Saint Francis Service Dogs` Veteran Service Dog Program

Saint Francis Service Dogs’
Veteran Service Dog Program
Hundreds of thousands of veterans of the Iraq
and Afghanistan wars have experienced servicerelated injuries such as physical disabilities,
traumatic brain injury, and Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD). Veterans Administration
documents report over that over 500,000
American soldiers were injured in Iraq and
Afghanistan by the end of 2009. As many as one
in five American soldiers are coming home from
war zones with profound physical afflictions and
traumatic brain injuries, many of which require
24-hour attention.
Above and beyond
debilitating physical
injuries, a great
number of American
veterans will suffer
from emotional
disabilities that they
will bear for the rest
of their lives.
Spring 2012
Most of the physical
injuries suffered
from combat are
visible; however,
because PTSD falls
into the category
of a psychiatric
disorder, many
soldiers consider
this stigmatizing.
The symptoms
of PTSD include
frustration, extreme
anxiety, startle
responses to sudden
noises, panic attacks,
depression, social
withdrawal, selfisolation, nightmares
(or flashbacks of combat) and sleep deprivation.
Saint Francis Service Dogs can help. We provide
free, professionally trained service dogs to assist
wounded soldiers who have been honorably
discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces. A Saint
Francis Service Dog can contribute to physical and
occupational therapy and offer 24-hour emotional
support and companionship to a wounded soldier.
Saint Francis Service Dogs can assist veterans who
have experienced injuries by helping them with
physical tasks, allowing them to be more independent.
Service Dogs are taught a wide range of commands to
assist in the activities of daily living. They are trained
to open doors, turn lights switches on and off, help
the veteran undress, bring the telephone, retrieve the
remote control, carry bags, retrieve things from the
refrigerator, brace a soldier when he transfers from
the bed to a chair, and get help if the veteran falls.
Through the game of "tug, “ a service dog can help
soldiers as they
adapt and work
with their new
prosthetic limbs
as well as many
other remarkable
tasks that allow
the disabled
veteran to
function more
freely. At the
same time, their
round-the-clock
companionship
provides the
safety and peace
of mind that
comes from
knowing that the
dog can both
provide assistance
and seek help if
needed.
Service dogs
can also be
an efficient,
effective, and
holistic healthcare treatment for these men and women who have
served our country. Many veterans have not only
wounded bodies but wounded spirits, and service
dogs can help to treat both. This partnership facilitates
veterans' recovery from mental, emotional, or social
issues. A service dog can act as a bridge to the world
around a veteran, providing a positive focus for both
civilians and the veteran, steering attention away from
their disability.
The partnership generates a strong emotional bond
between human and dog. Through this bond, the veteran
often develops a positive focus and a stimulus to be active.
The result is increased motivation, higher self-esteem,
a greater sense of belonging, and a higher quality of life
that facilitates our veterans' recovery.
A service dog can allow
a veteran to cope with
daily civilian life on so
many levels. The presence
of a service dog relieves
feelings of isolation and
encourages social interaction. People are fascinated
by the work of a service
dog and want to know
more, so they ask
questions.
“He won’t let me
dwell on the agony
of being paralyzed.”
“She has rekindled
my desire and
passion for life.”
The companionship of a service dog eases the social
anxiety when the vet is in public because the conversation
is about the dog.
Another advantage to the partnership of a veteran with
PTSD and a service dog is that the presence of the dog
often distracts the veteran from focusing on his own
adversities and social apprehensions. Instead, they must
focus on their dog, its behavior, its safety, and its care.
We have observed our clients achieve major increases
in self-confidence, assertiveness and general mood
As the bond between a service dog and their partner
deepens, they become more and more in tune with one
another, and their ability to provide for one another's
needs increases. Some
of our partners have
said:
“She makes me
want to fight to
adapt and carry on
despite my disability.”
In working with the
trainer and the dog in
public, the veteran learns
how to answer questions
and deal with curious
people. This engages the
veteran and allows him to
become more comfortable dealing with strangers.
