CFS Tail End Christmas 2012

The Tail End, Christmas 2012 |

Canines for Service

Empowering people with disabilities to achieve greater independence

Canines for Service Honored at

White House, Dog Bless You Helps

Provide Veterans with Service Dogs

and Chords for a Cause Inspires

Giving through Music

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Thanksgiving, a time to give thanks for the harvest and the fruits. It is also the beginning of the holiday season whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or nothing at all. This is the time of year I reflect back on what we have accomplished and start to look forward to the New Year.

While many non profits continue to struggle we have been blessed with the support from our communities. It has not always been easy, but with diligence and some creative management of our resources, it has been a better year than the previous. We have had many changes. We have lost staff and gain new members of our team. With each change it has been a time to reflect on our mission and the need to continue to maintain high standards of excellence to pro-vide the best possible services we can. The focus continues to be on the clients we serve and if we lose sight of that, then we have lost sight of the importance of the work we do.

The beginning of the year brought a new found friend after receiving an invitation to a New Year’s Eve gathering. Lit-tle did we know that the introduction that took place would result in Canines for Service being part of one of the most incredible musical event the Wilmington community hosts. Meeting Dr. Damian Brezinski and his wife Suzi and being honored to be a benefitting organization for the Chords for a Cause concert has continued to be a blessing to our pro-grams and the people we serve. We await word in Decem-ber as to the gifts this event has provided to help us con-tinue to train and place service dogs and train people in our community as Canines for Therapy teams.

Also the new year presented a very exciting opportunity as Canines for Service was selected as a top 20 finalist in the Joining Forces Community Challenge. A visit to the White House meeting Mrs. Obama and Dr. Jill Biden was a very special time for the Canines for Service team. The recogni-tion on a national level is a testament to the innovative work our team is doing to serve Veterans.

As Memorial Day approached our team was working on grants and connected us with a great social media opportu-nity with the Dog Bless You Spirit of ‘76 campaign. Count-less hours of social media promotion, an important part of doing business in today’s environment, resulted in one of the single largest grant awards we have received. This funding will help to provide five Veterans with service dogs over the next months through the Canines for Veter-ans program.

Titus continued his role as the official bat dog for the Charleston RiverDogs and enjoyed every moment of the spotlight as he retrieved bats during Friday Military Appre-ciation games. He can be the ultimate performer; the more the crowd cheered, the faster Titus would run. Being part of the RiverDogs has provided a great opportunity to share the mission of Canines for Veterans.

Summer found the team in Wilmington developing the Ca-nines for Therapy Instructors Workshop. Thanks to the hard work of Megan Crayton, Joe and Nanc Stoner, the first 3-day intensive workshop was held in early August to train pet obedience business owners how to train their clients as Canines for Therapy teams. This is an opportunity for Ca-nines for Service to expand its reach and scope in other

communities. The second workshop will be held in Febru-ary 2013 and is already approved as continuing education credits for professional pet trainers.

Summer also found Laura and Pat hard at work on the As-sistance Dogs International (ADI) accreditation pre-packet. Every procedure that defines how Canines for Service trains and certifies our service dogs and how we assess, train and follow-up with our clients was collated and sub-mitted to the ADI accreditation review committee. Our site survey was conducted in early October to a very positive initial report. The final decision of the ADI accreditation team will be presented to us in mid December. The process was intense but was an important and necessary step in the growth and development of the organization.

After months of work the new Canines for Service video was unveiled at Chords for a Cause with special thanks to Sheila Brothers and Ashton Blessings for their endless hours of editing to make it happen. If you have not seen it you can do so by visiting our website or YouTube, but make sure you have your tissue box with you. And, while you are watching videos, don’t miss the Spot On feature generously donated by one of our supporters about the Ca-nines for Therapy and Canines for Literacy programs.

This fall we worked along side the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Carolina with their Paws in Ac-tion campaign to raise funds for the Canines for Veterans program. From late September to early November, Titus and I traveled to many of the SC fairs. We are thankful for the opportunity to share the work we do and our service to our Veterans. Fall also found us giving briefs to thousands of Federal employees in the Combined Federal Campaign. Thanks to both Janet Charbonneau and Laura Conn for stepping up to help with these even if public speaking is not their most favorite thing.

As this busy and exciting year comes to a close I am thankful to the many people who have touched my life and continue to make my passion a reality. I have of-ten said I would train one service dog at a time if I had to but I am blessed to know the mission has grown larger than just my dream. To see the passion for training ser-vice dogs and helping others ignited in the next generation is one of the most rewarding accomplishments of this year.

Wishing you and yours a season of joy and a very Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas,

Rick Hairston

& Titus

In His Own Words.

In This Issue

Joining Forces Community Challenge ..3

Chords for A Cause ..4

Funders..4

Walk—Because We Can..5

Donor Acknowledgement..6

A Tale of Giving and Receiv-ing..8

Assistance Dogs Interna-tional Accreditation..9

Changing Lives Four Paws at a Time..10

Four Paws Making a Differ-ence..11

Separation Anxiety..13

Access It’s the Law..14

Dog Bless You 14

Pets Helping People..15

Here We Grow..15


Joining Forces Community Challenge

In April Canines for Service representatives, Rick and Pat Hairston, had the honor of be-

ing at the White House for the first anniversary celebration of Joining Forces. In April

2011, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launched Joining Forces, a national

initiative to support and honor America’s service members and their families. The initiative

aims to educate, challenge, and spark action from all sectors of our society — citizens,

communities, schools, non-profits, faith-based institutions, philanthropic organizations,

and government — to ensure military families have the support they have earned.

Canines for Veterans, a program of Canines for Service, submitted application and was

selected by a panel of judges as a top 20 finalist in the inaugural year of Joining Forces.

In March the invitation to the White House was received including a day of touring the

east wing and Pentagon followed by a reception hosted by Mrs. Dempsey, the wife of

Chairman of the Join Chief of Staff General Dempsey. To say this was an honor is almost

an understatement.

Arriving in Washington DC on Monday evening,

the Hairston’s had no idea what to expect. As

they approached the White House on Tuesday,

security was tight and the list of restricted items

long. But, having made their way through secu-

rity, a self-guided tour of the east wing awaited

with representatives from the 19 other organiza-

tions. Awed to be in the presence of the greatest

men and women in the country, the White House

was a beauty to behold. Spectacular views, in-

spiring photographs and paintings and beautiful

decorations; truly a treasure to the American peo-

ple. Upon stepping into the East Room, a calm

quiet presence seems to take over and realizing

that seven Presidents’ have lain in state in this

room leaves one feeling touched by a higher

power.

Departing from the White House and onto the

Pentagon for a tour led by members of the Armed Forces, walking backwards 90% of the

time, one is again awed by the history contained within those walls. Towards the end of

the Pentagon tour, the group was escorted to the area that was destroyed on 9/11. While

completely rebuilt, there is a solemn presence in this area of the Pentagon. The day con-

cluded with a briefing that introduced the five winners of the Joining Forces Community

Challenge and the People’s Choice winner and then a reception in the Chairman’s dining

hall.

