Spring 2013

Saint Francis Service Dogs is happy to announce that we have been reaccredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI). ADI is a coalition of not-for-profit assistance dog organizations. The purpose of ADI is to improve the areas of training, placement, and utilization of assistance dogs, staff and volunteer education, as well as educating the public about assistance dogs, and advocating for the legal rights of people with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs.

ADI has a comprehensive accreditation system, and members have to be regularly assessed to ensure they meet the high standards expected of assistance dog programs.

A representative of ADI conducted a preliminary off- site evaluation of all of our organizing paperwork, from our corporate documents and non-profit paperwork to employee handbooks, insurance policies and board manuals. Once the assessor determined that Saint Francis maintains a proper level of profession-alism from an organizational standpoint, an intensive on-site investigation was scheduled.

During the assessor’s three day visit, the assessor reviewed files on dogs in training as well as applicants, candidates and partners. The assessor conducted interviews of staff members, board members, partners and volunteers. Tours of the facility were con-ducted with particular emphasis on whether the appropriate cleanliness, safety and health measures are in place to ensure that all who

come to Saint Francis, be they human or canine, are assured of a safe and healthy environment.

Additionally, the assessor observed puppy classes to confirm that our puppy raisers receive sufficient support and instruction. She then watched our professional dog trainers working with dogs to be sure that our trainers are well-versed in training methods and that those methods are applied humanely.

Last, but not least, the assessor visited Bland Correctional Center, home of the Saint Francis Prison Pup program. There she interviewed prison staff and inmates to be sure that the program is running properly.

The designation of ADI Accredited means that Saint Francis meets or exceeds international standards for the raising, training and

placement of service dogs. “Accreditation is the ultimate validation of the quality of the work we do here in Roanoke,” said Saint Francis Service Dogs Executive Director Cabell Youell. “We have an outstanding staff and an extremely dedicated group of volunteers. Every one of them believes in the value of and importance of our mission,” she said.

“Saint Francis is a shining example of how a service dog organization should operate,” said the ADI Assessor. “Not only does this organization meet the criteria, but in many cases they set the gold standard.”

Saint Francis is proud to be one of only 96 accredited service dog organizations in the world. The accreditation certification lasts for a period of five years.

Paris is a Labrador Retriever currently in the Saint Francis Training Program. She is one of the dogs hoping to be the next Kroger Scholarship Dog at the 2013 Graduation ceremony.

Kroger is providing a scholarship for one Saint Francis dog to be placed with a child or an adult with a disability each year.

Paris’s trainer Carol Waters says, “Robert Fisher was Paris’s puppy raiser who, did a wonderful job with her at Bland Correctional Center.” She adds, “ Paris was a joy from day one. Her most wonderful trait is her loyalty to her handlers – she loves her person and will lie by their side, proudly telling everyone she is with you.“

Carol says, “Paris keeps me on my toes while in training. I have to challenge myself to meet her needs because she is so smart. She is a hard-working, mighty little thing —the Scarlett O'Hara figure. She is perfect and will make a lovely little service dog.”

Thanks to Mike and Clay Morrissett for breeding and donating Paris.

PARIS through your estate plan while

helping secure the future of Saint

Francis by naming Saint Francis

Service Dogs in your will or trust,

or as a beneficiary of your IRA,

life insurance policy, annuity,

or retirement plan. Your help will

allow Saint Francis to grow and

continue to create independence

through the animal/human bond

for generations to come.

You can designate a charity to benefit

from your will or a trust. Planned giving

allows one to allocate donations to

benefit the charity of your choice.

There can also be significant tax benefits

for you. For more information, please

contact your financial advisor or Niki

Voudren at 540-342-3647 Ext. 409.

“Happiness is a warm puppy.”

― Charles M. Schulz

Thank you, Lynda McGarry, for breeding and donating

3 Golden Retriever puppies to the program.

Welcome Rusty, Trey & Nikko!

Alan Ronk, Executive Director of Foundation for Roanoke Valley, noted, “One of the objectives of our Kinder Fund is to support programs that promote the positive rela-

tionship between humans and animals. We are thrilled to be able to play a significant role in placing a facility dog at BRAAC, and we look forward to the many won-

derful things that will result from this new relationship.”