A calm, quiet, well-mannered service dog instills safety
and peace of mind if the veteran is awakened at night
by a nightmare or war flashback. The veteran will feel a
sense of relief when he realizes that his dog is perfectly
content.
improvement as they assume relationships with their
dog partners. Partnership with a service dog can enable
a veteran to function independently, go back to school
or work, and participate fully in their life, family and
community.
The demand for service
dogs to assist our
nation’s heroes who have been injured is a high priority for
Saint Francis. With your help, Saint Francis can honor our
nation’s heros while empowering them to move forward in
a positive direction.
It takes $25,000 to obtain, train, and place one service
dog. Saint Francis absorbs this cost and places them
with approved candidates without cost. Some of the
most valued qualities of a Veteran Service Dog are the
dedication, unconditional love and thoughtful attention
they give to the people whom they serve. Saint Francis
needs your help to provide professionally trained Veteran
Service Dogs to assist our nation’s wounded soldiers.
Please consider making a donation to this very special
program so that Saint Francis Service Dogs can touch
and improve the lives of our brave service men and
women who have faithfully served our country.
Please help us help them.
Thanks to Purina for supplying all of the food
and treats for The Saint Francis Puppy Program,
The Prison Pup Program, and The Training Program.
It all starts with a phone call or a few pieces of paper. That is our first introduction to the people that are interested in a
Saint Francis Service Dog. Members of the Saint Francis Screening Committee escort applicants down the path from that
first phone call or application to their first Candidate Class. This group works quietly in the background. Made up of incredibly diligent, professional volunteers, the Screening Committee vets each person that applies for a Saint Francis Service Dog.
The first contact many people have with Saint
Francis is with our Outreach Coordinators.
These volunteers are also partnered with a Saint
Francis Service Dog. Since they have been through
the process themselves, they are able to bring
their own understanding and experience to
support the potential new applicant. Outreach
Coordinator Sue Karr says, “I love sharing all the
wonderful ways a service dog can bring purpose
and independence to their lives, drawing from my
own experiences. Many people who call to inquire
about Saint Francis service dogs leave me with
awe as they share their stories. I’m inspired and
committed to help them obtain a service dog,
knowing how their lives will turn a corner.”
When Saint Francis receives an application,
an important sequence of events is triggered.
An interview is scheduled, as well as a home
visit. During the interview, the screener will
flesh out the information contained in the
Screening Committee from left to right: Sharon Custerapplication, explore the applicant’s needs and
Boggess, Pam Moskal, Denise Rose, Cabell Youell & Bella.
help them to understand more about what life
Outreach
Coordinators not shown: Mair Rubin and Sue Karr.
with a service dog is like. Members of the
Screening Committee become intimately aware
of how a potential candidate lives, what their daily
lives entail, what struggles they face and how they cope. It is a position of great trust and responsibility. Confidentiality is
of utmost importance. All members of the Screening Committee sign confidentiality agreements and take the privacy of
each applicant very seriously.
Denise Rose, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Lewis-Gale Medical Center and a Screening Committee member, says,
“Being part of the Screening Committee for Saint Francis has given me the opportunity to see the real person behind the
patient label striving for independence in their home environment… For me, it is so striking how much a service dog can
not only help with those activities of daily living, but also with the emotional and social isolation many applicants feel.
I am blessed to see the how the Saint Francis team of staff and service dog enriches the lives of the disabled in our
community. I feel honored to be part of this wonderful team.”
After the application is reviewed, the interview conducted and the home visit concluded, the Screener writes up a report
that is circulated among the Committee. Before each Board of Directors meeting, the Screening Committee meets to
discuss each applicant and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors. Ultimately, the applications are accepted
or denied by the Board of Directors. The Screening Committee must be very thorough to ensure that the Board has the
information they need to make a good decision.
As Sharon Custer-Boggess says, “Forging a perfect match between dog and human partner starts from the very beginning,
with the application, and I love having a role in that process.” Fortunately for Saint Francis, the members of the Screening
Committee are exceptionally good at their jobs.
