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ailsF R O M M I N N E S O T AFor Friends of Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota

TFall 2009 Vol. 20 Issue 4

I n 1988 , Lucky , p ic tured above, was the f i rs t dog we adopted f rom an an imal she l ter . She was homeless and was scheduled to be euthanized that day . Lucky served as our demonstration dog for 11 years. She is symbolic of our commitment to save homeless dogs while fulfilling our mission to serve people with disabilities.

On the “Brinks” of HappinessMary Kelley and Brinks by Laurie Carlson

Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota

www.hsdm.org

From the Executive Director .......... 2Earle Brown and Belle ................... 3Karin Hanson and Sweetie ............. 3Christine Zang and Viggo............... 4Geralyn Minke and Bennie ............. 4Development News ........................ 8New Team Member ........................ 8Planned Giving Info Session .......... 8Jill England and Hailey ................... 9Collision Center Golf Tournament .. 9Heel and Wheel Update ................10Doing Well, Doing Good ................10Deb Olson-Storm and Tanga .........11Volunteer Spotlight .......................11The Fetching Ball ..........................12

Inside This Issue

Mary Kelley of Minneapolis, Minn., is an admitted cat lover. She has had cats for many years, and she says that although she admired other people’s dogs, she never had one of her own.

Since Mary was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) 30 years ago, it has severely affected her balance and energy level. While attending MS functions with her husband, Mark, Mary says she frequently saw Mobility Assist Dogs and learned how they help people. “I finally decided it was time to apply for one of my own,” she said. In her application, Mary noted, “I think a Mobility Assist Dog could help me conserve my energy by helping me carry things up and down stairs and from one room to another, pick up items I drop, and fetch the newspaper if it doesn’t quite hit the doorstep.”

THOSE WHO MADE THIS PLACEMENT POSSIBLE

Dog SourceThe Lenneman Family

Veterinary ServicesMaryland Avenue Pet Hospital

Puppy RaisersThe Ehlert Family

Special ThanksMary’s husband, Mark Falstad

Would you like to help us make more team like Brinks and Mary possible? Call Janet Cobus to find out how you can make a difference. You can reach her at 612-729-5986, ext. 153.

Mary and Brinks

Enter Brinks, a laid-back 2-year-old Labrador Retriever. He was an immediate hit around the neighborhood. Mary said, “Once our trainer, Leslie, taught me how to handle the leash, one of our favorite things became taking scooter walks. He is so good and so gorgeous. He isn’t bothered by any distractions, whether it is other dogs or yelling kids. It’s a pleasure.”

Brinks learned to pick up dropped items, tug open and close doors, and get an emergency phone. Most importantly, Mary said, he carries a special bag up and down the stairs that she fills with items she needs. He drags the laundry bag downstairs, too!

As they finished the training process, Mary said, “Although it feels wonderful to be done, I think training

is an ongoing process and not a burden. It’s fun to watch him learn new things. While we trained, Brinks would cock his head and just look at me — he really wants to help.”

Mary said she appreciates the help she received while training Brinks and thanks supporters who donate to Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota. “What an extraordinary organization,” she said. “Everyone I’ve met has been the best. I’ve been to two graduations and seen the many types of disabilities the organization serves. The individual attention is unbelievable.” Y

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Freedom Independence Peace of Mind Our Dogs Fetch Amazing Things

From the Executive DirectorAl Peters & AJ

Volume 20 Issue 4

Tails From MinnesotaPublished quarterly for friends and supporters of


Editor/Layout/DesignAlan M. Peters Sue Schuster Shelly Hiemer

Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota is dedicated to enhancing the quality of

life for people with disabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with

specially trained dogs.

We envision a future in which every person who needs and wants an

assistance dog can have one.

Assistance dogs provide the gifts of freedom, independence, and peace of mind to our clients and their families. Our fully trained dogs, often adopted from local animal shelters, are provided

to our clients who live with disabilities that involve mobility challenges, hearing loss or

deafness, seizure disorders, autism, or diabetes complicated by hypoglycemia unawareness.

Dogs, training and supplies are provided to each client free of charge.

Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota2537 25th Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406

612-729-5986, 612-729-5914 tty/fax e-mail [email protected] website www.hsdm.org

Board of DirectorsMary Quist President

Carlos Villalpando Vice PresidentLisa Knazan SecretaryLen Washko Treasurer

Dianne Astry Sara Braziller MarySue Krueger Maureen Pranghofer

Staff

To reach a staff member via phone, dial 612-729-5986. When you hear the greeting,

press the extension number. Michelle Calvert Director of Operations [email protected] ext. 158 Laurie Carlson Event & Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] ext. 113 Rob Carrick Puppy Program Coordinator [email protected] ext. 111 Janet Cobus Development Director [email protected] ext. 153 Mona Elder Client Services Coordinator [email protected] ext. 155 Leslie Flowers Client Services Coordinator [email protected] ext. 112 Shelly Hiemer Marketing & Communications Specialist [email protected] ext. 115 Rita Jesse Graduate Presenter Julianne Larsen Director of Training [email protected] ext. 117 Jessica Nadeau Development Assistant [email protected] ext. 152 Angela Olson Kennel Manager [email protected] ext. 156 Lee Perish Account Assistant [email protected] 612-729-5914 tty Al Peters Executive Director [email protected] ext. 116 Thomas Rehbein Administrative Assistant [email protected] ext. 157 Allison Schildknecht Administrative Assistant [email protected] ext. 151 Maria Dunn, Jenna Nikodym, Kennel Assistants

Celebration!Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota has two important celebrations planned this fall, and I hope you’ll join me at each of them. The celebrations are especially important because we are celebrating our 20th an-niversary of service to the community this year.

Please join me for our anniversary celebration, The Fetching Ball, on Saturday, Nov. 7. This event, the first of its kind for our organization, will celebrate our service to the com-munity, the dogs and clients who have given us purpose and direction over the years, and the volunteers and contribu-tors that have made this work possible. Please see the back cover of this issue, or go to www.fetchingball.com for details and to order your ticket. See you there!