Wednesday the security was equally as tight as the prior day and the Joining Forces Community Challenge representatives were

escorted to the Blue Room upon arrival and security clearance. On this day, cameras were allowed and we were able to take some

photos of the treasures of our country. Mingling with the other winners and sharing our work, connecting to better serve our military

members and their families. Anticipation was high and the group was not disappointed when First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill

Biden arrived for a group photograph. Following the photograph Mrs. Obama personally greeted and talked with every representa-

tive thanking each of us for our work including Service Dog Titus who snuck in a kiss for the First Lady. Gracious is the word to

describe Mrs. Obama. She was genuinely interested in each of the people and groups there and wanted to take the time to

talk with them. A ceremony was held on the south lawn and while it was a cold spring D.C. day, the excitement of being

there was worth a few shivers. Nothing can begin to describe the feeling of hearing the National Anthem sung by U.S. Air

Force Sgt Angie Johnson on the south lawn while standing outside the White House; chills and tears.

Following the ceremony people were given an opportunity to meet Mrs. Obama. Once again, her graciousness was what

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U.S. Army Capt. Leslie N. Smith,

Ret. and Service Dog Isaac meet

Mrs. Obama

Board of Directors

Jim Ware, Chair

Janet Charbonneau, Vice-Chair

Deborah Crowder, Treasurer/Secretary

Steve Jaffe

Staff

Rick Hairston, President & CEO

Pat Hairston, Program Manager

Laura Kranchalk, Office Manager

Laura Conn, Instructor-Service Dog Technician

Caroline O’Brien, Trainer—Canines for Service

Penny Perry, Admin. Assistant

Trainers

Megan Crayton– Volunteer

Joe Stoner—Volunteer

Nanc Stoner—Volunteer

Newsletter

Pat Hairston

Member of

Candidate Member, Assistance Dogs International

Charleston Metro Chamber of Com-merce

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

International Association of Canine Professionals

Network for Good

North Carolina Center for Non-Profits

Reading Education Assistance Dogs®, Affiliate program

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struck us. She wanted to take all the time that was necessary to meet and speak with her peo-

ple. Mrs. Obama’s last stop was to meet Cpt. Leslie N. Smith, U.S. Army, Retired and a recipi-

ent of Isaac, a Canines for Veterans service dog. Their moment was brief but truly reflected

Mrs. Obama’s concern, appreciation and caring for our service members.

The trip to Washington DC was an honor. For us, it is about the people we serve, improving

their lives with the gift of a quality trained service dog. But, it is moments like the White House

experience that we realize our work has gone beyond our community and is seen nationally for

the quality of the service dogs we are providing and the integrity of our standards that places

us in these spotlights.

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Dr. Jill Biden with Rick &

Pat Hairston and service

dog Titus

What happens when you mix

together a dedicated team of vol-

unteers, lead by an incredible

community leader, the Wilming-

ton Symphony Orchestra a guest conductor, the Hoggard High School Voyagers and two headlining artists? A

magical evening of music and celebration all for the benefit of two local organizations, Canines for Service and the

Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Even Hurricane Sandy could not stop the power of music for charity on a windy, rainy evening in late October.

Chords for a Cause is the brain-child of Damian Brezinski, a local cardiologist, music lover, husband, father, and

friend to many. "Music has the power to transform lives. Each and every one of us can remember a moment when

a song or a piece of music moved us to tears or effected us in ways we cannot fully comprehend. Our life experi-

ences are accompanied by our own personal soundtrack. Sometimes just hearing a tune creates a flashback of our

most vivid memories," -Damian Brezinski, M.D. Cardiology - Wilmington Health

This team began working last February and as the event neared the intensity of their commitment culminated in

close to 72 hours of constant physical and mental dedicated ensuring a successful event. This years performers

were Edwin McCain and Vanessa Carlton with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Rudi

Schlegel and the Hoggard High School Voyagers. The evening was spectacular, even with Hurricane Sandy threat-

ening to dampen the event.

Chords for a Cause demonstrates that when you "give to the world the best you have, the best will come back to

you" (Madeline Bridges).

Funders Bonner Family Private Foundation, Inc. Henry W. Bull Foundation Cape Fear Area Combined Federal Campaign Cape Fear Chapter of the National Defense Transportation Association CarolinaEast Foundation Coastal Carolina Combined Federal Campaign Community Health Charities Of NC (Onslow County Combined Federal Campaign) explore.org, a direct charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Carolina Hueston Foundation Inc. International Paper Foundation

Jared C. Fox Foundation The Landfall Foundation Marino Family Foundation within the Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund North Carolina State Employee Campaign Ray Rowe Trust for Animals Schwab Charitable Fund Grant Team Charleston Spouses Club The Brown Foundation The Exchange Club of Charleston ThreeSpokes Fund of Triangle Community Foundation Triangle Community Foundation, Inc. United Way of the Cape Fear Area Wilmington Woman’s Club


The 6th annual Walk for Those Who Can’t was held on

March 26, 2012. A special thank you to all the walkers,

teams, supporters, sponsors and volunteers. Collec-

tively just over $60,000 raised in cash and in-kind dona-

tions. We could not have done this without you!

Truly it took a village and thankfully the rain held out so

that we could enjoy the day. While the rain held off for

the approximately 225 people and 200 dogs that walked

with us, it was a reason for lower attendance than we

had hoped for. This year, a new feature was added

with vendors who included Dog Connection Inc., Kona

Ice of Coastal Carolina, Mike Spencer Photography,

Nature's Select of Coastal Carolina, Normans Books,

Pampered Chef—Jesse Watts, Paw Beach Pet Resort,

Splish Splash Dog Wash, The Pet's Pal Inn, Unleashed–

The Dog and Cat Store, Wasting Time Pet Services, Wil-

mington Animal Healthcare, and Woof 4 Dog Gifts. At-

tendees really enjoyed visiting with local businesses and

learning about services available.

Hospitality was sponsored by Port City Java, Indian

Springs Water, Bagel Basket, Milners Catering, Harris

Teeter, Costco, Walmart, Food Lion, Lowes Food, Ital-

ian Gourmet Market and Café and Judy Girard & Richard

Karron.

We had so much fun seeing old friends, making new

ones and

meeting the

myriad of

dogs that

came out to

see us.

It is hard to

believe but

we have al-

ready begun

planning the 2013 Walk for

Those Who Can’t. The event

will once again be held at Hugh

MacRae Park in Wilmington and

this year in addition to the walk

and vendors, we are adding a

two (2) mile dog dash. This will

give owners and their dogs a

chance to run a short course

together .

Are you interested in helping?

We are currently seeking sponsors at all levels, vendors

and volunteers. The event will be held on March 23,

2013. For more information visit our website at

www.walkforthosewhocant.org.