Lambeau is a yellow Laborador Retriver named by
his prison puppy raiser at Bland Correctional Center.
Daniel named him after the co-founder of the Green
Bay Packers and former player and coach, whom the
stadium is named after.
Lambeau is one of the puppies in the litter that was
bred and donated by Pam Hand and sponsored by
the Kroger Cares Program. Lambeau or one of his
lucky litter mates will be the 2013 Kroger Scholarship
Dog! Will Lambeau be the Kroger dog in 2013?
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VOLUNTEER ROUND-UP!
Wednesday, March 13
6:00—7:00 PM
COME TO THE SAINT FRANCIS TRAINING ROOM
ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF TANGLEWOOD MALL (BETWEEN JCPENNEY AND THE FOOD COURT)!
FETCH LOTS OF GREAT INFO ABOUT HOW STAY TO MEET OUR DOGS AND STAFF, AND
WAG, BECAUSE IT’S FUN TO LEND A HELPING PAW!
You can make a donation online at www.saintfrancisdogs.org!
It’s convenient, fast, secure and simple.
MEMORIALS:
Sandi Adkins in memory of Sandra M. Martin
David and Allison Angell in memory of Ward
The Bane Foundation in memory of Kassi & Boo
Jan Barnett in memory of Abigail
Judy Bates in memory of Maximus
Bobby Bays in memory of Little Mack and Maggie
David and Kathy Botts in memory of Josie
Ellen Breedlove in memory of Sadie
Evelyn C. Brown in memory of Lee Hartman
Michael and Debby Buchman in memory of
Patches
Gene and Shirley Callaway in memory of
"Harley" Moore
Sharon Carroll in memory of MacDuff, a good
and loyal dog
Bill and Judy Caudill in memory of their little
grand-dog, Annie DeLong
Dorothy Chidester in memory of Susan Hill
and Ben Chidester
Marie and Gene Courtney in memory of Tana
Courtney and in honor of Monty Courtney
John and Kathryn Cowlbeck in memory of Mary
Hardy DeWitt
Sally B. Craver in memory of Dr. and Mrs.
Charles Bray
Barbara Cullen in memory of Louie the
basset hound
Nancy Cunningham in memory of Brandi
Sharon Custer-Boggess in memory of Daisy
Johnny and Earlene Davis in memory of their
Golden, Shadoe Rae
Leona Davis in memory of Richard V. Haines
Lucy H. Davis in memory of Mimi H. Riggin
The Davis Family in memory of John Bolick
Phil and Betsy Dennis in memory of Wendell
Boitnott
Gwynn Derrick in memory of Susan Hill
Jenny T. Dickerson in memory of George Terry
Jackie and Billy Dodson in memory of Molly
Fitzpatrick and Grace Morrissett
The Ellison Family Foundation in memory
of Taylor Ellison
Mary Catherine Fifer in memory of Lance
C. Moore
Kathryn Figg in memory of Lance Moore
Ralph Finkler in memory of Darlene Finkler
Kathleen and Michael Fitzpatrick in memory
of Kaleigh
Allen and Becki Fuzi in memory of Kylie
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen Garland in memory
of Fig, Ragboy, Rebagirl and Ragboy II
Sally Glei in memory of Fred
Diane S. Goode in memory of Dr. and Mrs.
Charles Bray
Nancy and Doug Griggs in memory of Cindy
the Weather Dog
Dan and Gil Harrington in memory of Morgan
Harrington
Elizabeth Harris and Family in memory of Crystal
William and Laura Hill in memory of Susan Hill
and Barkley
Randall and Catherine Hill in memory of Susan
Hill and Barkley
Mr. and Mrs. John Honaker in memory of Donald
Bath
Maxine S. Hoover in memory of Eugene M. Hoover
Mary Alice Howell in memory of Sweetie and
Grimmie
Mary A. Howell in memory of Sweetie
You can make a donation online at www.saintfrancisdogs.org!
It’s convenient, fast, secure and simple.
Terri Huffman in memory of Beverlye L.