The second celebration is our team graduation, my favorite event each year. On Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1:00 pm when we will celebrate our fall gradu-ation at Anne Sullivan School. Gradu-ation brings together all the people who make our service possible: the graduates themselves, the fully trained dogs, and the volunteers, contributors, and staff —all of whom work together for a common purpose. If you haven’t been to a graduation, I guarantee you’ll experience a range of emotions, from uncontrolled laughter to heartfelt tears. If you’ve been to other graduations, I know you won’t want to miss this one. Graduation is a free event and open to the public. See the back cover for more information.

Our New HomeI’m happy to report that we are making progress on the renovation of our newly acquired 4-acre property at 9440 Science Center Drive in New Hope, Minn. A crew of dedicated volunteers banded together on Saturday, August 29, to start the project by demolishing our new building! Although that description might be an overstatement, this hard-working group removed antiquated heating ducts, knocked down walls and ceilings, re-moved flooring and broke down cement-block walls. The volunteers saved the organization more than $5,000 of costs that would otherwise have been paid to contractors. Thanks, volunteers!

Since then, our general contractor, Langer Construction, has organized the project and arranged for subcontractors to coordinate on the plumbing, masonry, electrical, heating and finish work associ-ated with the project. By early Decem-ber, we expect to have transformed the 22,000-square-foot building, added 12 of 22 indoor/outdoor two-dog kennels, and prepared the large play yards for the dogs (they can’t wait!).

After more than 20 years of hoping for our own home, then working and plan-ning carefully these past few years to bring this process to fruition, the board and staff are thrilled to see the dream coming true. When complete, the new facility will allow us to house more than four times the number of dogs that our current facility does. It will pave the way for increasing the number of graduating teams each year. More details, and an an-nouncement of an open house, will appear in our winter 2010 edition. Then we will really celebrate!! Y


A Golden BelleEarle Brown and Belle by Jessi Hiemer

Earle and Belle



Dog SourceSharon Lanz

Veterinary ServicesInver Grove Heights Animal Hospital

Field TrainerSarah Granger

Puppy RaisersThe Holicky Family

Earle Brown of Alexandria, Minn., will tell you he is a high school teach-er, a father of three, a lucky husband, and an avid athlete. What he might not tell you is that he has Type 1 diabetes with hypoglycemia unawareness (the inability to sense low blood sugar until it is at a dangerous level). Earle’s diabetes and its complica-tions affect not only him, but also his family. “Seeing their dad so vulner-able after serious insulin reactions was frightening for the three children,” says his wife, Sue, “so I took on the added responsibility of monitoring Earle for signs of falling blood sugar levels. On occasion, we had to call emergency services when I couldn’t help him.” The effects of low blood sugar can last for hours, disrupting the active life Earle loves so much.

When Earle’s mother met a woman with a Diabetes Assist Dog from Hear-ing and Service Dogs of Minnesota, she encouraged him to look into the organization. “I was wary at first, be-cause I didn’t grow up with pets,” he says. However, when he was matched with Belle, a 3-year-old Golden Re-triever, they had an instant bond.

With the help of field trainer Sarah Granger, Earle and Belle quickly be-came a team. Earle had to learn how to

To help make more dogs like Belle available for people on our waiting list, please visit www.hsdm.org or send a contribution in the return envelope en-closed with this newsletter. Thank you!

be in charge, while Belle had to learn how to work best with him. Now, they truly are in sync. When they get ready to work, Belle gives Earle a high five and can’t wait to get into her vest. She’s detecting his low blood sugar with increasing accuracy, even waking him up in the early morning to make him test his blood sugar. And with school back in session, Belle is ready for the classroom. She keeps her blanket on the floor near Earle as he teaches.

Sue says the changes in their house have been amazing. “I can’t thank the

donors, volunteers, and staff enough for what they’ve done for our family,” she says. “Earle is more confident and secure because Belle is with him.” Adds Sarah, “The transformation in Earle is huge and fun to watch.” Earle is happy to report that, because Belle is now sensing his lows, he is regain-ing some sensitivity to drops in his blood sugar.

When asked what he would like to say to Hearing and Service Dogs of Min-nesota donors, Earle replies, “Their money is being used very well. It works — it’s amazing what a dog can do!” Y

Karin and Sweetie

The “Sweetie” Sound of SuccessKarin Hanson and Sweetie by Laurie CarlsonKarin Hanson of Bloomington, Minn., says she’s known about Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota for quite some time. Back in 1989 at a Hearing Loss Association chapter meeting, she saw Executive Director Al Peters and demonstration dog Lucky demonstrate how Hearing Assist Dogs help people. “I thought at the time it would be a good idea to apply,” Karin says. She had a pet dog and both were accepted; unfortu-nately, her father fell ill and the team had to drop out of training.

Karin moved in with her mother and, although her hearing loss bothered her, she found that her mother alerted Karin to the sounds she missed. Two years ago, when her mother passed away, Karin says, “I suddenly realized

how much I had relied on my mother and that I was regularly missing out on everyday sounds. It was frustrating not to hear someone at the door or to miss phone calls.” She decided it was time to apply for a Hearing Assist Dog.

Sweetie, an adorable black and tan Po-meranian, was donated to Hearing and Service Dogs when her previous owner had to go to a nursing home. She needed a new home —and a job! After spend-ing some time in a volunteer’s foster home, Sweetie was ready to be placed with Karin and begin her training as a Hearing Assist Dog.

Together, they learned how to have Sweetie touch Karin and alert her to an (continued on page 5)


A Different LifeChristine Zang and Viggo by Jessi Hiemer

Geralyn and Bennie

Bennie’s Got the TouchGeralyn Minke and Bennie by Natalie Boike

(continued on page 5)

Our Dogs Fetch Amazing ThingsFreedom Independence Peace of Mind

Christine and Viggo


Dog SourceThe Lenneman Family

Veterinary ServicesUniversity of Minnesota

Puppy RaisersLeslie Flowers and Scott McClure

Christine Zang of Rochester, Minn., is friendly, talkative, and full of energy. She has a busy life, filled with art, the computer, her adult children, and her friends. Christine has been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) since being diagnosed at age 20. Because of the MS and osteoporosis, she now uses a wheelchair.

