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Canine Listener Robin Dickson, Pres./CEO Fed. Tax ID #93-0681311 Many of you knew and loved Hazel. A brindle Staffordshire Terrier mix, Hazel was our official greeter and demonstration dog for many years. After training, Hazel lived with her trainer and came to work every day to greet visitors and help with tours. Visitors to DFD loved Hazel’s happy greetings and the way she made everyone feel so welcome. In addition, Hazel traveled the country with Robin Dickson and performed flawless demonstrations of how the Hearing Dogs are trained. She loved people and crowds and loved to show off her skills. People always said, “Hi” to Hazel first and then talked to Robin. Hazel even had her own column for a few years in the Canine Listener where she answered questions and dispensed canine wisdom and advice. When Hazel retired, she continued living with her trainer who eventually moved to California. Hazel became a “beach girl” and enjoyed retirement to the fullest. After being diagnosed a couple of years ago with cancer, her body finally gave out and she had to be put to rest last month. All of us who knew Hazel and loved her will miss her greatly. She was a special, special friend and a wonderful goodwill ambassador for DFD. In Memory of Hazel SPRING 2008 • NO. 104 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, OR 97502 • (541) 826-9220 Voice/TDD www.dogsforthedeaf.org • email: info@dogsforthedeaf.org Rescuing Dogs to Help the Deaf Since 1 977 Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. Charter Member Assistance Dogs International Accredited by Assistance Dogs International Page 2 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 placement Highlights FAITH Is A greAT moTIvATor Rick C. is a Vietnam veteran with anxiety attacks. He wanted a companion to motivate him to walk and exercise more and to help alleviate his anxiety attacks. He goes to the Veterans Domiciliary often for classes and training to improve his life. He needed a companion, motivation to exercise, and awareness of his surroundings. Faith was the right match for Rick. A small, female Rat Terrier, Faith originally was placed as a Hearing Dog. When her partner became too ill to care for her any more, she came back to DFD, and we refreshed her training and began looking for the right place for her. Rick is now enjoying the benefits of his very special four-legged helper, and Faith is loving her life. They go for walks every day. Faith goes to “The Dom” with Rick for his classes, and they are helping each other greatly. LITTLe mAC wITH A bIg personALITy Fran M., a retired school teacher, suffered a stroke in 1999. She has recovered well but still has some residual effects from the stroke. Living alone, she needed some companionship and fun in her life. She also needed motivation to walk and generally become more physically and mentally active. Fran applied for one of our Miracle Mutts (Special Dogs for Special People) and after screening was matched with Mac. Mac is a tiny, Yorkie mix that we found at the Klamath Falls Animal Shelter. Mac is energetic and happy, and his goal in life is wanting to please his person. Mac and Fran have only been together a short time, but Fran says he has made a wonderful difference in her life. They enjoy about 1½ hours of walking every day, and Fran says she feels so much better, both physically and mentally. They even went hiking recently. Fran says, rain or shine, whether she feel like it or not, they walk, and that has made the difference in how she feels. Also, Mac has brought joy and fun into Fran’s life with his funny antics and happy personality. KeeTer, THe rIgHT mATCH Keeter, a two-year-old, grey Pomeranian mix, came to us from Paws Across The Northwest after his owner died. He was everything we look for in a dog—friendly, intelligent, and energetic. After working with Keeter and getting him ready for placement, his trainer determined that the best match for Keeter was Carolyn S. Carolyn is 72, a widow, and had recently lost her dog. She realized that she needed some help and companionship beyond the caregivers who come in for a couple of hours a day to help her. This was the right match. Keeter and Carolyn are now helping each other and having a great time together. Carolyn’s life is richer and happier, and Keeter again has someone to love and someone to care for him. Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 3 continued . . . JIm gIves THe gIFT oF InDepenDenCe Diana G. is a massage therapist in West Virginia. She began losing her hearing in high school, and it has become progressively worse. When she realized that she was no longer hearing the door bell and alarm clock reliably, she realized that she needed assistance. She also worried that she might not hear the smoke alarm. After applying for a Hearing Dog and being carefully screened, Diana was approved and went on our waiting list. When the dog that matched Diana’s needs and lifestyle had completed training, the placement was set up. Jim, a small brown and black Chihuahua cross, was the right dog for Diana. Jim came from a shelter in Harker Heights, Texas. He was energetic, loved people, and enjoyed learning to be a Hearing Dog. After the trip to West Virginia with his trainer, he was ready to meet his new “Mom.” After getting to know each other a little bit, it was time to get to work, and Jim’s trainer started teaching Diana how to respond when Jim alerted her to sounds. They practiced a few times, and Diana became very excited. Now people could actually use the front door and either knock or ring the bell and Jim would alert her. She wouldn’t miss visitors! As they practiced more and more sounds, Diana realized how much more independent she was going to be with Jim by her side. bICHon – From negLeCT To Love Bichon, a one-year-old, small, white Bichon, had been severely neglected by his previous owners. When we found him at Paws Across the Northwest, his coat was horribly matted, and he had several sores on his little body. His feet and pads were red and sore. The first thing that we did was take care of his medical needs and then get him cleaned up and clipped. With further work and evaluation, it became apparent that Bichon did not have the confidence needed to be a Hearing Dog, but he had all the potential to be a Miracle Mutt (Special Dogs for Special People). When he was ready, we found the right match for Bichon with Eleanor M. in Washington. Eleanor has had several health problems that left her disabled. She uses a wheelchair and spends a lot of time in a chair. Eleanor’s husband Vernon takes very good care of her, but she really needed and wanted something to make her days brighter and someone for company while Vernon is at work. Bichon is everything Eleanor and Vernon hoped for. He keeps Eleanor company during the day and brightens her day with his funny little antics. He even makes funny little noises as if he is carrying on a conversation. There are days when Eleanor is in a lot of pain, and Bichon’s love and presence are a real blessing and help. This little Miracle Mutt not only has a far better life himself, but he is truly making miracles happen for Eleanor and Vernon. Thank you Foster Friends . . . • Heather & Denny Wise • Pat & Karen Kelly • Laura Johnson • Margene & Joe Coates • Wendy Gruner • Patina Coote • Kim & Auna Spencer • Jennifer Wood • Jamie Smith • Lynn Lehman • Cindy Bugg & Destiny • Gena & Craig Strom Mary Pfisters • Larry & Karen Brockett • Carol & Greg O’Neal We thank these volunteers for helping to nurture and raise the dogs highlighted in this newsletter. Page 4 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 . . . to all our sponsors for enriching the lives of our recipients and enabling them to live more independently: Good Sam Chapters Royal Neighbors of America William & Phyllis Wayne Leslie G. Ehmann Trust Get Along Sams Sams Radio Hams Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES Oregon State Grange Oregon Good Sams Southern California Good Sams Northern California Good Sams Nevada Good Sams Country Coach International Lions & Lioness District #36-E Oregon Lions & Lioness Lions Clubs / Lioness Clubs Granges Kiwanis Clubs CFWC - Sierra Cahuenga Dist. #15 Sertoma Clubs Rotary Clubs Quota Clubs Eastern Star, Shrine, & other Masonic Groups California Federation of Women’s Clubs Many other generous clubs & individuals Dog Walk 2008 It’s Dog Walk time again – May 31 at Hawthorne Park in Medford, Oregon. Highlighted by the three-mile walk along the beautiful Bear Creek Greenway, this event gets bigger and better each year. This year’s event includes continental breakfast, hot dog lunch, entertainment by the Rogue Valley Deaf Girls, contests, canine demonstrations, raffles, a silent auction, and incredible prizes. NEW THIS YEAR — •  The American Humane Association is sending their Emergency  Rescue Rig to Dog Walk. This 82 foot vehicle is fully prepared to help in emergency situations, and Dog Walk participants will be able to tour the Emergency Rescue Rig. This is a unique opportunity to see how pets are handled in large emergency situations. •  A professional photographer will be on hand if you would like  a photograph of you and your dog. Please join us for this fun, family day. If you live too far away to be Call: 541-826-9220 here in person, you can still participate by making a donation to Dog email: info@dogsforthedeaf.org, or register on Walk or even collecting donations from your friends, neighbors, and our web site: www.dogsforthedeaf.org businesses in your area and sending them in, designated to Dog Walk. 17th Annual See You at Dog Walk! DFD Receives 4th Consecutive 4-Star Rating! . . . Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 5 March 6, 2008 Dear Leanne Moon: We assume your organization has received Mike Smith’s February 28th letter informing you that for the fourth consecutive year Dogs for the Deaf has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities. Charity Navigator (www.CharityNavigator.org) salutes your charitable efforts. Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organization excels, as compared to other charities in America, in successfully managing the finances of your organization in an efficient and effective manner. This consistency in your rating is an exceptional feat, especially given the economic challenges many charities have had to face in the last year. Once again, congratulations on your 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Sincerely, Vince Boguck, Program Analyst America’s Largest Charity Evaluator Page 6 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 Dogs for the Deaf: One of Four Charities to Benefit from Million Petizen Rally How would you like to ensure better health for your pet while raising money for Dogs for the Deaf? Thom Somes, known as “The Pet Safety Guy TM ,” and his company DoggieDoggieAreYouOK.com Productions have launched a year-long campaign called The Million Petizen Rally to promote his new book, Knowing Your Pet’s Health: A Guide For Optimal Wellness From Snout-To-Tail. The goal of the Million Petizen Rally is to raise $1,000,000.00 – to be divided among four animal charities, including DFD. Somes said the company chose DFD because, “I wanted to bring recognition and money to pet charities that truly make a difference on a daily basis. The money we will be giving to DFD and the other charities is going to help make that difference. And, I also believe that the exposure of over a “million eyes” will help attract pet lovers (Petizens) to get involved and contribute 20 times more than our campaign! The illustrated book Knowing Your Pet’s Health is $14.95, with discounts for bulk orders. It includes information on: • Welcome to the Age of the Petizen • Snout-To-Tail Assessment & Worksheet • Assessing Your Pet’s Vitals: heart     & breathing rates, temperature, mucous membrane color and capillary refill time (CRT) • Pet Emergency Preparedness • Common Plant and Household Poisons • 5 Components for Optimal Health • Choosing a Pet Care Professional • And much, much more! Join the Million Petizen R a lly – go to w w w. DoggieDoggieAreYouOK.com and order the book (and a few for your pet loving friends), and help your pets and support DFD at the same time. Check Out Our Web Site . . . The DFD web site, www.dogsforthedeaf.org, has been updated, reorganized and has received a whole new look. Periodically check out our web site. We will be adding new information regularly. Add www.dogsforthedeaf.org to your list of favorites and check it periodically for new and up-to-date information. First Meetingws in the Canine sad ne Last year I read the . I ath of Haley’s A ngel Listener about the de r e with Haley and he ked in the same offic s wor 1990’s. I will alway harlene in the mid human C – I met Haley’s A ngel ember the first time rem all that e from under the w she peeked up at m ter I the ladies’ room. La parated the stalls in se , and Charlene and Haley introduced myself to Haley and explained that harlene apologized C always was “next door.” It liked to know who days I think about those akes me smile when m n ound the office. I ca and seeing Haley ar orkers e of the nicest co-w nestly say she was on ho eck in cept the enclosed ch I ever had. Please ac k. ep up your good wor her memor y and ke Thank you. Sally D. - California (EFT) – An Easy Way to Give You can eliminate processing/handling costs, need for checks, and postage costs by setting up an Electronic Funds Transfer option for making donations to DFD. You are in total control of the amount of your donation and can stop the donations whenever you desire. This paperless process, using secure software, allows donors to make a monthly donation to DFD automatically, for as long as they wish. You can either contact your bank and initiate the process through them, or you can contact Ted at Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, OR 97502 (or ted@dogsforthedeaf.org) and ask for the EFT form. We will send you the form to fill out and return to us. We then take the form to our bank, and they will set up the arrangement with your bank. You determine the day of the month that the donation is transferred and the amount, and donations continue automatically until you cancel the process. This makes regular, monthly donations easy and safe. It is an excellent way to show your support of the work of DFD. Electronic Funds Transfer Pet Emergency Kits Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 7 Are you prepared for an emergency? Are you prepared to take care of your pets in an emergency? Do you have a pet emergency kit? If not, the Animal Medical Center in New York recently shared with us an easy way to make sure that you can take care of your pets quickly in case of an emergency. It will help you think clearly and quickly and give your pet the best chance of surviving. It’s All in the bag It’s a good idea to put everything related to your pet’s health issues in one, easily accessible bag. A clear, plastic tote is a smart option; you can place emergency numbers on the inside facing out for quick retrieval, and the flexible bag makes storage easier than a rigid box. reaching out The most vital emergencies are ones where you need outside assistance. Make sure that all emergency numbers are easy to find. Write the following on an index card: •  Animal Poison Control contact information •  Your pet’s regular veterinarian information •  Local veterinary