the partnership for independence … support coordinator caitlin case* ... the partnership for...

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR INDEPENDENCE CAMPAIGN

The Expansion of CPL

Spring 2017

The Publication for the Friends of Canine Partners for Life

Dear Friends,

This newsletter will be sharing truckloads of exciting news (you’ll

understand why I refer to truckloads later). This is an exhilarating

time to be a part of the CPL family. To set the stage, let me share

some CPL history with you.

Let’s go back to about eleven years ago...CPL was well established

on what is now its 45-acre campus. The farmhouse and the old

goat barn (converted to a training center) on the property had minor

renovations which had been made to it when we purchased the

property. The kennel was sparkling new, and the shining star. The

program was growing significantly. We had to scrap the idea that

the back two bedrooms in the office would be used for our students

to stay in during team training. We had already grown so much that

they were offices. Parking was becoming a challenge because we

had so many wonderful volunteers that the lot was full and we were

parked down the lane. The driveway had been paved (yes, originally it

was stone with huge divots in it). And CPL was establishing itself as a

leader in this industry. We were known for our harnesses which allow

people to use their dogs for support when walking, for our seizure

alert dogs who were removing fear from their partners’ lives, and for

our incredible follow up program. The applications began increasing

with people from as far away as California wanting to be partnered

with a CPL dog. And too, we had people retiring and losing their first

service dogs and returning for successor dogs. We were bursting at

the seams, and those “minor renovations” that we had made – well

they just weren’t holding up to the intensifying expectations that

were placed on our buildings. We began to dream...Of buildings

with multiple accessible entrances and exits, of space to easily move

CONTACT INFORMATION610-869-4902P.O. Box 170Cochranville, PA 19330www.k94life.org

CPL STAFFExecutive Director and Founder Darlene Sullivan*Chief Operating Officer Susann GuyAdministrative Assistant Carol Sneath-ZeidersAssistant to the Executive Director Rachel Berkowitz

Development TeamDirector of Development Daniel P. SmithAssociate Director of Development Dana LookerAssociate Director of Marketing and Communications Tonya GuyEducation and Demonstration Coordinator Emily FritzDevelopment Assistant Betty LuzierSpecial Events Coordinator Hannah Holton

Business TeamBusiness Manager Carol StarkBookkeeper Barbara DavisMaintenance Technician Lewis Powell

Program TeamTrainer Jessica SpencerPuppy Program Coordinator Jennifer SwankGraduate Support Coordinator Caitlin Case* Volunteer/Program Support Coordinator Donna BakerWhelping/Neonatal Care Assistant Mary FertigKennel Manager Natalie ErglerKennel Assistants Janet Greene, Donna Klingelhofer, Melanie Reynolds, Valerie Skinner, Rita TownsendHarness Technician Gerry Ortega

CPL Board of DirectorsPresident Janie CramerVice President Alex Joyce*Treasurer Richard SwiftSecretary Janet CooperBoard Members Mary Bryant, V.M.D, Jessalyn Cool, Esq., Michael Dzuba, Mike Flynn, Tory Kitchell, Jennifer Madden, Erin O’Brien, Dr. Grafton Reeves, Dr. Glenn StryjewskiBoard Observers Alison Morrissey, Tya PopeAdvisory Board Members Edward Afanador*, Jeffrey Bowersox, Rebecca Bradbeer, Irving Gerber, Lance Horwitz, Carter Lee, Martha Miele, Pamela Morgan, Wendy Twing, Calhoun Wick, William Wright

* indicates the person is a service dog recipient.

THE CPL MISSIONis to increase the independence and quailty of life of individuals with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities or who are in other situations of need. We achieve our mission by providing and sustaining professionally trained service and companion dogs.

FEATURED INFORMATION

03 Letter from the Executive Director04 The Partnership for Independence

Campaign09 Independence Society10 Solla’s Partners10 Corporate Partners11 Letting Go of Adele12 Audited Financial Overview for 201614 New Service Dog Teams19 New Home Companion Teams19 Veterinary Puppy Sponsors20 Open House 201621 In Our Thoughts21 Wish List22 Dogs in Training24 Unleashed & Uncorked

ON THE COVER

Rendering of the Marian S. Ware Program Services Center

CPL is a 25-year voting and accredited

member of ADI.

Photos in this edition taken by Denise Dyson, Dave Osberg, John Powell, and Erik Sullivan.

IN

T E R N AT I O NAL

AS

S I

S TA N C E DO

GS

LETTER from the Executive Directoraround in wheelchairs, of natural light in our training center,

of bathrooms (yes, gloriously large bathrooms – and enough of

them!), of a harness shop which was accessible to our graduates

and which didn’t have creepy crawly basement things, of technology

to teach our students in the many formats that they needed to learn,

of holding graduations on our property, and so much more.

The Partnership for Independence Campaign was born! We planned

to renovate the farmhouse and add an 8,000 square foot addition

with extra office space, private conference rooms, and accessible

restrooms. We planned to build a new training center which would

encourage learning and growth. A facility planning committee was

formed, a feasibility study was completed, a campaign cabinet

was formed, and the fundraising began. We set an $8.5 million goal

and refused to let it scare us. Then, our amazing supporters began

to step up to the plate. We received three, $1 million gifts from

friends who are dear to CPL and who understood why this growth

and improvement was so needed. Foundations, corporations,

and individuals began to support the campaign. Even a flooring

company donated flooring!

This newsletter shares our campaign with you. Having raised more

than $5.4 million, the bulldozers and “trucks” have arrived to start

Phase One – the farmhouse which will become the Marian S. Ware

Program Services Center. And the public phase of this campaign

has begun! So, as we begin the renovation and addition to create

the Program Services Center, we are working hard to raise the

remaining $3.1 million to begin the new Molly and Minor Barringer

Training Center spotlighting the Copeland Training Room. We want

to start the Training Center the day that the Program Services

Center is complete and dedicated in honor of Marian S. Ware –

CPL’s amazing friend, mentor, and cheerleader.

We hope that you will want to be a part of CPL’s amazing future!

Please contact us if you’d like us to share our plans and progress

with you. We’d love to give you a “hardhat tour.”

Enjoy the newsletter and thank you, each and every one of you,

for caring about CPL’s mission and wanting to touch the lives of

the people that we serve in an empowering way!

Sincerely,

Darlene B. Sullivan Executive Director/Founder

Executive Director and Founder, Darlene Sullivan, and her service dog, Cal.

32

THE FUTURE OF CPL

CPL launches The Partnership for Independence Campaign

Tory Kitchell, Campaign Chair, and Darlene Sullivan, Executive Director and Founder of CPL

If you have been to CPL’s campus in Cochranville, PA lately, you have noticed a lot more action than the normal bustle of dog walks, puppy classes, and campus tours. Big and exciting changes are ahead that we expect will make the CPL experience truly world class. Construction is well underway to transform the already beautiful 45-acre campus into a place where the entire CPL community can work and visit with increased accessibility, safety, and efficiency.

CPL has launched The Partnership for Independence Campaign; an $8.5 million capital initiative to renovate and

expand our existing office to become the Marian S. Ware Program Services Center, and then to build the new Mollie

and Minor Barringer Training Center featuring the Copeland Training Room. Having achieved fundraising success of

more than $5.4 million, CPL publicly announced the campaign and construction project in February, followed by a

groundbreaking event in March.

Circa 2000HISTORY OF THE CAMPAIGNCPL was founded in 1989 by Darlene

Sullivan, who continues to lead the

organization today as Executive Director.

The organization flourished and in 1997,

a 45-acre property in Cochranville, PA

was purchased with the future in mind.

To date, CPL has placed more than 650

service and companion dogs in 45 states.

The decision to launch The Partnership

for Independence Campaign is the result

of eight years of diligent planning and organizational development at CPL. In 2009, with help from the

Philadelphia Foundation, CPL conducted a feasibility study to explore the possibility of improving and

expanding the campus to accommodate the growing demand for CPL service and companion dogs,

while maintaining the exceptionally high standards that have always been the hallmark of CPL.

