ready to walk out when the patient
moved her arm. Ten Piper nudged the patient and the patient actu-
ally looked at him and appeared to be trying to verbalize. I placed
her hand on him and she quieted while continuing to look directly
at him. Piper was so gentle and quiet with the patient and I was so
moved by the connection.
Afer the visit, Piper led Ruth back to that room two more times
that morning and each time the patient responded. I love all the
work we do as a team, but the Saturday mornings we spend at the
hospice home are some of the most moving.
Louisiana
THIBODAUX Afer becoming registered with Pet Partners In
2010, Jere Shields started bringing her adopted, three-legged
Shetland Sheepdog Star with her to school where she works as a
librarian. Each Friday, a frst-grader who exhibits selective mutism
would come to the library and read to Star. Jere says, At frst, she
didnt speak to me at all, only nod her head yes or no. Afer a
month, she started to initiate conversations about her dogs and
other pets. But she would talk to me only in the library. She would
read to the schools principal, assistant principal and her teacher, but
again only in the library with Star present.
Jere and Star continued the following year and, with the girls
permission, added two or three friends to read with her at each
weeks session. She would read in front of them and began talking to
them in the library and sometimes on the playground. At the end of
second grade, she was speaking to her peers individually.
Tis year, we moved from the library to her classroom.
Recently, she made a presentation about Star in front of 10 of her
classmates. She stood in front of them, spoke about Star, answered
questions from the girls, and even showed how to get Star to sit,
lie down and stay while she used verbal commands. It was truly a
wonderful experience!
Being able to take Star to work and see what a diference she can
make has truly enriched my life. I renewed my registration with Pet
Partners this past summer, and I am looking forward to many more
wonderful experiences with Star.
Minnesota
CRYSTAL One miserable January Minnesota night, a caring strang-
er found a tiny young rabbit outside in the cold and took her to the
animal shelter in their litle town. Afer she was nursed to health and
spayed, she was advertised for adoption in the local paper. A woman
who read the paper knew Barb Kelley, who was looking for a new
rabbit for therapy work with Pet Partners, and the rest is history.
Realta thrived in her new
home. In August 2012, Realta and
Barb earned their badges as a Pet
Partners registered therapy team. In their frst months of commu-
nity outreach, they visited seniors in assisted living and in memory
care centers. On Realtas frst visit, she cuddled into the arms of a
105-year-old woman and contentedly went to sleep.
Barb Kelley has had several other Pet Partners registered therapy
rabbits. One was an elderly, gray Jersey Wooley named River. Barb
remembers one of her last visits with River: One day in June, we
were visiting at Childrens Hospital. A young girl who had not lef
the hospital in almost a year had surgery that afernoon. Still groggy
and hooked up to all the IVs and suction machines, she asked if I
could place River on top of her.
Puting Rivers blanket down, Barb gently set tiny River on the
girls body. For the longest time, River sat quietly, being gently
touched and whispered to while the machines whirred and the
nurses went in and out. From a prey animal, that is a gif. Barb re-
calls that the following Sunday with no illness or drama River
lay down and quietly passed away.
Barb and her rabbit teams are also involved in the Animal
Ambassadors program at the Animal Humane Society and in the
Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society. In these two organizations,
more than 30 registered Pet Partners teams in the community work
individually or in groups at nursing homes, memory care centers,
hospitals, R.E.A.D. events, and schools or programs for people who
have special needs.
EDINA Newfoundland Sadie and her handler Carol Burmas-
ter had fnished their visit in the Oncology and Hospice Unit at
Methodist Hospital. Having a few minutes before heading home,
the team walked through the Rehab and Stroke Unit, where Carol
noticed three tall, muscular, very large men standing in one of the
rooms.
One of the men asked Carol whether she would bring the dog
in; upon entering, Carol noticed a man in leather restraints lying fat
in bed, his body covered with tatoos. She took Sadie to the mans
bedside and could see rage in his eyes.
Carol recalls, Sadie put her head on his restrained hand and
looked directly into his face. In a few minutes, I saw the rage and
coldness begin to change. Ten he started moving his hand in the
litle movement range he had so he could pet Sadie.
Te young man told Carol he was a resident at North Park
Heights Maximum Security Prison. Te other men in the room
were his guards. When it came time for us to leave, the man said to
me that no one had been this nice to him in a very long time. For a
few minutes, he was able to receive the unconditional afection of a
gentle soul.
Nevada
LAS VEGAS Two years ago, Las Vegas-area Pet Partners group
Love Dog Adventures created an anti-bullying program, Be Cool,
Not Cruel, as a way to help children understand bullying through a
dogs eyes. Te program partners with RISE Educational Resource
Center, an organization that supports educational choice and
provides space for students to come together for a variety of classes
and activities. Many of the students have special issues and have
experienced difculty in traditional school environments.
Below: Barb Kelley and her rabbit
Realta volunteering in Crystal,
Minnesota
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Te class begins by asking various questions: Do dogs have feel-
ings? How do they express their feelings? What makes each dog
an individual? Te students learn to recognize how each dog is dif-
ferent and how those diferences are to be acknowledged, respected
and appreciated. But the most powerful lesson is always how to
understand that even the shy, scared, nervous, misunderstood dog
has a place in this world.
Te students learn how Sue Grundfests therapy dog Benny
was returned to the shelter several times in his frst year of life be-
cause of his fearful behavior, and how Leslie Phillips therapy dog
Dash spent his frst year being ignored, eventually becoming timid
and nervous. Tey learn how Sues therapy dog Kirby was discarded
from his former home for being old and sick. Tey learn how each
of these dogs overcame their challenges by being understood, and
She whispered something that I had to lean down to hear. Does he
want some W-A-T-E-R? In her last hours of life, she was thinking of
his needs. I was moved to see such unselfsh, human empathy in an
actively dying person.
As Magnus lay on top of Paulete, she would briefy awake to ask
for something to drink and she blessed us both with a smile. Magnus
and I came to spend time with her each day afer that until she was
no longer with us.
Ohio
CHAGRIN FALLS On February 27, 2012, in the small town of
Chardon, Ohio, a child shot at his fellow classmates in the school
cafeteria. Te shooting lef three students dead and two injured. In
the days following, an entire community desperately tried to make
sense from the senseless.
Te day afer the shooting, Maureen Donnellon received an
email from Partners With Paws of Ohio, a local therapy animal
group with which she and her Doberman Deion are involved. Te
group was seeking therapy dogs to assist in grief counseling sessions
for the students and families. Maureen did not hesitate. Tat afer-
noon at Chardon Middle School, she and Deion sat with other dogs
and their handlers as one tear-stained face afer another walked past
and smiled at the pets.
Grief counselors were in the library, and the dogs and handlers
were to be available for a child to pet and interact with, as needed.
Maureen remembers, Afer only a few moments, we met Tyler.
Tyler recognized a kindred spirit in this large Doberman, and he
happily found a spot at Deions side. Stroking Deions back, he
shared details of his farm and all the animals, including dogs, he
called friends. Tis was his safe place and, afer an hour or so, he
fnally confded in us that he was sad. Tat was all. I said that I was
sorry and let him continue sharing random subjects that gave him
peace.
Like Tyler, many other students shared stories of their dogs who
continued to provide comfort at home. Te students and faculty
appreciated the therapy dogs impact on, as one student put it,
helping them fnd a new normal.
FAIRLAWN Cooper is a cuddly black-and-white Cocker Spaniel-
Bichon Frise mix who waddles slightly when he walks. He and his
human partner Jo Martin have been visiting at Summa Hospital
for six years. About six months into their volunteering, they made a
special new friend.
