Partners & Paws Summer 2026

Summer 2026

PARTNERS PAWS AND Empowering and transforming the lives of people with disabilities - one dog, one person, one family, one community at a time. the best of friends Gabriella and Bentley

For Bentley, a gentle yellow lab whose whole body wags when he is happy, that particular magic happened when he was matched with a little girl named Gabriella in the fall of last year. In those first few minutes after meeting, Gabriella’s parents saw little glimpses of just how much this could change all of their lives. (continued)

There is so much magic in the moments that make up a Saint Francis Service Dog’s journey. From the first snuggle with their puppy raisers to the final days of training, each small step moves towards the one that matters most – meeting the person whose life they will help transform.

A message from Cabell our executive director

The vision of Saint Francis Service Dogs is about empowering and transforming the lives of people with disabilities, one dog, one person, one family, one community at a time. I love that vision. I love the way it moves from specific to broad and shows the ripple effect of our work. In my mind, I have always viewed it simply in terms of the people we serve. I see it differently now. As many of you know, I raised a puppy named Ivy for Saint Francis. She was accepted into the Breeding Program, and I continued to foster her as we prepared for her first litter. I was looking forward to experiencing this part of Saint Francis – our still young Breeding Program. When Ivy came into heat, I was so excited. I took her to Virginia - Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech to meet with the fantastic theriogenology team for her two transcervical inseminations. Everything went well. She was healthy and happy. Ivy had pyometra – a serious infection of the uterus. It is rare in dogs her age, she is strong, and it seemed that she was battling the illness well. We decided to try to treat it and preserve her ability to breed in the future. Lots of fluids, lots of medicine, lots of attention. By the next morning, I could see she was losing her fight, and we dashed back to Virginia Tech for emergency surgery. And then she wasn’t.

I found out that you can go from being so excited about one potential future (adorable litter of puppies!) to complete terror about another (will she die?) to peaceful acceptance (she’s going to be okay) so quickly it can give you emotional whiplash. I am thankful for the great teams at the Veterinary College and Saint Francis that knitted together quickly to save sweet Ivy. I am thankful for all the patient responses to my many late night and early morning calls and texts, the offers of help, and the constant support. I am deeply grateful to our staff, volunteers, and donors for believing in this work and making it possible for us to do what is right for our dogs so they can do what they do best – making the world better. Ivy will not be a service dog. She will never have puppies. She will become my dog, and I will treasure her brave heart for the rest of her days. She will snore into my nights and shed into my carpets. She will play with me, nap while I work, and monitor the whereabouts of all the squirrels. Saint Francis empowers and transforms lives, one dog, one person, one family, one community at a time. I thought the vision was only about other people.

Until one day, the dog was Ivy, she was in trouble, and the person – was me.

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Gabriella and Bentley (cont. from cover)

Now, as Bentley has found his place by their daughter’s side, Josh and Alexis say the difference a service dog has made is more than they could have ever hoped for, measured in the little moments that make up every day. “For some people, going about your normal day – eating, getting changed, going to sleep – it is so easy. But for Gabriella, the smallest things, like just putting on her shoes, were hard for her. With Bentley, all of that has changed in her life,” says Alexis. “We have a new normal now.” Bentley has become a vital source of stability for Gabriella during times of transition and in moments when her environment feels overwhelming. Everyday activities that once felt difficult, like riding in the car, are now manageable, thanks to the comfort and security of having her service dog with her wherever she goes. Josh says, “She keeps her attention on Bentley. It sounds simple, but it has made a huge difference for us.” The bond between Gabriella and Bentley has deepened. He now seems to sense exactly what Gabriella needs most at any given time. Their connection has also given her a growing sense of confidence. Gabriella has become more verbal and is now communicating with Bentley by learning some of his commands. “I think he just knows now when she needs him,” says Josh. “Bentley helps so much with her. Whenever she is having a bad day, he is always there,” adds Alexis. “It has literally changed our entire life.”