The CPL Board of Directors endorsed moving forward with the Partnership for Independence

Campaign as part of a multi-year strategic plan.

WHY THE PARTNERSHIP FOR INDEPENDENCE CAMPAIGNThe cost to raise, train, place, and provide lifetime support for one service dog and their partner is

in excess of $30,000 and CPL receives no government or insurance funding. Rather than pass this

expense along to our recipients, CPL requests a nominal donation from our applicants and then

assumes the remaining costs. In order to address current facility improvement and expansion needs

while continuing to fulfill our mission, it was critical to conduct a capital campaign to ensure the

organization would continue to grow and expand.

CPL is poised for success better than ever before. In 2005, CPL became one of the first service

dog organizations in the world to secure accreditation from Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the

preeminent accrediting body. We continue to achieve the highest level of excellence and are viewed

as an industry leader. With an expanded and experienced Development team in place and a Board

of Directors committed to sound financial management, CPL holds high ratings in financial health

and accountability on Charity Navigator and Guidestar. With all of its accomplishments, it is clear that

CPL’s future is bright and the time to focus on growth is now!

Spring 2017

5

Canine Partners for Life

4

• The new space will include improved accommodations for emergency situations (e.g. tornado and fire).

• The Center will allow for modern technology systems and new efficient room energy systems to save operational dollars.

• Online computer and teleconferencing will be installed to improve communications with applicants and recipients across the country. This will improve our ability to communicate with all CPL stakeholders and will decrease paper and postage costs.

• The planned Center will provide critically needed access and space for scooters and wheelchairs.

• The Center will feature handicapped accessibility to the lower level, which will house a larger, improved harness shop, and will include space for cubicle work stations as the staff expands in the future.

• Additional accessible restrooms and entrance/exits will improve safety for everyone.

• Additional parking will make negotiating the campus easier for all.

• Additional space will ensure privacy for applicant interviews and provide a greatly-needed dedicated conference space for meetings.

ADDRESSING THE URGENT NEEDS FOR...

THE MARIAN S. WARE PROGRAM SERVICES CENTER

Breaking ground on the Marian S. Ware Program Services Center, March 2017

The Marian S. Ware Program Services Center is named in honor of Marian S. Ware, one of CPL’s most significant donors. During her time as a supporter of CPL, Marian provided many years of mentorship to CPL Founder and Executive Director, Darlene Sullivan. Marian passed away in 2008 and her guidance and leadership has been dearly missed. As Marian loved every aspect of CPL, this particular building is named in honor of her influence because it will become the hub of the organization with not only program activities but also development, business, and volunteer activities, all of which intrigued and interested Marian. We are proud that the Center will bear Marian’s name and thank her daughter, Ambassador Marilyn Ware, and her family of “The Woods” Charitable Foundation for making this gift with love.

Office Floorplan

*List current as of March 24, 2017

Spring 2017

7


6

INCREASED SERVICESCPL is one of the few organizations nationally that provides

medical alert dogs, most frequently to detect seizure and

cardiac changes before they happen. Applications from around

the country are steadily rising as we spread the word about this

important work. In addition, past graduates are returning to CPL

for successor dogs as their current canine partners prepare to

retire. The need for CPL service dogs is increasing!

This increase is rapidly placing greater demands on our facilities

and training schedules and has led to the challenge of growing

our capacity to increase the number of graduated teams each

year. To resolve this issue, we first need to address the crucial

infrastructure needs of the current physical facilities and space.

PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTSOriginally constructed as a pole barn for livestock, our current

Training Center lacks running water, natural light, restrooms

Mollie and Minor Barringer

Mr. and Mrs. Gerret van S. Copeland

Marilyn Ware and “The Woods” Charitable Foundation

The Estate of Lisa Moseley

The Longwood Foundation

Crystal Trust

Mr. and Mrs. David Twing

Mrs. C. Victoria Kitchell

Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Reese

Marian S. Ware Fund

The Estate of Rosalind Schwebel

Mrs. June Robbins

The 25th Century Foundation

Mr. Irving Gerber

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Minnis

Novo Nordisk

CPL thanks its generous Partnership for Independence Campaign donors who are making our future brighter!*

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr.

Mrs. Barbara Burkhardt

Marmot Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. David J. Butters

Renée and Bill Lickle

The Philadelphia Foundation

Miss Tillie Page Laird

Dr. Margaretta Frederick and Mr. Michael Martin

Mr. and Mrs. R. Ruliph M. Carpenter, III

Mrs. Margaretta K. Stabler

Linda and Michael Dzuba

Mrs. Georgina M. Bissell

Dr. Mary Bryant

Grafton and Deenie Reeves

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Madden

The Carpenter Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cramer

Ms. Rebecca Frederick and Ms. Trina Tjersland

Mr. and Mrs. Lance A. Gorton

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre duPont Hayward

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell L. Hollin

Mr. and Mrs. Hallet H. Lamm, Jr.

Manfredi’s Cold Storage and Distribution

Mr. Don Norton

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Osbun, Jr.

Daniel P. Smith and Anthony M. Condoluci

Erin O’Brien and Fred Stout, Jr.

Ms. Janet Cooper

Herman O. West Foundation

Ms. Alexandra Joyce

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swift

Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Tate

Mr. and Mrs. Corey A. Case

Mr. and Mrs. Ford B. Draper, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Polywacz

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Schwartz

Ms. Jessalyn Cool

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Gorton

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kimmel

Mrs. Sadie Brommer

Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Swartz

Mr. and Mrs. John Hall

Kevin and Christie Crossman

Mr. John E. Freemann

Mr. James D. Shanta

(accessible or otherwise), and enough space to address our

training needs. Additionally, both the Training Center and office

lack necessary accessibility options and accommodations for

emergency situations, such as tornados and fires. The buildings

are inefficient, lack the necessary technologies to assist individuals

who have unique needs, and do not provide our applicants,

students, and graduates with a safe and respectful experience.

ADDITIONAL SPACEThe current office space, a small converted farmhouse,

serves the needs of many different CPL stakeholders, including

staff, volunteers, applicants, donors, visitors, and service teams.

The building is currently straining under the demands of these

many constituencies and is in need of extensive rehabilitation

and expansion to respond to the increased demand for

information and services.

Puppy Patrons - $1,000 - $2,499Anonymous*

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Anderson*The Honorables Bernard and Helen Balick*

Mr. and Mrs. James R. BeersMs. Rebecca Bradbeer

Mrs. Alison BradyDr. Mary Bryant

Mr. and Mrs. Martin BurkhardtMr. and Mrs. David Butters*Mr. and Mrs. John Collins

Dr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Janie Cramer*Mr. Edward Crane

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crowell*Mr. and Mrs. John Drengler

Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Duprey*Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Dzuba

Ms. Edith Edson*Ms. Kathleen M. Eiser*

Mrs. Denise EtzlerMr. and Mrs. Edward M. Galle

Mr. Irving R. Gerber*Mr. and Mrs. Lance A. Gorton*Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Hansen*

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph JanssenMs. Janet Johnston

Mr. Matthew B. KatzenbachMr. and Mrs. Barry E. Kleckner

Mr. and Mrs. Larry KrickaMr. and Mrs. Hallet H. Lamm, Jr.*

Robert and Roberta Laver*Mr. and Mrs. Carter H. Lee

Ms. Beth LeibmannMs. Joanne M. Leone

Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. LevinMs. Lori B. Loveland and Mr. Kevin J. Connors

Mr. and Mrs. Andrij M. LuciwMr. and Mrs. Tom MaddenMr. and Mrs. Tracy Maples

Mr. and Mrs. T. Clinton Marple, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Mayer

Ms. Susan K. McDanielMs. Tara McKibben and Ms. L.J. “Tess” Tessier

Ms. Susan R. MillerMs. Tigger Montague

Dr. and Mrs. Donald E. Morel, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morling

Ms. Susan Mulrooney and Mr. David W. Lane

Ms. Rosemary G. NavasMs. Ellyn Charlestein-Phillips*

Mrs. Dorothy D. PlylerMr. and Mrs. Mark Podolsky

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff PopeDr. and Mrs. Grafton D. Reeves*

Mr. Edward M. Resovsky*Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Romano

Ms. Alison SamphMs. Donna L. Sayah*

Mr. Simon SchatzDr. and Mrs. Glenn Stryjewski

Mrs. Elizabeth Styer*Mr. and Mrs. William H. Sudell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sundquist*

Mr. and Mrs. Bob TerwilligerMs. Suzanne Thompson and Ms. Kirsten Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Joey TorbettMs. Irene van der Linden*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veghte*Ms. Deborah H. WeilMr. Daniel WheelerMs. Debra L. WilsonMs. Shirley Worden

FOR MORE INFORMATION…

Visit www.k94life.org/CAMPAIGN for complete

details about the campaign and project, and also visit us on

Facebook for ongoing updates and photos of our progress.

