2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

PARTNERS PAWS AND Empowering and transforming the lives of people with disabilities - one dog, one person, one family, one community at a time Helping to Bring Joy and Healing

Wali and Carilion Children’s

There is a new face around the halls of Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center, and he is making quite an impact. “He just brings joy to all those around him! When people see him, their faces just light up,” says Tara Mitchell, Ph.D. The newest Carilion employee looks just a little bit different from the medical professionals he works alongside. Wali, a Saint Francis Facility Dog, is a goofy, silly, friendly Labrador Retriever who always seems to draw out a smile. Wali started his Saint Francis journey when he was eight weeks old, just a little roly-poly puppy, eager to learn.

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A message from Cabell

Welcome to our 2024 Annual Report! You will see charts, graphs, and numbers throughout these pages. I hope that you will agree that we had a productive year, and we are continuing to deliver on the promise of empowering and transforming the lives of people with disabilities - one dog, one person, one family, one community at a time. An Annual Report reminds me of a yearly medical exam - here you can check our vital signs and measure our progress. I spend a fair amount of my time monitoring these numbers and making tweaks to be sure we stay on track. Sometimes what gets lost in the numbers is our most important vital sign: our staff. These are the people that are the beating heart of Saint Francis Service Dogs. We span six generations, from our 20’s to our 80’s. We come from all areas of the country - from Georgia to Minnesota - and from all walks of life. Some of us love the outdoors, and some of us crave the comforts of home. We have our own hobbies and passions, from astronomy to music, reading to hiking, bourbon to antique bicycles. Many of us have worked here for more years than we care to count. It would be fun to say we are a big happy family. That’s not quite true. We fight, we disagree, and we grumble. Some people hang out together. Some prefer not to. Some understand one another easily, some find each other inscrutable. That’s pretty normal. What is special are the things we have in common.

We are all curious. Everyone here is a natural learner, regardless of education level. We are all interested in the world and curious about how it works - whether it’s how to build something, how the night sky turns, or how to play a difficult piece of music. We are all willing to listen and take on new information. We are all committed. Everyone here has gone the extra mile and will do it again. We have all been asked to grow in order to better serve the mission, and we have all done the work to make that growth happen, painful as it usually is. We are all focused on quality. Everyone here believes in providing excellent, beautifully-trained, lovingly cared-for service dogs to people that need them. We believe in setting the teams up for the greatest success so they can reach their goals. Everyone here knows that the lives we enrich by doing this work enrich our own. So, when you peer behind the charts and graphs, you will find us - a band of mismatched people, bound together by what I believe are rare and precious gifts. When you add in our volunteers, our donors, our partners, and - of course - our dogs, you have something truly special. There is nothing quite like Saint Francis Service Dogs. Thank you for joining us on this journey. I can’t imagine better company for the trip.

Executive Director

We are all focused on quality. Everyone here believes in providing excellent, beautifully-trained, lovingly cared-for service dogs to people that need them.

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Helping to Bring Joy and Healing continued from cover He began his training in our Prison Pup Program, and even then, it was clear he had a knack for making people feel just a little bit better, a little bit brighter, and a whole lot more joyful. When we combined that special trait with the more than 40 specialized tasks and commands he learned in Advanced Training, Wali seemed like the perfect fit for this important new role. “I think it is incredible that I began the process just months before Wali was born! We were both working towards this ultimate goal, just in different ways,” says Dr. Mitchell. Tara Mitchell, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and Wali’s primary handler, applied for a Saint Francis Facility Dog in 2022, after years of researching how a facility dog could positively impact the lives of the young patients she works with. Our team officially matched Wali and Carilion Children’s last year, and after completing Team Training in July, Wali and Dr. Mitchell quickly got to work. Wali is the first Saint Francis Facility Dog placed in a pediatric healthcare setting in the region. He has been integrated in innovative ways at Carilion, interacting with children in behavioral health, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Recently, Wali was introduced to a child going through outpatient physical therapy. The child was able to work closely with Wali, giving him commands to follow and tasks to complete. Having the calm, steady presence of a facility dog in the room helped boost the child’s self-confidence and decrease pain and anxiety. The therapist says this young patient looked forward to each session with Wali, providing vital motivation to work towards reaching their therapy goals. “ Wali’s unique skills are already helping patients reach their treatment goals through motivation, positive modeling, and bringing joy to each session,” Dr. Mitchell says. And while he certainly helps bring that joy to the children he meets, Wali is also making an impact on the doctors, nurses, and staff he is now a part of. “I have specifically been told that he decreases blood pressure in the room at meetings. People stop by the team space to get some ‘Wali time’. He can quickly shift the mood of a room to a more joyful space, allowing us to be more positive and creative,” says Dr. Mitchell. And we know as Wali settles into his new job, he will continue bringing his own special kind of medicine to Carilion Children’s. “The wait was hard, but he is so worth it,” Dr. Mitchell says.

Wali in Prison Pup Program

Wali and Dr. Tara Mitchell

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A PUP’S progress

I have so much to tell you!

I am over a year old now, and so I don’t think I am really a puppy anymore. I am ready to be treated like a proper dog now. My puppy raiser (her name is Cabell, and she knows a lot about Saint Francis) says that would be fine if I would just ACT like a proper dog, but whatever. You know how she is. First of all, we had Christmas, and I didn’t get anything I wanted. We do this thing where we switch houses with our siblings sometimes, so I went to my brother Salem’s house for a week before the holidays. They have a cat and a toddler. I decided cats are fascinating, and I LOVE babies. So I asked for a cat and a baby for Christmas. I did not get them. I am still trying to figure out what went wrong there. Everyone says I am a good dog, so what gives? Now I am getting ready for a lot of tests. There are some physical tests - they are going to check my hips and my elbows. And they will do a genetic test, and I think there is a test for my heart and other stuff too. All this is to see if I may be good mother material. I am the only girl in my litter, so a lot is riding on this. I don’t really care so long as I get a baby out of it. Maybe a kitten. And I will have some other tests coming up too. I already had my Intermediate Puppy Evaluation, which I think I did just fine on. Some of my brothers did better, but they are overachievers, if you ask me. These tests have skills in them that I am practicing with my puppy raiser. My focus is better, and I am starting to get the hang of it. The main thing I have to do is figure out what she

is trying to tell me. Sometimes, she does a good job, I know what to do, and I am happy to do it. Sometimes, I just sit, stare at her, and concentrate real hard. It rarely works, but I’m trying, and that seems to make her happy.