For many years, Christine got around town with the help of her Service Dog, Bandit. Christine self-trained Bandit as a constant companion and helper. When Bandit died after back surgery, Christine says she realized how much she had come to depend on him for everyday things: opening doors, pick-ing up dropped items, and keeping her company at home. “I wanted to have a Service Dog again,” she says, “but I realized I didn’t have the physical abil-ity to train another dog on my own.”

Other people noticed the void in her life. Looking for a way to help, one of her physical therapists recommended Hearing and Service Dogs of Minneso-ta. Soon Christine was going through the application process. “Not having a Service Dog has greatly diminished my ability to live,” she said at the time. “It would be a huge difference to have the help of a Service Dog again. Not having the use of my legs makes it difficult to help myself. With a dog, it

Hearing and Service Dogs of Min-nesota uses a variety of mixed breed and purebred dogs in our training. We have had great success with donated labs, like Viggo, and are thankful for breeders like the Lenneman family who support our work. To learn more about donating a dog or puppy, visit our Web site at www.hsdm.org.

is like having my legs back.”

Christine was matched with Viggo, a 1 -year-old yellow Labrador Retriever. Viggo loves people, and Christine says he thinks he’s a lap dog. “He simply wants to be close to anyone who will love him back,” she says. He loves to work hard for Christine, picking up dropped items, opening doors, and, most importantly, filling the void in her life left by Bandit.

“Now I can go out on my own again with my new faithful friend at my

side,” Christine says. “Viggo has given me my freedom back.” She adds that her grown children are comforted by Viggo’s presence in their mother’s life. They know she is safe because Viggo is there to help her.

”My life would be totally different without Viggo,” Christine says. “I wouldn’t be able to go out by myself. Being able to go out with Viggo and be around people is crucial to my hap-piness. I appreciate the trainers and staff at Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota for their patience. I know I couldn’t have done this alone.” Y

Although Geralyn Minke might not hear the tags jingling on her Shih Tzu, Bennie, he makes sure his presence is known. It is, after all, his job.

Field trainer Joanne Nichols describes the approach as Bennie’s “flying touch.” Instead of simply nudging Geralyn to alert her when the doorbell is ringing, he makes an enthusiastic leap onto her lap. “He should have a Super-dog cape, because he just goes airborne,” Joanne says.

Geralyn began experiencing hearing loss at age 19 because of genetics and ear infections. Her ability to hear will continue to decrease. Although she wears hearing aids, she can’t always distinguish

sounds.When applying for a Hearing Assist Dog, Geralyn wrote, “In the past year, I have become more isolated due to the inability to hear and/or feel safe. I enjoy doing things with my friends and family and I miss being out more.”

Now that Bennie has been placed in her Woodbury, Minn., home, Geralyn says she is much more relaxed. “He’s going to let me know if is something is up – if there’s someone at the door or the timer is going off,” she explains. “I don’t have to be hyper-vigilant, which was exhaust-ing.”

Bennie is one of several Hearing Assist Dogs that Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota has placed this year. The

An article published in the July 29, 2009 Star Tribune stated:

Although the country’s volunteer rate held steady overall from 2007 to 2008, a million more Americans volunteered last year than in 2007. And Twin Cities residents and young people, ages 16 to 24, led the way, according to the study from the federal Corporation for National and Community Service. The researchers found Americans continue to volunteer despite a slumping economy and high foreclo-sure rate that would usually hurt volunteerism.

“People are giving their time when they can’t give their traditional resources” of monetary donations, said Alan Solomont, chairman of the CNCS board.

The study released Tuesday showed that Minneapolis-St. Paul ranked No. 1 among larger metro areas in volunteerism, followed by Port-land, Ore., Salt Lake City, Seattle and Kansas City, Mo. Minneapolis-St. Paul has held that top spot for all three years the study has ranked city volunteerism. The state ranked No. 3 in the country, behind Utah and Nebraska. Alaska was fourth and Iowa fifth.

Those who work in volunteerism predict that people drawn to help others because of economic forces won’t stop volunteering when it recovers.

“Once people learn they have something valuable to offer ... and that they’ll get as much as they give, they’re likely to continue” volun-teering, said Kelly O’Brien, who directs two volunteer programs at Volunteers of America-Minnesota.

Y Thank you volunteers! Y

Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota enjoys a long and rewarding relationship with many area individuals, animal shelters, humane societies and rescue organi

zations.

By selecting these special dogs, we are giving them and their part-ners a new lease on life.

alarm clock, oven timer, door knock, intruder noise, and smoke alarm. At times, training was slow going, because Sweetie tended to have a mind of her own. With the help of field trainer, Pat Hook, and volunteers, Don Doeksen and Ronnie Hartman, everyone persevered. The team recently celebrated the comple-tion of the certification test — a sweet success indeed!

Now, Sweetie goes everywhere with Karin, and Karin says her life has changed. “I am amazed at what she can do!” Karin exclaims. “It’s good to know she’s here. I’m happier and keep busy. I am certainly getting more exercise!”

Karin sends a big thank-you to supporters of the program. “It’s so wonderful what you do,” she says. “And thank you to those who give your time and love to the dogs. Sweetie has changed

my spirits and given me someone to come home to.” YWe have volunteer opportunities avail-able like those in which Don Doeksen and Ronnie Hart-man participated. To learn more, contact Laurie Carlson at 612-729-5986, ext 113.



Dog Source Field TrainerGary Lehmann Pat Hook

Veterinary ServicesAll Creatures Veterinary Clinic

Foster Home ObedienceTracey Schuppel-Nelson Linda Legare

Special ThanksDon Doeksen and Ronnie Hartman

(continued from page 3)Karin Hanson and Sweetie

Renaissance Festival VolunteersThis year, 72 volunteers worked at the RenFest pet gate to raise more than $4,250 for Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota. We are grateful to the following groups for providing volunteers: Ameriprise; Minnesota Women of Today; and Kohls store employees from Rogers, Coon Rapids, and Chaska. We want to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of our volunteer project chairperson, Patti Wirz, who recruited and trained volunteers, and managed the entire seven weeksof the festival.

Great Job, Everyone!