Young and Duke
Louise Jargowsky in memory of Nuchie
Christina Kennicott in memory of Patrick Finch
Jennifer and Gary Koogler in memory of Mary
M. Moss
Beth Lawhorn in memory of Mocha Lawhorn
Cherie Lee in memory of Mandy, her loving
Wheaten terrier
Jean Lindsey in memory of Lolita
Ronnie and Janell Love in memory of Benson,
a Saint Francis Reading Dog
Victoria Luzader in memory of Granny Wagner
Gordon and Linda Martin in memory of Rocky
Irene McAuley in memory of beloved pet, Cherie
Donna and Robert McCray in memory of Zeus
Ellen Mercer in memory of Gladys L. DeLong
Celia Michalski in memory of Darlene Haymond
Dean and Sally Mook in memory of Julio J.
Jimenez
Steve and Debby Moore in memory of
Pandora and Daisy
George and Vicki Morgan in memory of Dozer
Clay and Mike Morrissett in memory of Logan
Forsyth, in memory of their Miss Grace
Ruth P. Nichols in memory of Howard B. Nichols
Laurie and Bob Nunnery in memory of David
Scott Allison
Yvonne Olson in memory of "Nip" Lawson
William and Dorothy Overstreet in memory
of Heather and Holly, two longhair dachshunds
Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Owen in memory of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Curry
Maria Gisela Pacho in memory of Blue Dancer
Elizabeth and Lester Payne in memory of
Dr. Charles Bray
Cheryl Penn in memory of Britney
Linda Perdue in memory of Jason Gish
Linda Perdue in memory of Sandy
Elizabeth Poff in memory of Brooke Poff
and Sebastian Balzer
Yvonne and Rick Rayburn in memory of
Cabo Combs
Dr. William E. Reefe in memory of Beverley Reefe
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Revels in memory of Frank
and Loretta Lineberger
Nancy A. Revercomb in memory of Peggy Daniel
Dave and Christine Risi in memory of their
yellow lab, Abbey - Merry Christmas in heaven.
Mary Rogers in memory of Snowflake
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ruona in memory of Libby
Dr. Lee Shaffer in memory of Dr. Charles Bray
Starr L. Shank in memory of Bailey
Jane Sink in memory of Jagga
Jo-Ann Slan in memory of Steven and
Richard Slan
Jack and Terri Smith in memory of Mrs.
Karen Blake
Eberle Smith in memory of Jim Lampros
Jeanne Smith in memory of her sweet
rescue dog, Jagr
Ronald and Linda Sorrells in memory of
Carolyn Wilkerson
Carrie D. Souter in memory of Greg Tolzmann
Jo Ann R. Terry in memory of George C. Terry
Robin Thomas in memory of Pepper
Laura Thurman in memory of Radley
Molly Todd in memory of Daisy
Lisa Tolusso in memory of Bridgette Lee,
Laddie, Wala and Maggie
Roberta Dianne Toney in memory of Paddle,
Niko, Hearlight, Sunbear, Baron, Thunder,
Casper, Gator, Muffin, Kiri Gallegher
Lis Turner in memory of Betty K. Turner
Melina Vaughan in memory of Otis
Thelma W. Via in memory of Ray Spangler
Ed and Sandy Volkstorf in memory of their
sweet cat, Phoebe
Peggy and Harley Walker in memory of their
Sheltie, Lily
Bill and Janice White in memory of Charles Bray
Jane Bray White in memory of her parents
Jenny and Greg Wilhelm in memory of William
E. Overstreet
James and Bev Wisser in memory of Gus and
Hooker
Barry and Libba Wolfe in memory of Venus
Marian H. Wordsworth in memory of David
Killinger
Fran Young and Daisy in memory of Doug,
August, Hudson and Speed, AKA Mr. Handsome
RECOGNITIONS:
Ayers Financial Services in recognition of Jo
Ruth Shirkey
Gina Beninato in recognition of Barbara Beninato