As for me, I am always happy. I have my friends, my classes, my people, and lots of playtime. Life is interesting and fun.

Now, if I can just find a toddler and a cat…

ivy

To read prior editions of A Pup’s Progress, visit saintfrancisdogs.org/publications

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A Place to Reflect The Luke Woody Memorial Garden

Nestled at the foot of the Saint Francis property is a very special place. It holds the memories of people and pets who will never be forgotten. It honors and celebrates the incredible bond between human and animal. It is a place where a quiet walk around the pond reminds you of how precious our connections with others truly are. The Luke Woody Memorial Garden, constructed and dedicated in 2013, was made possible by Jo Lynn Draper, a long-time supporter, board member, and important part of the Saint Francis family. The beautiful statue commemorates Jo Lynn’s late son, Luke, and his dog Boba, who continued to bring comfort to their family after Luke’s passing. In the twelve years since it was created, the Luke Woody Memorial Garden has brought comfort to

many others. Plaques honoring loved ones – both people and pets – have been permanently placed along the circular path. One of the most recent additions was purchased by Saint Francis volunteer and friend, Allison Angell. After having to say goodbye to both her sweet pups, she wanted to do something meaningful to celebrate their lives. Allison says, “It is a beautiful, peaceful spot. My family has seen the life-changing experiences a Saint Francis Service Dog makes. In our minds and hearts, there was no better place to memorialize our best little friends.” The proceeds from all plaques purchased go to support the mission of Saint Francis Service Dogs, making it possible for us to help create even more of these priceless bonds.

For more information about The Luke Woody Memorial Garden and our memorial plaques, visit our website at www.saintfrancisdogs.org/garden or contact Kari Grim at 540-342-3647x409.

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With Deepest Gratitude Celebrating Dr. Mark Finkler “This year, after turning 70, I’ve made the decision to fully retire. It’s bittersweet for me, but it’s the right decision. It’s time. As a retiring physician once told me, ‘I want to leave while I am still wanted.’ I suppose I was destined to become a veterinarian. As a child, I was fascinated by science and all types of animals. In Catholic grade school, we were allowed to choose a Saint’s name at the time of our confirmation. I chose “Francis”, for Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. So, 44 years later, here I am. (I thought getting old would take longer!) I was fortunate to work with many fine veterinarians at Roanoke Animal Hospital. I sold RAH to Dr. Blaszak in 2020, knowing he would maintain the high standards required to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). It’s worth noting that our hospital has been AAHA accredited longer than any other animal hospital in Virginia - since 1950. To all of my clients whom I’ve met over the years, I sincerely appreciate you for entrusting me to care for your pets. I’ve always tried to treat them as I would treat my own. I’ve smiled at the joy of seeing you with a new puppy or kitten. I shared in the sadness of saying that “final goodbye” to your dying pets. I strived to reach the correct diagnosis and the correct treatment, while remaining humble enough to know that it’s impossible to always be right. For those pets I could not cure, I’m truly sorry. I’ve learned many lessons over the years. I know that for every mistake made for not knowing, ten more are made for not looking. I’ve been around long enough to know that, in medicine, the questions don’t change, only the answers. I’ve learned that modern medicine, even with all of the new diagnostic tests, cannot always provide us with the answer. I’ve accepted that these really odd cases fall under the “GOK” category - God Only Knows! While I will no longer be actively practicing, I will continue as the Veterinary Advisor for Saint Francis Service Dogs. I’ve been with them since the very beginning - over 25 years. This wonderful organization was founded in Roanoke. At every graduation, I remain amazed to see how these rowdy puppies grew up to be highly trained partners, providing a greater degree of independence for a child or adult in need of extra assistance. The end of 2024 brought with it a huge milestone for a familiar face to all of us at Saint Francis. After an illustrious career spanning more than forty years, Dr. Mark Finkler of Roanoke Animal Hospital, retired from veterinary practice. To celebrate the end of this successful chapter, we are sharing a portion of his letter to his colleagues, patients, and friends.

So, to all of you, I say farewell. I will miss you. Thank you for the memories!”

From all of us at Saint Francis - Thank you, Dr. Finkler, and congratulations!

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Donor Spotlight Roanoke Animal Hospital

Dr. Tom Blaszak was first introduced to Saint Francis Service Dogs by our trusted Veterinary Advisor, Dr. Mark Finkler, after Dr. Blaszak joined the team at Roanoke Animal Hospital in 2011. Dr. Blaszak would often examine our puppies just starting their journeys to be service dogs. Our mission immediately resonated with him. “I felt it was a worthy organization that utilized the human - animal bond. As a veterinarian, animals have a large impact on my daily life and an organization that uses animals to support the needs of people really spoke to me and the impact I hope I can provide to families by keeping their animal companions safe and healthy,” says Dr. Blaszak. Roanoke Animal Hospital has been a generous supporter of Saint Francis Service Dogs for many years in many ways - something Dr. Blaszak says he has been happy to continue since taking over the practice from Dr. Finkler in 2020. Dr. Blaszak says, “I believe in the mission of Saint Francis and know all the work, time, and investment that is required to develop these puppies into service animals. Then, these trained animals are given to people with disabilities at no cost to them.”

RAH helps makes it possible for us to continue our mission by stepping up year after to year to sponsor both our Barks ‘n Rec spring fundraiser and our Graduation every fall. Recently, they added Saint Francis Service Dogs to their Loyalty program, so that their clients have the option to donate to us as well. And on top of all of the ways they help raise awareness and offer support, Roanoke Animal Hospital gives tens of thousands of dollars with in-kind donations every year through discounted veterinary care for our dogs in training. “There is no better organization to support. I have seen the impact these service animals have had on lives of the families and people they are matched with,” says Dr. Blaszak. “It’s like watching your children (puppies!) grow up and flourish. These wild, rambunctious puppies come in on their first veterinary visit and they are transformed into compassionate working companions.” Thank you, Roanoke Animal Hospital, for your care, support, and commitment to helping us change lives. It is a journey he says Roanoke Animal Hospital is proud to be a part of.