And while Gabriella and her family have come to rely on the daily assistance Bentley provides, there are still those surprise bits of magic. They see it when Bentley chooses to go lie next to Gabriella when he knows she needs a little extra comfort or when Gabriella has the courage to try something new. It is in their unconditional friendship and in the joy they sometimes hear bouncing around the room. “He makes her laugh more. That is not something we got to hear a lot before Bentley. He brings her out of her shell,” Josh says. “To her, he is her best friend.”

We can’t wait to celebrate this special team at their graduation this fall!

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SCHOOL’S IN SESSION Meet our Service Dogs in Training While some students may be soaking in the summertime vibes, at Saint Francis Service Dogs school is always in session! Right now, these 23 dogs are hard at work (and hard at play), as they continue their journeys to change the lives of people with disabilities. None of this would be possible without the support and love that is poured into each and every one of these sweet pups by our volunteer puppy raisers, inmate puppy raisers, puppy sitters, fosters, dog walkers, trainers, staff, and generous and dedicated donors.

Puppy Program

Copper Ember

Ginny Janie

Minnie Mozart Rigley Sydney

Tilly Dee Dee Polar Devin

Mack

To learn more about the journey from puppy to partner scan the QR code!

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Advanced Training Program

Fanny Prince May

PUPPY PROGRAM

ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM In Advanced Training, our dogs build on the basic skills they have learned, ultimately mastering more than 40 specialized tasks and Puppies enter our Puppy Program when they are just 8 weeks old! With the guidance of our trainers and their Volunteer Puppy Raisers or their Inmate Puppy Raisers in our Prison Pup Program, they learn basic obedience and manners. They build confidence as they are socialized to the big world around them, and they learn beginning commands, like “Sit,” “Leave it,” “Get it,” “Down,” and “Wait.”

Spice Amina Jack

Andre Ripple Timber

commands to assist their future partners. Our expert trainers work with 5-6 dogs at a time, teaching them to open and close doors, retrieve a medicine bag from the refrigerator, respond to a “Help” command, and many other skills required to become exceptional service dogs.

Plato

The Next Class ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

The next class of Saint Francis Service Dogs will be here soon! Do you want to help them on their journeys to becoming life-changing partners for the people who need them? Turn the page to find out how you can be there right from the very start!

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BE THEIR BEGINNING

CHANGE SOMEONE’S FUTURE Become a Volunteer Puppy Raiser

WHAT DOES A PUPPY RAISER DO?

Open Your Heart and Home - Provide a safe, loving home for a short term of 3 - 5 months or long term of 12 - 14 months Teach Life Skills - Help our puppies learn basic obedience and manners while also introducing them to new people, places, sounds, and experiences Attend Training - Work with our expert trainers during weekly classes to prepare our puppies for the next step in their journey Give Them a Strong Start - Your love and guidance at the beginning helps them become life-changing partners in the future

WE’RE THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!

Support from Saint Francis - We provide training, reference manuals, one-on-one instruction, guidance, and 24/7 support Care and Equipment - We supply all food and equipment, handle all veterinary care and expenses, and provide care for our dogs when you are on vacation

The Saint Francis Family - We are always there to navigate challenges and celebrate milestones

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visit saintfrancisdogs.org/volunteer or scan the QR code to apply today!

Volunteer Spotlight For Meagan Henry, as it has for so many others, Saint Francis Service Dogs entered her life at a time when she needed it most. Meagan Henry

“Seeing Knox go from a bouncy, chunky little puppy to a full grown service dog working alongside his partner was just amazing. It was such a proud and emotional moment, knowing I had played a small part in something so life-changing,” she says. puppy Meagan, David, and their foster son, Alex, welcomed into their home late last year. “Each puppy I’ve raised has taught me something new - not just about training, but about life, patience, and finding joy in the little moments,” she says. Along the way, Meagan has gained far more than a connection with the puppies she raises. She has become a trusted part of the Saint Francis family - building lasting friendships with her fellow puppy raisers and our staff. After Knox came Levi. Then Salem. And now Ember, the “Saint Francis isn’t just about raising service dogs. It’s a community of people who truly love these amazing dogs and each other,” she says. “If there’s ever an organization you’d want to be part of, it’s this one.” Meagan describes what she does at Saint Francis as “heart-work.” And it is. She leaves a little piece

But it is all worth it, knowing she is helping to change someone’s life.