Founder and Executive Director of BRAAC Angie Leonard said, “We are thrilled to welcome Deuce into our daily program. He spends his days working directly with the students. They walk him, feed him, read to him, play with him, have therapy sessions with him, and some are just learning their first words with him. Ian, a four-year- old at BRAAC who is just developing language, spontane-ously asks for him by saying ‘Deuce’ or ‘Dog.’ This is a huge milestone for Ian, who only used prompted language before Deuce came to the center.”

“We have noticed a positive reaction among staff members, who look forward to having him spend time in their classrooms, or in meetings after the students leave. Parents were thrilled to see Deuce enter the program. Many of our parents are looking for special ways to interact with their children. It is not unusual for children with autism to be self-absorbed, living within their own world and our parents yearn for that special connection and reciprocation of love. We take for granted when our children say, ‘Mommy’ or ‘Daddy’. For parents of children with autism, that often does not happen. However, children with special needs will often connect with animals and dogs. If Deuce can be this con-nection, and we can transfer these interactions to loved ones, why in the world would we not use this opportuni-ty? We are very thankful to Foundation for the Roanoke Valley and to Saint Francis Service Dogs for a gift to our students that will have life- long, meaningful rewards.”

Facility dogs are expertly trained, reliable dogs who partner with a facilitator working in a school, in a rehabilitation facility or in a courthouse. Saint Francis Service Dogs launched a Facility Dog Program and, with funding from The Foundation for Roanoke Valley, recently placed a Facility Dog at Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center (BRAAC). This partnership has great promise and is another way in which Saint Francis can contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

In an educational setting like BRAAC, Deuce will help engage students by acting as a motivator and a reward. Deuce is a well-mannered and

highly trained facility dog who will encourage feelings of calm and security for children who may be under stress or who may otherwise be misunderstood. He also provides a positive focus for children and helps increase the opportunity for the children to develop their social and language skills for years to come. Photos courtesy of Carrie Hurd

Deuce was bred & donated by: Pam Hand His Puppy Raiser was: Kacy Tolliver

Deuce was trained by: Debbie Conner For more information about Saint Francis Facility Dogs,

visit www.saintfrancisdogs.org

Deuce at work with students at BRAAC

We are happy to share an exciting new project that is near and dear to our hearts. As animal lovers know, the bond we share with our pets is a strong one. They are there when we retreat to our homes to rest and rejuvenate ourselves. They are a part of our most private lives, witnessing our joys and sorrows. When a beloved animal dies, there is a strong sense of emptiness. It can be difficult to find the right way to honor their memory and mourn their loss.

Luke understood the bond between a person and their dog. His dog, Boba, was his best friend and dedicated companion. Now Boba lives with Luke’s brother and continues to comfort Luke’s family. As a memorial to Luke and to all the animals that we hold dear, a friend of Saint Francis has teamed up with us to create a memorial garden in Luke’s memory to honor all those animals and people that treasure the human-animal bond.

This peaceful place will center on a pond located on the property of Saint Francis and will commemorate the pets and people that we all hold close to our hearts.

We want to offer you the opportunity to take part in the Luke Woody Memorial Garden at Saint Francis and memorialize your own special person or pet. Proceeds from the garden will help Saint Francis raise and train service dogs for people with disabilities.

We plan to open the garden when it is completed in the fall of 2013. It promises to be an incredibly spiritual and amazing place. For information on naming opportunities, please contact Niki Voudren at 540.342.3647 ext. 409.