For more information on all types of giving, please visit our website at saintfrancisdogs.org/ways-to-give

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Staff Spotlight Deborah Duerk Operations Director

Deborah Duerk has always done meaningful work. She spent a large chunk of her early career – two decades to be exact – as camp director for Easter Seals Virginia, leading camping and recreation programs for kids and adults with disabilities. One day, by chance, she saw a news story about Saint Francis Service Dogs. She made a call and made a connection. They created “Saint Francis Days” at camp, where our puppies in training would come out and interact with their campers. “I was so impressed with how kind the puppy raisers and Saint Francis staff were, and how lovely they were in their interactions with our camp friends. I always had a little thought in the back of my mind that if I ever was ready to look for yet another dream job (because camp is a dream job), Saint Francis would be about as good as it could get,” Deb says. That opportunity arose in 2006, and Deb took it. She has worn many hats since then, all leading to her current position of Operations Director.

It’s a big role. Deb has her hand in just about every piece and process it takes to make our programs run smoothly and cooperatively. On any given day, she could be overseeing our ADI re-accreditation process, helping whelp our newest litter of puppies, or managing our veterinary extern program. And, when anyone yells out “Deb!” (usually the moment the Wi-Fi goes out), she is always there to help. “I love knowing that the things that I do behind the scenes to support and back up and sometimes guide the very talented folks who touch all of the operational pieces of our organization all lead to that glorious day when a partner and their very own perfect dog head out into the big wide world. It’s pretty great,” says Deb. Being a part of the Saint Francis collective is important to Deb, and it is a feeling she fosters amongst all our staff. She has the amazing ability to encounter a situation or problem, see the whole picture, and determine what got us there and what it will take to find the answer – together.

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“Everyone’s Favorite Uncle” Hank Duerk

Deb says, “The level and scope of affection and support and cooperation at Saint Francis is off the charts. There’s just so much trust here. I remember thinking in my interview all those years ago that these people are so down to earth and kind and non-ego driven and WOW, do I want to be part of this. I feel the same way almost 20 years later.” “I believe that everyone deserves a chance to be the most they can be, and our dogs help their partners and their families get there, sometimes in ways that they never imagined were possible.” And Deb is such a huge part of what makes up the fabric of Saint Francis. She is always the one to organize our office get-togethers, knowing that it is often during our downtime that the most creative ideas strike. Her passions are eclectic and interesting - from history to jazz deep cuts, from hiking to refurbishing vintage bicycles. But what drives her most is her desire to continue working together for the common good - with extraordinary dogs and exceptional people - where what we do every day can help change someone’s life. “It’s so personal, and tactile, and simple; my life has been richer because of the work I’ve loved and the dogs I’ve loved. I’m beyond grateful to think that I can play a small part in bringing those two things together.”

In a nutshell, Hank Duerk is the best, nicest, kindest dog in all the land. Deb often recounts the story of his birth. She got to be there from the very moment he drew his first tiny breath, and he jumped into her heart right then and there. He is the uncle and great-uncle of many, many of our Saint Francis puppies and dogs, but he was never a service dog himself (although he’d probably be a good one). While TECHNICALLY a retriever, he’s not crazy about retrieving. During playtime in the field, he prefers to mingle with the human adults while keeping a close eye on the quirky bunch of our staff’s personal dogs he spends his workdays with. He likes naps, snuggling, chicken, his Flat Cow, and his fuzzy beach ball. His signature move is the “Hank Flop and Roll”, where he finds the perfect patch of grass to wriggle on. His sweet demeanor and quiet patience truly make him “everyone’s favorite uncle”!

Thank you, Deb! You are such an important part of our Saint Francis Family.

Hank

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Volunteer Spotlight Mona and David Fazzina

One year ago, Mona and David Fazzina found themselves at Saint Francis Service Dogs for the first time – driven by their faith, love of dogs, and their desire to give their time and resources to a mission they believe in. “It is as if we have been introduced to a loving, gracious, friendly, and meaningful family. In God’s greater plan, we consider our association with Saint Francis Service Dogs to be a blessing.” Mona says, “It is one of the best things that happened to us in 2024. I imagine that it’s a bit like a slice of heaven on earth.” Since then, they have fully embraced the experience of volunteering. Mona and David are frequent sitters for our dogs in training, and Mona has just recently taken on a new role as a transport volunteer. She often makes the trek from our facility in Roanoke to Bland Correctional Center to pick up and drop off the dogs that are training in our Prison Pup Program. On top of their volunteer efforts, the Fazzinas have also given Skylit, one

of our career change dogs, a forever home.

The Fazzinas describe the experience of volunteering at Saint Francis as both humbling and enriching - making it easy to want to help in all the ways they can. ”Each time I come to Saint Francis to pick up a puppy for the weekend or for longer, and then drive away toward home, I look at the puppy in the backseat and marvel at the immense gift that has been entrusted to me. Such trust demands that we give nothing less than our best.” We simply could not do what we do without our volunteers. Thank you, Mona and David, for your passion and dedication to our mission.

Mona says, “The dogs don’t seem to realize how wonderful they are. They love so selflessly, and I feel rich beyond words to be loved like that by a dog.” Mona’s great love of dogs is a thread that has woven throughout her entire life. As a little girl, she thought she may grow up to be a veterinarian. As an adult working in the healthcare field of physical therapy, Mona would light up when therapy dogs were brought in for a session. “One of my patients once said to me, ‘Do you know that when you’re around dogs, you glow?’ Things seem to have come full circle now that I volunteer with Saint Francis and love it so much,” says Mona. Part of that love is knowing that the dogs in her care will ultimately go on to change someone’s life.

“We may never meet the person that the dog is partnered with, but it is good to know that we sowed some good seeds during our short time with the puppies - that we showered them with love and warmth and play,” Mona says.

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Do You Want to Help Give the Gift of Independence?

We need YOUR help! Join our Saint Francis Family as a Puppy Volunteer!

As a PUPPY RAISER, you help Saint Francis by taking a puppy into your home. You introduce the puppy to the big world and teach basic manners and commands.

As a PUPPY SITTER, you offer your home to puppies for shorter periods of time, like a weekend or a week or two. This helps expose our puppies to new environments.

For both types of Puppy Volunteering, all food, supplies, and equipment are provided. For more information, visit www.saintfrancisdogs.org/volunteer

Join Us May 12-18 Do you run? Bike? Kayak? Can you juggle? Cartwheel? Are you great at hacky sack? Whatever you like to do for fun, we want you to do it for Saint Francis Service Dogs during our fifth annual spring fundraiser week! Registration for Barks ‘n Rec 2025 opens April 7th! Stay tuned for all the details!