If you would like to make a donation to the campaign,

please contact Daniel P. Smith, Director of Development,

at [email protected] or 610.869.4902 ext. 214.

The Mollie and Minor Barringer Training Center is named in memory of The Barringers, longtime supporters and friends of CPL. The large training room inside of the Training Center, the Copeland Training Room, is named in honor of Tatiana and Gerret van S. Copeland, who have also supported the organization’s mission for many years.

At its most basic level, the new training center will accommodate

the need for natural light and running water, and meet the highest

standards for environmental health and safety, which are critical

within the community we serve. At a more advanced level, the

new facility will vastly improve the quality and quantity of training

that we are able to provide:

• A simulated apartment will give the trainers a “real life” environment to train in which will help students better meet the challenges of daily life when they return home.

• Multidisciplinary Assistive Technology will be installed to help those who are hearing and/or visually impaired.

• Multiple handicapped-accessible restrooms will save wasted time each day, eliminating travel to other buildings and long waiting times.

• A semi-commercial kitchen will allow for preparation of meals on-site each day during Team Training and will allow for CPL to host events and activities.

• Greatly increased space will allow canine and team training activities to meet the increasing levels of demand.

• A new retail space (for CPL gear and dog supplies) and glass viewing walls in the entrance of the training center will immediately enhance the experience for visitors and prospective recipients and will give the dogs some real life experience when learning to pay cashiers.

• The addition of an auditorium with seating and a stage will allow us to host our graduation ceremonies and other events on-site.

• Meeting space will allow us to host community groups and additional parking and walking paths will ensure that our guests can travel safely throughout our campus.

• The new Training Center will add 10,600 sq. ft. of space to CPL’s campus—all fully accessible and energy efficient.

THE MOLLIE AND MINOR BARRINGER TRAINING CENTER

Featuring the Copeland Training Room

Training Center Rendering

Spring 2017

9


8

Independence Society members belong to a distinctive family of generous and compassionate Canine Partners for Life friends. Members make an annual leadership commitment of $1,000 or more to support CPL’s general operations during our fiscal year.* Many choose to contribute their support via automated monthly giving.

Members receive special invitations to exclusive member events throughout the year, and are also invited to provide ongoing feedback and guidance pertaining to the future of CPL.

We are incredibly grateful to our 2016-17 Independence Society members for their belief in our mission!

The following list was created based on general operating gifts made July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. For a full list of 2015-16 Independence Society members, please visit www.k94life.org/give/independencesociety.

Visionaries - $50,000 & above Lisa D. Moseley*† Mr. Earl Minnis

Partners - $25,000 - $49,999Mr. David P. Ramsey† Mr. Richard Snyder and Mr. Dennis Snyder

Freedom Friends - $5,000 - $9,999

Service Leaders - $10,000 - $24,999

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. duPont, IVMs. Diane B. Jones

Mrs. Constance Katzenbach

Mr. and Mrs. Michael LibmanDavid D. McCoach and Rene P. Calloway*

Mr. Don M. Norton

Mr. Donald E. PfliegerMrs. Kathleen SaberMs. Julie Tewksbury

Mr. and Mrs. David AtkinsonMrs. Ellen Ann Eckman*

Ms. Ann Hagerty†Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Krancer*

Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Malick

Mr. and Mrs. C. Porter Schutt, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David Twing*

Companions - $2,500 - $4,999Mrs. Katelyn Batson

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. BeckDr. Jeffrey Bowersox

Dr. and Mrs. Christopher BrooksMr. Louis W. Burgener*

Ms. Kathy L. Echternach*Terry L. Garner

Ms. Susan LawrenceMs. Raluca Moucha

Mr. and Mrs. Leandro S. Pimenta*Mrs. Mary Robinson

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford D. TowsonFriends of Larry and Brydee Farmer

Mr. David W. Wright*

* founding member † deceased

The Independence Society a tradition of giving

For more information about how to become a member of the Independence Society, please contact Daniel P. Smith, Director of Development, at 610-869-4902 ext. 214 or [email protected].

“ This film became the true story of a connection between two souls, intertwined through some force of nature that goes deeper than skin or fur. A love story of sorts. Through that connection, it also sheds light on what many consider an “invisible illness,” heart disease.”

– Marty Harris

“ Marty isn’t the kind of woman we see on screen every day. She doesn’t fall neatly into some cinematic trope. Her strongest moments often blossom from her deepest moments of fear. She fights, and yet some days, falls down. She’s unafraid to express her love, her doubts, her sadness. She is vulnerable, and in that she is powerful. And then there’s Adele. At some point along the way of making this movie, I realized that Adele wasn’t simply a pet and that this wasn’t just a service dog documentary. I came to understand that Adele was Marty’s soul mate, the only creature capable of seeing right to Marty’s heart. Adele accepted Marty as she was, and by doing so, allowed Marty to accept herself. From that point, Marty’s life was transformed.”

– Melissa Dowler, Director of Letting Go of Adele

If you have questions or would like more information about this film, please contact Tonya Guy, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, at [email protected] or 610-869-4902 ext. 222

2016 CORPORATE PARTNERS

$30,000+Novo Nordisk, Inc.

$15,000 - $29,999SEI Investments

$5,000 - $14,999Intelliware Systems, Inc.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

$2,500 - $4,999Toyota Financial Services

Baldwin & Obenauf, Inc.

Blue Ridge Communications

Brookwood Companies, Inc.

Diversified Marketing Group, Inc.

GiggyBites Marketplace & Bakery Inc.

Main Line Today Magazine

Main Line Veterinary Hospital

McGovern, Inc.

Merial (Boehringer Ingelheim)

$1,000 - $2,499The AKC Humane Fund, Inc.

Concord Pet Foods & Supplies MobilityWorks

My Assistance Dog, Inc.* Petplan Pet Insurance

Thomson Business Management

$500 - $1,000BB&T Bank

Canines for Disabled Kids* Dansko, Inc.

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union George M. Leader Family Corporation

P.J. Fitzpatrick, Inc. Taylor Oil & Propane, Inc.

Wilmington Trust

The Parkesburg Point Youth Center*

Pepsi Beverages Company

Pharmacal Animal Environmental Control

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Art of Roasting

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Wegmans

Zandur

In 2016, the following corporations partnered with CPL through monetary donations, event participation, and providing meeting spaces, as well as outreach opportunities to further our mission and programs.

*Nonprofit organizations

The following corporations have provided CPL with in-kind donations in 2016:

Spring 2017

11


10

Solla’s Partners is a very special group of donors who have notified us that they have included CPL in their estate plans. The society is named in memory of Solla, CPL’s first service dog (1989).

Examples of planned gifts include qualified retirement plans (IRA, 401k, and 403b), insurance policies, or a direct fixed donation or percentage of your estate as indicated in your will. For more information, visit www.k94life.org/give/sollas-partners.

If you have already included CPL in your estate, you deserve to

be thanked and recognized. Even if you wish to be anonymous, it is important to leave a written record with CPL so your wishes are honored.