HONORARIUMS: Mary Almond in honor of Nancy Cunningham Kathy Baker in honor of Jim and Linda Eaton Christie Barlow in honor of Marilyn and in memory of Izzabella Jan Barnett in honor of Ben Linda Barnett in honor of Mitty Zip and Vince Basile in honor of Carol and Dev Jarratt Robert Bayer and Rozanne Oliver in honor of Sharon Boggess Claire E. Bender in honor of Deb Duerk Charlotte Bennett in honor of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Garrett William, Debra and Lexi Benton in honor of Harley and Redar Karen Berglund in honor of the Fitzpatricks Bill and Annie Bing in honor of Barbara Bing - Merry Christmas! Dr. and Mrs. William M. Blaylock in honor of Sam and Sara McGhee Joe and Madge Bounds in honor of Dr. Mark R. Finkler and Dr. Bridget M. Quatmann Nancy and Daniel Bowser in honor of Leonard Shank Judith Bradley in honor of Elizabeth Nemore Donna Britt in honor of Brian W. Britt Barbara Broach in honor of all Service Dogs Kathryn Buchanan in honor of Karen Dame and Emily Totten Sally Burton in honor of Charlie Riddle and Bandit Willis and Dorothy Calicott in honor of Dana Calicott Betty L. Campbell in honor of Courtney Campbell John and Lee Carder in honor of Dotty Carder Lynn Carter in honor of Meredith Poole Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carty in honor of Michelle Karim Lou and Suzie Castern in honor of Barbara M. Dickinson John S. Childers, Jr. in honor of John and Beth Childers Bill Clarkson in honor of Midas Dotsy Clifton in honor of Scott Kitts Ann Coble in honor of Mac Marlow Anne Cockrell in honor of Bruce Evans Judith Conley in honor of Stephen J. Aukward Bill and Cathy Connor in honor of Sarah Connor Mimi and Bob Copenhaver in honor of Sarah Copenhaver Country Corner in honor of Earlene Davis Julie Danstrom in honor of Nick, Sasha and Oso Jill Dattilo in honor of Sue Karr and Trina Pat Davidson in honor of Jamie Scigaj Pearly M. Davis in honor of Jake and Bodie Jones Earlene Davis in honor of her wonderful husband, Johnny Joy Decker in honor of Baby Lily, a black Toy Poodle

The DeHavens in honor of Berkeley DeHaven Donna DeWeil in honor of Devon Fretwell and Cyrus Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dickinson in honor of Evan Sutherland David Dontzler in honor of Grayce Dontzler Ann D. Finch in honor of Susan D. Webb John Freeland in honor of Claire Privitera Leslie and Jack Frusco in honor of Wendy and Dennis Day, Kim and Gloria Woodward, Lynn Woodward and John and Diana Holman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen Garland in honor of the Honorable and Mrs. Ray Lucian Garland The Gatewood Family in honor of Kathy Baske-Young John Gavitt in honor of Jim and Lori Jones Jacob and Linda Gish in honor of Linda L. Perdue Richard and Diana Good in honor of Fleta, Jesse and Abby Wilson for taking such good care of Foxy Diane Goode in honor of Sally Carver Iris Green in honor of Ms. Sadie Mae Hughes Dan and Carol Griffith in honor of Jake and Bodie Jones Nancy Griggs in honor of Blondie Sandi and Randy Gross in honor of Summer and Meadow Emmie Guebert in honor of Saint Francis Mary Page Gwaltney in honor of "the Birthday Girls" The Family of William L. and Leil R. Hackett in honor of Melissa Cox and in memory of Cashel and Redar Hugh and Anne Hagan in honor of Lisa and Chris Kliefoth Gene Hallenbeck of Mud Lick Kennels in honor of Chloe Hunt Danny and Sandy Hart in honor of Carl Hart and Jennifer Deegan Nan Heinbaugh in honor of Judy Meyer Bob and Patti Herskovitz in honor of Tom and Trish Rappold Mrs. McHenry H. Holt in honor of Carol Willoughby Clint and Nancy Hopkins in honor of Brian W. Britt Caecilia Hubbard in honor of Carol and Doug Willoughby Dean and Allison Humbert in honor of Stacy Lam Lori Jones in honor of Bodie Jones and Jake Jones Dan and Jennifer Joiner in honor of the neighbor dogs of Beech Road Mark S. Journell in honor of Katie Charlotte and Bill Kagey in honor of Stephanie McNeill Shirley Kelley in honor of Jake and Bodie Jones Brad and Princess Killinger in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Killinger Warren Kindt in honor of Dr. Mark Wadstrom and Dr. Kim Noel