Sponsored in part by:

Pete and Kathleen Milward

For sponsorship information please visit saintfrancisdogs.org/barks-n-rec

Visit saintfrancisdogs.org/barks-n-rec to learn more!

Tribute GIFTS

September 16 - December 31

In Memory Of: Andy and Marti Anderson Ms. Ann Watson Andy Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler Our beloved Angel Bear Mrs. Leslie Frusco Arabella, Argo, Bruno, Buddy, Buttercup, Cody, Dino, Hope, Jack, Natasha, Oaklee, Phoebe, Rocky, Sabrina, Sasha, Sprocket, Tails, and Zack Dr. Courtney Wiegard Bailey Ms. Susan Lambui B. Gail Barger Mr. and Mrs. William Hackett Joan Batwinas Ms. Kimberly Thompson Baxter Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler Scout Bejtlich Mr. Richard Bejtlich The Love of My Life, Annette S. Boggs Mr. Howard Boggs Tiger Bohan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bohan Brittney, Maddox, and Copper Ms. Jessica Droste Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Todd Hendrickson Cal Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Grim Shirley Callaway Mr. Eugene Callaway Sandra Casas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Butler

Dixie Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jackson Frisco Dixon-Martin Ms. Sheila Segal Duke Ms. Cynthia Barnhart Rob Eadie Ms. Lisa Faist and Mr. Bill Nash Eclipse Mrs. Nancy Cunningham Emma Ms. Elizabeth Carter Fedor Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Anderson Joseph Ferenacz Mr. and Mrs. Brian Slack Nancy Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sease Jr. Gary L. Francisco Ms. Carol Lovell Cody Frye Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frye Gingle and Bell Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw Jr. John C. Glass Ms. Kelly Gray Mr. Gary Gromacki Mr. and Mrs. John Hubbard Gracie Groves Ms. Emily Hampden-Smith Grumpy at Playing for Purrs Ms. Marie Anderson Chief Gutske Mr. and Mrs. David Conner Dorothy M. Hannaford and Willeyne M. Clemens Ms. Nancy Ruth Patterson Duck Hart Mr. and Mrs. Maria Hammond

Hope Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bodley Hope Mr. and Mrs. Rand and Jan Garrett Katie and Hubble Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Jo Ann Hopkins Dennis Ivan Mrs. Mary Jo Ivan Lola Jean Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw Jr. Andrews Oakey Tim Jones Ms. Shari Henry Katie Mr. Mark Journell Gregory Kaylor Christine Gellert Kip and Shamus Mr. and Mrs. Donald Race Boomer Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Nick Chivily Kate Leake-Shepherd Jordan Plofsky Libby/Guinness Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Bonny Winter Bruce Link Ms. Lisa Faist and Mr. Bill Nash Ernie Littlefield Mrs. Kim Ellis-Littlefield Randy Lively Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin Lucy Mr. and Mrs. James Thurston Jr. Bennet M. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Miller Maggie Mrs. Betsy Hatfield Dr. Jim Lavendar

Stephen Mayer Mr. and Mrs. James Childress Harry and Judy McConnell Mr. Ben Cooper and Ms. Polly Gault Richard McIntyre Mrs. Cheryl McIntyre Kevin McMahon Sr. and Kevin McMahon Jr. Mrs. Patricia McMahon Monte Miller Bob and Victoria Luzader Jr. William Moles Mrs. Linda Moles Lance Moore Mrs. Sarah Foltz Larry Morris Ms. Cheryl Wilson Michael Morrissett Mr. William Adams Mousey Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Walter Jr. Murray Mr. and Mrs. Todd Hendrickson Oberon Selena Kitchens Orpah Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meneghini Mr. Clifford Murray Doris M. Prillaman Bryant and Bolick Financial Services, Inc. Opal Reed Ms. Narlene Dulaney Joseph A. Reynolds, Jr. Mrs. Emily Reynolds Mrs. Cary Stiles Maggie Risi Mr. and Mrs. David Risi Aminee J. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. William Benton Mr. and Mrs. William Hackett Laurel Smith Boon Rockwell Hon. Frederick Rockwell III Bruce Rollins Mrs. Kelly Rollins Scout Overby Jason Harper Patches Ms. Fran Young Beamer and Pepper

Salem Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw Jr. Carlene Sanders Mr. Jonathan Pizarro Scoop

Cheryl and Connor Smith Dennis L. Shearer and Axl Mrs. Beth Shearer Frank Sheddler Ms. Nicole Laroche

Francis S. Shepherd Mr. Robert Shepherd Sophie and Lacy Mr. and Mrs. David Macpherson Strider

Ms. Shonna Allen Winston Taavon Dr. and Mrs. Richard Taavon Tam, Nikki, Frannie, and Molly Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Polinski Charlie Tamez Ms. Susan Tamez George C. Terry and Opal Reed Ms. Jennifer Dickerson Greg Tolzmann Mr. and Mrs. Charles Souter Trouble and Toro Mr. Joseph O’Connor Sam Veale Mr. and Mrs. Mark Patterson Jilly Waldron Ms. Jan Waldron Dr. and Mrs. John T. Walke Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gard III Carol Jane Wellington Mr. and Mrs. Craig Knapp Barry Wells Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin Juanita Wilmer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Broach

Chardonnay Ms. Rochelle Cody Mr. Ray Smoot Cooper Mrs. Gene Smallwood Bob DeBlasio and Diane Evans Mrs. Barbara Shands Delilah

Darlene Haymond Mr. and Mrs. Michael Michalski Henry Chris Brown Eddie Higgenbotham Ms. Patricia Deal Delene G. Hodnett Ms. Sandi Adkins Charles Holcomb Mr. and Mrs. Mary and Terry Board

Ms. Angela Stallings Mike, Delilah, Aj, and Max Malamisura Ms. Kimberly Belcher

Joanne O. Woods Mr. Thomas Woods Zayd Mrs. Mary Ellen Barb

Mango, J.J., and Emmet Mr. and Mrs. Eric Buchanan Michael James Manning Mr. and Mrs. Ab and Julie Boxley III Wes and Shanti Matthew Mrs. Becky Matthew

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler Alleta and Martha Deyerle Ms. Cheryl Snead