Mary Edelbrock and Mary Leither from Sauk Rapids Women of Today volunteered at

the RenFest Pet Gate


Dog Source Second Chance Rescue

Field Trainer Joanne Nichols

Foster Home Vicki and Lou Chouinard

Gerilyn Minke and Bennie (continued from page 4)dogs are trained to alert a deaf or hard-of-hearing person by making physical contact, then leading them to the source of the sound. Such sounds include a door knock or doorbell, an oven timer, a smoke detector, an alarm clock, the person’s name being called, a phone ringing, the sound of an intruder, or a baby crying.

Geralyn says she finds herself going outside the house more often with the assistance of Bennie. “He alerts me when people are talking to me, something I had difficulty with before,” she says. “He knows his role and he knows what to do. I was a little skeptical about how having him would change my life, but it’s priceless - I wouldn’t give him up for anything.” Y


Give Yourselves a Hand Minnesota! We now have proof of what we knew was true!

Y

An article published in the July 29, 2009 Star Tribune stated:

Although the country’s volunteer rate held steady overall from 2007 to 2008, a million more Americans volunteered last year than in 2007. And Twin Cities residents and young people, ages 16 to 24, led the way, according to the study from the federal Corporation for National and Community Service. The researchers found Americans continue to volunteer despite a slumping economy and high foreclo-sure rate that would usually hurt volunteerism.

“People are giving their time when they can’t give their traditional resources” of monetary donations, said Alan Solomont, chairman of the CNCS board.

The study released Tuesday showed that Minneapolis-St. Paul ranked No. 1 among larger metro areas in volunteerism, followed by Port-land, Ore., Salt Lake City, Seattle and Kansas City, Mo. Minneapolis-St. Paul has held that top spot for all three years the study has ranked city volunteerism. The state ranked No. 3 in the country, behind Utah and Nebraska. Alaska was fourth and Iowa fifth.

Those who work in volunteerism predict that people drawn to help others because of economic forces won’t stop volunteering when it recovers.

“Once people learn they have something valuable to offer ... and that they’ll get as much as they give, they’re likely to continue” volun-teering, said Kelly O’Brien, who directs two volunteer programs at Volunteers of America-Minnesota.

Y Thank you volunteers! Y

Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota enjoys a long and rewarding relationship with many area individuals, animal shelters, humane societies and rescue organi

zations.

By selecting these special dogs, we are giving them and their part-ners a new lease on life.

alarm clock, oven timer, door knock, intruder noise, and smoke alarm. At times, training was slow going, because Sweetie tended to have a mind of her own. With the help of field trainer, Pat Hook, and volunteers, Don Doeksen and Ronnie Hartman, everyone persevered. The team recently celebrated the comple-tion of the certification test — a sweet success indeed!

Now, Sweetie goes everywhere with Karin, and Karin says her life has changed. “I am amazed at what she can do!” Karin exclaims. “It’s good to know she’s here. I’m happier and keep busy. I am certainly getting more exercise!”

Karin sends a big thank-you to supporters of the program. “It’s so wonderful what you do,” she says. “And thank you to those who give your time and love to the dogs. Sweetie has changed

my spirits and given me someone to come home to.” YWe have volunteer opportunities avail-able like those in which Don Doeksen and Ronnie Hart-man participated. To learn more, contact Laurie Carlson at 612-729-5986, ext 113.



Dog Source Field TrainerGary Lehmann Pat Hook

Veterinary ServicesAll Creatures Veterinary Clinic

Foster Home ObedienceTracey Schuppel-Nelson Linda Legare

Special ThanksDon Doeksen and Ronnie Hartman

(continued from page 3)Karin Hanson and Sweetie

Renaissance Festival VolunteersThis year, 72 volunteers worked at the RenFest pet gate to raise more than $4,250 for Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota. We are grateful to the following groups for providing volunteers: Ameriprise; Minnesota Women of Today; and Kohls store employees from Rogers, Coon Rapids, and Chaska. We want to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of our volunteer project chairperson, Patti Wirz, who recruited and trained volunteers, and managed the entire seven weeksof the festival.

Great Job, Everyone!

Mary Edelbrock and Mary Leither from Sauk Rapids Women of Today volunteered at

the RenFest Pet Gate


Dog Source Second Chance Rescue

Field Trainer Joanne Nichols

Foster Home Vicki and Lou Chouinard

Gerilyn Minke and Bennie (continued from page 4)dogs are trained to alert a deaf or hard-of-hearing person by making physical contact, then leading them to the source of the sound. Such sounds include a door knock or doorbell, an oven timer, a smoke detector, an alarm clock, the person’s name being called, a phone ringing, the sound of an intruder, or a baby crying.

Geralyn says she finds herself going outside the house more often with the assistance of Bennie. “He alerts me when people are talking to me, something I had difficulty with before,” she says. “He knows his role and he knows what to do. I was a little skeptical about how having him would change my life, but it’s priceless - I wouldn’t give him up for anything.” Y


Give Yourselves a Hand Minnesota! We now have proof of what we knew was true!

Y



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Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota is supported by many agencies, companies, and individuals. A very special thanks to you all! The following contributions were received in our office by September 30, 2009.Contributions received by December 31, 2009 will be included in the Winter 2010 issue of Tails From Minnesota.

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Julia Buege FreemanDeb Burke & “Pepsi”Jennifer BurtBrenda BurtonSherraine ByngManny CamilonConnie CardarelleNancy CarlsonSue & Rod CarterLuann ChamblissVicki ChouinardDiane ChristMike & Wendy ChristensenGary CobusSandy CournoyerCaroline CoyRusty CurryCharissa DavisKaren DeWolfNoreen DillonDon DoeksenAnna DonaldsonKandy DorlackDennis DoudaDarlene DowningElizabeth EagleMargaret EdelbrockKarlie EdmanLaurie & Ron EhlertMegan EhlertGrace Enebo “Sparkplug”Sharon EricksonSaraBeth ErnhartEllie Mae Estabrooks

Jean Euteneuer & “Lexie”Mark FalstadStacey FergusonNikki FisherLeslie FlowersLynn FordAlana FriedmanKathy GaligerPamela GlassJackie GohdesMelvin GoldenbogenEsther GraneyKathy GrantAmber GravdalRebecca & Sasha GreenBecky GrosethSharolyn HagenChelsea & Kiersten HallHeidi & Steve HamiltonJennifer HansenJeanne HansonHilary HardinRowena HartmanSherrie HartmanThe Heffernan familyShelah HeienKathy HeinkelStephanie HelgersonDianne HennesAl HiemerJessi HiemerShawn HigdemKeith Higgins