Mr. and Mrs. John Breckenridge in recognition
of "Susie" Nystrom
Melissa Brumbaugh in recognition of Chelsea
Anna Burd in recognition of Doug Burd
Patricia Carr in recognition of Tommy Carr
Benjamin Cooper and Polly Gault in recognition
of Harry McConnell
John and Martha Crute in recognition of Heidi
Jill Datillo in recognition of the partnership of
Sue Karr and Daisy
The DeHavens in recognition of Sampson
DeHaven
Beth and Al Durham in recognition of Shadow
and Bella
Sally English in recognition of Zadie and Sable
Ellen W. Glover in recognition of Dr. Lynn
Glover III
Michael Gross in recognition of Kristin Gross
Helen and Robert Guthrie in recognition of Gabe
Maritza and Jim Guttridge in recognition of
Gigi, Pickles and Blacky
Mrs. Phyllis A. Hall in recognition of Buck's "Gaby"
Cy and Bonnie Harbourt in recognition of Sandy
Harbourt
Holly D. Kelley in recognition of Ethel C. Dalzell
Trinette Kirkman in recognition of Mary Bryan
Matney
Marc and Denise Koff in recognition of Purr Box
Leo A. LaCasse in recognition of ToTo
Leslie Leedy in recognition of all Service Dogs
Ernie Littlefield in recognition of Baron and
Harley, the two best Rotties ever
Sue Martin in recognition of Nicki and Maggie
Kathy, Dick and Drew Miller in recognition of
Dane Austin Miller
JoAnn Minter in recognition of Sterling Mike Minter
Phillip Montano in recognition of all Service Dogs
Lois Morris in recognition of Reece Morris
Mike and Clay Morrissett in recognition of Grace
Clifford Murray in recognition of Danny Sheppard
Peggy-Ann Neumann in recognition of Weimaraners:
Blue Belle and Tinker Belle
Steve and Teresa Olson in recognition of Gail Olson
John and Lisa Olver in recognition of Sundance and
Sunshine
Nancy and Mike Pace in recognition of Scout
Pamplin Animal Wellness Services in recognition
of Bristle
Bruce and Gloria Parker in recognition of Donna
Lyn Martin
Nancy and Tony Patriarco in recognition of Fred
Mr. and Mrs. N.B. Patterson in recognition of Nikki
Jolee Preston in recognition of Jo Thompson
Birley Prince in recognition of Janice Prince
Scott and Mary Sigurdson in recognition of
Sophie Reynolds
Ms. Jeanne B. Snead in recognition of Otis
Suzanne Swartz in recognition of Molly
Marjorie Tankersley in recognition of Fleecy
Karine Tramontini in recognition of David Phelps
and Alaska
Deborah, Gus, Chris and Stephanie Vlahos in
recognition of Dane Austin Miller
Linda Weiss in recognition of Edward Weiss
Sandy Willis in recognition of Larry
HONORARIUMS:
Becky Allen in honor of Ed Allen
Jane Moore Ambrose-Cosby in honor of Noel
B. Cosby - Merry Christmas!
Scott Avis in honor of Wally Avis
B2C Enterprises in honor of their clients
Vince and Zip Basile in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
R.D. Jarratt
Claire Bender in honor of Deb Duerk
October Bentz in honor of Coots, Ward, Cross
Dentistry
Anne Bing in honor of Barbara Bing
Todd, Leigh Ann and Madeline Bishop in honor
of Rev. Tom and Angie Durrance
Mrs. S. W. Blain in honor of Eric Fitzpatrick
Susan and Bill Blaylock in honor of Sara and
Sam McGee
Judith Bradley in honor of Ruby, the Belgian
Tervuren
Donna Britt in honor of Brian W. Britt - Merry
Christmas!
Marilyn E. Bussey in honor of Sarah Rubush and
Drake
Kelly Buynitzky in honor of Pat and Barbara Eagan
Shawn Capozzi in honor of James Miller - Merry
Christmas!