Walk—Because We Can

Connie Knox Photography

Mike Spencer Photography

Photo by Anmara


Donor Appreciation. Nov 1, 2011 – October 31, 2012

Paw Print Susan Boykin Phyllis Millette Furry Friend Mary Lou Baker Eric Barkalow Robert Barkalow Lindsey Brasser Louis Burney John Carpitella Joseph Connor Melissa Devane David Dickson Rebecca DiPietro Debbie Dornfield Maxine Elliott Heather Goldstein Frances Goodwin Margaret & T.E. Spike Gray Barbara Gromwalt Amber Hegler Sherron Herdtner Barbara Hoenig Michael Hyland Rhonda Joseph Doris Large Charles Leak Martha LeVasseur Dale Lockwood Dorothy Mathison John Noll Nicholas Paul Sam Pearson Earla & Mike Pope Sandra Putnam Kristine Ratayczak Paul & Julie Robert D. Robie Carolyn Rosenfelder Elizabeth Savage Martha Scarlett Susan Simonson George & Beverly Smith Cathy Steele Carlton & Shirley Swickley Virginia Taylor Dew Marcia Whiteside Sandra Whiteside Randall Woods Essential Power Systems LLC The Pet’s Pal Inn VFW Ladies Auxiliary 10624 Puppy Pal Susan Boisseau Sheila Brothers Elizabeth & Brent Dixon Pamela Donahue Peggy Dreyfors John & Janet Ensign Betsy Forrest Denise Greenwalt Winifred Harrison Christopher Hill Robin Jackson Brenda Kent Michael Mastrangelo Edward Mugford Allison O'Day Frederick Osborn Margarita Pate Guy Prosper Albert & Joanne Schroetel Tony Stone Red Bank Wine VFW Ladies Auxiliary 3433 Top Dog Jim and Jean Popp Peggy Thies Continuing Companions Sue Ann Almeter

John & Cheryl Beall Sheila Brothers Serge Carriere Cae Emerson Jennifer Garay Robert Hopson Francis & Mary Melia Mary Rife Heather Woody Continuing Companions-Canines for Veterans Katherine Feast Cindy Horton Pricilla & Bobby Watson

Foster Puppy Partners Disability Resource Center Debbie Overbeck Mary Beth Hosier Janet Quodomine Melissa & Jack Thomas Road to Emmaus

General Dana Allegro Karen Anderson Joann Anderson Neal Andrew Susan Apke Kathryn Ard Nicholas & Alison Arnold Daniel Bace William Badder Sandra Baker Kim Baldwin Robert Banham Michelle Bannon Landon Barker Elise Barksdale Lindsey Barnhardt Jonathan Barrow Mary Alice & Allen Baumgardner Amy Beausang Rebecca Bennett Jeffrey Berk Marsha Bird P.S. Bland Christine Blasingame Stephanie Blasingame James D Blount Cheryl Blundell Catherine Boettcher Pat Borror-Stier Martha Lee Brailsford Barbara Brower Colleen Burns Thomas Burns Dona Burrell Elisabeth Buschle Mary Elizabeth Butler Arlayn, Kevin & Mollie Calhoun Anne Marie Campbell Nina Carlin Cyndee Cathey Elizabeth Caulder Janet Charbonneau Patricia Clausi Madelyn Clow Tracey Cole Christin Cook Wally Core Sandra Corson Jeremy Coyle Frank Crandall Catherine Crews Susan Crispell Deborah Crowder Valentina Cugnasca Cheryl Culbreth Joanna Davis Emily de Andrade Lenwood Dean

Galen Decker Bobby Deignan Joseph Delahaut Rosalinda Desocmo David Dickson Elizabeth Dixon Robert Doleman Barbara Duncan LF Eason Christopher Edinger Karen Emmerson Katherine & Walter Engle Beverly Esser Judy Fersch Sarah Filippini Christine Finney Ted Fishman Ed Fletcher Lindsay Fletcher Kathi Fogleman M.S. Fontaine Rhoda Freer Peter Frentzel Jane Galasso Phillip Galloway Meghan Garner Lance & Beth Germani Jamie Getty Robin Giangrande Roger & Linda Gibbons Judith Girard Jorge Gonzalez Eugene & Susan Good Elizabeth Goozh Suzanne Goree Celeste Grant Janine Gray Denise Greenwalt Barbara Griffin Nicole Guite Ruth Guyton Angela Hall Jason Hall Kyle Hammett Rick & Pat Hairston Robin Hardy Alton Harris Clay Harris Lori Harris Rachel Harrison Margaret Hart Merritt Hartz Michael Hatcher Ronald & Catherine Hatchett Debbie Hayek Sandra Heeter Amber Hegler Nancy Heimke Jeryl Henderson Linda Hoover Sarah Huettl Barbara Hunter K Hybarger Stephen Jaffe Debra Jendrasek Betsy Jobe Jennifer Johnson Kristen Johnson Kimberly Jordan Myrna Joseph Margaret Kasper Cheryl Kanzinger Carolyn Kelly Joanne Kevitz Stanley Kilpatrick Sarah Kimbro Neviile King Lacey Kingston

Byron Kirkland Xeniya Klyachkina Heather Kopp Laura & Jay Kranchalk Carolyn Kranchalk Stephanie Ladd

Mary Langford D. Jeanne Laurain John Lehman Phyllis Leimer Blanche Lloyd Beth Locascio Carol Lovejoy Claudia Lowe Robert & Martha Lurie Jason Ma Wendy Ma Dee & Rick Maier Jerrold Manne Christopher Matheus Anna Mattioli William McAbee Jeanie McCloskey Pearl McCormick Patrizia McCoy Bob McElroy Rebecca McGhee Jacky McGroarty Camille McKeon Theresa McKinnon Cindy McNally Nan McSwain Francis & Mary Melia Michael Mellon Wendy and Randy Miles Steve Mire Henry Mitchell Michael Mitchell Christopher Mock Lavonne Morgan Tracy Morgridge Charlotte Morse Mary Beth Mosca Pam Moser Kelly Motes Edward Mugford Karen Mullen Robert Mullen Richard Mullikin Ray Munford Jean Naughton Mary Nichols Betsy Nixon Cecile Noel John Noll Marcia Norgart Donna Norris Ashley O'Connor Gilbert Olds Marilyn O'Neill Kathryn Ormsby Frederick Osborn Debra Overbeck Dolores Overcash Whitney Parker Tom Parmenter Joe Pasquarell Kathy Pawlowski Tracy Payne Megan Peattie Rusty & Dot Pendleton Vickie Pennington Penny Perry D. S. Peterson Katie Pohlman Martha Porter Anderson Potter Heather Previn Erica Quick Richard Quick Haskell Rhett Glenn Richards Nicholas Riddle Linda Ricketts Lucia Robinson David Robison Nancy Rodrigues Erika Rosario Maryann Rosenstock Judy Royal