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In Honor Of: Lynda C. Adkins

Julie Dellinger Patty Johnson The Dereys Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg Eric and Whitney Eversole Ms. Charlie Welfare Elaine Falls Ms. Faye Becker The Carliss Family Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg Dr. Mark Finkler Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bauman Dr. and Mrs. Carl Bivens Virginia Garden Mr. and Mrs. William Honeycutt Karla Teeter Vic and Sue Foti Mr. and Mrs. David Boyd Harry Francis Ms. Deborah Maffett Susan Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Russ Voelker Ashby Garst Mr. and Mrs. Eric Buchanan Ron Geiger Ms. Patricia Davidson Bailey Gibson Ms. Cynthia Gibson Lucy Gilmore Mrs. Mary Ellen Barb Ms. Linda Ives and Mr. Steve Lucado Guardians Loki Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rencsok Ed and Rosemary Haase Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wiggins Haley and Charlie Mr. and Mrs. Danny McCormick The Harlows Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg Tyler Hatcher and Palmer Mrs. Susan Randall Bobby Haurand and Anna Maryann Krayer 2024 Graduates

Joy Holland Ms. Amy Conley Diana and John Holman Mrs. Leslie Frusco The Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg Allen and Jean Ingram Mr. and Mrs Charles Jordan Jr. Izzy Ms. Sharon Pheil Nancy Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jacobs The Johnsens Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg Bill and Charlotte Kagey Ms. Stephanie McNeill Kaia Ms. Judith Bates Michelle Karim Mrs. Helen Carty Kav Mrs. Jan Barnett Lisa and Chris Kliefoth Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Hagan III William Lester Paige Pruett Madison GIRL.. Maddy Ms. Betty Young Kathy Marr Mr. and Mrs. Roger Henderson The Marshes Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg Bonnie Martin Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer Dr. and Mrs. William Kagey Pete and Kathleen Milward Ms. Charlie Welfare Charlie Moser Ms. Patricia Davidson Our family Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Greene Nancy Ruth Patterson Ms. Catherine Hurst Grayson and Kit Prillaman Ms. Charlie Welfare Haley McCormick Mrs. Maude Coggin Stephanie McNeill

Ryan Read Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hoggan III Jane Riegel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pilarski Otha and Hazel Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Wes Gordon Beth Ann and Steve Rossi Ms. Paula Wyche Saint Francis Staff Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craver III Asher and EmiJean Schmitt Riley Schmitt Shannon Shaffer Ms. Krista Rogers Beth Shearer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blaha Rose Mary Sheldon Alan & Kathy Baragona Leigh and James Simpson Mr. and Mrs Charles Jordan Jr. Krista H. Sinnott Mrs. Bob and Sandy Holt Sadye Soffin, DVM and her dog, Rory Mr. and Mrs. John Platt Jr. Maggie St. John Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Grim The Most Amazing Staff and Sweet Girl Beatrice Rebecca Enger Elizabeth “Betty” Bane Stanley Dr. Eugene Bane and Ms. Elizabeth Stanley John Steely Lucian Belcher Bruce C. Stockburger Mr. and Mrs. David Macpherson Steven Strauss

Christine M. Verdelotti and Bill Stratton Mr. and Mrs. Edward Verdelotti Maurita Wiggins Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Kim and Gloria Woodward Mrs. Leslie Frusco Lynn Woodward Mrs. Leslie Frusco Dianne Woody Jennifer Woody Collins Megan Worley Ms. Charlie Welfare Janet Wynot Ms. Gloriadene Lancaster Byron and Nancy Yost Kristin Pickering Cabell Youell Ms. Barbara Watts Mark and Kathy Young Ms. Becca Pendergrast In Recognition Of: Nancy Beddingfield and Paul Leverenz Mr. and Mrs. John Olver Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bousquet Mr. and Mrs. John Olver Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. John Olver The Showalter Family Mr. and Mrs. John Olver Ally Turner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schietaert The Whitesell Family Mr. and Mrs. John Olver Gregory Haase Marilyn Wilson Francis X. Mellon Ms. Jeanne Raeder

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Tucker Porter Anderson and Knox Barbara Porter Stephen J. Aukward Ms. Judith Conley Jessica Baldwin and Family Ms. Levinia Thompson Birdie, Bonnie, Chomp, Dewey, Huey, Jordi, Louie, Penny, Phoebe, Rafa, Snacks, Sophie, and Stella Robert Nordt Bland Puppy Raisers Mr. Lloyd Ruona John and Matilda Bradshaw Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellett Ray and Jane Brill Mr. and Mrs. Alan Follett Buddy Mrs. Christine Nichols Ben Burks Julie Dellinger Beth Herndon David Charles Campbell and Charles Richards Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg Rick Caudill and Lion Jacqueline Casey Ms. Sue Murray Debbie Clifton, Kris Sorensen, Cortney Thibodeau, and Marilyn Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Anderson Dixie Colbran Ms. Fran Young Wirt Confroy Jay Ell Alexander Sam and Sally Craver Mr. Stephen Craver Dr. Randall Rhea Daisy

Ms. Leslie Strauss The Stricklands Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg The Talbots Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg The Tapscotts Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Cathy Greenberg Kay Tarter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas England

Mr. Gary Wilburn Cindy Danieley Ms. Faye Becker Lucy Davis Ms. Pamela Hanks Wendy Day Mrs. Leslie Frusco

Susan Magdalenski Roger Henderson Joan Kent

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From our dog walkers to our volunteer puppy raisers and sitters, to the members of our Board, we would not be able to continue our mission without the tireless efforts of our volunteers.

The journey from puppy to partner would not be possible without the invaluable support of our family of donors, grantors, and corporate partners.

1299 donors

172 volunteers

Whether a part of our Program Staff, who work directly with our dogs, or our Philanthropy or Administrative staff, who ensure the efficiency, functionality, and feasibility of our programs, our mission would not be possible without our dedicated team.

The men in our vital Prison Pup Program at Bland Correctional provide round-the-clock care, training, and love for our puppies in their first year.

15 inmate puppy raisers

20 staff members

We’re Impacting Lives

TOGETHER!

2024 Highlights

9 matched teams working toward Graduation 2025

8 Class of 2024 graduates

34 puppies and dogs in training

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11 puppies whelped in breeding program

11 volunteer puppy raisers

mama dogs in breeding program

active facility dog teams active service dog teams 7 38

Thank you!