Jo writes, We arrived on the acute care foor and went to the
nurses station to see if any patients wanted a visit. Te nurse asked
us to see the patient across the hall because he was having a bad day.
Entering, we saw an older gentleman in bed. I asked if he would like
Cooper on the bed beside him, and his wife assured me he would
because he really missed their Springer Spaniels.
Jo lifed Cooper up and he snuggled beside the mans leg just
above his knee. As the patients wife told Jo more about their dogs, the
gentleman began casually peting Cooper and smoothing his sof fur.
As they sat chating, a nurse came in, put her arm around Jos shoul-
der, and made a comment about the great job Cooper was doing.
Jo concluded, Te patient continued peting Cooper the entire
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. . . the students learn . . . how respect
for a dogs unique personality and
needs translates to themselves and
the people in their lives.
how respect for a dogs unique personality and needs translates to
themselves and the people in their lives.
Afer the frst class, a student approached Sue and said,
Tank you for sharing your dogs with us. Now I know Im not
the only one who is shy and misunderstood.
According to Sue, the greatest beneft of this program is the
growth in the students focus and ability to pay atention as well
as the reduction of their frustration and outbursts. Tis is all be-
cause they have the dogs in class and they are learning self-worth,
self-love and empathy for every living being, she believes.
New York
NEW YORK CITY When Andrea Indyke and her Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel Magnus visited Paulete, a hospice patient,
Magnus either cuddled up next to her in bed or lay with his body
on top of hers. Paulete adored her four-legged boyfriend as she
called Magnus and, as the two lay together, she and Andrea talked
about her life.
Andrea says, We developed a ritual that when we arrived for a
visit, Paulete would remind me that Magnus might be thirsty and
that I should get him a cup of water that she could hold while he
drank. She would say, Does he want some W-A-T-E-R? spelling
it so he would not know what she was saying and get too excited.
Nothing gave her more pleasure than caring for Magnus.
When Andrea was told that Paulete had taken a turn for
the worse, she and Magnus quickly went to her bedside, where
Paulete was lying in a barely responsive state. I gently placed
Magnus on the bed and said, Paulete, your boyfriend Magnus
is here. She opened her eyes and gave a big smile as she weakly
reached out to pet him. Since she had declined, only the pres-
ence of Magnus had elicited such an animated reaction from her.
time we were there. Just as we were leaving, the mans wife and the
nurse hugged Cooper and me. Te nurse smiled as she whispered
that the man had come in two days earlier afer sufering a major
stroke and had been unable to move any part of his right side until
peting Cooper. Te doctors were also delighted and cleared him to
begin physical therapy that same day.
PAINESVILLE Lori Gurley and her Bouvier des Flandres Emma
volunteered with Pet Partners for seven years before Emmas death
in August 2011. Remembering Emma, Lori says, Emma was a
rather good-sized girl but she was lovable, gentle and stoic. We vol-
unteered at a high school, Willoughby South, just east of Cleveland.
Te children we worked with were mostly autistic, and most of them
were afraid of Emma because of her size.
But Lori recalls one young man who seemed to take to Emma.
He was autistic and didnt speak much, but he loved it when Lori
would ask Emma to speak. We were in a gymnasium so her bark
would echo, and he would laugh and clap his hands. I could tell he
responded to Emma beter than to any other person or dog there.
By the end of the school year, the young man who at the begin-
ning of the year hardly spoke would ask Emma to speak. He was
delighted when she barked for him. It was such a moving moment
for not only me but for the young man, his teachers and the other
volunteers. Emma is sorely missed, especially by me but also by all
the people she touched throughout her short life.
South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS Brian Hohstadt knew that, once he and his 2-year-
old French Bulldog Blake passed their evaluation and became
registered with Pet Partners, they would focus their visits on the
elderly. One facility they began to visit weekly was inpatient hospice.
Brian chose this particular facility because, at the time they started,
no other therapy animal teams visited there. He thought it presented
an opportunity for them to make a real diference in the fnal days of
the residents.
One afernoon, the team experienced a memorable visit when
they entered a room to fnd an elderly gentleman in bed, and his
two grown daughters standing at his bedside. Teir eyes grew wide
with surprise when we entered the room, Brian remembers, but
they were thrilled to see us. Afer a few minutes, they asked if I could
put Blake on the bed with their father. Tey informed me he was no
longer responsive but had always been a huge dog lover, losing his
last dog seven or eight years ago. He had been calling for her just a
week or so before.
Brian placed a towel on the bed and lifed Blake up beside
him. Instantly, and I mean instantly, the man lifed his arms and
wrapped them around Blake. Blake started to gently kiss him on the
chin, which is unusual because Blake doesnt generally do that. Te
daughters began to cry; their father had not responded to anything
in the past few days. He had not opened his eyes or spoken any
words but he knew Blake was there. At the daughters request, a
nurse used her cellphone to take a few photos of Blake and the man.
Brian received news that the gentleman had passed away the
next day. However, upon receiving the pictures of her husband with
Blake, his wife sent a wonderful note to the hospice unit to thank
the nurse and tell her how much it meant that her husband had one
last chance to hug a dog before passing on.
Texas
CHINA SPRING Terapy animal teams with Pet Partners Reg-
istered Afliate Angel Paws were recently invited to spend time at
an event with a special group of people who support craniofacial
awareness and acceptance. Teams greeted each person who walked
through the doors, and a steady stream of children rewarded them
with an abundance of atention. Tey also met one special litle boy.
Te Childrens Craniofacial Association reports that each year
in the United States, more than 100,000 children are either born
with or develop a craniofacial condition. An active volunteer in the
Pet Partners teams Jean
Ann Jones with CKC Spaniel
Presley and Sharon Raabe
with Black Lab Frank
volunteer with Angel Paws
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organization, Carmen Mickley has a pas-
sion for helping the public understand and
embrace these children; her life revolves
around a child who keeps her both moti-
vated and extremely busy.
Carmen and her husband Rons son, Salem, is an active 2-year-
old who was born with a craniofacial condition called Apert
Syndrome. Trough the Childrens Craniofacial Association, they
meet parents whose children also have the condition but who
are older than Salem. Te encouragement and information these
parents give to the Mickleys is crucial as they try to give their son as
normal a life as possible.
Since meeting Salem and his parents at the support meeting,
Angel Paws members Jean Ann Jones and her Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel Presley and Sharon Raabe and her Black Labrador
Frank have visited Salem during his long hospital stay at McLane
Childrens Hospital. Salem has undergone three surgeries to reshape
his skull and to address ensuing infections.
According to Jean Ann, We have been blessed to come to know
Ron and Carmen and to witness their love for Salem as well as all
their work to raise awareness of craniofacial conditions. We hope
that our ongoing visits with Presley and Frank continue to bring
Salem moments of joy on his long road to recovery.
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MCALLEN Peter Graves and his Miniature Poodle Gabby,
members of Pet Partners group WAGS, provide comfort to abused
children on their visits to Estrellas House, an advocacy center for
abused children. Tey also go to nursing homes in the area to visit
with the elderly.
At Estrellas House, the children frst see Gabby before their
intake interview by staf. Ofen, some children are anxious about
going into the interview room but are more willing to go if Gabby
walks them in and they know they can see her afer the interview.
Te visit with Gabby reduces their anxiety and stress, and staf
members have noted that, since Gabby started working with the
children, they are calmer and more willing to share their thoughts
with the interviewer.