Laura HildePeter HilgerAlicia HolickyPeter HollingsheadWendy HomyakJeanette HowardSharon HuikkoNancy HumphreyDara HuntDebbie JacobsonPaula JohnsonRuth JohnsonMelissa JonesChristina JordanKohl’s A-Team Volunteers from: Blaine Lino Lakes & MaplewoodLisa KaselKathleen KelleyNorah KellyBill KemptonRichard KendallLisa KnazanShawn KnutsonPaul Kremer & “Gator”MarySue KruegerKristina KulpKrista KyserGary LandkamerJackie LandinBill LarsonScott LarsonJustin LashleyMary LeitherSteve LevensFrank LokenMary Longley

Sally & Whitney LubrantLiz LucastJody LuddenMarlee MacLeodAnne MackerethStephanie Magelky & “Jeff”Jessica MagnusonLynn Maker KuechleLil MandileAlisa MannsMelinda MarkellPenny MarsalaDiane MartinMary MatthiesThe McCloskey familyMike McCarthyScott McClureKim MedinBetty MillerGeralyn Minke & “Bennie”Angel MireReggie MitchellMike MolzahnJames & Penny MorrisLori NeebJennifer & Jordan NelsonCharlie & Kate NettlemanMaryAnn NeumanLinda NiedzielskiNancy NintemanNorthwestern College

VolunteersTerry NowakGary NygaardPaul OberhausPaul ObyVanessa OlsenDavid & Roberta OlsonJanice ParrowJohn ParzychSharon PaulyKyle PavlikLee PerishAlan PetersSandy PiddeAaron PoockAmy PumperTim PutzierMaureen Pranghofer & “Ally”Paul PranghoferMary & Randy QuistAngela ReevesGwen ReidlSharon RellerLois RichardsKirby RichterPat RickabyBarb & Terry RodockerTina Roering

Fiona Roessler- SchumacherMargaret RogSteve RohkohlBrenda RothLee Rupprecht

Paul RuprechtBryan & Eleanor RuscherKristina RuddSharon RussellKarma RyalsArlene SchroederDora SchroederSue SchusterDarryl ScottMolly ScottSeth & Stephanie ScottThe Sears familyMelinda SeisayLaura ShirleyJ’Von SimsDave & Marge SkeieAlisa SmithFelisa SmithLinda StaiAngela StaplesRobyn SteffenhagenSharon & Paul SteinbrecherJari SteinlageKen & Judy Stenzel & “Calvin”Matt StepaniakCat Stevens

Blythe StillwellAlex & Julie StolisScott SuegerMarie SumstineJessie SwansonCheryl SwartoutJanet Tetzner

Zach ThielkeVernadean ThomasDawn ThroenerJustin TrevisKelly Rae TubbsBrian & Dawn TurnerLen WashkoShannon TyreeStephen UseryPatty Van LandschootNephi VanhganKayla VerstCarlos VillalpandoLeslie VissageSandra VollerKim WaldenLisa WaldochThe Wedul familyEmma WeisnerNancy & Caroline WestphallAlicia WilliamsPatty WirzBilly & Stephanie WyattDan Yavner

Donated by .............................................................................In Memory OfAnimal Wellness Center of Maple Grove .................................................................................................................“Alley” Carlson, “Baron” Showalter, “Fosster” Johnson, “Lobo” Wood, “Maggie” Terrass, “Minnie” Kassube, “Mulan” Niznik, “Penny” Parkhurst, “Simone” Larson, “Bailey” Geer, “Bella” Bossen, “Hunter” Boehme, “Lucifer” Clausen, “Max” McNeal, “Monroe” Ross, “Nala” Glawe, “Shadow” Stanius, “Storm” RiceSheryl & Mike Bassett ....................................................................“Gabby”Caroline Blake .....................................................................Henry MagelkyPatty Bormann ............................................................................Al RobergeCambridge Lions ............................................................ Lion Jim AndersonAlice Clark ...........................................................................Henry MagelkyGerald & Lynn Cox .............................................................Chuck OsterfeldDeborah Roberge ........................................................................Al RobergeCathryn Debuyne ............................................................................... “June”Elizabeth & Dan Dorsey .............................................................Al RobergeElaine Dunbar ...............................................................“Alvin” & “Pepper”Stephen & Susan Fautsch ............................................................Al RobergeBonnie Genin ......................................................................Cecilia NundahlMika & Paul Gens ........................................................................... “Taylor”Melvin Goldenbogen ...................................................Donna GoldenbogenHoward Lake Lions .....................................................................Al RobergeRoy & Nellie Humbert .............................................................Donald KraftHazel Johnson ............................................................................... “Maggie”Richard & Suzanne Kraft .........................................................Donald KraftSandra Lee Lenarz .......................... Ch. Sketchbook Morning Glory - MegJudy & Frank Loken ...................................................................Al RobergeJudy & Frank Loken .................................................................Ken CahoonLavonne Ludke .............................................................................. “Mandy”Elizabeth McCambridge ..................................................Sy & Janet TurbesDeb Molin ............ “Muffy” Torgrimson, “Beau” McCann, “Daisy” RicheyKeith & Andriette Mortimore ...................................... “Babe” and “Dusty”Robert & Carol Pederson ............................................................Al RobergeDeborah Roberge ........................................................................Al RobergeAnn Shepard ............................................................................. “ChouChou”Robert & Jacquie Singer ..................................................................“Casey”Robert & Jackie Singer ..................................................................... “Puck”Laura & Bruce Smith ........................................................Daisy Mae SmithAmy & Mark Sperry ........................................................................ “Tasha”Spring Lake Park Lions ..............................................................Al RobergeBethVogl - Buffalo Companion Animal Clinic ..............“Barkley” NicklausJean West ......................................................................................Dear Abby