Mr. and Mrs. Trip Kreger in honor of Scout and Dino JoAnn Lampros in honor of the Back Room Gals Gloriadeane Lancaster in honor of Sharon Boggess and Janet Wynot Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lemon in honor of their friends and neighbors Dawn Leonard in honor of all the people who need Service Dog assistance Mary Jean and John Levin in honor of Sherri Spell and Frosty Richard E. Lewis, Jr. in honor of the Prison Pup Program Shirley Linkous in honor of Cleo Steve and Karen Mabry in honor of the Saint Francis Staff David MacPherson in honor of Evan MacPherson Roberta Marshall in honor of the Dietrick family and the Smith family, and the Saint Francis staff and volunteers Leigh and Shawn Mason in honor of Laurie and Gene Whitesell's marriage Eric McMillan in honor of Jake and Bodie Jones Judy Meyer in honor of Dr. Nan Heinbaugh Bob Miller in honor of Gracie and Izzabel Kathleen and Pete Milward in honor of Bill and Barbara Rakes and Susan and Mack Shortridge Tom and Cindy Mohr in honor of Shadow The Moskal Family in honor of Yoshi Peggy-Ann Neumann in honor of Ariel Fred and Betty Lou Newcomb in honor of Margo Carter Dr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Nottingham in honor of Clay and Mike Morrissett Bob and Laurie Nunnery in honor of Dixie and her puppies, and in memory of "the littlest one" John and Lisa Olver in honor of Anna Kate and Tripp Showalter, the Spicer family, the Buss family, Faith and Travis Clary and the Montgomery family Danna and Larry Owen in honor of Dr. Steven Haller and Lauren, the Haller family, the Powell family, Jamie, Christine, Allie and Anna Happ, Matt, Carolyn and Aiden Pastush and Daniel, David and Robert Haller Dana and Hank Packman in honor of Mary and Alan White Patti and Charlie Palmer in honor of Bonnie Martin and Allen and Susan Palmer Marcia Paul in honor of Dr. Kurt Chen, Dr. William Magdycz, Dr. Vivian Mao, Ms. Angela Ferguson NP and Mrs. Sharon Tolley Violet and Charlie Penick in honor of Kim Penick Linda Perdue in honor of the dogs and owners of the Pet Pal Program of Roanoke Memorial Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ptaschek in honor of Chuck Saldarini and King Luther and Carmine Quick in honor of Duffy Hannah Raque-Fox in honor of Abby and Teddy

You can make a donation online at www.saintfrancisdogs.org! It’s convenient, fast, secure and simple.

Hedrick Marjorie R. Tankersley in recognition of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Tankersley, Jr. Robin Thomas in recognition of CeCe Marilyn Thomas in recognition of Koosh Mike and Lisa Tolusso in recognition of Bridgette Lee, Nala Jo, Laddie Pearl and Maggie Jeff and Julie Stone - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Raymond Unfug in recognition of Jessie Clara Whitlock in recognition of Lucy, Philip Parker's dog H.L. Wyrick in recognition of Janet Wyrick

MEMORIALS: William Adams in memory of Doug Goldsmith Nancy and Robert Adams in memory of Billie Louthian Sandra Adkins in memory of Baron Sandra Adkins in memory of Cynthia Haswell, Arlen F. "Pete" Christley and Patsy Thomas Smith Martha Agee in memory of Lorraine Haley Libby and Lyle Anderson and Family in memory of Colton Scott Banks An Anonymous Friend in memory of their wonderful dog Beth and Mike Barnwell in memory of Lucy Sarah, Todd, Grant and Emma Baumgardner in memory of Dazzle, a Saint Francis Career Change Dog and a fine newspaper retriever Kimberly Belcher in memory of Mike and AJ Malamisura Gwynn and Eileen Board in memory of Onyx Steven Boisvert in memory of Gayle Graybill Joe and Madge Bounds in memory of Brodie Smith and Lilly Kenneth and Diane Broughman in memory of CoCo, their beloved German Shepherd Jean and Don Brown in memory of Lance Crumpacker Moore Paula Bumgarner in memory of Chanj, a black Chow Martha Byrd in memory of Stone Cold Byrd Eugene and Shirley Callaway in memory of Harley Moore Marsha and Louis Campbell in memory of Mary Harding Charmaine Carmack in memory of Jake and Corinna English Marcia and James Childress in memory of Stephen Mayer Leila Christenbury in memory of Luke Woody Meredith Coleman in memory of Frank, the best dog ever Mrs. Joseph W. Coxe III in memory of Dr. Joseph W. Coxe III Betsy G. Covington in memory of Mike Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Cunningham in memory of Jane E. Cunningham Linda A. Cyr in memory of Louis A. Cyr Pat Davidson in memory of Bill Morck Lucy Davis in memory of Mimi H. Riggan Doris R. Day in memory of her dog, Petula Andrew and Valerie Deal in memory of Laura Goad Vickie DeHart in memory of LJ Bartlett, Jr. Sheila Delp in memory of Jerry McDaniel Wayne E. Dickerson in memory of Eunice Dickerson John and Diane Dorazio in memory of Apollo, their Saint Francis Career Change Dog Jackie Dodson in memory of Wagsy John and Hoye Duckworth in memory of Rufus, Lilly and Page