It also helps that Gabby is trilingual. She understands commands
in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Tis is a valuable
skill because she visits many individuals who are Spanish-dominant
speakers. Also, everyone enjoys seeing Gabby respond to signed
commands and answer questions by signing a yes with her paw.
According to Peter, Gabby thoroughly enjoys helping both
the children and the adults, and she looks forward to seeing them.
When I say Its time to go to work, she will sit where her leash is
kept and wait for me to put it on her.
Utah
SALT LAKE CITY Tree teams from Pet Partners Registered Afli-
ate Terapy Animals of Utah (TAU) visit more than 40 residents
weekly at Copper Hills Youth Center in suburban Salt Lake City.
Te center treats boys and girls who have emotional, behavioral and
psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.
Kelly Lawson and her Pit Bull mix Kandie started by visit-
ing twice a month, alternating visits with Elaina Cowdell and her
Golden Retriever Maggie, explains TAU Director Gaelyn Derr.
Once Kandie became experienced and began to really enjoy the
visits, Kelly started bringing her every week, and they now reach out
to all the teen boys there. Recently, TAU newcomers Lori Mont-
gomery and her Great Pyrenees Stella have begun visiting.
Te TAU teams make a big diference, according to a recre-
ational therapist on staf at the Center. When they visit, theres
an overall increase in positive mood and energy. Te frst time one
resident smiled was when a TAU team was there. Tis was a big
breakthrough. She continues, Once the residents connect with
the animal, theyre more comfortable and at ease, and they open up
more.
Clinical Program Director Becca Schuler says, Its important
for kids to have interactions with the volunteers and animals. Te
program is defnitely successful. Because some residents previ-
ously experienced trauma in which either they or their animals were
abused or they themselves abused animals, interacting with the dogs
and their handlers helps teach important life lessons.
Te residents of Copper Hills Youth Center created handmade
cards to express their appreciation for the Pet Partners visiting
teams. One resident wrote, [When you visit] it kinda makes me feel
more normal and more at home. It also makes me calm. I appreciate
it a lot.
Virginia
TROUTVILLE Afer becoming a registered team in May 2012,
Sybille Nelson and her Yellow Labrador Retriever Bella began
volunteering at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. During one
of their weekly visits in the Pediatric Unit, they met a 9-year-old pa-
tient who was in the hospital recovering afer a dog atack. Te girls
mother was understandably reluctant to let Bella visit her daughter
Hannah afer such a traumatic incident. Afer the hospitals visiting
animal program coordinator explained about the qualifcations of
the Pet Partners teams visiting at Carilion, the mother agreed to the
visit.
Sybille recalls, Bella intuitively entered Hannahs room quite
slowly and she cautiously approached the bed. I could see that
Hannah was uneasy about visiting with Bella. Hannah allowed
me to take her hand and slowly touch Bellas head. Te young girl
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. . . she sat up in a chair, called Bellas
name and laughed. She no longer
needed me to hold her hand as she
scratched Bella, who loved the
atention.
Above: The young recipient of a TAU therapy animal team visit expresses
appreciation with a handmade card and artwork
then scratched Bellas nose and behind her ears. Bella gently placed
her head on Hannahs bed and held still for all those wonderful
scratches.
Afer that, Hannah began to relax and even posed for a picture
with Bella the frst picture in her collection of subsequent visits
from other Pet Partners therapy animal teams in the Carilion program.
Te next week, we saw Hannah again, Sybille says, and that
time she sat up in a chair, called Bellas name and laughed. She no
longer needed me to hold her hand as she scratched Bella, who
loved the atention. Her mother was so thankful that the Pet Partners
teams had helped her daughter begin rebuilding her trust in dogs.
Washington
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COVINGTON Linda Shewey and Shepherd mix Max visit on
Sunday afernoons at St. Joseph Hospital. On one of their regular
visits on the medical foor, they stopped to visit an elderly gentle-
man and his family. As he was peting Max, he told Linda he had
been ill for several weeks and was brought into the hospital at
deaths door. Te physician had met with his family and told them
to prepare for his death because it was inevitable that he would die
that night.
Of course, this was a difcult time for his family, Linda writes,
but they were overjoyed to tell me that miraculously, he was healed
the very next day. Tey could not explain what had happened, and
the doctors were amazed as well.
A day or so later, the family was still celebrating; Max and Linda
spent some time with them while listening to this wonderful story
before going to visit more patients in other rooms down the hall.
About fve rooms down the hall, we came to a young woman in
the terminal stages of cancer. She was a woman of incredible faith
and told me that several days earlier, she had felt moved by God
to pray for someone nearby to be healed. She was so hoping she
could do this one last thing for someone else before she died. I was
so happy to share with her that indeed, someone nearby had been
miraculously healed the day that she prayed. She was glowing with
an inner peace when we lef her room.
EVERETT Jain McCaughan and her Pomeranian Ramone volun-
teer at Providence Regional Medical Center. Tey have made them-
selves available on call, meaning that the volunteer ofce contacts
Jain when a patient requests a visit.
One such visit was with a gentleman who was missing his own
Pomeranian while he was a patient in ICU. Jane remembers, He lit
up when we arrived. It was his birthday, and we enjoyed at least half
an hour together, which is an unusually long time for us to spend
with one patient. He didnt appear to be in any distress. Te nurse
said he was just waiting to reduce his need for supplemental oxygen
so he could transfer out of the ICU.
A few days later, the
patient died. His grand-
daughter emailed me a
leter. Ten, the daughter
called me and requested
the Pet Partners website
URL so that it could be
included in his obituary.
I occasionally see his
granddaughter walking
their litle dog around my
neighborhood. She told
me that Delta Society,
now Pet Partners, received numerous donations in her grandfathers
name. Te granddaughters leter is one Jain will always cherish:
I wanted to take a moment and thank you and litle
Ramone for coming into Critical Care last week to visit my
grandfather. I am very sorry to say that he passed away this
morning, but I feel it is important to let you know just how
much it meant to him that you two made a special trip
to visit. I hope you hear it ofen, but the gif you give
people when you come and visit is a truly priceless gif.
FEDERAL WAY Susan Evans and her black Shepherd mix Jasper
visit at St. Francis Hospital. On one particularly inspiring visit, as
they were walking down the hall in one ward, a nurse told Susan that
a family had requested that Jasper visit their mother. Before enter-
ing the room, Jasper paused at the doorway. Susan saw an elderly
woman propped up in a bed but she did not move her head or eyes,
and her hands lay motionless.
Jasper walked to her and pushed his snout under her hand. He
then moved his head
back and forth. Afer
a moment or two, he
extended his head
further so the top of
his head was under
her hand and again
started moving back
and forth. Afer a few
minutes, the patients
hand and fngers
started moving in
Jaspers fur. Te family
was emotional about
this progress.
Susan says, Afer
another minute,
the patient asked
in rushed speech,
Whats his name? so
I told her. She started
saying his name over
and over. By now, the
family was crying and
so was I. Te nurses
came into the room. Seeing the connection between Jasper and the
patient, they too became emotional.
Te administrators, staf and volunteers at St. Francis Hospital
are extremely supportive of the Pet Partners teams who visit, and
teams are encouraged to visit wherever they would like. Jasper and
Sue typically visit the ER waiting room and treatment rooms, post-
surgery, intensive care, progressive care and general wards.
VANCOUVER Each Tuesday, Tibetan Spaniel Kyi and Cathy
Tramaglini visit at a pediatric dental ofce in Portland, Oregon.
