Partners and Paws Summer 2022

None of this would be possible without our Saint Francis Big Dogs.

Membership in this leadership group is reserved for those who give generously to our vital Prison Pup Program at Bland Correctional Center. With a goal of funding the program for the next five years, our Big Dogs Prison Pup Partners are essential in sustaining our mission and placing service dogs with those who need them. Saint Francis Big Dogs Mr. and Mrs. Jake Allison Kenneth “Andy” Anderson and Dr. Marti Anderson Dr. Tim Andriano Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Sally Craver Jo Lynn Draper Duffy Family Foundation Mr. Peter Emch

In Their Own Words what it means

What does it mean to you to be a puppy raiser?

“It means the world to me. For the first time in 10 years, I feel like I am doing something that makes me feel like a person again.”

“I’ve been trusted to help with something that will one day be part of changing someone’s life forever. It is truly a blessing to be part of this program.” “I was ecstatic! After 3 years without a dog because of being incarcerated, it made me tear up when I met him and got to work with him.” - CJ

- Wes

How did you feel when you met your puppy?

“Amazing! It was definitely love at first sight. He imprinted on me the moment that he saw me. He has been loyal to me ever since.”

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler Foti, Flynn, Lowen & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Foti Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz Mr. Ed Hall Mr. and Mrs. Peter Milward Ms. Mary Anne Mullins and Mr. Christopher Robinson Ms. Yvonne Olson Mr. and Mrs. John Olver Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine

- Mic’hael

- Timothy

Scan the code to hear more directly from some of the Bland Puppy Raisers!

Ms. Elizabeth Parsons Mrs. Emily Reynolds Mike and Krista Sinnott Mrs. Joy Davis Smith Mr. Marvin Smith Mr. and Mrs. Steve Strauss Mr. Maury Strauss Jr. Suzanne Thorniley Varsity Landscaping and Grounds -

Mike and Carol Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Barton Wilner Ms. Dianne Woody

Learn more at saintfrancisdogs.org/big-dogs

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