Steph and Nike Carlson in honor of Deb Duerk
Lynn Carter in honor of Meredith Poole
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carty in honor of Michelle
Karim
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cecere in honor of Bland
Service Pups
Paulette and Doug Chessen in honor of Paulette and
her new "military sharp" Service Dog, Ringo Starr
Ann Coble in honor of Mac Marlow
Anne Cockrell in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ros
Bowers and Family
Country Corner Farms in honor of Earlene Davis
Lewis C. Covington in honor of Pamela C. Robbins
Pat H. Davidson in honor of Ed Ellwood, Sarah
Kinsey, and Cathy and John Mullins
Pat H. Davidson and Ed Ellwood in honor of
Carrie Ellwood
Earlene and Johnny Davis in honor of their
Golden, Reagan Rae
Joy Decker in honor of Rosie, who had kidney failure
Luke M. Delpo, DVM in honor of all Lake Area
Volunteers
Donna deWeil in honor of Devon Fretwell and Cyrus
Dorothy H. Dodson in honor of Karen and Tom
Whitt
Richard and Tricia Eagle in honor of Ralph and
Barbara Eagle
Frank and Lucy Ellett in honor of John and
Matilda Bradshaw
Carol Fralin in honor of Cabell Youell
John Gavitt in honor of Jim and Lori Jones
Jacob and Linda Gish in honor of Linda L.
Perdue - Merry Christmas!
Diana and Richard Good in honor of Fleta, Jesse
and Abby Wilson
Anne Gordon in honor of Frank McClung
Iris Green in honor of Sadie Mae Hughes
Daniel Griffith in honor of Jake Jones and Bodie
Sandi Gross in honor of for the good health of
Summer and Meadow
Mary Page Gwaltney in honor of Clay, Joan,
Linda, Jane, Mary, Ann Margaret, Pam, Carol,
and Mary Ellen
Leil and Bill Hackett and Family in honor of
Ellie, Bandit and Jigsaw
Hugh and Anne Hagan in honor of Chris and
Lisa Klieforth
Mr. and Mrs. Owen J. Halpin in honor of
Rosemary and Dick Abbott
Rose Halpin and Dick Abbott in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. Owen J. Halpin
Danny and Sandy Hart in honor of Carl Hart
and Jennifer Deegan
Sandra Hawthorne in honor of Janelle Miles Love
Anne Hogg in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Maxson, Jr.
Lois and Ed Hopkins in honor of Linda Eaton
Mr. and Mrs. Clint Hopkins in honor of Mr. Brian
W. Britt
Cynthia Hubbell in honor of the Hubbell
Family, and in honor of Jane and Emily
Carol and Rick Huffman in honor of Clay and
Mike Morrissett
Helen Jones in honor of Jake and Bodie Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kindt in honor of Dr.
Mark Wadstrom and Family
Roseann Kornichuk in honor of Krista Vannoy
Jo Ann Lampros in honor of "The Backroom
Gals" - Amy, Adria, Alice, Audrey, Barbara,
Claire, Diane, Eleanor, Marian and Mary Lou
Sherrye Lantz in honor of Carol and Midas,
and in honor of Leigh and Pato
Eric and Diane Lawson in honor of Bill and
Mary Vinson
Harry G. Lea in honor of Charlie Riddle and Bandit
Michael Leib in honor of Otis's 14th Birthday
Mary Jean and John Levin in honor of Sherri Spell
Ronnie and Janell Love in honor of Patricia Quillen
Susan and Charlie Lyons in honor of Shirlee
and Max Maxson
Steve and Karen Mabry in honor of Saint
Francis Staff
Mary Mann in honor of Kim Roe and Jeanne Mann
Kate Martin in honor of Aminee J. Roberts
Megan McKewan and Rick Lewis Jr. in honor
of the Prison Pup Program
Eric D. McMillan in honor of Jake and Bodie Jones
Judy J. Meyer in honor of Dr. Nan Heinbaugh
Jean Mistele in honor of Everest
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Moles in honor of
Shadow
Cheryl and Doug Morrison in honor of Enzo
The Moskal Family in honor of Yoshi Moskal
Patricia Muller in honor of Coy and Elizabeth