Hope Rector in honor of Mandy and Josh's engagement Carol Reedy in honor of Tobie Bentz Jane Renick in honor of Dazzle Roanoke Animal Hospital in honor of Dr. Ella Youngblood J. David and Frankie Robbins in honor of Harry Hoyt David and Debbie Roland in honor of all the volunteers who make Saint Francis great! Mary Rotondo and Alan White in honor of Trudy and Steve Cofchin, Jim and Sue Ellen Foss, Sue and Tim Erb and Stan and Diane White Lloyd and Sara Ruona in honor of The Pet Clinic Dr. and Mrs. Richard Sallade in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smola Jay Schreider in honor of Thomas Copenhaver Tom and Jenny Sease in honor of Ida Mary Addison, Elaine Addison and Marcia Addison Joe and Janice Seawell in honor of Linda Perdue Tim Shank in honor of Barbara and G.L. Shank Dennis and Beth Shearer in honor of Axl Jennifer C. Slaughter in honor of Debbie Conner Eddie and Missy Smith in honor of Marilyn Wilson Jody and Vic Smith in honor of Sharon and David Kitchens John H. Smithey, Jr. in honor of Marty and Jami Poff Harriet Snead in honor of Kathy Cvizic and Pilot Nancy and Vince Snidow in honor of Winston Mark and Melanie Steinle in honor of Dr. David Rolfe James C. Stewart in honor of Eleanor S. Gentry Bobby and Lisa Strong in honor of Tom and Peggy Strong Paula Stump in honor of Courtney Campbell Jimmy and Frances Sublett in honor of Maxine Sublett Hoover Cynthia Sutton in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kendrick, Sr. The Swanton Family in honor of Daisy and Seth Diana Thomason in honor of the Love family - Ronnie, Janell, Sallie, Carri, Chevy and Petie and in memory of Benson Jillian Thompson in honor of Liberty Enduring Freedom James Thurston in honor of Jackie Glover Evelyn Turner in honor of Clay Morrissett Connie P. Utt in honor of Bland Training Center James and Mary Utt in honor of the Riddle family Carol Waters in honor of her husband, Greg and her brother-in-law, Ed Westhampton Christian Church in honor of Jane Holmgren Wayne Williams in honor of Jack and Wendy Volhard, Carolyn and Ed Boley and Ann and Francis Csonka Amy Williamson in honor of Abbey and Chicka James Wilmoth in honor of Jake and Bodie Jones S. L. Wilson in honor of Pam Scordas John and Linda Wingfield in honor of Chris and Mary Wingfield Nancy and Byron Yost in honor of Jenny Lou and Warren Ferguson

RECOGNITIONS: Stephen and Linda Bailey in recognition of Bartley and Ruffles Gina Beninato in recognition of Barbara Beninato Al Blomberg in recognition of Becky Blomberg

Sharon Bower in recognition of Otis, Pugzie and Maggie Evelyn C. Brown in recognition of Lee Hartman Melissa Brumbaugh in recognition of Chelsea Charmaine Carmack in recognition of the Staff, Board, Bland Trainers, Volunteers and Supporters of Saint Francis Service Dogs Kathleen Carroll in recognition of Sushi Judy Casey in recognition of Guynevere and Arthur Theron and Lois Cash in recognition of Mary West Chip and Janet Chidester in recognition of Rev. A. Benjamin Chidester, Joan Chidester, Susan Hill and Barkley L. Combs in recognition of Mr. and Mrs. R. Roberts Benjamin Cooper in recognition of Harry McConnell Barbara Cullen in recognition of Louie the Bassett Hound Pat Davidson in honor of Kathy Morck - Merry Christmas from Ed, Pat and Marcel Leona R. Davis in recognition of Richard Haines David Derr in recognition of Judi Derr David and Judy Derr in recognition of Champ Jenny, Brooke and Carter Dickerson in recognition of George C. Terry, "Papa Charlie" E.L. Dunnington in recognition of Booker Beth Durham in recognition of Shadow and Bella Mr. and Mrs. John C. Eakin in recognition of their dogs - Bailey, Abigail and Mac Kathy Fitzpatrick in recognition of Sophie Gertrude Fornecker in recognition of "Mack" of Campbell County C. Lee Gearheart in recognition of Al Keith Halford in recognition of Jasper, Juno and Floss Fenton and Jane Harrison in recognition of John Raymond Harrison Ralph Hedger in recognition of Gramma Lynn Todd and Marilyn Hendrickson in recognition of Norman Reg and Karleen Hubley in recognition of Barley and Daisy Win and Mary Sue Hunt in recognition of Sarah and Glenn Hager and Dexter Jenniger Koogler in recognition of Daisy Allen Layman in recognition of Bailey Michael Leib in recognition of Otis Kim and Ernie Littlefield in recognition of Baron and Harley Nancy Main in recognition of David and Ben Chidester, Joane Main, and her dear Aunt Frantie Donna J. McCray in recognition of Hershey Jo-Ann Miller in recognition of Orville "Orvie" E. Miller, Jr. Jon and Robynn Onyett in recognition of Kathleen Van Buren David K. Peterson in recognition of Martha C. Peterson Jolee Preston in recognition of Jo Thompson Dorothy Richardson in recognition of Martha Kidd David Risi in recognition of our beautiful yellow Lab, Abbey Marguerite Saule in recognition of Bernard and Charlotte Blommer W.H. Saunders IV in recognition of Boone, their late Lab friend Cheryl Smith and Connor in recognition of Pawpa Bud and Pat Stockton in recognition of Henrietta Sies Debbie Sumner in recognition of James "Jimmy"