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Fiscal Year 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024

Operating Revenue Contributions Program Income Grants and Foundations Investment Income Gains on Investments Subtotal Income Funding Restricted to FY24 from Prior Year s

819,008 19,785 84,000 88,354 212,192 1,223,339 186,595

1,409,934

Total Support and Revenue

Operating Expenses Program Costs General and Administrative Fundraising

897,460 271,760 100,371

1,269,591

Total Expenses

140,343 (186,595) 5,345,361 5,299,109

Change in net assets Less Released Funding Restricted to FY24 from Prior Years Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year

Support and Revenue by Category

Expenses by Category

Gains on Investments: 15%

Investment Income: 6%

General and Administrative: 21%

Fundraising: 8%

Grants and Foundations: 6%

Program Income: 1%

Contributed Income (including in-kind, restricted, and bequests): 71%

Program Expenses: 71%

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ANNUAL DONORS This Annual List includes generous contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations during the 2024 calendar year. We could not fulfill our mission without you! Thank you!

* Volunteer

 Friends Club

 Big Dogs

 Legacy Society

$50,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine* 

$2,500+ (cont.) Mr. and Mrs. Ab and Julie Boxley III* 

$1,000+ (cont.) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones Heather Kelly* Krevere Foundation

$500+ (cont.) Ms. Marie Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Sixto Aquino

$25,000+ Hittman Family Foundation Jack and Anne Glenn Charitable Foundation Kroger Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smith  $10,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Jake Allison  Amy Elizabeth Lauth Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brunette  Ceres Foundation Inc. Mr. Peter Emch  Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler*  Ms. Caroline Haddock The Louise R. Lester Foundation Mrs. Patricia McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mitchell* Nestle Purina Petcare Co. Mr. Peter Ring Roanoke Animal Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Steven Strauss*  The Sam and Marion Golden Helping Hand Foundation Ms. Linda Webb $5,000+ Anonymous AnR Career Solutions Ms. Peggy Bizjak  Mr. and Mrs. John Burress III Ms. Jo Lynn Draper*  Mr. and Mrs. Humes Franklin Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz  Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter Milward  Mr. and Mrs. John Olver  Ms. Elizabeth Parsons  Mrs. Sarah Plymale Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Krista Sinnott*  Ms. Nancy Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wakeford  Mr. and Mrs. Ann Marie and Reggie Wood  Ms. Dianne Woody*  $2,500+ Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aleshire Mrs. Jan Barnett Mark and Kathy Baske Young*  Mr. Stanley Golder Ms. Nicole Laroche M.W. Armistead III

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Chisholm Church of the Good Shepherd Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craver III*  Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cunningham Ms. Carole Denney  The Farrell Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David and Mona Fazzina*  Mrs. Melodee Franck Ms. Annette Kirby* Kirk Family Foundation Mr. Brian Lang Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Moyer Ms. Mary Mullins and Duffy Family Foundation  Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Farrell

Mr. Ralph Baker Jr.  Dr. Eugene Bane and

Kroger Community Rewards Mr. and Mrs. Michael LaPrade Mr. John Lawrence and Ms. Elizabeth Adams  LEEPS Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Long Mr. and Mrs. David Macpherson Dr. Ann Martyn and Dr. Frank O’Brien PhD. Member One Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mohr Mr. and Mrs. David Nash Mr. and Mrs. Martin O’Brien Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John Ogburn Mr. and Mrs. Steve Olson Mr. and Mrs. James Pearman Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Poff Angela Polizzi Professional Rehabilitative Options, Inc. Mrs. Jay Rearick Mrs. Emily Reynolds  Mr. and Mrs. David Rowan Ms. Rita Rufty Mr. Lloyd Ruona Ruritan National Ms. Mary Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Gary Seek Mrs. Beth Shearer* Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Shields Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sizemore Ms. Nancy Smith  David Wm and Linda Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles Souter Mr. Roger Stefancic Mr. Bodo Stock  Mr. William Stone Jr. Valerie Turchiano Varsity Landscaping and Grounds 

Ms. Elizabeth Stanley

Mr. John Barnes III Ms. Judith Bates Ms. Suzanne Bourbonnais Branch Management Corporation Chris Brown  Mr. and Mrs. Eric Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. John Burr California Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Carlin*  Mr. Stephen Cerullo Dr. Jeff and Dr. Lynn Clark* Mr. Richard Cohen Companion Animal Clinic Mr. Ben Cooper and Ms. Polly Gault The Rev. Dr. Robert Copenhaver Mr. William Corey and Ms. Kathy Umbdenstock  Country Corner Farms Inc. Ms. Lee Cox  Mrs. Ashley Craver and Mr. Howard Rice Ms. Karin Crockett Ms. Marian Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Kay DeGiorgi Dominion Risk Advisors, LLC Ms. Deborah Duerk  Ms. Nan Eddins Ms. Carole Edwards  Mr. and Mrs. Whit Ellerman Mr. and Mrs. William Elliot Mrs. Kim Ellis-Littlefield Mr. and Mrs. Eric Finley Mrs. Kathleen Fitzpatrick Mr. Frank Flippin and Ms. Sarah Copenhaver Ms. Carole Ford Ms. Louise Forsyth Mr. and Mrs. Hans Foss Mrs. Leslie Frusco Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Garrett Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gatewood III Grand Charitable Foundation Inc Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Grim  Hanging Rock Animal Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Roger Henderson* David and Meagan Henry*

Mr. Christopher Robinson 

The NM Foundation River Birch Wealth Management

Roanoke Elks Lodge 197 United Way - Combined Federal Campaign Whitlow and Youell, PLC $1,000+ Anonymous The Adelaar Foundation Mrs. Allison Angell

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Balzer* Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Barnes* Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Blaszak Mr. and Mrs. Mary and Terry Board Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw Jr. Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP County of Roanoke - Office of Management and Budget Mrs. Julie Danstrom Ms. Lucy Davis First Four Petroleum LLC  Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foti  Gary and Sandra Bradford Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hack  Mr. and Mrs. George Hales Jr.  Happy Endings Bar and Grill  Harper Foundation Mrs. Betsy Hatfield Heartland Midwest Foundation Ms. Sandra Henson Mr. and Mrs. John Higginbotham Dodson Pest Control Ms. Lynne Falkinburg Ms. Charlene Fay  FGP Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Villamil*  Vinton Veterinary Hospital

Waldvogel Commercial Properties Dr. and Mrs. William Wellborn PhD.