O'Conner
Dorothy Mundy in honor of Sue Valentine
Mrs. Barbara R. Neal in honor of Roger, Ruby
and Sadie
Christy Nichols in honor of Lizza Woodstock
Rozanne Oliver and Bob Bayer in honor of
Sharon Boggess
Boo Pack in honor of Marie Webb, and in
memory of her dog Madison
Jon and Elizabeth Packman in honor of Alan
White and Mary Rotondo
Linda Perdue in honor of Betsy and Lou
Santospago, and in honor of Jake and Linda Gish
Linda Perdue in honor of Jan Stice, Pat Quillen
and Betty Gresham for all their time and
dedication to the training of Delta dogs
Ryan Phillips in honor of Joseph Phillips
Luther and Carmine Quick in honor of Duffy
Hope Rector in honor of Thomas Rector
Paul M. Reynolds in honor of Mrs. Ornella
Yasuhara
Randall R. Rhea, MD in honor of Sally and
Sam Craver
Dorothy E. Richardson in honor of Mike and
Vicki Powell
Mary Rotondo and Alan White in honor of
Trudy and Steve Cofchin, the Fautenberry
family, Jim and Sue Ellen Foss, and Sue and Tim
Erb Mr. and Mrs. John Ruffner in honor of
Snowdrop and Gabby
Dick and Maureen Sallade in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Smola
Cynthia and Stephen Sayers in honor of Gina
and Mark Ruttle
Jay Schreider in honor of Thomas Copenhaver
Joe and Janice Seawell in honor of Linda Perdue
Timothy C. Shank in honor of Barbara and
G.L. Shank
Beth and Dennis Shearer in honor of Axl
Jennifer C. Slaughter in honor of Debbie Conner
Eddie and Missy Smith in honor of Marilyn Wilson
Ernestine Smith in honor of Linda Perdue
Vic and Jody Smith in honor of Sharon and
David Kitchens
Harriet Snead in honor of Kathy Cvizic and Pilot
The Spiekermann Family in honor of Carol Finch
Guild II St. Pauls' Episcopal Church in honor
of Leigh and Pato, and Nancy and Frosty
Lou Ella Starcher in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Jim Eaton
William and Mary Ellen Stokes in honor of
Clay Morrissett
Margaret Stoneham in honor of Austin and Ellie
Katherine Tarter in honor of Sarah Rubush and
Drake
Michelle Treger in honor of Zippy
Vickie Uzelac in honor of Pete Uzelac and
Pam Brown
Yvette Van Hise in honor of Joanne Bebel
Krista Vannoy in honor of Susan Maynard,
and in honor of Beth and Dennis Shearer and Axl
Debra Vascik in honor of Jim Vascik and "Auggie"
Joanne Verlhurst in honor of William Downey's
birthday
Ann Watson in honor of her sister and her
dad - both veterans
Marie Wertz in honor of Tamie Feazell
Sandy Willis in honor of Julie
James Wilmouth in honor of Jake and Bodie Jones
Nancy and Byron Yost in honor of Jenny Lou and
Warren Ferguson
Taaza Indian Cuisine in honor of all the staff of
Taaza, new & old
Clay and Mike Morrissett
in honor of Carol and Rick Huffman, Mary and
Kipper Nottingham, Joan and Chuck Hunter,
Linda Steadman, Mary Page and Joe Gwaltney,
Mary Ellen and Bill Stokes, Pam and Trip Kreger,
Ann and Bob Lawson, Kathleen and Tom Bagby,
Margaret and David Lemon, Linda and Ken Payne,
Jane and Tuck Frazire, Billy and Jackie Dodson,
Cathy Morck, and the Whitman and Turner families.
P.O. Box 19538
8232 Enon Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 342-3647
www.saintfrancisdogs.org
Saint Francis Service Dogs is a non-profit, 501(c)(3)
organization that raises and trains service dogs
for children and adults with disabilities.
An envelope is enclosed for your convenience
if you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution
to support the mission of Saint Francis Service Dogs.
A financial statement is available upon written
request from the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs.
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