Jeanne Duddy in memory of Mary Harding Kenny and Janie Entsminger and Family in memory of Sandra Wyatt Family Veterinary Hospital in memory of Max - "Max was our hero, too" Patty and Bailey Ferington in memory of Beau Kathryn Figg in memory of Lance Moore Lucille Gaffney in memory of Sita and in honor of Linda Perdue Harford and Linda Gardner in memory of Lourice Thomas I Rand and Jan Garrett in memory of Ruby Nelson and Brenda Greene in memory of Huckleberry Bob and Judy Griffith in memory of Millie Lloyd Lisa Gross in memory of MACH Brookland Owen and Rose Halpin in memory of their daughter Gil and Dan Harrington in memory of Morgan Harrington Joanne Hawley in memory of Lourice Ferris Thomas and Cassie Jan and Richard Herring in memory of Colton Banks Katie Highfill in memory of Luna and Nellie Mike and Terri Huffman in memory of Beverlye L. Young and Duke Yolanda Hunt in memory of her husband, Ronn Ellen Hunter in memory of Max Christy Izard in memory of Brody and Joey, AKA Wonder Dog Joan Jennings, BSN, RN in memory of Rev. Dr. W.B. (Barney) Jennings Sonya Kelley in memory of Lil Bit "Bitsy" Barnwell Joyce Kessinger in memory of Mildred Cooke and Steven Reinhartsen Carol King in memory of her mother, Fern Adamske Darla King in memory of Michael R. Painter Trinette Kirkman in memory of Mary Bryan Matney Tony and Roseann Kornichuk in memory of Anthony Kornichuk Tom Lacey in memory of Pat Finch Kris and Ross Laguzza in memory of Ernie - a gentlemanly Bassett Hound with a fine sense of humor Lawrence Lamanca in memory of Colton Banks Carmen and Alan Lowe in memory of Dory and their dear sweet beagle baby, Daisy Mae Victoria Luzader in memory of Sally Mrs. Roberta Marshall in memory of Jane Lamar Joan T. Martin in memory of April the Greyhound Susan W. Martin in memory of Nikki and Maggie Willie and Linda McCall in memory of Stephanie Jacob and Bridget Meneghini in memory of Maximus Dean - "Max" Shireen Merritt in memory of her mother, Shirley Brown Celia Michalski in memory of Darlene Haymond Richard and Kathy Miller in memory of Dane Austin Miller Sandy Mills in memory of Mary Jamison Kathleen and Pete Milward in memory of Walter Spangler Jo Ann Minter in memory of Sterling Mike Minter Kathy Musselman Morck in memory of Laura Justine Goad George and Vicki Morgan in memory of Dozer Teresa Morris in memory of her grandparents, Buck and Cottie Britt Clay and Mike Morrissett in memory of Doug Goldsmith E.L. Mullins, Jr. in memory of Sis, a special