“I joined the Saint Francis family during a difficult time while I was in the trenches of fertility treatments. It was a heavy season, and one day while scrolling Facebook, I came across a post from Saint Francis featuring their newest litter and looking for puppy raisers. My heart instantly melted,” says Meagan. It could have been a passing moment, but that simple social media post ignited both a passion and a purpose. Meagan took a leap of faith and signed up to become a puppy raiser. A few months into raising her first puppy, Knox, her husband David (who now works as the groundskeeper at Saint Francis) noticed something remarkable. “He had tears in his eyes but the biggest smile on his face, and he simply said, ‘You got your smile, your laugh, and your spark back.’ That moment has always stayed with me. While I have the incredible honor of helping raise and train these puppies, they were also helping me heal in ways I never expected,” Meagan says. The full impact of Meagan’s role as puppy raiser came into focus when she met the young boy Knox was ultimately placed with at his graduation a few years ago.

“Saint Francis truly changes lives in more ways than one. This journey has changed me in the best ways too. I can’t wait to see where it continues to take me.” Thank you, Meagan, for all you do and continue to do to support our mission.

of her heart with every dog she raises and every person she meets.

For volunteer opportunities, visit www.saintfrancisdogs.org/volunteer

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A PUP’S progress

Well, it turns out that Breeding Program is not for me. Here’s what happened. First of all, I came into heat. This is a perfectly normal thing, but for some reason, everyone was very happy about it. I was not thrilled. For one thing, I don’t like wearing a diaper. Secondly, I got pricked with needles a lot so they could test my blood, which I don’t mind, but it was a nuisance. Then I found out I was going to meet a new dog, and I was so excited! You may be thinking this is a story of champagne, red roses, and candlelight (I did, because I watch Netflix), but it is not. It is a story of lab coats, needles, and stainless steel. I never got to play with the boy dog at all. I barely even met him, and he behaved very oddly. Then they whisked him away and took me into an exam room for a procedure where I just stood there and ate really good treats. I could explain, but I am told I cannot “because this is a family newsletter.” Whatever. I can tell you this: it was boring, it took a long time, and I had to do it twice.

Anyway, after that, it was back to business as usual for me. I carried on fine for a week or so until I started to feel tired and a little funny. My person, Cabell, took me back to Virginia Tech to see the doctors there, and they gave me some tests, fluids, and pills. Cabell took me home but watched me all the time, even in the middle of the night. The next morning, I felt shivery and nauseous, so we rushed back to Blacksburg. I don’t know what happened after that. I woke up with a bunch of stitches. I rested for a couple of weeks, and now I am back to normal and feeling great. Apparently, that is it for me in the Breeding Program. My mom, Beatrice, tells me there is a lot of good stuff I didn’t quite get to in the program. But all in all, I am pretty happy with my life now, which is full of playtime, jogs, naps, and friends. Those treats were really good, though.