Memorials

Donated by .................................................................................................................................... In Honor OfFranklin & Jacqueline Carmona ............................................. Dianne & Doug Astry’s Wedding AnniversaryMika & Paul Gens ....................................................................................................Vivian Gens 9th BirthdaySanna Jensen ......................................................................................................................... Carter’s BirthdayKaren & Derek Johnson ........................................................................................................ Carter’s BirthdayLisa Knazan ....................................................................................................................... Baby Boy BronsonSherry Knazan ................................................................................................................................ My Sisters!Richard & Margaret Maki ..........................................................................................Donald and Marge PetryWilliam & Sally Nelson ..............................................................................................Lisa Bugman’s birthdayMajorie & Bret Okerstrom .................................................................................................... Kadin OkerstromJanet & Frank Rog ............................................................................................................................................... Emma Weisner’s Bat Mitsvah and Dr. Routhe at Arden Shoreview Animal Hospital for taking care of “Ronja”David & Patricia Taylor Schaal ............................................................................................ Carter’s BirthdayDaniel Schaal ........................................................................................................................ Carter’s BirthdayBetty Shannon - St. Johns Missionary Circle ........................................................................................ JordanMary & Greg Sicora .......................................................................................................................... “Weaver”JoanTischer .................................................................................................................... Nina Sparks BirthdayNaomi Vagts ................................................................................................................................ Lynette Vagts

Honorariums

PuppyraisersThe Abrahamson family ..................................CapriDiana Adamson & Paul Oberhaus ................. BakerJayson & Kathryn Alexander .......................QuincyDianne & Doug Astry .................................... PortiaBill Beddie & Kathy Grant ............................MidasThe Brudney family ......................................GabbyErin Bunting ..................................................GabbyJean & Don Burdeski ...........................................ViJulie & Darell Carlblom ................................. KashiSue Crone ...................................... Winnie & CyrusJan & John Day .............................................. LouieBeth & Donald Detloff .....................................LillyThe Ehlert family ...........................................DinahMike Ferber & Betty Otto ..............................TeddyLeslie Flowers & Scott McClure .... Clyde & RemyChristina Giese & Erica Miller .........................LilyThe Grabau family .........................................DrakeThe Grout family ....................... Summer & XanderStephen & Becky Hallan ................................ HazelJenniefer Halvorson .....................................GeminiThe Heffernan family .......................................TaggStephanie & Andy Helgerson ......................... AmosThe Herberg family ...................................... KeetahThe Hiemer family ............................................. JoyThe Holicky family .........................................DixieMarla Johnson ................................................PennyKim Kriesel ......................................Daisy & Violet

Michele & Shawn McLane ............................ ReeseThe Merkel family .........................................ReenaThe Morlock family ................................... WinstonAngela Mulcahy ................................................JavaMary Nelson ................................................ WaylonMichelle & Shay Nelson ................. Weaver & SaviMary & Kirk Nesvig ..................................... WaldoCathy & Jim Newville .................................... LucyKyle Pavlik ....................................................... JuneAnna & Ramsey Peterson ..............................BrodyShirley Russo ................................................... JunoMelanie & Barry Rutman .................................LenaJake & Jenny Schneider ...............................HooverDora Schroeder .............................................HamelThe Scott family ............................................ YukonStephanie & Seth Scott ...................................DeltaThe Sears family ....................................... BrewsterDave & Marge Skeie .....................................WandaMelissa Sorenson ...........................................JasperMelanie Thielke ........................................MemphisAllie Thomson................................................ DaviePatty Van Landschoot.....................................HildieThe Van Skike family .....................................NikkaSandy & Kevin Vance .....................................NigelThe Willms family ............................................ ZoeThe Young family..............................................LarsThe Zwack family .........................................Wilma

If we somehow missed your contribution, be it financial, in-kind, or volunteer, please let us

know and we will recognize you in our next issue! Thank You!


by Janet CobusDEVELOPMENT NEWS

For more information or to get involved with any of the items listed, please contact Janet Cobus [email protected] or 612-729-5986 ext. 153


United Way And CFC Campaign - Payroll DeductionIt’s not too late to designate a gift to Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota through payroll deduction. If your company offers matching funds, we can receive a gift from your employer as well. If you work for a company that participates in the United Way, you can select the “donor choice” option and write in Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota in the “other” category. If you work for a government agency, please use our Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) code, 67285, to designate contributions to Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota. Thank you.

Taste Food, Get Paid, and Raise Money for Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota!Sign up to be a taste tester with Food Perspectives! Every time you participate in a taste test, you get paid, plus Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota receives $10! How easy is that? Test sites are located throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Day and evening sessions available. For more information, go to www.fpitesters.com. Questions? Call Amy at 763-354-2775.

World’s Finest Chocolate Still Available Chocolate Bars are selling fast. There are 50 bars in a box. You sell each bar for $1.00. and give the $50 back to us! We make $.50 on each bar you sell. Contact Jessica to request a box. [email protected] or 612-729-5986, ext 152.

HO HO HO – Give a Gift of Love This Season You can save time, money and stress this year by skipping all that shopping and give a gift to Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota in honor or memory of a person or special pet this holiday season! It is a perfect gift. Check the “Ho aGift” box on the envelope in this newsletter or make your Holiday Gift donation on our secure website by pressing the “Donate Now” button at www.hsdm.org. Thank you and let us be the first to wish you a Happy Holiday!

Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC – Lighthouse Project benefits Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota

Former Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota board president, Dave Rasmussen, recommended that his company donate their “Lighthouse Project” funds to Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota. The parent company, Branch Bank and Trust, gave $100 to each of their 30,000 employees to give to charity. Grandbridge received $1,700 to purchase an item for the charity of their choice, which resulted in a new color laser printer for Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota! Nine employees toured our facility on September 3rd and delivered the printer. They were very impressed with our program and have expressed an interest in volunteering. Thanks Grandbridge for giving back to your community in such a big way! Y

become involved with an assistance dog organization locally.

When she met Hearing and Service Dogs staff member at a game fair in 2006, it seemed a perfect match for her. Leslie and her husband have been avid volun-teers, foster home and puppy raisers for the organization ever since.

Leslie and Scott have fostered numer-ous dogs for us and their second puppy in training, Viggo, will be graduating on November 14.

At Hearing and Service Dogs, Leslie facilitates the partnership between clients and their new assistance dog through instruction, hands on training, and real life experiences. Y

Hearing and Service Dogs of Minne-sota welcomes new team member Leslie Flowers to the trainng department as our newest Client Services Coordinator.