Letting Go of Adele, a feature-length documentary produced by Long Haul Films, follows the story of Marty and Adele, the very first cardiac alert team to graduate from Canine Partners for Life. Adele saved Marty’s life, every day, for nine years. This film follows their partnership, retirement, and what happens when Marty has to find a new partner to take over the job of protecting her heart.

Marty was followed by cameras for two years. She was filmed at home, at work, on vacation, at doctor’s appointments, at CPL’s campus, everywhere! Now, with filming and editing complete, we are excited to finally share this incredible story with the world. The film premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival in early April and we expect to screen the film locally this summer.

To view the trailer and learn more about this film, please visit lettinggoofadele.com.

Watch our website and Facebook page for more information regarding additional screenings of Letting Go of Adele!

LETTING GO of Adele

SOLLA’SPARTNERS

For more information about Solla’s Partners, including assistance with the process, contact Daniel P. Smith, Director of Development, at [email protected] or 610-869-4902 ext. 214.

Our Tax ID Number is 23-2580658. Our Legal Name is Canine Partners for Life, Inc.

SOLLA’S PARTNERS

Leaving a legacy of generosity to CPL

8%Corporations/ Associations

2016 – $1,902,647

PROGRAM SERVICES1,427,490

11%

75%

9% 5%

2015 – $1,754,570

PROGRAM SERVICES1,291,498

12%

73%

8% 7%

CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE

AUDITED FINANCIAL 2016 OVERVIEWwith comparative totals for 2015*

CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE

AUDITED FINANCIAL 2016 OVERVIEWwith comparative totals for 2015*

REVENUE EXPENSES

2016 SERVICE DOG PLACEMENTSSince 1989, CPL has placed service and

companion dogs in 45 states.

2016 ACHIEVEMENTS

20 SERVICE DOG TEAMS GRADUATED

7 HOME COMPANION TEAMS GRADUATED

1RESIDENTIAL COMPANION TEAM GRADUATED

286 EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS GIVEN

51PUPPIES BORN 46 entered the CPL program, 5 went to other accredited service/guide dog organizations

9 PUPPIES DONATED/ PURCHASED FOR THE CPL PROGRAM

2NEW PRISON PUPPY RAISING PROGRAMS SCI Laurel Highlands and SCI Huntingdon

67%Individuals

25%Foundations

* For our complete 2016 Annual Report please visit, k94life.org/annual-report.

2016CONTRIBUTIONS 1,674,041SPECIAL EVENTS 132,745INVESTMENT INCOME 33,690OTHER REVENUE 11,948RENT 7,800

TOTAL REVENUE 1,860,224

CONTRIBUTIONS by Constituency

2015CONTRIBUTIONS 2,547,274SPECIAL EVENTS 160,544INVESTMENT INCOME 23,060OTHER REVENUE 13,896RENT 6,725

TOTAL REVENUE 2,751,499

FUNDRAISING 209,023

ADMINISTRATION 177,074

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 89,060

FUNDRAISING 212,928

ADMINISTRATION 131,014

CAPITAL 119,130

The cost to raise, train, and sustain a CPL service

dog is in excess of $30,000. CPL requests

a small donation from each graduate of $1,000 to $3,000 based on income, though no one is turned away if unable to donate. The remainder of the cost of a service dog is covered by our generous donors.

Spring 2017

13


12

KATELYN AND KIWIBreeder and Donor: CPL

Stud Dog Donor: Diane Jones

Namer: Saegertown High School Key Club

Puppy Home: Maryland Correctional Institution for Women

Vet Sponsor: North Laurel Animal Hospital

CONSTANCE(BRU) AND ZELDABreeder and Donor: CPL


Namer: June and Dick Robbins

Puppy Home: Ann Marie and Maddie Wheatcraft

Vet Sponsor: Nonantum Veterinary ClinicDENISE

AND AXLEBreeder and Donor: CPL


Namer: Heather Albaugh

Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution - Cambridge Springs

Vet Sponsor: Linesville Veterinary Service

MARGO AND ROGERBreeder and Donor: ADI North American Breeding Cooperative

Namer: Ted and Robin Ashford

Puppy Home: Emily Fritz

Vet Sponsor: Nonantum Veterinary Clinic

Where do you call home? Virginia.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a service dog? I first heard about CPL when I visited their booth at the Abilities Expo in Dulles, Virginia. At the time, I didn’t know that service dogs could help someone like me with a form of muscular dystrophy, so talking with CPL’s representatives was incredibly exciting and educational. I applied to CPL a month later—I couldn’t wait to partner with a dog and begin a more independent life.

Describe a typical day for you and Kiwi. During the week, Kiwi and I spend our day at work. It’s been so neat to have people come up to me there and say, “Every time I see you in the hall, your dog just brightens my day!” We have pretty relaxing weekends, with just a few errands, church, and then lots of time at our local dog park.

How does Kiwi assist you? The skills we use most regularly are picking things up off the ground, carrying things, tugging my clothes off or opening cabinets, and touching elevator or door buttons.

How has your life changed since getting Kiwi? She has brought such joy and love into our family, and it’s such a comforting and peaceful feeling to know that wherever I go, Kiwi is there to help me.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? I’m not sure if there’s been any one place, but we’ve packed on the miles since graduation and have traveled to South Carolina, Michigan, Virginia, and Maryland and flown on a plane five times so far together!

What goals do you have for your future together? Primarily, I just want to continue growing with Kiwi and become the strongest partners we can be. We’re settling into our new job right now, and we’re incredibly excited for all the trips and new adventures we’ll have in the coming years!

Where do you call home? Zelda and I live on a small forest farm in the sourlands region of western central NJ.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a service dog? In 2007 I met and became friends with another person with MS who had a service dog from Canine Companions for Independence. Seeing the help and joy that Fuller gave to Kay convinced me that a service dog could enrich my life. She recommended Canine Companions for Independence so I started the application process with them, but it was eventually returned as they were only accepting applications for successor dogs at the time. I researched using the internet and concluded that Canine Partners for Life was the only other organization of comparable quality in this area, so I applied and was grateful to receive acceptance.

Describe a typical day for you and Zelda. I am a retired RN and wheelchair user but still help with the work of our farm which changes every day depending on the season. We produce and sell maple syrup, lumber, and wood products. We also have a small herd of Kiko goats. We are active members of local farming, forestry, and environmental organizations. Zelda’s with me full time doing sales work and by my side when we handle our goats to give them care.

How does Zelda assist you? She is my eyes, ears, and nose. She alerts me to arrivals on the farm, and enthusiastically retrieves for me. When we shop, she helps to open doors, and loves to “go pay,” which always brings smiles.

How has your life changed since being partnered with Zelda? Since Zelda arrived, I’ve become more active, going out more and feeling confident about it.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? Winter arrived simultaneously so we’re not out sightseeing. She was by my side this winter when I had to go to an outpatient surgical center for a medical procedure. She was a credit to her training and brightened everyone’s day.

What goals do you have for your future together? Given my age and medical issues, I will be thrilled just to maintain the status quo and help keep the farm and our other activities going. Beyond that, I would love to find some time to travel and visit the National Parks and Zelda will be a great companion for that adventure.

Where do you call home? Napoleon, Ohio.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a service dog? When my doctors started talking to me about getting a service dog, I went online and found CPL. I was impressed with what I saw on CPL’s website.

Describe a typical day for you and Axle. Axle wakes me up at 7:00 for breakfast. I can just about set my clock by his stomach! Most days find us running errands in between volunteer work at Napoleon Elementary School or Henry County Hospital. We also attend 2 weekly Bible studies where Axle learns Bible truths while sleeping through them.

How does Axle assist you? Axle helps me walk short distances in our home, opens doors, and retrieves items I drop. He gives me advance warning before I get a migraine headache or anxiety attack, which lets me take appropriate medication ahead of time.

How has your life changed since being partnered with Axle? In addition to helping me with the above tasks, Axle helps me manage my Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My doctors have told me that they can see how he calms my fears and anxieties on a daily basis, allowing me to function better.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? In January, my husband and I were in Toledo, Ohio, seeing Jersey Boys.