Golden Retriever Clifton Murray in memory of Danny Sheppard Bonnie Neuhoff in memory of Jim Neuhoff Yvonne Olson in memory of Buddy Ewald John and Lisa Olver in memory of Sundance and Sunshine Major S.D. Owen, USA Ret. in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nash Owen Patrick and Catherine Parcells in memory of Anne Evans Carol Parker in memory of her Chows - Susie, Chang and Penny Gloria Parker in memory of Buddy Mansfield Nancy Ruth Patterson and Willeyne McCune Clemens in memory of Lilly Bounds Nathaniel B. Patterson in memory of Nikki Anita Paul in memory of Cindy Linda Perdue in memory of Sita, her 14 year old yellow Lab Rebecca Perdue in memory of Freya Enrique Perez in memory of Colton Banks Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Polinski in memory of Tam and Nikki Dianne and Nick Prout in memory of Millie Young Beverly Rakes in memory of Mrs. Polly Stanley Grampp Yvonne and Rick Rayburn in memory of Cabo June and Chuck Rayfield in memory of Ziggy and Koda William Reefe, M.D. in memory of Beverley Thomas and Elizabeth Reilly in memory of Richard Farrand John and Tina Renick in memory of Dazzle, a special Golden Retriever loved by the Baumgardner family D.L. Reynolds in memory of Lexie von True Haus Martha Rhodes in memory of John Rhodes Pam and Dale Rucker in memory of Ruby, Frank and Brody Joy Savage in memory of Paige and Ali Penny Schwarz in memory of Sophie, a very special dog and companion Michael Shelton in memory of 2nd Lt. John Brown, U.S. Army Steve and Olivia Shelton in memory of John P. Nelson The Slack Family in memory of Colton Banks Jo-Ann Slan in memory of Steven and Richard J. Slan Eberle Smith in memory of Jim Lampros Jeanne B. Snead in memory of Otis Ann and Manuel Sowers in memory of Bonnie Anne Steche in memory of W.B. Bruce III, who rescued so many dogs Greta Stull in memory of Linda, Eddie and Girls Jane Sumpter in memory of James H. Sumpter III Bill and Leslie Terry in memory of Mike Etheridge Roberta Dianne Toney in memory of Paddle and Niko and friends Suzette Turner in memory of Lilly Bounds, beloved companion to Madge and Joe Bounds Elisabeth Turner in memory of Moose, Lucy and Buddy Bonnie Vest in memory of Bailey Beverly Waddell in memory of Maggie and Brandy Peggy Walker in memory of their beloved Sheltie, Lily William and Jane Wallace in memory of Casey John and Lynn Wilson in memory of Tess Jim and Bev Wisser in memory of Gus and Hooker

Jan and Robyn Wright in memory of Colton Banks Bill and Ruth Yagle in memory of Laura Wilson and Molly Marni and Andy Zevon in memory of Gloria Raftery

IN MEMORY OF JAMES D. CUNNINGHAM: Mary and Lyle Bell

William and Mary Ann Bell The Brewer Family Sarah Butterbaugh

Linda and Jim Eaton Darrin Hemphill

Jane and John Holmgren Janet Huguley

Lucille Meadows Faith Niceley and Family

Rick and Amy Patterson and Freddie Jones Pam Scordas Robbins

IN MEMORY OF RALPH FINKLER: Violet Babiola

Lori Bakota John M. Ellmore

Monica Eshelman Molly Garver

Allen S. Greene Bridget Hickman

Sam and Sylvia Long Kevin Martin

Walker and Carol Nelms Patricia Oeltjen

The OSU Alumni Club of SW Virginia Dr. Bridget Quatmann

David Ross Nancy and Bernard Rossow

Julie Stroup Barbara Thurman

The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Robert and Jeanette Williams

IN MEMORY OF NANCY CLARK TUNE: Andrew and Rebecca Austin

Miki and Jerry Ballengee Joe and Madge Bounds Priscilla and Ed Briggs

Dan and Suzanne Brown Employees of Building Specialists, Inc.

Patty and Bill Bundy Bill and Ann Carter

Jane and Jerry Cheadle Richard and Sandra Clemmer Davids Wright Tremaine, LLP

Janet and David Densen John and Kimrick Dolson

Kemper Fant and James Settle Francine Hayes

Esther Holshouser Catherine Hurst

Jennifer and Troy Jamison Jim and Lucy Lee

Janie Meggers and Linda Daniels Jim and Gaylyn Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Alton B. Prillaman Virginia K. Terry

Waldvogel Commercial Properties Betsy Whitney, Jim Bohn and Lisa Buffey

Barry and Libba Wolfe Barry and Sandra Woodford

Robert Ziogas

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.