A typical therapy visit for the young patients involves Kyi lying on
their abdomen while dental work is being administered.
One memorable session for Cathy involved a young girl who
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Animal therapy team Jain
McCaughan and Ramone
Susan Evans and her black Shepherd mix Jasper
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was approximately 7 years old. She needed to have an extensive
procedure that was long and involved some pain. Despite the dentist
having administered multiple shots of local anesthetic and laughing
gas, she could not setle down for the procedure.
I ofered to have Kyi be with her so she could pet and hold him
while the work was being done. She was grateful for the opportunity
and setled down so the dentist could proceed. Although the proce-
dure took 45 minutes, Kyi laid patiently on her abdomen while she
peted and stroked him.
Afer the litle girl recovered from her anesthetic, her father, the
dentist and the dental assistant all thanked Kyi and Cathy for their
help. Te dentist went so far as to say he wouldnt have been able to
administer the procedure without Kyi.
Wisconsin
FITCHBURG Tings are not always as straightforward as they
seem, as Karen Peckham and her Golden Retriever Raider dis-
covered. Karen and Raider are members of Dogs On Call, Inc., a
therapy dog group in southern Wisconsin, and are one of the teams
that visits select units at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clin-
ics in Madison, Wisconsin.
One afernoon, Karen and Raider visited patients in the neurol-
ogy ICU and spent time with a man who chated while peting
Raider. Te visit was like many others, with small talk and the shar-
ing of dog stories. Afer the visit, a nurse met Karen in the hallway
and said that was the frst time she had seen the patient smile. It
was nice to get that reinforcement of what a positive efect the visit
had, Karen says.
But a few weeks later, Karen discovered a far-reaching efect
of Raiders visit. A patient relations specialist at UW Hospital and
Clinics shared the following email she had received from the nurse
manager of the unit:
We had a [patient] who sufered a subarachnoid hem-
orrhage, beter known as a brain aneurysm. Te patient
had not slept for 17 days or nights because of his anxiety
and the severity of his disease. Tis patient was treated
with many medications and the staf tried massages,
music, and exercise to help calm down this patient. Te
patient became so anxious he would crawl out of bed and
ofentimes would be yelling out.
On the 17th day of this patients admission he had a
very special visitor. A beautiful dog named Raider came to
his room. When Raider walked into the room this patients
eyes lit up and for the frst time we saw him smile. Afer
Karen and Raiders visit was over, the patient was a new
man. He was thinking clearly and began to relax. For
the frst time in 17 days, this patient was able to sleep. Te
patients health became so good that he was discharged
directly from the ICU.
Editors Note: In August 2012, Karen Peckham received UW
Hospital and Clinics Volunteer Ambassador Program honor for her
outstanding work as the Dogs On Call program coordinator and for
her and Raiders contributions as a visiting therapy animal team.
Wyoming
JACKSON Patients and staf at St. Johns Medical Center in Jack-
son, Wyoming have enjoyed the benefts of a Pet Partners visiting
animal program for three years. Te program, called Merlins Magic
Pet Partners, is named afer charter member Merlin, a quiet mixed
breed with a huge heart, taken too soon by cancer. Jackson, Wyo-
ming is a dog-lovers town, so it was appropriate to have the hospital
open to therapy dogs and their handlers.
In three short years, the members of the program have made
hundreds of visits to patients in intensive care, oncology and the
Living Center. Tey come away with enough stories to fll a book.
Over and over, teams hear the words, Your dog made my day. I
feel so much beter
now that I have
had a visit. For a
moment, my pain
lifed.
On one visit,
Lenore Nichols
and Basil, a Golden
Retriever, met a
1-year-old child.
Tibetan Spaniel Kyi and Cathy Tramaglini visit a pediatric dental ofice
Golden Retriever
Clover visits at St.
Johns Medical Center
Te baby hugged Basils neck, not even noticing that the doctor had
entered the room and had completed his exam. Erin Downey and
Clover make the rounds of the hospitals nursing home and visit
many dog lovers. Clover elicits fond memories and stories of previ-
ous well-loved pets. Nurses and doctors are the teams biggest fans.
One nurse shared with a Pet Partners team following a patient visit,
Tis was the frst time she smiled in days. Yeah, this works!
Merlins Magic Pet Partners teams also include Suzanne Knigh-
ton and Australian Blue Heeler Hope, Kara Pollard and Pit Bull
Terrier Sydney, Amanda Soliday and Golden Retriever Roscoe,
Amy Rojo and English Springer Spaniel Tika, Brantley Sydnor
with Chihuahuas Ani and Cecil, and Ellen Wilson and
Labradoodle Tracy.
Caring Community Member
Betty Jane Carmack, RN, EdD
San Francisco, California
We asked Dr. Bety Carmack a few questions about her dedication to
Pet Partners vision and mission worldwide. She has been a pioneer
in promoting the need for more involvement of nurses in what is now
called the One Health movement. In 1988, Dr. Carmack was selected
to give the Michael McCulloch Memorial Lecture for her outstand-
ing contribution to furthering our knowledge of the human-health
benefts of the humananimal bond.
Q: Why did you choose to become a member of
Pet Partners Caring Community?
A: My profession is nursing. Back in the early 80s I atended my frst humananimal bond (HAB) conference and met Delta Society co-
founder Dr. Michael McCulloch, clearly a leader in the feld, as well as others. I looked around and asked myself, Where are the nurses?
At that point I made a personal and professional commitment to return to my academic and clinical practice setings and incorporate the
HAB into nursing education and clinical practice. And thats what Ive been done for the past 30 years.
As a Professor of Nursing at the University of San Francisco, I introduced the concepts of Animal Assisted Terapy (AAT) into the
courses that I taught. Students in my clinical course had an experience in which they were part of the SFSPCAs AAT Program, taking
animals to various clinical setings. I wanted students to experience the therapeutic benefts of AAT so
they could introduce and support AAT in their clinical practice afer graduation. I also edited an issue of
Holistic Nursing Practice devoted to the Human Companion Animal Bond (HCAB) writen by nurses
for nursing practice. Nurses have been pioneers in our understanding of the HCAB and have been regular
contributors to our knowledge.
I believe in supporting organizations that represent my values. One such area for me is the recognition
of the therapeutic benefts, whether on a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual level, of companion
animals for people across the health continuum. I want to share my resources with Pet Partners, an orga-
nization that promotes and supports this important therapeutic intervention.
Q: What are one or two accomplishments of Pet Partners that you are most pleased about?
A: At the 1988 Annual Conference, Delta Society invited fve presentations on the HAB as it related to
AIDS/ARC. Tis was a major organization supporting a One Health approach a physician, veterinar-
ian, I as a nurse, and four others addressing Animal-Assisted Terapy all of us speaking of the impor-
tance of companion animals for those with AIDS/ARC. Recently again I was on a panel with the goal of
showing how the One Health movement was, in fact, vital during the AIDS Epidemic. Interdisciplinary
work and collegiality made a diference. In my panel presentation I held up the 1988 Delta Society con-
ference program. Im pleased that Delta Society had that vision and recognition nearly 25 years ago.
Q: What about the future of Pet Partners?
A: T. S. Elliot wrote, We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive at the place where we started
and know the place for the frst time. I knew the importance of companion animals 30 years ago when I atended my frst HAB confer-
ence and made my commitment to study, research, promote and teach the therapeutic benefts of companion animals. Now I know it even
more so. Te doors to the therapeutic benefts of companion animals have been opened for good. I would like to see these recognized
benefts of companion animals taught in our professional curricula, so this intervention is recognized as legitimate and worthy of clinical
practice across disciplines.