Vicki Russell Joseph Salmon Eugenio Sanchez Christine Sanford Kathleen Santino Martha Scarlett Inky Scherer Inky Scherer Victoria Schorsch Brian Schwaab Judith Scott Christine Sears Jody Sepich Jonathan Servoss Jeannette Shaheen Robert Sherrill Deb Shoemaker Joan Siffert Marion Murdoch-Small Kathleen Smith Gale Smith Mark Smith Michelle Smith Mona Smith Pamela Smith Virginia Somerville Karen Spivey Katherine Spivey Nancy St. Claire Marty Stanfield Basha Staub Monique Stenquist Cindy Sterling Susan Stewart Hollace Ann Struve Lynda Sullivan Joan Suzadail Bennie Swilley Julie Therkelson Melissa Thomas Jeff Toms Kelly Toms Thorveld Torgersen Rita Townsend John Turner Grace Unger Wayne Van Sickle Donald Vancamp Sarah Vancamp Joan VanCourt Hayden VonWald James Wallace James Ware Kirk Warner Priscilla Watson Marcia Weinberg Jeryl Wentworth Laura West Kristine Wetherill Katherine Wicker Sheila Wilkes Terri Willetts Ned Williams Ellen Willoughby Bubba Wilson Corey Wilson Meredith Woods William York Robert Young Airedale Rescue Group of SC Business Planning Coach Charleston Referral Exchange Dominick's Italian & American Deli Elliott Consulting, Inc. EQ Financial Consultants, Inc Estate of John Allen McDonald First Presbyterian Church of Salis-bury Grace United Methodist Church Keller Construction Services, Inc Ladies Auxiliary - VFW 9509 Last Minute Art Show



Lindley Park Baptist Church MEDNAX Soluntions, Inc NC Society of Southern Dames Wilmington Chapter New Horizons Elementary School Norman's Books Paw Beach Resort PPD Development, LP Progress Energy Red Bank Wine Road to Emmaus St. Andrews Woman's Club Stewart Greer Associates Inc. U.S. Service Dog Registry Valentine B. Pratt Charitable Trust West Ashley American Legion Post 208 Westminster Presbyterian Church Canines for Veterans Frank Amoroso Beulah Bennett Elizabeth Berk Martha Lee Brailsford Ellis & Renato Caniglia Nina Carlin Kevin Carpentier Lelia & Douglas Chevalier Mr. & Mrs. C. Cheves Deborah Crowder Steven Dobbs Warren Elliott M.S. Fontaine Jane Galasso Lance Germani Janine Gray Doreen Guttenberg Whitney Hammett Caroline Hanna Sharon Hicks Annetta Horner Lester & Marcia Kanis Judilin Kerr Mr. and Mrs. Killingsworth Neville King John E. Laurino Neal Lawson Blanche Lloyd Jerrold Manne Charlotte Maxwell Jacky McGroarty Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. McMerty Francis Melia Mrs. Charles Mims Jerry Panz Heather Previn Janet Quodomine Claire Reinertsen Lucia Robinson Edward Schlott Albert Schroetel Leslie Smith Lynda Sullivan Mary Ann Taylor Kenneth Valentine Jeffrey Weintraub Connie Zdenek American Legion Post 368 Bethany United Methodist Church Women's Club Boiling Spring Lakes VFW Post 10400 Burrows Elementary School Design Marketing Inc. Dominick's Italian & American Deli Ferret Capital Management Inc. Jacksonville Civitan Club General Federation of Women's Clubs of SC McColl & Associates Inc. Tri-County Blue Star Mothers and Families VFW 10624 VFW Ladies Auxiliary 10624 Honorariums—Canines for Veterans Susan Gardner in honor of

Shelly & Ann Smyth Mary & Cliff Tyndall

Ray Goffio in honor of Leslie Smith & Isaac Mr. & Mrs. Dan Mosca in honor of

Mr. & Mrs. John Burton Dr. & Mrs. Lindley Butler Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Cole Teresa Lea Mr. & Mrs. Si Rothrock Stratford Advisors

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Troxler Wayne Troxler Mr. & Mrs. Dave Wilson

Bob & Ann Roskow in honor of Danny Cary Jo Cary & Tom Chock Mr. & Mrs. Larry Ford Mrs. Diane Franklin Mr. & Mrs. Bill Gray & Family Steven Hoke & Family Mr. & Mrs. David Mastrangelo & Family Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Miles & Family Mrs. Charles Roskow Mr. Joey Roskow & Family Mrs. Denise Weatherly Miss Jill Weatherly

Carol Swickley in honor of Steve & Lisa Haas

Honorariums Robert Barkalow in honor of Bob and Nancy Barkalow Robert Barkalow in honor of Dickson Baldridge Carolyn Beacraft in honor of Karen and Charles Reap Arlayne Calhoun in honor of Andrew Goodrich & Charity Walt & Mary Jo Conlogue in honor of Ruth Bennett Tozia Engleman Patty, Brian & Ana Dickson in honor of Pat & Rick Hairston Elizabeth Eggleston in honor of Troy & Maxine Wheeler Marian Elmore in honor of Dr. CC Fenno Jr.'s Birthday Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Fenno, Jr. anniversary Darren England in honor of Lynn and Ted Crosier and Kristi and Matt Crosier Mary English in honor of Jason & Meredith Howel Mona Fisher in honor of Alice Dziedzinski to Alice Sauer Phillip Galloway in honor of Melisa Gallison Mary Ann Harris & Emma Nord in honor of Pat & Rick Hairston Kelly Helbig in honor of Nathan and Braden Thomas' Birthday Michael Higgins in honor of Karen and Charles Reap Lib Hobson in honor of friends, family and colleagues Stephen Jaffe in honor of Anthony Jaffe Joan & Edward Johnson in honor of Pam and Dan O'Connor Edward Johnston in honor of Graham Tinsley & Esther Betsy Keller in honor of Charlene Boyd Landon Weinbach Barker Judlin Kerr in honor of Lt Col George & Lenore Kerr Chelsea Kramer’s Birthday Christine King in honor of Audrey Stanley's Birthday Laura & Jay Kranchalk in honor of Cape Fear Academy Admin Team Mary Langford in honor of Mr & Mrs James & Natalie Kenealy, Thomas Langford, Lauren Andres Patricia L. Lewis in honor of Karen and Charles Reap Susan Lofgren in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Laif Lofgren Billy Mitchell in honor of Dr. and Mrs. C.A. Reap Caroline O'Brien in honor of Carl and Helen Ornot Jeanette Raynor in honor of Karen and Charles Reap Joe, Donna, Mary & Anthony Repicky in honor of Pat & Rick Hairston Linda Ricketts in honor of Mildred H. Gilmore Marian Rippy in honor of Mrs. Dan Matthews Jared Lane Susan Shovlin in honor of Karen and Charles Reap Nancy Smith in honor of FDNY - c/o Danny Prince Ray Goffio Carol P. Shaner, RN. Happy nurses week. Nancy and Wayne Meconi Earl Sparks in honor of Karen and Charles Reap Merry Starkey in honor of Sgt. Richard Massimino Carlton Swickley in honor of Steve and Lisa Haas Melissa Thomas in honor of Several Clients Deborah Warner in honor of Cyrstal Walters Jennifer Weaver in honor of Nathan & Braden Thomas' Carol Wellford in honor of Mr & Mrs Donald Wellford Sandra Wood in honor of Caroline O'Brien Nancy Zapp in honor of Karen and Charles Reap