What goals do you have for your future together? Our partnership is only beginning! Axle and I will seek out and take on new responsibilities in our town, hospital, and school. We will be doing some flying to visit relatives in Minnesota, Colorado, and California. With Axle by my side, my horizons have opened wider than I ever imagined they could.

Where do you call home? Roger and I live in Shaker Heights, Ohio, outside of Cleveland.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a service dog? We learned about CPL through a friend, Amara Romano – seeing her with her service dog, Lenny, made me realize how much richer my life could be, being able to “walk unaided.”

Describe a typical day for you and Roger. Roger and I go to the library at least twice weekly, go to meet my mother, a teacher, at her school, and take long, rambling walks around a duck pond or my old elementary school. Roger gives me the stability to go further each day. I have loved being able to walk to the public library and explore the city. Roger has also given me the confidence to go to stores, restaurants, plays and even the opera. He’s learning not to stand every time the audience applauds.

How does Roger assist you? I can walk but not without support. I have balance issues. In the past that has meant that I had to be holding on to someone for balance or I had to traverse distances (say from the car to the departure gate at the airport), using a wheelchair. With Roger to hang onto, I can go further than I had imagined whenever I want. I don’t have to wait for someone in my family to come home to take me out on a walk.

How has your life changed since being partnered with Roger? Living with Roger has many unexpected benefits. Not only can he chase down my yarn when I drop it while knitting, everyone we meet instantly succumbs to his charms. I’ve gotten better seats at the theatre and my phlebotomists love him.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? I’ve been to my mother’s 5th grade English classes and her students were fascinated by Roger’s ability to follow my commands and how he has the self-control to refuse food.

What goals do you have for your future together? I am looking forward, with some trepidation, to flying with Roger shortly. I’ve chosen an hour direct flight as our maiden voyage. If all works out, I anticipate more travel and adventures. Roger has enabled me to do things and go places that have been closed to me for a long time.

NEW SERVICE DOG TEAMSService Dogs enhance the lives of their partners 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. CPL service dogs go through an intensive, two-year training program. In addition to being socialized and learning basic obedience, the dogs are taught multiple service skills to assist individuals with disabilities. During their second year of training, the dogs are paired with a human partner. At that time, each dog’s training is tailored to meet the needs of their future partner. CPL service dogs can provide balance and support to people who have difficulty walking, retrieve dropped items, turn light switches on/off, pay cashiers, alert people to seizures, blood pressure drops causing unconsciousness, and hypoglycemic episodes associated with diabetes, and the list of tasks doesn’t end there. CPL’s lifetime follow-up program ensures that each team continues to successfully work together for the lifetime of the partnership, making independence a reality.

NEW SERVICE DOG TEAMS

Spring 2017

15


14

NEW SERVICE DOG TEAMS NEW SERVICE DOG TEAMS

HANNAH AND GWENBreeder and Donor: CPL


Namer: Martha (Marty) Van Allen

Puppy Home: Maryland Correctional Institution-Jessup

LAUREN AND FRODOBreeder and Donor: CPL


Namer: Robert, Wendie, and Tim Lazansky

Puppy Home: Jessup Correctional Institution

ABIGAIL AND JIFFYBreeder and Donor: CPL


Namer: Mr. and Mrs. Carter Lee

Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution-Muncy

Where do you call home? Atlanta, Georgia.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a service dog? I decided to apply for a service dog because I wanted to live and experience life, not just get through the day. I wanted to be independent and not have to constantly be asking myself if something I wanted to do was safe or practical. I actually found CPL almost on accident. They were the top result in one of my many Google searches and I fell in love with their organization. I looked at others, but always came back to them.

Describe a typical day for you and Gwen. In the morning, before we really start our day, we snuggle for a bit while I try to wake myself up. After we get up, Gwen gets dressed first thing so she can help me downstairs. We go outside, and then she gets breakfast. Once she’s taken care of, I make my breakfast with her help. She pulls open cabinets and drawers for me, picks up the things I drop, closes cabinets, and keeps me from falling if it’s a really unsteady day. After breakfast, I usually undress her so we can play a quick game of tug or fetch. After that, she gets dressed again and we may run errands, do laundry, cook, go for a walk, or go rest if I’m having a harder day. If it’s a slower day, I always make sure she has a bone or hard toy to occupy herself with. After dinner, she usually gets to be undressed downstairs and terrorize her brothers for a while before we go back upstairs for the night.

How does Gwen assist you? Gwen gives me support while standing and walking, she alerts to my cardiac and other medical episodes, she keeps me from falling, hands me things that I can’t pick up, carries things for me, she opens and closes drawers and cabinets for me, and when it’s not safe for me to be up and moving, she makes sure I stay down. She also helps me do laundry. Before her, it was dangerous for me to do, now I (we) do all of my laundry. It’s one of her favorite things to do. She even starts bringing me dirty laundry if she thinks it’s been too long!

How has your life changed since being partnered with Gwen? It feels like everything has changed. She’s given me back parts of myself I thought were gone. Just her goofy, happy face beside me can turn a really hard, painful day into a good memory. My confidence and sense of self-worth have improved exponentially. How could they not when I’ve got those big brown eyes looking at me like I’m the most important person in the world? Now, I actually have mobility and independence. I’m not afraid anymore every time I do something. Before her, I used a cane or a walker regularly and I still fell pretty frequently. I haven’t fallen once since Gwen and I started working together and I haven’t touched the cane or walker since the second day of training. Maybe the most important thing that Gwen has taught me, is that I – we – are enough. If we’re working together, we can figure out how to accomplish it. No matter what it is.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? We haven’t done much traveling together yet, except for one road trip. I spent three days in the hospital and she was an absolute champ about it, even though I know she was bored out of her mind. We’ve also been to the ballet together which was amazing. It’s definitely a goal of mine to try kayaking and/or paddle boarding which I think she’ll love!

What goals do you have for your future together? College. We are going to college even if it takes years. And then we’re going to have a career. On a more immediate timeline, Gwen and I are going to start using public transit so we can get around on our own and hopefully volunteer somewhere. I am also teaching her to dance (though we’re starting very small).

Where do you call home? Bellevue, Iowa.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a service dog? My boyfriend at the time found CPL online while helping me search for service dog organizations.

Describe a typical day for you and Frodo. We stay at home, go on walks, watch movies, and just relax. Sometimes we go out to eat or grocery shopping with the family.

How does Frodo assist you? My service dog Frodo assists me by walking on the left side and loading up on the bed and laying next to me which helps me relax. He lays on top of me while I have a seizure. He picks things up whenever I drop something.

How has your life changed since being partnered with Frodo? I have become much more relaxed which has helped me not have a lot of seizures.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? We have gone several places, such as Oregon, but since we’ve become a team I think that going to the barn where my mom has her horse is definitely be the most unique place. We are going to a couple of horse shows and a country music concert in the near future so I’m definitely excited about that.

What goals do you have for your future together? My goals are to get my seizures way down and build my special bond with Frodo. I hope to get my drivers license again so that I don’t have to rely on my friends and family to drive me everywhere.

Where do you call home? Berwick, PA.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a service dog? Before applying to CPL, I researched the industry, as well as many of the service dog organizations in the state. When I came upon CPL, I was immediately impressed with their professionalism and the program as a whole. I am so grateful that I did apply because it began my journey to Jiffy. I felt compelled to apply for a service dog because I’d seen firsthand that they can increase the independence of those of us with disabilities and I desperately wanted that for myself.

Describe a typical day for you and Jiffy. Most days for Jiffers and I are quite busy and each day is a little bit different than the last. I work part-time at the moment so a typical morning involves swimming at the YMCA, medical appointments, errands, training sessions, and the like. The afternoons consist of work at the office and usually a playdate with one or more of Jiffy’s friends here in town. The evenings continue with whatever else may be on the schedule for that day and we always end the night with a snuggle session.