Pet Partners President and CEO Stephen Browning says, For more than 30 years Dr. Carmack has made signifcant contributions to our
knowledge of the humananimal bond and her promotion of the important role of the nursing profession in the One Health movement. She
is a valued member of our Pet Partners Caring Community.
For information on how you can join the Caring Community, contact co-founder Dr. Bill McCulloch, DVM at 503-646-4884 or
billmacdvm@comcast.net.
Pet Partners Giving
In the early 80s
I atended my frst
humananimal
bond conference . . .
I looked around
and asked myself,
Where are the
nurses?
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Willmetta & Charles Allen*
Robert K. Anderson DVM
Anonymous
Donna L. Baer DVM
Grace and Larry Ballentine
Bernard D. Baron*
Valerie & Richard Beck
Sally N. Becker*
Barbara & David Bell
Donna J. Berrier
Marie Bickel*
Nancy & William Biery
Frances Bleick*
Margaret M. Bott*
Helen H. Boyd RN
Florence E. Burkholder
Leo K. Bustad DVM*
Marite M. Butners
Helen S. Caradonna*
Dr. Betty J. Carmack
Mary Lynn & Gary Champion
Aphrodite Clamar Cohen PhD
Sheila L. Cohen
Fred A. Cole, II*
Eugenia M. Colman*
Melody M. Cook
Deborah Morgan Couples*
Sophie & Derek Craighead
Merry Crimi DVM
Lydia & Roy Cruzen DVM
Pet Partners Caring Community
Pet Partners wishes to thank the following families who have made provisions in their estate planning for Pet Partners.
We appreciate their support that will make their love last forever.
Janna P. De Lue
Karl L. Denniss*
Stephanie G. Denniss*
Barbara Dimock*
The Dogfather (James Schwartz)
Virginia Louis Doris*
Constance A. Dorn Lt.Cmdr.
DAnn Downey PhD
Trudy Doyle*
Jonathan L. Eastlake
Karen Edwards
Joan Engel PhD
Lillian Thomas Jones Eure*
Janet S. Fisher
Catherine & Robert Franklin,
DVM
Ann V. Fuller*
Harold H. Galbraith
Nora Gallaher
Gilbert W. Glass
Carol H. Gonnella
Charles M. Granoski Jr.
Jane Marie Griffn*
Katharine & Goody Harding
Barbara Harris
James M. Harris DVM
Mary E. Hill
Linda M. Hines
Robin Huckeba
Gladine Hudoff*
Jennifer Jarpe
Joan & Bill Jensen
Jacqueline Joseph
George E. Keely*
Marion E. Kline*
Cristine Kossow
Marguerite U. Lachs*
Susan Lilley
Carolynn Loacker
Rebecca S. Lovejoy
Barbara and Wendell Loveless
Esther N. Lyndon
Kendall & Betty McCulloch
Manning
Janice & Bill McCulloch DVM
Michael J. McCulloch MD*
Marilyn McDaniel*
Leatrice Meyers*
Queenie B. Mills PhD*
Wayne S. Minter*
Louis Carl Mirabile*
Marion Mitton
Marilyn and David Mize
Davelie & Russel Morgan
Maria Myckaniuk
Tom Nelson
Billyana Niland*
Katharine Quinn Nolan*
Jeannie & Bruce Nordstrom
Lawrence J. Norvell
Kyoka ONeill
Martha Jane Pearcy
John Remer Jr.
Mark Rosenblum
Debbie & Robert Ross
Michelle & Ed Sayres
Dr. Olivia M. Scarse
Theodore Schneider*
Jacquetta F. Schulz*
Mal Brett. Schwartz
Alfred Siegel
Jean & Bob Sneed
Carol & Mark Spisak
Sandra Squires
Sharon & Wayne Sternberger
Stuard Estate*
Walter Stugis
Ingrid M. Sunzenauer
Sarah W. Sweatt
Laura & Gregg Takashima DVM
Anne C. Taubman
Edith L. Taylor*
Irving Taylor MD
Ella Mae & Doc Thomas
Lorna M. Vanderzanden DVM
Verill Family Trust*
Eleanor Y. Vigil
Jean Vollum*
*Bequest received
During the past six months, Pet
Partners has been the benefciary
of two generous bequests from the
estates of Marguerite Margie
Lachs and Margaret Woodside.
Margie Lachs love of dogs
inspired her to leave a legacy gift
to Pet Partners and several other
animal- and nature-related chari-
ties. Margie cherished the many
dogs she loved during her lifetime
from her frst brown-and-white
terrier mix that provided compan-
ionship during Margies childhood
in Salt Lake City, to the Standard
Poodles and Canaan Dogs that
shared her and her late husband
Harolds home in Los Angeles, to her last dog Nadia, an
older Greyhound-Doberman Pinscher mix Margie adopted
from the shelter.
Margaret Woodsides gift was inspired by her passion
for animals and by the work of her sister Susan Niles, who
has volunteered for eight years with Pet Partners with her
Shetland Sheepdog River. Margaret
and Susan grew up in Montclair,
New Jersey, with Dachshunds
and cats as beloved pets. Margaret
believed deeply in animals ability to
provide comfort and joy, especially
to those who are ill or in need, and
she strongly in supported her sis-
ters and Rivers visits at Vanderbilt
Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
to assist people recovering from
stroke or debilitating injuries.
Margie and Margaret are dearly
remembered by their friends and families, and Pet Partners
is tremendously grateful for their generosity. Their bequests
will support the powerful benefts of the humananimal bond
through Board-approved special projects.
Legacies of Caring
In Memory of Robert RK Anderson,
DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVPM, Dipl. ACVB
Over more than 50 years this
gentle man was my graduate
professor, mentor, article co-
author, colleague and friend.
Without him, I would not
have enjoyed my exciting and
rewarding career in veterinary
public health.
Troughout my career, he
was most supportive, giv-
ing me opportunities for
publications on compara-
tive medicine and zoonotic
diseases and humananimal
interactions, one of which we
co-authored about the humananimal bond in a 1986 special issue of
Phi Kappa Phi journal.
But let us backtrack to the early 1970s when I began promoting my psy-
chiatrist brother, Michael McCulloch, M.D., as a speaker on the human
animal bond afer reading about the writings of Dr. Boris Levinson, a
child psychologist in the 1960s. Dr. Anderson and Dr. Stanley Diesch
(also a co-founder of Delta Society) invited Michael as a speaker at a
conference in Minnesota.
When Dr. Anderson led a federally sponsored project about the human
health contributions of veterinarians, he asked me if Michael would
serve as a member of a National Advisory Commitee. I said I knew he
would. Dr. Michael McCulloch wrote the seminal paper on the veteri-
narians role in mental health and the humananimal bond. We are really
talking about the One Health movement here.
It was during Michaels and my consulting with Dr. Robert Anderson,
Dr. Stanley Diesch and Leonard Schuman, M.D., on the federal study
that the concept of the original Delta Foundation was conceived and
became a reality as a non-proft based in Portland, Oregon in 1977 with
Michael as it frst President. Te main purpose was to promote the need
for and gain funds to conduct research. Te Delta Foundation eventually
became Delta Society in 1981 afer joining forces with our colleague Dr.