Memorials Ellen Allen in memory of Wendy Warren Geutry Donna Barnes in memory of Winnie Harrison Deborah Carney in memory of Winnie Harrison

Beverly Collin in memory of Winnie Harrison L. Burkhead in memory of John McDonald Neal Caldwell in memory of Winnie Harrison Pat Campbell in memory of John McDonald Melodie Dorsey in memory of Winnie Harrison Cae Emerson in memory of John Sanders Deb Dowd in memory of Margaret Ann McCall Rebecca Gilbert in memory of Anna "Beth" Ford Laura Grondin in memory of Winnie Harrison Jeff Harrison in memory of Winnie Harrison Mary & Gene Harrison in memory of Winnie Harrison Mark Hodges in memory of John McDonald Jane Kulesza in memory of Winnie Harrison Lillian Lawrence in memory of John D. Clark Carla Lopez in memory of Susan Kadala Candice Malaney in memory of Winnie Harrison Robert & Victoria Martenis in memory of John McDonald Mary Margaret McEachern in memory of John Daniel Clark Isabella Mims in memory Patti Kemmerlin CDR Calvin Paulmann in memory of Margaret Cameron Edge Eric Pittenger in memory of Barry Callari Alan Pratt in memory of Velentine B. Pratt Amy Reis in memory of Doc Brown from Buddy Jennifer Riker in memory of Betty Ann Sanders Michele Silmser in memory of Susan Kadala Patricia Nash in memory of Miriam Speicher Nancy & Nelson Smith in memory of Carolyn R. Shewsberry Lillian Smith Linda Smith-Vargo in memory of Bernard J. Vargo Anne Sutter in memory of Tracy Lynn Seme Roseann Taylor in memory of Winnie Harrison Romelle Van Sickle in memory of Lenore Van Sickle Kerr Linda Vargo in memory of Bernard J. Vargo Maria Viglucci in memory of Susan Kadala Jim Waters in memory Winnie Harrison Katherine Wicker in memory of Carl Ornot Cynthia Wicker in memory of John Clark Ellen Willis in memory Winnie Harrison Linda Yunaska in memory of LT Col George Kerr Linda Yunaska in memory of M. Lenore Vansickle Kerr Deborah Warner in memory of Kenny Leitch

Holden Beach VFW Post 8866 in memory of Miriam Spelcher The Winston Salem Foundation in memory of Susan Kadala

Pet Honorariums Susan Gardner in honor of Casper Amber Martin in honor of Luke (Lisa Lanier's SD) Trish Raffel in honor of Lorelei Heather Waldron in honor of Murphy

Pet Memorials Neal Andrew in memory of Hampson Sylvia Ayers in memory of Barley Leo Battistelli in memory of Cherokee Vickie Bowles in memory of Bogie Lee James & Linda Brown in memory of Sassy Lucy Bush in memory of Stonewall Pat Butler in memory of Coco and Bach Laura Cogar in memory of Cedrick Sandra Darby in memory of Katie Deb Dowd in memory of Mason and Lady Cae Emerson in memory of Ruth Katherine & Walter Engle in memory of Bella and Tia Judy Fersch in memory of Town Beau (horse) Robin Giangrande in memory of Gracie Dawn Greenberg in memory of Bonnie Bear Henry & Beth Hawthorne in memory of Max Sharon Kay Hoffer in memory of Fly and Jessie Goldin Linda Hoover in memory of Nike Gela Hunter in memory of Sunny Tracey Kellogg in memory Marley Cheryl Kanzinger in memory of Lambert and Ripley Betsy Keller in memory of Mada Susan Lanier in memory of Smokey Jeanie McCloskey in memory of Cele Sally & Brooke Messerole in memory of Butch Robin Osborne in memory of Sammy & Ren Janie Paone in memory of Tanner Frances & James Parnell in memory of Corky Vickie Pennington in memory of Lacey Earla Pope in memory of Lydia Barbara Price in memory of Lacey, Charlie, Max, Cashmiere & Hunter



A year ago, my husband Richie, our dog Catalina

and myself volunteered to Canines for Service.

We meet so many people who say “I’d like to do

that with my dog” and then instantly express a

doubt about the dog’s capabilities or a fear about

their capabilities.

So I’d like to tell you our story.

We had all the usual doubts: what service would

we do, what would it be like , was our newly ac-

quired black lab capable of it, did we really want

to devote the time…and on and on.

But we showed up for the Canines for Therapy

training course and from that point on we found

ourselves being carried through it all one step at

a time. We first shadowed a therapy team who

service a hospice and a nursing home each

week. It was an amazing experience to see their

dog comfort each and every family member hold-

ing vigil for a loved one. Five minutes of smiles and dog hugs in

an otherwise long day is such a gift to give.

From that experience, we knew we wanted to volunteer but

those venues didn’t “feel” right. I’m not sure why but we were

told not to judge that and to tune into our intuition. We were

advised to listen to our hearts AND to our dog.

Catalina loves kids. The 3 of us don’t have kids in our daily

lives, so we were drawn to the Paws Fur Reading program. We

took the Canines for Service prep course for that for a few nights

and then shadowed a team again. We took the next step and

substituted in 2 or 3 schools when a team couldn’t make it. We

were hooked.

We’ve now had 6 children at Wrightsville Beach School and 6

children at College park school who have read to Catalina every

week for the past year. Every single one of them read below

grade level when they started and every single one of them im-

proved measurably, many now at grade level. Did reading out

loud to a dog SO improve their reading? Maybe not. Did read-

ing out loud to a dog SO improve their confidence and their com-

mitment to learning to read better? There is not a doubt in my

mind.

We learned from our initial shadowing to Hospice that Catalina

was drawn more to the patient in the bed than to the visitors (yes

the dog does tell you where they want to go if you just try differ-

ent venues). Now we visit the oncology ward at New Hanover

Hospital once a week. Depressing? Not at all. The thing the

patients miss most is their dogs. They kiss her, hug her, laugh

with her, tells us their dog stories…each and every week we

leave there having had the most authentic, intimate, compas-

sionate interface possible with another human being. Does it

get much better than that?

Today, as we wrap up our first year of volunteering, we are over-

whelmed at how it has changed our lives.