Ms. Sherry Whitley Dr. Courtney and

Mr. Spencer Wiegard* 

Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Bonny Winter* Woods Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Zinn $500+ Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. G. Steven Agee

Ms. Janette Hill Ms. Judith Hunt Mrs. Mary Jo Ivan Ms. Christy Izard  Ms. Nancy Jacobs*

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$500+ (cont.) Mr. and Mrs. T. Farrell Jones Mrs. Carol King Mary Beth Kors Ms. Sandra Krawchuk and Mr. Stephen Benton Ms. Heidi Krisch

$250+ (cont.) Ms. Lisa Andruscavage Ms. Cynthia Barnhart Mr. David Benck and Ms. Tiina Ruus Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blaha Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bodley Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Brown Jr. Mr. Eugene Callaway Mrs. Patricia Carr Diane Casey Chesterfield Juvenile and

Mrs. Jacqueline Lantz*  Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lash  Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Mr. Richard Lewis Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Love  David Lyerly Mr. and Mrs. Edward Machado Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDonald Jr. Milan Tobacconists Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Amy Milberger  Ms. Erin Morris*  Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Nottingham Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Oehlschlaeger Ms. Yvonne Olson  Mrs. Kate Parker Mr. and Mrs. Demetrio Perez  Mr. and Mrs. Grayson Prillaman Ms. Jeanne Raeder Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Read  Ms. Carol Reedy  Richmond Villains Hon. Frederick Rockwell III  Mr. Ben Rottenborn  Mrs. Ann Saacke Mr. and Mrs. Steven Scriven Ms. Sara Sedlmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Barry Shelor Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith  Cathy and Steve Soffin Mr. Mike Stanley Judy Steigerwald Ms. Leslie Strauss Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Strong Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sulka*  Mr. and Mrs. Paul Trible Jr. U.S. Charitable Gift Trust Mr. and Mrs. Tim Vail Ms. Christine Verdelotti* Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Mr. Edward Walker and Ms. Ina Dixon Ms. Jackie Werb  Dr. and Mrs. Edward White  Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson Ms. Marie Wimmer* Mr. and Mrs. M. Lanier Woodrum Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Nadia Summo*  The Rowland-Burks Charitable Gift Fund Mr. David Thompson Mr. Allan Toth Mr. and Mrs. Jim Trexel

Thank you to our cherished group of monthly donors.

Domestic Relations District Court

Ms. Sandi Adkins Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen Cat Ayers Mr. Ralph Baker Mr. and Mrs. Ab and Julie Boxley Chris Brown Mr. and Mrs. John Carlin Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cody Mr. William Corey and Ms. Lee Cox Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Crist Ms. Carole Denney Mrs. Brandy Disbennett- Albrecht Ms. Deborah Duerk Mrs. Kay Early Mr. and Mrs. Hutton Easley Ms. Carole Edwards Ms. Charlene Fay Mr. and Mrs. David and Mona Fazzina Mark Fisher Mr. and Mrs. David Fretwell Marc Gagne Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Grim Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hack Mr. and Mrs. George Hales Mr. Charles Henton Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hornick Ms. Christy Izard Patty Johnson Mrs. Jacqueline Lantz Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lash Mr. John Lawrence and Ms. Elizabeth Adams Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Love Susan Magdalenski Ms. Cynthia Martin Mr. Tim Masick Mrs. Lynda McGarry Mr. and Mrs. Karl McNeece

Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Amy Milberger Ms. Jeannette Mistele Ms. Erin Morris Mr. and Mrs. David Nickell Mrs. Susan Paganelli Mr. and Mrs. Demetrio Perez Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Pinkley Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Read Ms. Carol Reedy Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Richardson Hon. Frederick Rockwell Mr. Ben Rottenborn Ms. Elizabeth Sensabaugh Mrs. Drusilla Sexton Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Krista Sinnott Mr. and Mrs. Derek and Jennifer Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith Ms. Nancy Smith Ms. Kris Sorensen Mr. Bodo Stock Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sulka Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Nadia Summo Ms. Jane Sumpter Mr. David Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Barry Vann Mr. and Mrs. Bob Villamil Ms. Jackie Werb Dr. and Mrs. Edward White Dr. Courtney and Mr. Spencer Wiegard Mr. Ronald Winter Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wisser Matthew Witting Mr. and Mrs. Ann Marie and Reggie Wood Mr. Draper Woody

Norma Christian Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cody  Wirt Confroy Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Craighead Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Crist  Mr. Brian Desloge Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dewyer Mr. and Mrs. Barry Dick

Dr. Charlotte and Mr. Richard Dietz Mrs. Brandy Disbennett-Albrecht*  Mr. John and Dr. Elizabeth Duckworth Ms. Linda Duncan

Ms. Kathy Umbdenstock

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dwyer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas England

Ms. Jean Evans* Mrs. Boo Evans

Mr. and Mrs. W. Heywood Fralin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Franklin Mr. and Mrs. Allen Fuzi Marc Gagne  Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gannon GE Foundation Richard and Pat Grant Ms. Nancy Griggs Mr. and Mrs. Katherine and Dale Guidry Gregory Haase Dr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Hagadorn Dr. and Mrs. Tom Hall Ms. Jeanette Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. William Heatwole The Helen Cadd Elderly Protection Fund Mr. and Mrs. Todd Hendrickson Mr. F. Staley Hester Jr. Ms. Celeste Hicks Mr. Dave Higginbotham Ms. Mandy Holladay* Mr. and Mrs. William Honeycutt Mr. John Igoe Ms. Lynda Imirie Ms. Mary Garrett Itin Ms. Linda Ives and Mr. Steve Lucado* Dr. and Mrs. William Kagey Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kessinger Cort Kirkley  Mr. David Kjolhede Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler

Mrs. Cabell Youell Mr. Cooper Youell Dr. and Mrs. Robert Zeller

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kriz Art and Marion Kunkle Nicole LaFon Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lennon* Mr. and Mrs. John Levin

To join the Saint Francis Friends Club as a faithful monthly donor, visit: www.saintfrancisdogs.org/friends-club

$250+ Jourdan Alvarado  American Endowment Foundation Steven Anderson

Mr. Richard Macken Ms. Cynthia Martin 

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ANNUAL DONORS continued $250+ (cont.) Mr. Tim Masick* 