ivy

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

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Mrs. Pam Allison Ms. Peggy Bizjak Mr. and Mrs. Ab Boxley Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brunette Pup Program. We cannot thank our Big Dogs enough for their support of our mission! Membership in this leadership group is reserved for those who give generously to support the Saint Francis Breeding Program, Puppy Program, and Prison Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler First Four Petroleum LLC Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foti Mr. and Mrs. Victor Foti Mr. and Mrs. Humes Franklin Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz Mr. Stanley Golder Happy Endings Bar and Grill Harper Foundation Ms. Annette Kirby Mr. and Mrs. Peter Milward Yvonne Olson Mr. and Mrs. John Olver Ms. Elizabeth Parsons Elizabeth Perrow and Bruce Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine Mrs. Emily Reynolds Mike and Krista Sinnott Mrs. Joy Davis Smith Mr. Marvin Smith Mr. and Mrs. Steven Strauss Varsity Landscaping and Grounds Mrs. Ann Marie and Mr. Reggie Wood Ms. Dianne Woody For more information about Big Dogs or how to join, contact Cabell Youell at youell@saintfrancisdogs.org or 540-342-3647x402 visit: saintfrancisdogs.org/big-dogs CMRF Enterprises, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craver Ms. Jo Lynn Draper Duffy Family Foundation Mr. Peter Emch

Pete and Kathleen Milward • Jo Lynn Draper • WyndRose • Partners in Financial Planning • River Birch Wealth Management • Whitlow & Youell • Brown Edwards • Carilion Clinic • Sam and Sally Craver • Dr. & Mrs. Mark Finkler • Annette Kirby • Roanoke Animal Hospital • Waldvogel Commercial Properties • Woods Rogers A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR BARKS ‘N REC 2026 SPONSORS In May, so many of you helped us make our 6th Annual Barks ‘n Rec a big success, raising $72,000 to support our mission. Thank you for helping us to change lives - one dog, one person, one family, one community at a time.

save the date! Sunday, October 11th, 2026 More Details to Come

Help us celebrate the hard work and dedication of our partners, dogs, trainers, puppy raisers, donors, volunteers, and countless other people in arriving at this exciting day. Follow us on social media and sign up for our email list to be the first to hear more information about this momentous occasion.

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Tribute GIFTS January through May 2026

In Honor Of: Anna Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haurand Jr. Kelly Arnold Stephen and Jackie Stanley Stephen J. Aukward Ms. Judith Conley Steve Bailey Susan Bailey Jan Barnett Mr. Michael Rose Ben Sylvia Center Ben and Salem Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vandeberg Julie Boxley Hon. and Mrs. David Carson Mr. and Mrs. James Frantz Jr. Wes Burrow Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burrow Amanda Phillips Martinez Ernie Butler Jacqueline Casey Ms. Diane Casey Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Sue Murray Ms. Wendy Wagner Sam and Sally Craver Ms. Elizabeth Carter Linda Daniel Ms. Barbara Antonik Lucy Davis Ms. Pamela Hanks Katherine Elliott Mr. and Mrs. David Wallenborn Boo Evans Charlotte Whitlock Dr. Mark Finkler Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bauman Dr. Mark and Mrs. Beth Finkler Ms. Sherry Marzick Richard Firestone and Family Becky Allen Lucy Gilmore and Beck Mary Plott Libby Watts Zac Gray Army National Guard 29th Division Band Tricia Kupec Ms. Barbara Antonik Rick Caudill and Lion

Anabel, Bane, Basil, Bella, Biscuit, Chance, Chanel, Clay, Diesel, Dixie, Dollup, Dorie, Duke, Foxy, Gracie, Gus, Gus, Hammer, Kiley, Lexie, Luigi, Mario, Mario, Ozzie, Ralph, Riley and Smokey, Sallie, Sam, Sasha, Sawyer, Scoopy, Stella, Sweet

Bob DeBlasio Mr. Paul Grim Jr.

Josh, Will, and Lindy Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hackett Kathleen Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kennedy Haley McCormick’s Charlie Mrs. Maude Coggin