Leslie’s love of dogs started as a young child where she was surrounded by many pets. She, her husband, Scott McClure, and two sons, Chan and Tyler, took in many foster pets from the Animal Hu-mane Society and helped them get a new start on life.

As a mother, she learned about the special bond that happens between an assistance dog and their partner when her son, Chan, was matched with Yanni, a Mobility Assist Dog in 2003 while the family was living in Ohio. She watched as that relationship blossomed and wanted to Leslie Flowers & Viggo

Meet Our New Staff

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Ken and Calvin with Al Peters and the employees of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC



Dog SourceAmy RossAmy Ross

Veterinary ServicesLife Care Animal HospitalLife Care Animal Hospital

Puppy RaisersKathryn and Jayson Kathryn and Jayson AlexanderAlexander

Jill and Hailey

What A Difference This Friend Can MakeJill England and Hailey by Zach Thielke


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Jill and Jerry England rescued the six cats now living in their home in Sha-kopee, Minn. Thanks to Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota, there is now one animal in their household that can rescue Jill.

Since age 11, Jill has had brittle Type I diabetes. Susceptible to sudden drops in blood sugar, Jill has fainted while shopping, at work and even while driv-ing.

Hailey, her Diabetic Assist Dog, is trained to recognize, through scent, when JillÕ s blood sugar has fallen to a dangerous level and to get help in the event of a diabetic emergency. Hailey even knows JerryÕ s home routine well enough to find him quickly in emer-gencies. In HaileyÕ s backpack are sug-ary foods, insulin, and identification that tells strangers what to do if they find Jill has collapsed.

The Englands say they are grateful not only for HaileyÕ s valuable life-saving presence and skills (which include get-ting the telephone and fruit juice), but also for the thorough training Hailey received before arriving in their home. The beautiful smooth-coated collie has amazed the Englands. Ò WeÕ re con-stantly astounded at the dogÕ s ability to pick up not only low blood sugar, but also high blood sugar that is dropping,

Please join us by supporting the vital work of Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota with your generous dona-tion of time, talent or treasure. Visit our Web site at www.hsdm.org to see how you can help.

which is even more important,Ó Jerry said. Ò It all goes back to the training, because she didnÕ t just get up one morning and know how to do this.Ó

In her job as a receptionist at the National Weather Service, Jill says she appreciates HaileyÕ s quick response to commands, her ability to stay focused, and her skill at moving out of the way of swivel chairs and file cabinets. Hailey has proven her dependability in the workplace, alerting Jill to danger-ous medical situations soon enough that co-workers didnÕ t have to make emergency 911 calls.

Jill recalls a day at work, before Hailey

had been trained to notify Jill that her blood sugar was low: Ò She just started whining, and then she started back-ing up like she wasnÕ t going to listen to me. I thought, boy, there must be something really wrong. I checked and there had been a dramatic drop in my blood sugar from what it had been just a half hour prior to that.

Ò Hearing and Service Dogs is the only organization I know of that actually gives someone a nonjudgmental friend at their side, all the time. ItÕ s really remarkable.Ó Thankful to all who had a role in bringing Hailey into her life, Jill describes having her Diabetic Assist Dog as Ò the difference between life and death for me.Ó Y

Fifty golfers enjoyed a beautiful day at Castlewood Golf Club on Septem-ber 13, 2009 as part of the annual Collision Center Inc. golf outing. This year the outing raised $5,142 for Hearing and Service Dogs of Min-nesota!

Graduate Jean Euteneuer and her Hearing Assist Dog, Lexi, spoke about how important Lexi is in JeanÕ s life and puppy raisers Laurie Ehlert and Daryl Scott greeted golfers on the course with puppies in training, Cyrus and Yukon.

These sponsors helped make this event possible. Greens fees sponsor: Collision Center Luncheon Sponsor: Finishmaster Inc.

Hole sponsors: JuergenÕ s Den Kraft, Minnesota Nut and Sign Bolt, Alliance Car Rental, Keystone Automo-tive, and Loffler Business Systems

Pictured are (Left to Right) Laurie Ehlert, Alisa Kiffmeyer, Col-lision Center Owner Ricky Schmitz, Collision Center Event Coordinator John Kiff-Ricky Schmitz, Collision Center Event Coordinator John Kiff-meyer, Leslie Flowers of Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota, meyer, Leslie Flowers of Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota, and Darryl Scott. Y

Thank you to everyone involved for making this a wonderful event!

11th Annual Collision Center Golf Tournament a Great Success!

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It was a beautiful day for a walk at Lake Phalen for the 2009 Heel and Wheel. Teams gathered and old friends got together to listen to the bluegrass music of Seldom Herd. Guests watched the Fetching Fido and Friends Fashion Show put on by IngebretsensÕ Scandina-vian Center narrated by Dennis Douda of WCCO-TV. Hearing and Service Dog graduates, puppy raisers, volun-teers, and their canine partners modeled the matching sweaters. The doggie fashions were created by artist and designer Paul Robinson.

Spirits were high as over 230 walkers and 90 dogs struck out on the walk led by Dennis Douda and Executive Direc-tor Al Peters. They returned to enjoy more great music by Seldom Herd, lunch and recognition of top fundrais-ers. A total of 175 registered walkers and sponsors raised more than $45,000

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It was a beautiful day for a walk at

16th Annual Heel and Wheel!to help us place more assistance dogs to help us place more assistance dogs with people who need them. The top ten fundraising walkers were honored and chose their favorites from an array of prizes. Way to Go Walkers!

Five Lions Teams participated raising

a total of $5,911. Team Spring Lake a total of $5,911. Team Spring Lake Park won the Lions challenge by rais-ing $2,735. They also provided tables, chairs, tents and volunteers Ð thank you Spring Lake Park Lions!

Eleven more teams competed in the team category. The Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota Puppy Raisers won the top fundraiser category with 20 walkers and raising $4,011. Congratu-lations Puppy Raisers!

Thank you to our walkers, sponsors, volunteers, and other supporters who help make this one of the best events of the year! Watch our newsletter and website for information on next years event! Y

teers, and their canine partners modeled

by Dennis Douda and Executive Direc-

and sponsors raised more than $45,000

team category. The Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota Puppy Raisers won the top fundraiser category with 20 walkers and raising $4,011. Congratu-lations Puppy Raisers!