Leo Bustad as the new President. Dr. Anderson published many articles
on the humananimal bond and was part of a conference in 1984 that
established the frst refereed Journal of Delta Society called Anthrozoos.
Dr. Anderson also helped me become a consultant to the Pan American
Health Organization of the World Health Organization with many trips
with him in several countries in South America in the 1960s and 1970s.
He wrote many recommendation leters for me with yearly contact and
more nice phone calls of advice that I can count.
He was an avid learner and very creative and always had others interests
at heart. Some 30 years ago (at age 60), he talked to me about doing a
sabbatical to learn about animal behavior from Dr. Ben Hart at the Uni-
versity of CaliforniaDavis. Te rest of that story is history as he used his
insight to the concept of animal training from his farm days in Colorado.
He revolutionized the animal behavior and psychology feld with two
co-inventions, Te Gentle Leader and Easy Walk harness for dogs, done
in collaboration with Ruth Foster, a leader in the National Association
of Dog Obedience Instructors.
One of the major reasons for the broken bond is because of behavioral
problems in animals resulting in their being recycled through animal
shelters with many of them needlessly euthanized. Dr. Andersons ef-
forts have undoubtedly saved thousands of animals from a premature
death and healed the humananimal bond for the owner.
My last in-person contact with Dr. Anderson was in January of 2012
when we had lunch during his visit to Portland where I am retired. A
wonderful memory. Ten I was notifed that Dr. Andersons immune
disease had quickly come out of remission and he was now in home
hospice care with a short time to live. It was a memorable moment for
me to talk with him by phone with his weak yet clear voice as we remi-
nisced over our 50 years of friendship and working together. We told
each other of our love and admiration for each other. We then said our
fnal goodbyes. And to think that I am only one of his over 200 graduate
students whose lives he impacted. I miss him already.
William F. McCulloch, DVM, MPH
In Memory of Dr. Linda (Lin) Buettner,
PhD, CTRS
Linda was devoted to Delta
Society, now Pet Partners,
starting her volunteering
with her wonderful Lab
Boo-Boo while in New
York State in 1999. When
she moved to Florida her
eforts began to recruit local
residents in Southwest Flor-
ida to become volunteers
with Pet Partners, particu-
larly providing service to
the elderly and those with
dementia. She was an In-
structor and Evaluator who
singularly infuenced so
many to begin to serve with
their qualifying animals. Some of the members Gulf Coast Pet Partners,
the Registered Afliate she was instrumental in starting, assisted in her
research regarding animal-assisted interactions and dementia patients.
Her passion for service to this group was infectious for some who to this
day prefer working with the elderly.
Moving to North Carolina she was again almost singularly responsible
for the beginning of another Registered Afliate, North Carolina Pet
Partners, in the Greensboro area. Like in Southwest Florida, this Af-
fliate covers a large area with service in the mountainous areas of the
state as well as at Moses Cone, the hospital system associated with the
University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Linda focused on the outcome of service. She provided both the enthu-
siasm and passion to get others involved and serving. She showed us
how we can make a diference, and she certainly made a diference in the
lives of thousands of people who have received service from Pet Part-
ners through her personal eforts in recruiting, educating and evaluating
volunteer teams to provide that service. She will always be remembered
for her infectious enthusiasm for Pet Partners.
Judy A. Peter, RN, Terapy Animal Team Instructor
Pet Partners wishes to thank Betty White for
lending her hand to our fall fundraising
activities. Ms. White (pictured with her Golden
Retriever Pontiac) kindly wrote a letter sent to
potential new donors of the organization:
Over the past 35 years, Pet Partners has led
the way in promoting positive humananimal
interactions. Thats why I have been privileged
to support this wonderful organization by attend-
ing and speaking at fundraising events, making
donations and serving as a member on its Honor-
ary Board. Pet Partners has proven what I, as an
animal lover, have felt in my heart all along: pets
by their simple companionship and unconditional
affection are natural healers.
A month after it was mailed, the letter had
generated more than 130 new donors for
Pet Partners.
Thank you, Betty
Performance
Excellence
Through
Technology
Stay tuned for a new and im-
portant fundraising campaign
for Pet Partners launching soon.
Te campaign, called Perfor-
mance Excellence Trough
Technology (PET), will help
address Pet Partners need for
an improved, expanded and
integrated technology platform
and customer relationship
management database, enabling
Pet Partners to more efciently
serve its volunteers and more ef-
fectively deliver on the organiza-
tions mission.
At its meeting in March 2012,
Pet Partners Board of Direc-
tors identifed technology as
one of fve strategic areas for
organizational improvement.
Pet Partners current technology
platform is outdated and unin-
tegrated, resulting in duplica-
tion of staf eforts, inadequate
reporting and data-collection
capabilities, and paper-intensive
registration processes for volun-
teers and the facilities they visit.
Afer the March board meeting,
a staf commitee led by Director
of Operations Frances Pak was
formed to identify and address
technology defciencies. Follow-
ing further review and analysis
from a Denver-based consultant,
Americas Pet
Debate Raises
$112,500
Americas Pet Debate, presented by Purina, invited pet lovers across the country to vote for one of
the two most popular pet species dogs or cats as their favorite. For every vote tallied, Purina
donated $1 to Pet Partners, specifcally to support therapy animal teams working with veterans, active
service members and their families.
When the votes were tallied, cats took the prize as the countrys most beloved pet. But the real win-
ners are the veterans who will be helped through the remarkable healing benefts of therapy animal
visits. Te $112,500 donation will be used to help Pet Partners support therapy animal teams and
groups that are working with veterans and to develop educational resources and best
practices for this work.
Pet Partners is grateful to Purina for its tremendous support through Americas Pet Debate and to all the
people who voted for their favorite.
a formal Request for Proposals
was sent to selected technology
consultants early in December.
Te total campaign has been set
at $250,000, which will allow
full implementation of a new
technology platform and data-
base as well as provide technol-
ogy support for future years. By
helping to fund this campaign,
supporters will:
Establish online registration,
renewal and volunteer report-
ing for Pet Partners 11,000
therapy animal teams in the
feld
Enable Pet Partners to collect
and report data about the
types of facilities, client popu-
lations, client conditions and
animal-assisted interventions
being conducted in the feld
of Animal-Assisted Activities
and Animal-Assisted Terapy
Empower Pet Partners staf
to work more efciently and
efectively serve volunteers,
facilities visited and other
constituents by reducing
manual, ofen duplicated ef-
forts
Expand on Pet Partners
mission of promoting and
demonstrating that positive
humananimal interactions
improve peoples health and
lives
Additional details about Cam-
paign PET will be announced
to Pet Partners supporters and
volunteers in early 2013.
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Pet Partners Giving
One Bond One
World Gala
a Success
On September 15, Pet Partners host-
ed its second fall fundraising gala,
One Bond One World: Celebrat-
ing 35 Years of Delta Society & Pet
Partners, in Portland, Oregon. Te
pet-friendly event was atended by
approximately 150 guests, including
many registered therapy dogs and
other well-behaved pets, and funds
raised nearly tripled results from last
years gala.
On hand were past and present Pet
Partners board members, co-found-
er Dr. Bill McCulloch, distinguished
guests, and emcees David Frei
(television host of the Westminster
Dog Show), and local news celebri-
ties Kim Singer and Larry Shoop.
Longtime volunteer and supporter
Katharine Harding was presented
with the frst Delta Spirit of Caring
Award, which will be given out
annually to honor a person, group,
company or organization that exem-
plifes Pet Partners mission to pro-
mote and demonstrate that positive
humananimal interactions improve
peoples physical, psychological and
emotional health.