To be supportive of a 3rd grade girl who

has no self confidence to speak in her

class but will trust us and a dog, to wit-

ness an English second language child

really start to put all the words together

because HE picked the book and he really

wants the DOG to understand the story,

to hear a child with autism read aloud

when nobody thought he could read at all,

to have the 5th graders at College Park

school do a raffle “for Catalina” and raise

$381 for Canines for Service, to putting a

smile on the face of somebody whose

future is unknown laying in a hospital

bed….it doesn’t get any better than that.

Who doesn’t have the time?

-Judy, Richie & Catalina

Volunteering Made Me Feel Right

at Home

I had recently moved from Raleigh to Wilmington to college at

UNCW. It was the recommendation of my boss, Michele

Godlevski, at Teamworks Dog Training for me to stop by and

volunteer at

therapy

class. I did-

n't plan on

starting vol-

unteering

until later in

the semes-

ter, but I

was so

homesick

for my own

dogs that

just having

dog hair on

me and

being covered in slobber made me seem right at home. Need-

less to say, I made it about one week before I was in the office

with my volunteer application :). I chose to come to Canines for

Service for my "fix" over other places because they used posi-

tive reinforcement methods, and I was not too impressed with

the other dog training businesses I had come across. Training

service dogs was a childhood dream of mine, as well as dol-

phins and orca whales. I didn't know at the time I would end up


A Tale of Giving and Receiving

Judy and Richie with their dog Catalina our

certified Canines for Therapy teams in the

Wilmington Community.

Megan Crayton and Sebastian, Service Dog in Training


with a service dog, but it was still really cool just to be involved

in the process.

Volunteering made me feel right at home in Wilmington, and

training a service dog has definitely forced me to grow as a dog

trainer. Those are the superficial things. I've grown as a person,

but I won't reflect on thoughts of how at this time because I am

not completely sure because I am not done growing. I know

giving up Sebastian and seeing his placement will be the times

of exponential growth for me mentally, emotionally, and spiritu-

ally..

The most time consuming of my tasks is training Sebastian, a

future service dog. I also teach therapy dog classes with Pat,

Nancy, and Joe. I am "in charge" of the hands on portion where

we focus on simulating scenarios and fine tuning basic obedi-

ence.

- Megan Crayton

Note: Since writing this article, Megan has watched Sebastian

move onto his advanced trainer and that day was a very difficult

one for her. Megan has seen Sebastian on multiple occasions

and their reunion is always joyous. “Deeds of giving are the

very foundations of the world.” — Jewish saying derived from

the Mishna, Pirkei Avot 1:2


Assistance Dogs International Accreditation

Assistance Dogs International

(ADI) is a coalition of service and

guide dog organizations through-

out the United and States and the

world. The purpose of ADI is to

improve the areas of training,

placement, and utilization of As-

sistance Dogs as well as staff and

volunteer education. This group

is comprised of non-profits that

have worked together to define

minimal standards of training for

guide and service dogs and mini-

mal standards for service and guide dog providers.

About two years ago, Canines for Service (CFS) applied to be a

candidate member of ADI, the first step in the accreditation proc-

ess. Once accepted, CFS had to wait a year before beginning

the arduous process for accreditation. So, what did it take?

Close to 200 hours of preparation for the pre-packet of material

that was submitted to the ADI accreditation review committee.

This material covered everything about the organization from the

501c3 letter, by-laws, article of incorporation, to the standard

operating procedures for determining suitability of the dogs for

service work, documentation of veterinary care of the dogs,

training, client application processes and client follow-up after

they receive their service dog. After the pre-packet was submit-

ted, the review committee then reviewed it for completeness and

requested additional information as

needed. The review of the pre-packet

resulted in the site survey being sched-

uled.

Because CFS trains and partners about

50% of our service dogs from the Ca-

nines for Veterans program in Charles-

ton, the site surveyor visited both the

Naval Consolidated Brig in Charleston

and the Wilmington office spending

about three (3) days working on the site

review. The site review included a re-

view of the procedures submitted in the pre-packet, inter-

views with volunteers, staff, Board members, and clients.

CFS procedures and files were reviewed, service dog train-

ing observed in both locations and an outing in the Wil-

mington area with the service dogs was observed.

It was an intense and exhausting several days but the initial

feedback was favorable. CFS was also given some great

feedback in comparison to the industry and we learned

several key points: a) the Canines for Veterans program is

the only military prison program in which the prison han-

dlers start and complete the training of the service dogs

including teaching the client how to work with their dog; b)

CFS has the highest rate of success working with rescue/

shelter dogs being placed as service dogs; c) CFS has the

most comprehensive, sequential training manual the sur-

veyor has seen; and d) CFS is the only organization using

a scoring system for assessing the readiness of a dog in

training for advancement or placement.

So, why is the ADI accreditation so important? For years

Rick Hairston has talked about standards in industry. ADI

is one step in defining standards of training for service dogs

and all organizations submitting for accreditation are as-

sessed to the same standard. Many of the military bases

are requiring service dogs for our service members and

Veterans are from ADI organizations and this past summer

a bill was amended (HR 1637) which defined that the Vet-

erans Administration requires service dogs for Veterans be

from accredited organizations.

Why are standards important to the general public? When

you are shopping or dining, you should be assured that the

service dog that just entered the building is not going to be

disruptive to your experience or worst yet, cause harm to

you or someone you know. As a client, the person needs

to know their service dog has been trained to provide the

services they need, that the dog is suitable to be in public

and is healthy. Standards are important to all of us as pro-

viders, clients and the general public.

Our Apology—The following donors should have been

acknowledged in our December 2011 newsletter. Please

forgive our error. Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. McMerty


It takes up to three years to train a service dog, but you can help make a difference today by becoming a Continuing Companion.

When you become a Continuing Companion, your monthly gift will provide for a reliable stream of support that is vital to providing qual-

ity trained service dogs to people in need.

Here Is How It Works

• You determine the amount of your monthly donation, and you can change or stop it an any time.

• Your credit card is charged on or around the same date and you’ll receive an email confirmation when charged.

• Each January we’ll provide an annual giving statement for tax purposes.

• Visit http://www.caninesforservice.org/Monthly_Giving and select the amount you want to donate.

Money Well Spent

You can feel confident that your support is truly making a difference. As a Valued Partner of Guidestar Charity Partner, our organiza-

tion has been reviewed by an independent sector and has met a high standard for transparency.

A Reminder of How Important You Are

Canines for Service is not funded by insurance or the government and we receive no tax dollars. Please give locally to support pro-

grams and services in your own community.

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Four Paws Making A Difference In May, Ssgt Dean Suthard, USMC, Retired, made the

trip to Charleston, South Carolina for an intense week

of training with his new service dog, Esther. SSgt

Suthard served as an infantry Marine and Marine Com-

bat Instructor and recently retired after 21 years of ser-

vice. In September 2004, while serving in the 1st Bat-

talion 8Th Marine Regiment on his second tour in Iraq,

he sustained injuries on combat patrol. These injuries

ultimately led to his transfer to the Marine Corps

Wounded Warrior Battalion East.