Rev. John Derrick, Chubby Wiggins, Nita Duncan, Molly Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nelson Dixie Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sinnott Dixie Dixon Lori Dixon Helena Donohue Ms. Lisa Faist and Mr. Bill Nash Duffie Bob and Judy Griffith Duncan Ms. Rebecca Perdue Ellie Ms. Shannon Shaffer Emmy Ms. Kathy Morck Sugarfoot Kennels Esme Mr. and Mrs. James Wheeler Linda Clark France Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Tucker GiGi Ms. Nancy Ruth Patterson Sweetsie and Ron Gilmore Julie and Tim Chavis Peggy Gregory Ms. Dorothy Richardson Gus Mrs. Jan Barnett Shirley Hake Ms. Mary Ahearn Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Burleton Mr. Rudolph Gourdine and Ms. Judith Ashley Mr. and Mrs. Gerald LaQuay Gail and Jerry Laquay Mr. and Mrs. John Marcy Kathleen Martin Kristen Hamm Ms. Kay Selman Winston Handy Natalie Handy Morgan Harrington Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington Jason Edward Harris Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brinegar Gayna Clark and Misty Pace Ms. Nancy Clay Ms. Brenda Hopkins Hopkins Lumber Charitable Fund Cathy Mattioni Mr. and Mrs. Glen McAlexander Mr. Walter Miller Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Pendleton Mr. Ronald Pendleton Ms. Sharon Tatum The Harvest Foundation Hattie Ms. Suzi Turner Carm and Becky Proia Mr. and Mrs. Greg Rury The Wittwer Family

Pea, Titus, and Tootsie Dr. Courtney Wiegard Stewart Baucom Ryan Cook Beamer and Pepper Mr. Clifford Murray Bean Dog Ms. Amanda Stanley Mitzi MacTavish Bogey Linda Harris Grace Bohanek Ed and Ann Wilkes Robert F. Bondurant Mr. David Farnum Boots

Ben Rottenborn Mrs. Beth Shearer Sarah Rubush

Rebecca England Saint Francis Staff Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Barlow Krista Sinnott Mr. and Mrs. David Wallenborn Dr. Alecia Sizemore Mr. Dennis Sizemore Mitty Smith Marianne Zacherl Kris Sorensen Mr. Richard Sorensen Maggie St. John Mr. and Mrs. Frank St. John Steve and Lori Strauss Mr. and Mrs. G. Steven Agee Loreen Thompson, Andrew Via, and Marilyn Wilson Mr. and Mrs. David and Mona Fazzina Ms. Joan McKiever Jennifer Williams Ms. Sharon Williams Doug Willoughby Lola Hilton Marilyn Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Ab Boxley III Cabell Youell Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cheek In Memory Of: Abby, Addyson, Amber, Angel, Avery, Bailey, Bentley, Carbon, Charlotte, Chessie, Churchill, Dexter, Doy Doy, Dusty, Eli, Ella, Emmy, Farrah, Gracie, Huey, Itsy, Jake, Junior, Jynx, Kipcha, LeeLu, Lexi, Lexi, Lilly, Loki, Lola, Marley, Marley, Mellow Yellow, Mr. Pickles, Munki, Nala, Otter, Pancake, Patch, Pete, Phoebe, Simba, Smidgen, Sophie, Sophie, Stormy, Thumper, Tux III, Willow, and Zoey Roanoke Animal Hospital Jeremy Allen and Kenneth Allen Ed and Becky Allen Jake Allison Gene and Kim Foster Aunt Alma Ms. Dorothy Richardson Bentley Toby Zachary Oginz Andrew Via

Ms. Jane Avoy Zachary Bray Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bray III Curry, Brooke, Jack, and Zach Brooks Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant III Arnold Buckland and Muffy Mrs. Mary Ellen Barb Buddha Mr. Walter Miller Jr. Drake and Cairo Rebecca England Chloe Ms. Patricia Dowd Choco, Oakley, Mattie, and Honey Ms. Kathryn Hull and Ms. Carroll LaHaye Duke Churchill Ms. Kara Kartesz Pat Colon Sheila Cacciatore Lesleigh Evans-Smith Cook and Ruby Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nemore Lesleigh Cook Mr. and Mrs. Michael Puffenbarger Mr. John Cowlbeck Joseph Cockerham Bob & Shell Ellinwood Ms. Juliet Silver Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wilkerson Mr. and Mrs. Marty Poff Pauline Gore Bryant