How does Jiffy assist you? Jiffy assists me in ways that I could only imagine when I started the process. The skills that we use regularly include: retrieval of items (including the phone and medical alert), opening and closing doors (she loves to open the refrigerator), assisting with transfers, “go pay,” moving the footplate on my wheelchair up and down, and assisting with the tugging of my clothes.

How has your life changed since being partnered with Jiffy? Life has changed drastically since coming home with Jiffy. I am less anxious and happier which is absolutely wonderful! I don’t need another person to take care of every little task for me anymore. I have been able to take on more hours at work, am now looking forward to moving out on my own again, and am once again pursuing my driver’s license. These are all things that I’m not sure I would be so eager to conquer without my girl by my side.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? We’ve been to two funerals, a wedding, and a cabin in Slate Run, Pennsylvania – and this was all in only the first four months of our partnership. Who knows what we’ll get into next!

What goals do you have for your future together? I have so many goals for our future together. I want to always be acquiring new skills and learning new commands. More independence would be wonderful. I would like to diminish my attendant care even further. I look forward to signing the lease on our first apartment, getting a full-time job, and pursuing my driver’s license as mentioned above. We have reservations for two trips this summer – one to Myrtle Beach and the other to the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. I look forward to living my best life, with my best friend by my side. We are well on our way and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store!

LARRY AND NORMBreeder and Donor: CPL


Namer: Arlene Ressler

Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution-Smithfield

Vet Sponsor: Metzger Animal Hospital

Where do you call home? Just west of Indianapolis Indiana.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a service dog? I learned about CPL from a google search. I have always loved dogs and I was a k9 officer in Indianapolis for over ten years so I knew how amazing dogs can be.

Describe a typical day for you and Norm. I go from my parents’ house, to my house under construction, and then to my welding shop.

How does Norm assist you? The main ways he assists me is retrieval of dropped items and balance assistance during transfers.

How has your life changed since being partnered with Norm? I feel more independent and I have a great friend which is awesome when you spend most of your days alone.

What is the most unique place you have visited together? We haven’t gone anywhere too unique. We spend a lot of time at the hospital where everyone knows and loves Norm.

What goals do you have for your future together? To cover all of my farm this summer!

Spring 2017

17


16

NEW HOME COMPANION TEAMSHome companion dogs are placed with individuals who CPL feels would benefit from a well-trained companion, but would have difficulty raising and training a dog on their own. Although not usually providing physical assistance, the job of a home companion dog is extremely special. These dogs bring comfort, encouragement, and joy to their human partners.

NEW SERVICE DOG TEAMS

Veterinary Sponsors as of March 15, 2017

Albion Animal CenterAnimal Care- LewisburgAnimal Hospital of MeadvilleAnimal Hospital of WaterfordAnimal Medical CenterBianca Falbo and Andrew VinchurBuckingham Animal HospitalCambria Veterinary CareCentreville Veterinary HospitalChadds Ford Animal HospitalCochranton Veterinary HospitalCompanion Animal HospitalConneaut Lake Veterinary HospitalCrest View Animal ClinicDr. Jane LattaEaston Animal HospitalFort Washington Veterinary Hospital

French Creek Veterinary HospitalGreener Pastures Veterinary HospitalHockessin Animal HospitalLaurel Highlands Animal HealthLongwood Veterinary CenterLoyalsock Animal HospitalMalvern Veterinary HospitalMetzger Animal HospitalNonantum Veterinary ClinicNorth Laurel Animal HospitalQuakertown Veterinary ClinicRadnor Veterinary HospitalRichland Veterinary HospitalSpruce Street Animal ClinicState College Veterinary HospitalSugartown Veterinary HospitalSylvan Veterinary Hospital

The Crawford County Humane SocietyTrooper Veterinary HospitalTwinbrook Veterinary HospitalVCA Bridgeport Animal HospitalWaynesburg Animal HospitalWindcrest Animal Hospital

VETERINARY PUPPY SPONSORS

HEATHER AND DAVYBreeder and Donor: CPL


Namer: Maggie Farley

Puppy Home: State Correctional Institution-Cambridge Springs

Vet Sponsor: Cochranton Veterinary Hospital

ZAKARY AND KADINCEBreeder and Donor: CPL


Namer: Kevin Melendy and Family

Puppy Home: Michael and Linda Dzuba

Home Companion Training Home: Maryland Correctional Institution-Jessup

Vet Sponsor: Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital

Where do you call home? We live in Limestone, TN, where it is more rural area than city.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a service dog? Before Davy came into my life I had tried several different customer service positions and struggled to hold on to them. With having Narcolepsy and Cataplexy it feels like a lot of times I have Dementia and Autism. My body from the Narcolepsy keeps me in such a fog that I do not remember a lot of things that happened just a few moments ago. The Cataplexy is a constant fight with myself to keep my emotions under control, from too much stimulation or I pass out! This is what brought me to believe a service dog would help me battle and hopefully concur my condition. So, while searching I ran across CPL and loved the fact that they help less fortunate people not only receive dogs but help train them as well. They also understand that a service dog is not a machine and has to have its play time to be a dog and does not discriminate against you if you have other animals.

Describe a typical day for you and Davy. We wake up every morning to chickens crowing, cows mooing, and donkeys hollering. I would not trade it for the world! I do not think that Davy would either, because he must love on everything no matter if it is kissing on a cow, mothering a baby lamb, or teasing strangers with his toys because he knows they cannot touch him! Being in the city where all you hear is cars and sirens and there is so many people you cannot even walk through an isle at a store, “Is not for me nor Davy any longer”!

How does Davy assist you? Davy is a medical alert dog for my Cataplexy, is also a Mobility dog that helps me with my Narcolepsy, and then finally Davy helps do things around the house to conserve energy...opens dryer and unloads it, opens doors, cabinets, and drawers,and finally picks things up (mainly his toys and puts them away in his toy basket).

How has your life changed since being partnered with Davy? Since Davy and I have been partnered we have not ventured into too much. Davy came to me much faster than expected, so, unfortunately I had thrown in the towel on trying to hold a job. Davy has helped me realize that I do have a medical issue that is not going to improve. No one is going to change their ways to let us fit in so we must come up with ways to let them fit our life. I think the number one battle Davy and I have is to find ways to feel comfortable and confident when we take on challenges day after day. Currently we are trying to sell White Lilly plant bulbs, small trees that we have found growing around the farm, and crafts that we are going to start working on. We have also adventured into raising some bottle baby hair sheep. Davy’s feminine side has definitely come out with this adventure!

What goals do you have for your future together? Davy and I’s main goal is to make a life again for ourselves and show people that it is possible to have a life. I mainly want to do this for my 13-year-old daughter who is showing signs of the same illness. I do not want her to think it is ok to give in when other people say it is not possible. You have to show people that your life is just as important as theirs and that you (no matter what health issues you have) can do whatever you set your mind to!

Where do you call home? Kadince and Zakary happily live in NJ.

How did you learn about CPL and why did you decide to apply for a home companion dog? Zakary is a triplet and the least outgoing so we decided a dog would be the greatest companion for Zakary. We heard about CPL at the Abilities Expo and were so excited to learn that Zak would qualify for a companion dog!

How does Kadince assist Zakary? Kadince provides Zakary with responsibility (he loves to feed her, let her out, and sit to pet her). He also loves to exercise her and throw the ball with her. The best time of their day is snuggle time and story time at the end of the day.

What new skills/tricks have you taught Kadince? We taught Kadince to do “head on lap.” She lays on top of Zak for story time and then lays on his back and provides him comfort as he falls asleep EVERY night! He LOVES to hear all day long that Kadince is going to put him to bed at night! We also taught Kadince when she sits on a bench next to his wheelchair to lean over with her “head on lap” so that Zakary can easily pet her and give her love. Zakary loves having a dog and such a wonderful companion so they can take care of each other.

How has your family’s life changed since receiving Kadince? Zak’s brothers were slightly apprehensive about dogs and now play with Kadince. Kadince has also barked a few times when she thought they were falling over. Zakary and his brother Tyler are both in a wheelchair (they both cannot sit unassisted).