Dean joined the Marine Corps in 1990. His career in-

cluded deployments to Panama to assist with security

during the turnover of the Panama Canal, humanitarian

relief assistance in New Orleans after Hurricane Katina

and three tours of Iraq.

Service dog Esther, began

her training as a service

dog in the Wilmington fos-

ter program and was fos-

tered by the Tinsley family

before being transferred to

the Canines for Veterans

program less than a year

ago. “You know how

much we loved fostering

Esther but thinking about

all the people who have

poured time into her is

amazing! She and her sister were donated; Canines for

Service trainers met with us weekly or biweekly to teach

us commands (in addition to being available by phone!);

her Canines for Veterans trainers have worked with her

for the past 9 months at the US Naval Consolidated

Brig in Charleston; and she lived with a handler in

Charleston who obviously worked with her constantly to

get her ready for her big day!”, says Leslie Tinsley. “All

because Rick Hairston had a dream and desire to help

people and his incredible wife, Pat, supported him the

whole way! Please consider supporting Canines for

Service with your time or financial donation - they are

absolutely changing lives!!”

Esther will assist Dean with stability, walking, every

day tasks and post traumatic stress. During his indi-

vidualized team training, Dean, who relied on bi-lateral

crutches for his mobility, let go of those crutches to rely

solely on his new service dog Esther. About receiving

Esther, Dean Suthard says “I would personally like to

thank Canines for Service for Esther. She has adapted

well to the family and we all love her. She has been

working hard and loves to go everywhere I go. Today

we are off to the VA. Again, Rick and Pat thank you for

bringing Esther into my life.”

A few weeks later in

May, Lisa Lanier re-

ceived her service

dog Luke. Lisa had

been waiting just over

two years for her gift

of independence and

it came in the form of

a sable Labradoodle.

Lisa has spent her life

beating the odds as a

person living with os-

teo-genesis imper-

fecta, but it has not

stopped her from

much including the 1998 and 2002 World Champion-

ship teams as well as the 2000 Paralympics

(wheelchair Olympics) team in fencing. Her fencing

career came to an end after an injury, but she continues

to swim multiple times a week and expresses her zest

for life in her creation of craft items.

Luke began his training as a

pup in the Wilmington pro-

gram fostered by Stacey

Sears after being donated by

Georgette Lynn of Serendipity

Dry Pond Kennel. Brought up

in a loving home, Luke be-

came a family project and

lead to Stacey’s dad, Kirk,

becoming a certified Canines

for Therapy team with their

family pet. Just about the time

Luke was ready to start his advanced training, Stacey

was planning for her upcoming marriage and they both

moved on to new life adventures about the same time.

The summer was busy with several Veterans receiving

their service dogs. In July both USMC Veteran Bran-

don Porter and US NAVY Veteran Leila Chevalier re-

ceived their service dogs. Brandon wanted his life to

return to normal when he was returning to school in

August and was hoping having his service dog would (Continued on page 12)

Dean and Esther’s first meeting

New beginnings. Lisa & Luke on

their first night together


make it a bit easier at

the very busy com-

munity college cam-

pus. He was part-

nered with Service

Dog Melchi, a Labra-

dor-Duck Tolling Re-

triever mix that came

from Francis Willis

SPCA with striking

looks. Melchi has

already made Bran-

don’s life different, in

good ways. In Sep-

tember, just a month

into the new semes-

ter, Melchi is a constant with Brandon making navigation

on campus easier. Brandon admitted it was the unusual

night when he had a good night’s sleep. Now with Mel-

chi it is unusual if Brandon does not sleep well. Just

knowing the dog is specially trained for his needs by

people who have taken the time to truly understand

makes a difference.

Leila Chevalier applied for her service dog because she

wanted to do more for herself. Having been diagnosed

with MS and retiring from the U.S. Navy, Leila was al-

ways an independent person. Having to rely on some-

one else is just difficult. But in July her new helper came

in the form of a blonde Labrador mix named Ezra. Ezra

joined the service dog training program from Charleston

Animal Society.

After a very intense week of training made possible in

part by Air Compassion for Veterans by flying Leila to

Charleston, SC for her training, Leila returned home to

begin her new found independence. Leila’s husband

wrote to us shortly after they returned home. “Today

Leila had a good day and wanted to go to the beach and

give Ezra a chance to play in the water. When we ar-

rived, Ezra surprised us and decided to lay down in the

water as soon as his toes became wet. He really had a

great time. We were going to play catch with him, but we

decided not to as there were too many distractions on

the beach, including other dogs. So we decided to take a

series of short walks and let him walk in the water. When

we went back to the car, we stopped at the shower sta-

tion and rinsed him off. He and Leila both had a great

day today, thanks for helping to make that happen. He is

helping Leila regain her confidence and getting her out in

the world again.”

And in August, coming all the way from California, again

thanks to Air Compassion for Veterans, was U.S. Army

Veteran, Alex Nasukiewicz to meet his service dog Sela.

Alex served during Vietnam, honorably discharged and

after a civilian career, re-entered the Army. Years of

service and training has resulted in trouble walking. Ser-

vice dog Sela will

be right there to

help him now.

Sela got her start in

our civilian foster

program before

being transferred to

the Veterans pro-

gram to finish her

advanced training.

Finishing out the year of service dog placements is

Asher who transitioned from shelter to helper through

Canines for Veterans. Asher was selected from New

Hanover County Animal Services Unit in Wilmington, NC

in 2011 to train as a service dog for a Veteran. After

about 15 months of training, Asher was recently placed

with his Veteran Sandy. Asher will help her with her

daily living needs thanks in part from the Dog Bless You

campaign.

Providing a quality trained service dog to those in need

takes an army of supporters. From the donations to

support the program, the hours of training by the prison

handler and the giving of time by volunteers to take the

service dog in training on outings, many hands and

hearts have touched each of the service dogs provided

to our clients. Training a service dog is a testament that

to give your must give up.



It is not uncommon for a service dog to experience sepa-ration anxiety when not with their person. The explana-tion is simple, the service dog is trained to be with their person in order to serve the person’s need. So, when the person leaves the service dog, whether it is at home or taking the dog to the local groomer, often the dog will whine and not want their person to leave or exhibit be-haviors that are not typical of the service dog.

There are reasons a person may not be able to take their service dog or reasons the dog must be left. Consider a few of these situations:

• You are hospitalized for a procedure. • The service dog must be hospitalized with the veteri-

narian for a procedure. • You are going to a location unsafe for your service

dog (e.g. a wild animal park). • You are taking the service dog to a professional

groomer. • It is exceptionally hot and it is better for the service

dog not to be in the excessive heat.

Some simple things to remember if you must leave your service dog:

• Minimize your anxiety about leaving your service dog. If you are anxious, then your service dog will be anx-ious.

• Leave your service dog in a familiar place or with a familiar person.

• If you are leaving the service dog at home, be sure the dog is secured and safe, even if it means the ser-

Separation Anxiety and Your Service Dog vice dog is in a kennel. The last thing you want is to receive a call that the dog has been found away from your home having escaped.