Leil and Bill Hacket Ms. Mary Martin and Mr. Carl Bohne

Hank at Brandon Oaks Ms. Elizabeth Mortlock Meagan Henry and Ember Eddie and Joanne Stultz Ivy and Eve Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Grim Ivy Ms. Mary Garrett Itin

Mr. Curtis Critzer Mr. Doug Ashwell Charles Davis Jr. Becky Allen Jeff Dean Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin

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In Memory Of: (cont.) Hope, Cooper, and Champ Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bodley Alice G. Huff Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lynch Dennis Ivan Mrs. Mary Jo Ivan Jackie Ms. Tessa Hampden-Smith Jenny Dr. and Mrs. Edward White David Johnson Paul R. Shively, Inc. Sharon Jones Mr. and Mrs. Mark Danieley Kaia Ms. Judy Bates Ms. Kris Sorensen Zora and Michael Kavanaugh Mrs. Nancy Gillespie Kyla Ms. Shannon Shaffer Brian Lee Mrs. Mary Ann Lee Brian Lennon Paul and Linda Barnhart Ivan Letner Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sorrells Louie Ms. Kris Sorensen John Lowman Randy Lowman Lulu and Ping Ping Mr. and Mrs. Humes Franklin Jr. Maddy Mr. and Mrs. Michael McAllister Maisie Richmond Zehmer Scarlet Manasco Sandy Czichos Michael James Manning Mr. and Mrs. Ab Boxley III Suellen Manning Daisy Manning Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Moore Margarita and Chardonnay Ms. Rochelle Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sinnott Lucy and Harley Martin Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hornick Mauser Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Walter Jr. Irene McAuley Colleen Sherrard Emily McGrail Mr. and Mrs. Carlis Carroll Graham Martin Laurie Boettner

Jay McMahon Ms. Helen Ruth Burch Ellen Mercer The Kahn Family Mia Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith

Leigh Brill Singh Ms. Karen Brill and Mr. Bill Meyer Stella Mr. and Mrs. Stuart and Karen Jones Richard “Dick” Stilwell Ms. Emily Guilliams Colt Stinnette Mrs. Betsy Hatfield Brent Sublett Mark and Kathy Baske Young Eddie Sublett Ms. Teresa Sublett Tiny Mr. and Mrs. Mark Feldmann Toby Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Johnson Greg Tolzmann Mr. and Mrs. Charles Souter Warren and Mary Tomlinson Rachel Slater Gail Trussell Mrs. Debra Moore Turk Ms. Kathy Morck Sugarfoot Kennels Maxine Turner Upchurch Family Trust Catherine Vickers Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Schwaninger Cindy Vickers Chris Vickers Catherine Vickers Dr. and Mrs. Edward White Dick Vipperman Mrs. Linda Moles Kerri Watson Dr. Kait McBane Wes Mrs. Jan Barnett West Point Class of 1967 KIA RVN Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shelton Betsy Whitney Ms. Debra Cunningham Carol and Jeff Willoughby Greg Willoughby Winston Mrs. Betsy Hatfield Charlie Youell Mrs. Sarah Youell In Recognition Of: Butch Ms. Rebecca Raybourne

Thank you to our cherished group monthly donor

Anonymous (2) Ms. Sandi Adkins Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen Cat Ayers Mr. Ralph Baker Mr. and Mrs. Ab Boxley Chris Brown

Lance C. Moore Ms. Kathryn Figg Larry Morris

Mr. and Mrs. John Carlin Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cody William Corey and Kathy Umbdenstock 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 Ms. Margaret Finn Mark Fisher Mr. and Mrs. David Fretwell Marc Gagne

Ms. Cheryl Wilson Mike Morrissett Mrs. Clay Morrissett Edward David Murphy III Mr. and Mrs. Mark Grossman Ragnar Oakey Sara Lang Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lee Mr. and Mrs. Eddie and Angie Link Olivia Ms. Janet West