Te elegant evening of dining, danc-
ing, silent and live auctions, and
mingling with others who support
Pet Partners dedication to the
humananimal bond was enjoyed
by all the guests.
PHOTOS:
1. Pet Partners co-founder Dr. Bill McCulloch presents Katharine
Harding with the first Delta Spirit of Caring award.
2. Pet Partners Board member Dr. Laird Goodman and his wife
Pam enjoy the VIP reception and silent auction.
3. L to R, Honorary Event Chairs Dr. Robert and Kate Franklin, Pet
Partners CEO Stephen Browning, Event Chair Lynda Iverson and
Labrador Retriever Silly, and award honoree Katharine Harding
with Cavadoodles Karisto and Philia.
4. Emcees Kim Singer and Larry Shoop with celebrity host David
Frei, television host of the Westminster Dog Show.
5. Melanii Lambert poses with her therapy animal partner, Taquita.
6. Therapy animals registered with Pet Partners as well as other
well-behaved pets were treated to an elegant evening.
7. Clockwise from lef: Eduardo de la Fuenta, former Board mem-
ber Joyce de la Fuenta, Barbara Bell, former Board member David
Bell, Co-founder Bill McCulloch, and supporters Jean and Robert
Snead.
8. Guests place their bids in the silent auction during the VIP
reception.
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Special thanks to the following donors who, by contributing to Pet Partners, remember the special spirit of an animal
or person that touched their lives.
In Honor of . . .
THE BERGQUISTS
Linda D. Walters
ANNE BORDEN
Linda D. Walters
PIA & ERIC BOWERS
Dr. Aubrey H. Fine, EdD
NANCY BUCK
Sherri Partridge
MICHELLE CLARK
Jeremy Fryer
MARY CORTANI
Alice Herbert
MICHELLE DORE & MECA
Chantal Dore
DR. DAVID FELDMAN
Laurie Weinstock
CATHERINE & ROBERT T.
FRANKLIN, DVM
Pam & Laird Goodman, DVM
Laura & Gregg K. Takashima, DVM
CATHY & BILL GRIFFIN
Debbie & John Marchione
KATHARINE HARDING
Bridget Beattie
Didi & Dike Dame
Margaret Frank
Barbara Haga
Eloise W. Hodges
Margot Tompson
MARTY HARRIS
Virginia Gray
MASAHARU KOZAI
Aubrey H. Fine
BARBARA LLOID
Michael Lloid
THERESA & MICHAEL
PROHASKA
Teresa Prohaska
JENNIFER SELF
Molly A. Cook
In Honor of Pets
HANK BENTLER
Jill, Gordy & Natalie Bentler
DEUCE DAY
Mr. & Mrs. Doug F. Day
YANKEE DOODLE EWEN
Kathryn Ewen
TUX & COSMO FREEHLING
& ALL THERAPY CATS
Janet L. Freehling
JACK GRAY
Bonnie Noveck
BENTLEY MIYA
Don OLeary
PEARL NETANEL
Victoria Netanel
RONNIE NEWELL
Mark Newell
COOPER OPIN
Dr. Perry Opin
BUSTER BROWN PARSONS
Angela & Stephen Brown
TUFFY ROSE
Mary Ann Ryder
FOXY LADY WALDMAN
Roger Waldman
ZUZOU WELCH
Susan Grace
Iris & Michael Welch
ALL ANIMALS
Elizabeth Pilgrim
In Memory of . . .
LINDA BUETTNER, PhD
Serdar Atav
Dr. Kathleen C. Buckwalter
Sandra & Stephen Burgener
Frances Clerk
Sena & Jonathan Crutchley
Cypress Cove at HealthPark
Florida
Richard & Brenda DeVito
Janet A. Donahue
Ann Duyster
Elise K. Eifert
Donna & James Fick
Florida Gulf Coast
University
Friends Homes, Inc.
Fay Marie Gardner
Pat & Jerel Geren
Karen Gibson
Gulf Coast Pet Partners
Rhonda Jagnow
Ann Kolanowski, RN, PhD
John Krout
Timothy Legg
Jacqueline LeMere
Verna Leslie
Barbara & Harry Lloyd
Susanne Maloy
Judith A. Peter, RN
Recreational Terapy
Foundation
Nancy Richeson
Kelly Rulison
Judy Saul & Regi Teasley
Kaycee Sink
Leah Tompkins
Te Vetter Foundation
Dianne H.B. Welsh &
Ted Shalek
Western Carolina University
JOHN W. CRIMI
Mary Ann Crimi
JOSEPH M. CZYZEWSKI
Skochii & Lester Polchlopek
MARGARET FANTONI
Mr. & Mrs. David Bandeld
CLARENCE GROSS
Julie Swan
HANK HOLLAND
Marilyn Holland
RUTH E. LALLEY
Gilbert Gigax
Eva Reef
CHARLIE LEE
Brooks Aitchison
DONALD LEFARI
Dr. Julia Wellin
CAROLE JEANNE
MASLANSKY
Jean & Lawrence Maslansky
Marilyn K. Michelman, LCSW
DR. MICHAEL J. McCULLOCH
Michael Jay McCulloch
HOWARD OCHAKOFF
Bette L. Resis
PATTE RASBERRY
Katherine Clark
JILLIAN SCHAPIRO
Maritza Ejenbaum-Leonard
DR. ROBERT E. SMITH
Denise & Charles Barnes
Lynn C.
Diane & Tom Coleman
Karen & Robert Croatti
Robin & Vincent Esposito
Marcia & John Gell
Margaret Hayden
Barbara & Gerald Kahan
Grace & Frank Karp
Norman Kraft
Kimberly Hensle Lowrance
Susan & Andrew Mingione
Dr. Perry Opin
Michael Purcell
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Sackville
Jacqueline & William Schmidt
Lynne M. Todisco
Veterinary Associates of
Derby, LLC
Diane & John Visconti
Martha C. Walczak
Stephen Warley
Jean Wolitzer
Laura & John Zaprzalka
George Zinycz
Jackie Zucker
WILLIAM TURNER
Mary Lipanovich-McGoldrick
Colleen Ritelli
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ritelli
Beth & Sblend Sblendorio
Honor and Memorial Donations
In Memory of Pets
RILEY ABBETT
Negolas Ark Veterinary Hospital
SPOT AMER
Scott C. Gallatin, DVM
MOOSE AMUNDSON
BANJO ANDERSON
KEIKO ANDERSON
TOBY AURELIO
NELSON BAILEY
YOSHI BATCHELOR
Scott Galloway
JAZZ BEATTY
CINDER BERTZ
Lois Abrams, PhD
BERNIE BLAKEMORE
PORSCHE BOZARTH
Angel Paws, Inc.