What can the person do to minimize the separation? When you must leave your service dog don’t make a big fuss over leaving. If you repeatedly say “good-bye” to the service dog or tell it “it will be ok” you may be causing anxiety for the dog. If you are hospitalized and someone is car-ing for your service dog, when it is ap-propriate, have them bring your service dog to the hospital to visit you. Your condition will deter-mine if your service dog can visit and the length of the visit. When you return to your service dog, don’t make a big fuss over seeing the dog. A simple greet-ing followed by ask-ing the dog do a task for you is likely the best options so you don’t re-enforce the anticipation of your return.

Most of all, remember, your service dog was trained to serve you and some separation anxiety may occur when the team is not together.

Canines for Veterans was thrilled to be selected as

one of the organizations for the Spirit of ‘76 campaign

launched by Dog Bless You, explore.org, a direct

charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation.

From this past Memorial day though early Labor day,

for each 1,000 page likes on the Dog Bless You

Facebook page, they gifted the cost of a service dog

for a veteran to pre-selected organizations.

Compelling photos and stories of Veterans and service dogs were

posted daily. One of the Canines for Veterans photos received close to

20,000 likes and over 3,500 shares. The Dog Bless You campaign

boosted the fan base for Canines for Service by at least 50% in the first

weeks of the campaign.

As a recipient organization, Dog

Bless You has funded five (5) ser-

vice dogs for Veterans in a grant of

$125,000. This was an incredible gift for the organization and the Veterans we serve. Over the

months to come we look forward to the Dog Bless You service dog placements.

Dog Bless You


Canines for Service offers the opportunity for business owners

to receive training for themselves and their employees in ser-

vice dog etiquette, including a review of the Americans With

Disabilities Act and the state statute related to access by ser-

vice dogs and service dogs in training.

As more service dogs are seen in the community, business

owners and members of the public might have questions about

what a service dog is and what access is permitted.

There are distinctions between service or guide dogs, some-

times known as assistance dogs, and therapy, emotional sup-

port or companion dogs.

A therapy, emotional support or companion dog is a pet and

does not have legal access to go wherever its person goes.

While many people benefit from the emotional bond a dog can

provide, the U.S. Department of Justice makes it clear that

emotional support and therapy dogs are not service dogs and

do not have access.

Fully trained service dogs are governed by the Americans With

Disabilities Act, which defines a service animal as “any dog

that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for

the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a

physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental dis-

ability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic,

trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes

of this definition. The work or tasks performed by a service

animal must be directly related to the handler's disability.”

Service dogs in training are governed under state statutes.

North Carolina General Statute 168 states, “An animal in train-

ing to become a service animal may be taken into any of the

places listed in G.S. 168-3 for the purpose of training when the

animal is accompanied by a person who is training the service

animal and the animal wears a collar and leash, harness, or

cape that identifies

the animal as a ser-

vice animal in train-

ing. The trainer shall

be liable for any dam-

age caused by the

animal while using a

public conveyance or

on the premises of a

public facility or other

place.” Key to this

statute are provisions

that the service dog

in training must be

identified, must be

under control of the

trainer by leash or

harness, and must be

the only service dog

in training being han-

dled. Further, the

state statute is clear

that falsely represent-

ing an animal as a service dog is a misdemeanor.

As a business owner, what can you ask a person who en-

ters your establishment? You can ask the person if the ani-

mal is their pet. You can also ask how the animal serves the

person and the skills the dog can perform for the person. You

cannot ask what the person’s disability is. Service dogs can

come in all sizes and assist in many ways.

What if the animal is disruptive to my business? If the ani-

mal is disruptive, you have the right to ask the person to re-

move the animal. Disruptive would include things like barking,

growling, snapping, urinating or

defecating in the establish-

ment.

“Canines for Service is here to

provide educational services to

our community about service

dogs and service dog access,”

said Rick Hairston, president

and CEO. “More and more we

are hearing of issues in our

community about service ver-

sus therapy dogs. Situations

like this will create problems for

people who need and benefit

from having a quality trained

service dog.”

Access, It’s the Law - It’s There for Business Owners Too

Useful Links for ADA Information

ADA Fact Sheet

ADA Requirements

ADA Update - A Primer for Small

Business

Service Animal In Places of Business

Service Dog Access Video

Air Craft Carrier Act, U.S. Department

of Transportation

Psychiatric Service Dogs: Emotional

Support Animal vs Psychiatric Ser-

vice Dog

North Carolina Access Law

South Carolina Access Law

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Guide and service Dogs

Assistance Animal Law by State

For information about the ADA and public

access, visit the ADA Website or contact the

ADA Hotline at 800 - 514 - 0301 (voice)

It takes four paws to change a life. Learn how you can help at www.caninesforservice.org


Pets Helping People in Our

Communities

The Canines for Therapy program is an integral part of the organi-

zation. So often we focus on the service dog placements when

our Canines for Therapy teams are out in the community everyday

touching the lives of our neighbors. From visiting in the hospital to

working with children in the schools and library, the hours volun-

teered are endless. All

because the people want

to share the joy their dogs

bring to their lives with

others.

From little ones to big

ones, the overwhelming

theme is the bond be-

tween human and animal.

From the smiles on the

faces of the children and

adults our teams visit with to the stories

of how being a Canines for Therapy

team has changed the live of the per-

son on the end of the leash. From sin-

gles to couples and parents with their

child, our teams dedicated themselves

to making a difference in the lives of

others.

It is overwhelmingly one of the most

positive experiences a person can have

in their life. Come on and try it! You

never know, you might get more than

you give.

Canines for Therapy is happy to announce we have expanded our Therapy dog program. Our goal is

to enable locations throughout the nation to offer the Canines for Therapy program that we have per-

fected over the past ten years.

The first workshop was held this past August which enabled Canines for Service to provide pet therapy

training in Johnston County, NC and in Charleston, SC. Expanding with confidence is an important

part of our growth and preserving our standards is key. “We expect a lot from both our canines for

Therapy teams volunteering in the field and from the instructors teaching the course” says Rick

Hairston, President and CEO of the organization. “Our therapy teams are some of the best trained and

prepared for the work they will be doing in one of the only groups that can be involved in both the feel

good visit known as an activity and the therapeutic visit working with a heath care professional.”

Canines for Therapy is looking for quality instructors committed to providing comprehensive training to people and their pets to be-

come certified Canines for Therapy teams.

Canines for Therapy is hosting the next instructor workshop February 8—10, 2013 in Wilmington, NC. Upon completion of the program

a certified instructor will be able to host Canines for Therapy Dog classes at his/her business and certify teams under Canines for

Therapy. The pet obedience instructor can also earn 21 continuing education credits with CCDPT. Come grow with us! For informa-

tion http://www.caninesforservice.org/CFT_Instructor.html or email [email protected]

Here We Grow

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