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Grim Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hack Ms. Fran Hauf Mr. Charles Henton Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hornick Mr. David Hudson Ms. Christy Izard Patty and Gregg Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Kelleher Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lash Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Love Susan Magdalenski Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Main Ms. Cynthia Martin BJ McGraw Mr. and Mrs. Karl McNeece Ms. Trinette Kirkman Mrs. Jacqueline Lantz

Rev. Bill Pendleton Ms. Katherine Burton Lindy Creech Ms. Harriet Forbis Ms. Janet Herman Teri Knight Ms. Ann Marie McGuirl Penny Art and Marion Kunkle Shockley Pickens Ms. Shannon Shaffer Pitch Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Highfill David Poore Ms. Yvonne Phillips Poppy Mrs. Lee Hardin Woody Portia Ms. Nancy Verity Doris M. Prillaman Ms. Rita Rufty David Rettinger Mrs. Jane Harrison Patty Revels Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price Rocky Ms. Louise Forsyth Bob Rogers Mrs. Durene Rogers Bruce Rollins and Turbo Jessica Ford Mrs. Kelly Rollins Brian Whitaker Sadie Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler Pam Schenk Ardy Kidd Riley Shands Mrs. Barbara Shands

Ms. Jeannette Mistele Ms. R. Allyn Mitchell Diane Montemayor and Kathy Watkins Ms. Erin Morris Mr. and Mrs. David Nickell Mrs. Susan Paganelli Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and Marilyn Pinkley Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Read Ms. Carol Reedy Roanoke Animal Hospital Hon. Fred Rockwell Mr. Ben Rottenborn Ms. Elizabeth Sensabaugh Mrs. Drusilla Sexton Mrs. Beth Shearer Mr. and Mrs. Mike 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 Ms. Jackie Werb Dr. and Mrs. Edward White Dr. Courtney Wiegard Mr. Ronald Winter Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wisser Matthew Witting Mr. and Mrs. Ann Marie and Reggie Wood Mr. Draper Woody To join the Saint Francis Friends Club visit: saintfrancisdogs.org/friends-club

We have taken great care to present an accurate listing of tribute gifts in the given time frame. If an omission or other error has occurred, we offer our sincerest apologies. Please let us know by contacting Kari Grim at kgrim@saintfrancisdogs.org or (540)342-3647x409.

Dennis Shearer Mr. Charles Ray

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Board of Directors

Ways to GIVE Thank you for your support. Gifts can be made in multiple ways:

Craig Balzer President

PHONE: (540) 342-3647 ext. 409

Jo Lynn Draper Vice President Anne Jenkins Secretary Marie Wimmer, CPA Treasurer Mark R. Finkler, DVM Veterinary Advisor

MAIL: Saint Francis Service Dogs PO Box 19538 Roanoke, VA 24019

ONLINE: saintfrancisdogs.org/donations

Saint Francis Service Dogs is a secular, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to help people with disabilities achieve their goals and have greater independence through partnership with exceptional service and facility dogs. 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.

Krista H. Sinnott Past President

Julie Boxley Julie Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT Sally B. Craver, MSW

Quinn Graeff Annette Kirby Paula Mitchell Jim Petrine Ben Rottenborn

Newsletter Credits: Copy, Art Direction, Design, and Photography prepared in house by Saint Francis Staff unless otherwise noted.

Steve Strauss Nadia Summo Courtney Wiegard, DVM Kathy Baske Young

John Carlin Media Advisor

Staff

printing and mailing provided in part by Wordsprint.

Kristine Sorensen Maggie St. John Cortney Thibodeau Loreen Thompson Rebecca Thompson Andrew Via Jennifer WIlliams Marilyn Wilson Cabell Youell

Wes Burrow Debbie Clifton Deborah Duerk Kari Grim David Henry Bob Lee

Kathy Marr Erin Morris Michele Mosely Autumn Overstreet

The Balaban Center for Service Dog Excellence PO Box 19538, 8232 Enon Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019 Telephone: (540) 342-3647 | Fax: (540) 342-0906 www.saintfrancisdogs.org