$250+ (cont.) Ms. Kris Sorensen*  Mr. and Mrs. James Spitz

Ann and Kent Massie Mrs. Lynda McGarry  Mr. and Mrs. Donald McKibben Mr. and Mrs. Karl McNeece  Ms. Jeannette Mistele  Mr. and Mrs. P. William Moore Jr. Carrie Moss Mr. and Mrs. John Mundy Ms. Elizabeth Padgett Mr. Kevin Parker and Mrs. Tina Rhea Ms. Nancy Ruth Patterson Ms. Sharon Pheil Cindy and Tom Roberts Mr. and Mrs. W. Churchill Robison Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roettger Mr. and Mrs. David Rogers Mr. Michael Rose Mr. and Mrs. Mike Russin Dr. Karen Rutherford-Coulson

Membership in this leadership group is reserved for those who give generously to support Saint Francis Service Dogs and our vital Prison Pup Program. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Allison Kenneth “Andy” Anderson and Dr. Marti Anderson Mike and Carol Anderson Dr. Timothy Andriano Peggy Bizjak Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brunette Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Sally Craver Jo Lynn Draper Duffy Family Foundation Mr. Peter Emch Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler First Four Petroleum LLC Linda and Frank Foti Foti, Flynn, Lowen & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Foti Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz Mr. Ed Hall Happy Endings Bar and Grill Mr. and Mrs. Peter Milward Ms. Mary Anne Mullins Ms. Yvonne Olson Mr. and Mrs. John Olver Ms. Elizabeth Parsons Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine Mrs. Emily Reynolds Mike and Krista Sinnott Mrs. Joy Davis Smith Mr. Marvin Smith Mr. Maury Strauss Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Strauss Suzanne Thorniley Varsity Landscaping and Grounds Karen and Chuck Wakeford Mr. and Mrs. Barton Wilner Ann Marie and Reggie Wood Ms. Dianne Woody and Mr. Christopher Robinson

Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Stavola Dr. and Mrs. W. William Stevens Terri Stone Daniel Stone Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tainer Ms. Susan Tamez Mr. and Mrs. Nick Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tilley Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tomlin-Brenner Ms. Carol Tuckwiller Mr. and Mrs. Barry Vann  Chris Vickers Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Walter Jr. Mr. William Webb Mr. and Mrs. Fred Webb Ms. Charlie Welfare Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Whitley Mr. and Mrs. Tom Whitt* Mr. Gary Wilburn Willard Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wisser*  Matthew Witting  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Youell III

Jeffry Salinas Riley Schmitt Mrs. Barbara Shands Ms. Starr Shank Mrs. Gene Smallwood Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith

Ms. Fran Young Ms. Sharon Zinn

Thank you! We could not fulfill our mission without you! Do to space constraints, we regret that we were unable to include all of our valuable supporters in this annual report. For a full listing of all 2024 donors and volunteers, visit saintfrancisdogs.org/supporters. We have taken great care to present an accurate and complete listing of our supporters. If an omission occurred, we express our sincere regret and ask that it be brought to our attention by contacting: Kari Grim, Philanthropy Coordinator, at kgrim@saintfrancisdogs.org or 540-342-3647x409.

For more information about Big Dogs or how to become a Big Dog, contact Cabell Youell at youell@saintfrancisdogs.org or 540-342-3647x402

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Corporate & Foundation GIFTS

American Endowment Foundation Amy Elizabeth Lauth Charitable Foundation, Inc. AnR Career Solutions Branch Management Corporation Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP Bryant and Bolick Financial Services, Inc. California Community Foundation Ceres Foundation Inc. Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia

Gary and Sandra Bradford Charitable Fund GE Foundation Ghent Hill Give Lively Foundation, Inc.

Nestle Purina Petcare Co. Professional Rehabilitative Options, Inc. River Birch Wealth Management Roanoke Animal Hospital Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. The Rowland-Burks Charitable Gift Fund The Sam and Marion Golden Helping Hand Foundation U.S. Charitable Gift Trust United Way - Combined Federal Campaign United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Upchurch Family Trust Varsity Landscaping and Grounds Vinton Veterinary Hospital Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Waldvogel Commercial Properties Whitlow and Youell, PLC Willard Insurance Agency, Inc. Woods Rogers

Grand Charitable Foundation Inc Hanging Rock Animal Hospital Happy Endings Bar and Grill

Harper Foundation Haug Family Fund Heartland Midwest Foundation Hittman Family Foundation IFA Wealth Inc. Jack and Anne Glenn Charitable Foundation Joe Bandy & Son, Inc. Kirk Family Foundation Krevere Foundation Kroger LEEPS Foundation Lewis Gale Regional Health System M.W. Armistead III Family Foundation Member One Federal Credit Union Milan Tobacconists

Companion Animal Clinic Country Corner Farms Inc. County of Roanoke Dodson Pest Control Dominion Risk Advisors, LLC Duffy Family Foundation FGP Foundation First Four Petroleum LLC Frantz Diamonds

Your Legacy. Their Future.

Thank you to our Legacy Society Members

Anonymous(6)* Jesse T. Arrington* Mark and Kathy Baske Young Karen Beldegreen* Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brunette Beth A. Collins, MD* Jeffrey Connor* Sam and Sally Craver Ms. Barbara Daub Sharron G. Doss* Virginia Ann Fitch* Beverley Gisbert Grady B. Guilliams* Mr. Edwin Hall Robert Allen Hall, Jr.* Dorothy M. Hannaford* Mr. and Mrs. Charles Houska James P. Laurie, Sr.* James R. Loux* Josephine B. Minnix*

Edwin A. and

Lelia W. Myrick*

Make your giving go further by joining our Legacy Society and including

Michaela A. Pate* Luther Quick* Trina Ramzinsky* Elfleda A. Ring* Susan Rivers* Carol Anne Rowe* Joan Showalter*

Walter Francis Smith* Marvin and Joy Smith Mr. Bodo Stock Brenda Straub Lillie B. Vaughn* Robert Villamil and Susan S. Villamil Rosemary Coon Watkins* Dorrene A. Whorton* Irene I. Wilhelm* Ann Marie and Reggie Wood Dorothy W. Wright*

Saint Francis Service Dogs in your estate plans.

For more information, contact: Cabell Youell Executive Director (540) 342-3647 ext. 402 youell@saintfrancisdogs.org

*deceased

Lois Morris* Larry Morris*

Lean more at: saintfrancisdogs.org/ways-to-give

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