What goals do Zakary and Kadince have for the future? We are teaching Kadince to lay on top of Zakary when he gets really upset and to stay on top of him until he calms down and we are going to try to have her open our door coming into our house which will be helpful when pushing a wheelchair. Kadince is a joy and blessing to Zakary, our whole family, and the whole team of people we have helping to take care of Zakary!

ASHLEY AND GALIOBreeder: CPL

Namer: Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Schutt, Jr.

Puppy Home: Jan and Bruce Moore

Vet Sponsor: Colebrook Manor Animal Hospital

FALL 2015 GRADUATE

Pierce

Spring 2017

19


18

THANK YOU, MERIAL, FOR KEEPING US

HAPPY AND HEALTHY!

Love, The CPL Pups

Each year, Merial (Boehringer Ingelheim) donates flea, tick, and heartworm preventative products including Frontline and Heartgard, as well as IMRAB vaccines for CPL dogs. We are incredibly grateful for Merial’s generous support.

CPL WISH LIST• Glad tall kitchen trash bags

with handle ties

• Paper Towels

• Simple Green Cleaner

• Office Supplies (multipurpose paper, post-its, file folders, etc.)

• Avery Clip Style Name Badges

• Postage Stamps

• Printer Cartridges (call for specific models)

• 24˝ tall exercise pens, 48˝ exercise pens

• Vari-Kennels – any size

• Metal slow feed dog bowls

• Gentle Leaders and Haltis (size 1–3)

• Puppy Collars – 10–16 inch

• Dog ear cleaner (not oil-based)

• Dog Toothpaste

• Purina Forti-Flora

• Natural Balance Rolls

• Small Training Treats

• Galileo Dog Bones

• Black Kong Toys, Jolly Balls and Teaser Balls

• Interactive tug toys (Tug ‘N’ Treat)

• Nylabone Dura-Chew products (size large). Approved products include: Textured Ring (chicken flavor), Textured Bone (chicken flavor), Textured Ring-bone (chicken flavor), Ring (original), Wishbone (original), Textured Tug and Barbell.

• Fit Paws, Wobble Board, Donut or Balance Discs

• Target Sticks (cleanrun.com)

• Soft Elizabethan Collars – size large

• Citronella remote control or anti-bark collar

• Comfort Zone DAP plug-in refills

• Four wheeled carts to transport special event items

• Safe Paw Ice Melt

• Gift Certificates to Pet-Edge and other dog supply stores

• Gift Certificates to Staples and Office Max

• Ultrasound Machine

• GPS

You can also purchase items from our Amazon Wish List!

IN OUR THOUGHTSAlgebra – Home Companion Dog to Jessie Reifsnyder

Beignet – Home Companion Dog to Leo Johnson

Bonz – Retired Service Dog to Carla Boynton

Buckley – Retired Service Dog to Mark Gaskins

Hamilton – Service Dog to Diana Ward

Inglis – Service Dog to Abigayil Tamara

Joy – Home Companion Dog to Kendall Sincavage

Milowe – Service Dog to Barrett Hall

Oscar – Service Dog to Stanley Reich

Princess – Centre County Courthouse Companion

Rota – Home Companion Dog to Oliver Dynes

Sandals – Service Dog to David Hamerka

Seamus – Home Companion Dog to Shane Straub

Shane – Home Companion Dog to Jason Cullen

Specks – Home Companion Dog to Alexander Baach

Rick Beeman - Former CPL Board Member

Andrea Levine – Former Recipient, Donor, and Friend

Scott Vaszil – Recipient of Service Dog Manor

Shop at www.smile.amazon.com,

choose Canine Partners for Life and Amazon will donate .5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile

purchases back to CPL!

Do you shop on Amazon?Canine Partners for Life has

an Amazon Wish List!

Aspen’s puppies

Spring 2017

21


20

On Saturday, September 17, 2016, CPL’s campus was bustling with over 700 visitors for another spectacular Open House! Each kennel tour and demonstration was filled with smiling faces and eager questions as guests were educated on how service dogs change lives. CPL Mission Booths could be found throughout so visitors could learn more about our Prison Puppy Raising Program, Companion Program, Life with a Service Dog, Volunteering, and more!

The Puppy Kissing Booth presented by West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. proved to be everyone’s favorite stop once again, providing lots of cuddles from the cutest four-legged friends. Live music by Ol’ 422 had everyone in great spirits as they enjoyed the free barbeque lunch, other delicious food vendors, and shopped at over 25 retail and craft booths. And of course,

Puff the Cow was the star of the show for our ever-popular Cow Bingo. A special thanks goes out to our staff, volunteers, and committee, for helping to plan such a successful event.

BIG BARKER PRESENTING SPONSOR

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

TAIL WAGGER SPONSOR Petplan Pet Insurance

LUCKY LAB SPONSORS Becky Bradbeer

Concord Pet Foods & Supplies Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union

MobilityWorks

MEDIA SPONSOR Philly Pet Pages

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:

Save the date for CPL’s 2017 Open House – Saturday, September 16, 2017!

CPL OPEN HOUSE 2016

Dog Donor Namer Puppy HomeAggie CPL Kathleen Saber MCIWBanks Diane Jones Jim Waitzman SCI AlbionBarkus CPL T. Clinton and Barbara Marple SCI Cambridge Springs/ SCI AlbionChadds ADI North American Breeding Cooperative George and Judy Thorpe SCI AlbionChancey CPL Daniel and Sandra Hansen SCI Laurel HighlandsCheeky CPL K.C. Kulp (Danielle) John Sherman and Karen KralCrystal CPL T. Garrett and Mary Robinson Erin and Allan LynnDawson CPL Carol Coleman Katherine Clark/ Chuck & Carol CullyDenver CPL Wendy Twing The Kelly Family/ SCI SomersetDitto CPL Barbara Phelan and Carol Reed SCI Laurel HighlandsDraco Diane Jones Sadie Brommer JCI/ SCI HuntingdonDrew Diane Jones Beth A. Smith Gary Kocher/ SCI AlbionGift CPL Al and Linda Switzler MCIJGrayson CPL Larry and Barbara Kricka SCI Cambridge Springs Harley CPL The Robert H. & Anita Q. Lawe Foundation SCI Albion (Lonnie Kwa-Humphries)Harper CPL Hallet and Mary Parker-Lamm SCI SmithfieldHughie Diane Jones Lou and Carol Mayer JCIJett CPL Mr. and Mrs. Gerret van S. Copeland SCI GreeneLucee CPL John and Jeanette Collins SCI GreeneMurray CPL Ben and Carol Osbun Elise Betz and Betty Kane/ JCINathan CPL Lori Loveland and Kevin Connors JCI/ Fetterolf FamilyPrize CPL Mr. and Mrs. William Jones MCIJRadar ADI North American Breeding Cooperative West Pharmaceutical Services and Don Morel Pat and Shannon BonneyRamona ADI North American Breeding Cooperative Unknown MCIWSaki CPL Michael and Nancy Evans Bernadette Oliver/ JCISargent CPL Erica Sorrentino-Sutton and Rob Sutton SCI SmithfieldShepp CPL The Fallen Angels Foundation SCI AlbionSumo Diane Jones Allan and Ellen Levin Barb and Lauren DealyTrapper CPL Marion (Marnie) Laird SCI SmithfieldValor CPL Robert and Kathy Kimmel JCI/ SCI HuntingdonWillow Diane Jones Charles and Jean Humphreys MCIWWinnie Bonnie Bilski Charles F. Patton Middle School Student Council Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen

DOGS IN KENNEL

Dog Donor Namer Puppy Home Breeding Program HomeAmee CPL Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hayward III SCI Greene Donna KlingelhoferAspen CPL Mr. and Mrs. Clifford D. Towson Cheryl Jackson/ SCI-Muncy Cheryl JacksonCarnie CPL Mr. and Mrs. Gerret van S. Copeland SCI Muncy Mary FertigDebbie CPL Russell Coe Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen Cindi Chamberlain and Buck BullenGoodie CPL Richard (Dick) Moore The Reyes Family and Jacob Yoder The Reyes FamilyReeser CPL CPL for Patricia Reeser Arletta Moore Jan WilkinsonRene ADI North American Tory Kitchell SCI Greene Joyce Hiemenz Breeding Cooperative Stephie CPL John B. Rosenberg, MCIJ Liz Ford Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Susan CPL Independence Foundation (Susan Sherman) SCI Muncy Janie Cramer

DOGS IN BREEDING PROGRAM

Dog Donor Namer Puppy Home Home Companion HomeDublin CPL Susan and Eric Tweer MCIJ Mary FertigRafter Curtis and Gwena Jordan Dr. Janet Johnston SCI Smithfield Michael and Carole DeBiasaRoscoe CPL Linda and Tom Altier Michael and Carole DeBiasa SCI ChesterSaki CPL Michael and Nancy Evans Bernadette Oliver/ JCI Sue CowanSnugles CPL Johanna and Allen Hill Michael and Linda Dzuba SCI Chester / John and Grace GosnayWhitney ADI North American Breeding Cooperative Jan and Rich Chadwick SCI Somerset Robert and Darlene Sullivan

DOGS IN HOME COMPANION TRAINING HOMES

Puppy Donor Namer Puppy HomeAbigail CPL Petplan Pet Insurance SCI SomersetAhvee CPL Rebecca Bradbeer SCI MuncyAiden CPL Margaret Calkins Charitable Foundation Bethany BeltonBarley Diane Jones Don Norton SCI SmithfieldBasie CPL The Henry D. and Gloria Paul Trust Lafayette College StudentsBeeGee CPL Darlene and Robert Sullivan SCI Cambridge SpringsBela CPL Bill and Kate Busa John Sherman and Karen KralBenji CPL Donald and Ethel Shepherd Denise DysonBenson CPL Mr. and Mrs. Gerret van S. Copeland Anne and Hannah LolliBetsy CPL Irving Gerber SCI MuncyBib CPL Avon Grove Lions Club Jacob and Natasha YoderBingo CPL Deenie and Grafton Reeves SCI GreeneBlaise CPL Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. Donna SargentBosco CPL Kathleen Eiser Leah and Dominic CorriganBray Unique Standard Poodles Bray Family Foundation Kim and Gary OlsenBryce CPL Debra Wilson MCIJCarson CPL Earl Minnis SCI HuntingdonCassidy ADI North American Breeding Cooperative Avon Grove Charter School SCI GreeneChevy CPL Alex, Corinna, and Amanda Joyce SCI Cambridge SpringsCoDa CPL Suzanne and Kirsten Thompson SCI Cambridge SpringsCoy CPL Chip Schutt SCI SomersetDagny CPL Andrij and Jen Luciw SCI SomersetDenali CPL Glenn and Alison Stryjewski SCI HuntingdonDerrick CPL Doug and Brandon Souba Julie and Alex TewskburyFlick Beth Liebmann Joseph and Christine Gorleski SCI Cambridge SpringsGabby CPL Valerie and Leandro Pimenta MCIWGabe CPL Mitch and Anne Huber Tya PopeGretchen CPL Don Pflieger SCI Laurel HighlandsHaven CPL Cindi Chamberlain and Buck Bullen Cindi Chamberlain and Buck BullenHawkeye CPL Glenn W. Smith SCI Cambridge SpringsHugo CPL Rosemary Navas Lafayette College StudentsJacksie CPL Gillman Family Foundation (Doris Gillman) Beth HughesJohn CPL John Crimmins Foundation SCI AlbionJoi Diane Jones Charles and Sandra Koenig MCIJKaty CPL LJ Tessier and Tara McKibben Leah and Dominic CorriganKenzie CPL Tillie Page Laird SCI Laurel HighlandsKona CPL Barbara Druding SCI GreeneLance CPL Larry and Patricia Dunbar Lafayette College StudentsLouis CPL Joanne Leone Dzuba’sLouise ADI North American Breeding Cooperative Daryn and John Drengler SCI SomersetLuther CPL Betty and Jac Crowell MCIJMags CPL Catherine Burket SCI Laurel HighlandsMajor Diane Jones Robert and Roberta Laver Michael and Carole DeBiasa/ SCI HuntingdonMalcom ADI North American Breeding Cooperative Judith Brahin SCI AlbionMarca CPL Pierre duPont and Martina Hayward SCI MuncyMeko CPL Carolyn Risko SCI SmithfieldMerry CPL The Rivendell Foundation (Elise Widlund) SCI Laurel HighlandsMischief CPL Jack and Sandra Maxwell Reyes FamilyMoby CPL Bob and Joan Terwilliger SCI AlbionNana ADI North American Breeding Cooperative Mariana Sorensen SCI SomersetNate Diane Jones Michael and Linda Dzuba SCI HuntingdonNaya CPL Sgt. William Hawkins MCIWNike CPL Harrizon Fritz SCI GreeneNilly ADI North American Breeding Cooperative Philip & Peggy Weymouth SCI MuncyOlivia CPL Betty Styer SCI SomersetOtto CPL Timothy and Karen Hall MCIJPash CPL Shawn McDonald & Justin Pashley PTSD Awareness Foundation Kathleen & Colleen CaddenPeaches Diane Jones Diane Jones SCI SomersetPhilip CPL Bill and Carol Morling SCI AlbionPierce Diane Jones Alison Brady SCI Cambridge SpringsRemy CPL The Brooks Family Nicole Lyddane & Chris WrightRoary Diane Jones The Oxford Lions Club MCIWRudder CPL June Robbins Fran and Bob Swartwout/ Drew FitzpatrickSailor CPL Ellen Ann Eckman JCI/ SCI HuntingdonSapphire CPL SCI Muncy Handlers SCI MuncySawyer CPL CPL Staff SCI SmithfieldStuart CPL Tom and Jen Madden MCIJSweet Pea CPL Margaret and Bob Duprey SCI SomersetTelli CPL Intelliware Systems SCI MuncyTerence CPL Edward Crane Kate Schroeder/ Wheatcraft’sToto ADI North American Breeding Cooperative Barbara Hiller SCI AlbionTresi CPL Novo Nordisk Donna KlingelhoferTundra CPL Toyota Financial Services Brianna DonnellyZern ADI North American Breeding Cooperative Jack Freemann SCI Smithfield

PUPPY HOMES

Dog Donor Namer Puppy Home Demo HomeAlice CPL Kathryn Melendy and Family SCI Muncy Dana LookerNeville Tina Barks Ms. L. J. (Tess) Tessier The Moore Family Carol and Ken Stark

DOGS IN DEMONSTRATION TRAINING

Dogs in Training as of March 15, 2017

Spring 2017

23


22

IN

T E R N AT I O NAL

AS

S IS TA N C E DO

GS

PO Box 170Cochranville, PA 19330-0170www.k94life.org

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram

NON-PROFITU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDWILMINGTON, DEPERMIT NO. 674

...in local libations paired with delectable

hors d’oeuvres.

...the night away with the lively band or relax

in the lounge.

...to the stories of a CPL recipient and a volunteer.

...to win in the Wine Toss, Guessing Game, and

Wine Pull.

...now to make check-in at the event even faster.

...for a night of celebration and fun! Saturday,

May 13, 2017 7 to 10pm

Sheraton-Wilmington South 365 Airport Road

New Castle, DE 19720

Tickets are $150 per person.

Register now at unleashed2017.auctionunleashed2017.auction--bid.orgbid.org!

Our silent auction is better than ever this year, thanks to GiveSmart Mobile Bidding! Visit the website above and register to preview this

year’s fantastic auction items.

Photo by Dave Osberg.Photo by Dave Osberg.

To learn more, visit unleashed2017.auction-bid.org, call 610-869-4902 ext. 225, or e-mail [email protected].

If you wish to be removed from the mailing list, please e-mail [email protected].

the partnership for independence … support coordinator caitlin case* ... the partnership for...

Documents