MAX BRAFF
Bonnie Marx
ASHLEY BRUNO
MELANIE, SAKE & SISTER
SISTER BUEL
ANDY BUNDY
Dayna Simmon
SPARKY BURKE
SKYLAR BYRNE
Mimi Byrne
WALLABY CARLSON
CHARLIE CARROLL
Elizabeth D. Tice
MURPHY CHEEK
Linda Hill
COPPER CHOLKE
SMOKEY & MAX CHURCH
John Church
BELLA CIANELLA
RUSTY CLARE
BARLEY CLARK-DECKER
RALPH CLESSON
WHITBY ANDERSON
COCHE
Cynthia & Kevin Nissen
SNOWBALL COFFEY
SCOTCH COLE
VALENTINO CONTRERAS
SAMANTHA CRAIG
FRASIER CROHAN
LUCKY CULP-ROCHAN
EMILY CUMMINGS
JAKE CUNETTO
Charles L. Salamone
TOLI CUNNINGHAM
LUCY DASCENZI
ISABELLE DAVIS-COLE
INKY DEBOER
BARLEY DECKER
Becky & Cork OConnor
ROCKY DEMARCO
Margaret DeMarco
COCO DETEMPLE
EMMA DIMOND
Elizabeth Dimond
SUGAR DONEGAN
MAIZIE DORLAND
Debra Nef-Maurer
AYLA DOWNEY WARLEY
DAnn Downey &
William Warley, PhDs
DIXIE DUFFY
FRECKLES EGAN
BOOTS EHLERS
BUDDY EHRLICH
ANNIE ELLIOTT
SANFORD ERICKSON
ABBY FARKAS
Daniel Stephen Farkas
Pet Partners Giving
MADDIE FARLEY
David Farley
ROCKY FAUSTINO
LASER FOWLER
Mr. & Mrs. F. B. Fowler
DAVE FREW
NED GARNER
AUSTIN GARRISON
Dorsey Gray
BUTTER GILLIAM
Glenna Brown
BRANDY GOCKMAN
SKYE GOIN
Denise Ann Lilley
BLACKJACK GOINGS
BUSTER GOLF
LUCKY GRAVES
ROCKY GUTOWSKI
RUSTY HAMMERSCHMIDT
TUFFY & CODY HANCK
Dr. Nancy G. Hanck
LEO HANSON
David Farley
KOKO HARPOLD
HAPPY JACK HARRIS
Virginia Copeland
Linda Henderson
AMBEON HAYES
Ruth Hayes
LOTTY HAYES
Kristina Teglia
RUSTY HEASLEY
Diane Heasley
MERRY & BILBO HOBBS
Olive Hobbs
HARRY HOWARD
MOCHA HOWELLS
MOLLY HOWLEY
DELILAH HUGGINS
LUCKY HUMPHREYS
AGAPE INGALLS
Karen Ingalls
R.J. JACKSON
SOX JACKSON
Te Parkway Veterinary Hospital
PIPPIN JONES
RALPH JONES
Jacqueline L. Jones, PhD
TYSON JOSEPH
Dr. George Robinson
MUNCHKIN KADET
ILSA KAISER
Claudia & Tom Jackson
CATHY KANAL
GARFIELD KELLY
SCOTT KING
DANTE KIRSHTEIN
JESSIE KRAMER
TIGER LABREC
NIKINEW LAKE
TWEET LAKE
MILA LAM
RIVER LARISH
Claire Hopkins
ETHEL LENTZ
Linda & Peter Lindquist
LUCY LENZEN
EBONY GEM LEONARD
Judith A. Cullumber
ROSE LEWIS
K.D. LOCKE
ROSIE LOIACONO
SAREENA LUDKE
BOGART LUTCHEN
COSMO LYONS
WINTER MACDONALD
PRECIOUS MANN
MAYA MARION
ROVER MARTINEZ
TILY McCLOSKEY
DAISY McDONALD
CLOVER McFARLAND
TATER McLEOD
BP Foundation, Inc.
Cheryl Burns
MERLIN McNELLIS
Arlene M. McNellis
SAMMI MEDEMA
MISTY MENNINGA
HERCULES MIKOLS
TWINKLE, SAMMY THE
DOG, BASILIC, CHAIM,
JEREMY, SHOSHA,
STREGA, PLUME, PAL,
MAYA, CHLOE, SAFI,
PANDA, PILPEL, SAMI,
LADY & ELF MILESI
Mollie Milesi
ANGEL MILLER
Linda Hill
DOLLY MIRABILE
BUDDY MOE
MYIA MOLLEMA
LACY MOORE
ELLIE MURAL
KIERI MYERS
Linda & Peter Lindquist
BANSHEE NALLY
PEE WEE NESBIT
Linda Gollan
DITTO NETORAS
MIMI & TAMMY NIXON
Katherine Clark
TIGER NORTHUP
PUDDLES & SAMANTHA
NORTON
THUMPER ODONNELL
RUDY OLDHAM
KAISER PAVLIK
RICHARD PEARCE
Oregon Coast Terapy Animals
CHARLIE PETERSON
Oregon Coast Terapy Animals
GIRL PETRITSCH
KODY PETROFF
Debra Nef-Maurer
BENTLEY PHILLIPS
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Phillips
BUSTER PHILLIPS
YOGI PICKETT
KONA PITTENGER
Lisa Anne Erwin
MOLLY PLATT
Sandy & Harvey Platt
CASEY PLAUTZ
MIKEY POMONIS
SONNY PRINKKI
Peggy Miles
PRECIOUS PROKES
SOPHIE QUINN
GUIDO & SHADOW
RACKAUSKAS
DUKE RAMOS
HONEY RAY
JASMINE REILLY
TYLER DODGE RICCIO
Bettina Riccio
WESTLEY RICE
MORGAN RICHTER
TREASURE RICKETTS
Barbara Ricketts
KUTSUNYA ROCCA
STASHU RUSIN
GUINESS RYAN
SNAP SANDIN
ASTA SCAMMELL
GINGER SCHEIBEL
BURNIE SCHEINBERG
SOPHIE SCHLOTTERBECK
Kathy Schlotterbeck
JASPER SCHULTZ
Betsy Schultz
BUNNY SCOTT
Alysa S. Plummer
HAYLEY & SIMBA SCOTT
Mona Sherrell
POOH SCOTT
Te Parkway Veterinary Hospital
CHLOE SEGAL
SHADOW SHANAHAN
GEORGE SCHAUS
Judy & Howard Frankel
HOLLY SHEA
REBA SHEEHAN
BP Foundation, Inc.
Cheryl Burns
CHUCK SHUMAKER
SHADOW SIEBERT
Judith Siebert
BUSTER SIENKO
LIBERTY SKARLATOS
HENRY & JOHNNY
SLAYTON
Katherine Clark
EMILY SLEBODNIK
EMMY, DIEGO & MURPHY
SLEBODNIK
Becky & Cork OConnor
ADDISON SMITH
SAMRA SMITH
CRICKET SNIDER
LITTLE BIT SPENCE
Susan Jane Spence, DVM
MATILDA STARKEY
Dr. Sandra Rosenbaum
ZIP STUCKEY
Jessica Stuckey
PEACHES TARIS
Carole R. Taris
LANEY TEBAY
Mr. & Mrs. James Allen, Jr.
BANDIT THOMPSON
SARAH CATHERINE
THOMPSON
Tender Paws
CHASE THRUN
BULL TOMASELLO
Scott C. Gallatin, DVM, DVM
GOOFY VENTURA
Erika L. Ventura
PENNY WALTON
BRUTUS WATTER
BAILEY WILLIAMS
Judy Zollicofer
MADDIE WISNER
TOMMY WITT
HOKU YIM
Sue-Lynn K. Yim
In Memory of Pets
continued
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Because of donations to Pet Partners our therapy teams are able to make
a diference in peoples lives all over the United States and around the world!
THANK YOU
FOR VOTING IN AMERICAS PET DEBATE!
$112,000
Together we raised
for Pet Partners Veteran programs.
Lets celebrate pets helping veterans, as well as all the pets in our lives.
To learn more about Purinas welfare eforts, visit purina.com/meet-purina
Pets make lives better.

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