Thank you to our walkers, sponsors, volunteers, and other supporters who help make this one of the best events of the year! Watch our newsletter and website for information on next years event! 5THE TOP FIVE!

Duane Finger5Duane Finger5$2,315$2,3151

Deb Roberge5Deb Roberge5$2,0205$2,0205Adam Burrows5Adam Burrows5$1,8305$1,8305Gage Miske5Gage Miske5$1,6105$1,6105David Lee5David Lee5$1,3095$1,3095Top five pledge earners:5Top five pledge earners:5Independence Sponsor

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Thursday, October 22 - 6:00 p.m.at the Residence Inn

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You will learn how to create a giving plan, create a giving plan, do good for others and do well for yourself in the process.yourself in the process.yourself in the process.

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The Best Deal AroundDeb Olson-Storm and Tanga by Natalie BoikeDeb Olson-Storm of Annandale, Minn. has been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and severe hearing loss for sev-eral years. Because of her special needs, she recently received a special two-for-one deal: a Yellow Labrador Retriever named Tanga. Together, Deb and Tanga are a special skills team; Tanga is both a Mobility and a Hearing Assist Dog.

“Tanga has allowed me to go out in public and be home alone without fear,” Deb says. “She’s already had a tremen-dous impact on my life.”

Because Deb has poor balance as a result of her MS, Tanga even picks up her own leash and gives it to Deb so Deb doesn’t have to reach to the floor to pick it up. Tanga also picks up Deb’s walking cane and other household items, including the television remote, silverware or other items Deb drops. Most importantly, Tanga has been trained to retrieve a life-alert button when Deb needs help.

“She helps me with everything,” says Deb. “She’s always right here.”

Tanga also alerts Deb to important sounds, such as a fire alarm, an oven timer, a doorbell or telephone, a po-tential intruder and more. Deb used to sleep with her alarm clock on her chest,

To help make more dogs like Tanga available for people on our waiting list, please visit www.hsdm.org or send a contribution in the return envelope enclosed with this newsletter. Thank you!


Dog Source Lucky Dog Breeding & Training

Veterinary ServicesMaryland Avenue Pet Hospital

Foster Home Inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault

Special ThanksNeighbors Wayne and Sandy who helped train Tanga to household sounds

Deb and Tangaso that the vibration would wake her up. “Now, Tanga’s favorite thing is to pounce on the bed and wake me up in the morning,” Deb says.

Tanga has learned to alert Deb to sounds not covered in training, includ-ing storm sirens and the clothes dryer buzzer. “She seems to understand what she’s supposed to do, and she has trained me perfectly,” Deb says.

Although the mobility assistance Tanga provides is useful, Deb says the hearing assistance is more helpful. Having her

alert Deb when someone is at the door is very important. “That used to be a big problem,” she says. “People knew I couldn’t hear, so they would just come in and it would scare me. It was too hard and unsafe to live alone.”

Deb plans to begin volunteering at the Veteran’s Administration with Tanga by her side as a therapy dog. “It’s defi-nitely something I wouldn’t have done without her,” Deb says. “Tanga has given me the freedom to do things I’ve always wanted to do.” Y

Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Laurie Carlson, for more details

at [email protected] or 612-729-5986 ext. 113.

Volunteer Spotlight by Laurie Carlson

What about you?Are you willing to give the gift of time? We need help in the following areas: • Puppy raisers (14 to 16 month commitment) • Short-term dog foster home (2 to 4 weeks) • Breeder host family – dog lives with you while having puppies for the organization; you get to keep the dog after she is retired (approximately two to three years). • Special events fundraising committee – help think up new ideas for raising funds!

Dora Schroeder has been a financial supporter of Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota since the early 1990’s. However, it was in 2007 that she decided to donate her time and talent as well.

Dora felt it was finally time to be-come a puppy raiser, and started by raising a young Labrador Retriever named Gander. Dora consistenltly attended classees and really wanted to learn. Her dog handling skills continually progressed and at the age of 14 months, Gander came in for his final training.

She is now on her second dog, Hamel, and as Puppy Coordinator Rob Carrick says, “Dora has really worked to educate herself and be-come a great dog trainer! She is such a pleasure to work with.”

Dora now regularly comes to help the trainers work dogs during final train-ing. In addition, because she works in the veterinary field, she has been a valuable source for locating dogs for our breeding program. Dora has also helped by developing fun handout sheets to help puppy raisers, including the Training Bingo Sheet.

Dora Schroeder and Hamil

We are truly fortunate to have Dora as a volunteer and would like to express our sincere appreciation for all of her hard work. Thank you Dora!

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WishListDog SuppliesP Chuck-its (for clients to toss tennis balls)P Medium size metal dog bowlsP Healthy Dog treats!! P Frontline Flea and Tick PreventativeP Kongs, Nylabones (giant)P Dog leashes, 6Õ narrow width cottonP Donated veterinary servicesP Gentle Leaders & Haltis, sizes M & LP Purebred puppiesP 5/8Ó adjustable 10Ó -16Ó collarsP Gift cards to pet supply storesP Fish oil capsulesP Dog grooming servicesElectronicsP LCD computer monitors, 17Ó or largerP LCD or Plasma TV, 24Ó or largerP Palm Treo Smartphone for VerizonP Home Theater system for meeting roomP Mac laptopP LCD projectorP Adobe InDesign CS4, Photoshop for MacAutomotivePSmall wagon/hatch-back for delivering dogsP Full size utility van or minivanP Automotive GPS devicesP Gasoline cards, Auto repair/maintenanceMiscellaneousP 8-1/2 x 11 copy paperP 1st-class stampsP Bleach, Formula 409 cleaner, laundry detergentP Gift cards to office supply storesP Portable stageP Office cubiclesP Electric stoveBuilding MaterialsP Kitchen cabinetsP Metal industrial doorsP Commercial tile floor coveringP Sliding patio doorP Commercial dog kennelsP Chain link fencing-4Õ and 8ÕP Stainless steel prep tableP Food storage racks Ð i .e. - StreeterP Gift certificates to home improvement stores

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