emergency animal hospital  information •  Emergency pet taxi information •  Your pet’s health records in case your veterinarian is not available be prepared You can lessen the impact of an emergency by being prepared. Start by buying a book on pet first aid (see page 6 for a great book). Pay particular attention to substances commonly found in and around your home which are toxic to pets. Travelers should make a copy of their pet’s medical records and carry them with them on all trips. Always have access to a blanket or large towel. This can be a lifesaver for a cold pet, a transporter for a large dog, or a bandage for an injured or bleeding pet. Dr. mom Many minor injuries can be self-treated with proper knowledge and equipment. Make sure you have the following in your emergency bag: •  Tweezers for splinters or foreign object removal •  Nail trimmer •  Scissors for hair clumps and foreign object tangles •  Betadine sponges for cleaning cuts and wounds—use with an antibacterial cleanser •  Sterile Vaseline for eyes—If you’re bathing your pet, this will prevent soap and water from getting in its eyes. •  Saline solution—Regular human contact lens saline solution can be used to flush out dirt, sand, and other irritants—just squeeze contents directly into the eye. •  Peroxide—To ONLY be used to induce vomiting when Animal Poison Control says to do so. •  Sterile telpha pads (no stick)—Sticky bandages and fur don’t mix. Wrap the wound with the pads before placing on the bandage. •  Bandages These items will help you be better prepared to help your pet in case of an emergency. After applying first aid, always take your pet to the veterinarian for professional care. Watch for DFD in Print and on TV DFD does not pay for any advertising, but we do have print and video public service ads that are run in various publications and on various television stations around the country. We prepare these ads and send them out once a year, hoping that some of the magazines and TV stations will need to fill a spot or will be interested in our mission and want to help by running our ad. If you see one of our ads, either on TV or in a magazine, we would appreciate it if you would let us know. Either clip the print ad and send it to us, making sure we know what publication it was in and the date, if possible, or let us know the city, channel, and approximate time you saw the ad on TV. This will help us greatly and enable us to thank them so that hopefully they will run our ads more often. Combined Federal Campaign Donors For those of you who donate through the Combined Federal Campaign, we are now listed in the “Animal Charities of America” section, #10969. Thank you for your past support! ATTENTION CFC DONORS! Page 8 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 “ears to you” Dear Emily, Never will I be able to thank you for the time and many ways that you helped me to enjoy and love Maestro. I will always miss him, but also I will have his wise little face with the bright black eyes in my memory! Edythe S. – Oregon Dear DFD, Murphy is a joy. Just being around inter much snow this w We have had so in When he comes and bitter cold. to I wipe his feet of f om going potty, fr toes. from between his get the snow out He is doing great at aler ting me to the sounds. Sheri A . Minnesota Dear DFD, Hattie’s compassion and awareness of my knee injury is very heartwarming. She has been an important part of my therapy! She gets me moving to get my tendons and ligaments loosened up! What a dog! It gives me such peace of mind knowing she will alert me to whatever is happening around me. Jennifer W. – Pennsylvania Dear Heather, Clover and I now have our novice agility title. Her ears fly when she runs! Clover gets a little squeamish and looks away when my daughter has to have her insulin shots. Clover helps me with balance and my hearing loss and helps my daughter with her diabetes. I think that’s pretty cool. Tracy H, Katrina, and Clover – Washington Dear Beth, Just wanted to let you know that Josie is doing so well. She’s been working really well. We had so much snow this winter, and she loved it! She would sink all the way down in the snow and then jump back out. I don’t know what I would do without Josie, and I have realized I depend on her SO much. I realize that Josie knows that she has to take care of me, and she always follows me around. She is my world, and my heart melts when I see her at the door when I come home from work. Jennifer B. Wisconsin Dear DFD, Jim is so smart. I love the effect he has on me and others. He makes everyone happy. It is hard to believe he was ever in a shelter. I wish all shelter animals could get such a good life. Every day I am amazed at the things Jim does, how smart he is, how he can tell what kind of mood I am in. I feel so much more secure with him here. I can watch him and be aware of much more than just the sounds. I appreciate Carrie being so reassuring and responding to email questions. Diana G. and Jim West Virginia Dear DFD, Tosh loves alerting me to the sounds. It is great knowing what is happening. He is so happy and loving. I love him as much as he loves me. Susan B. Oregon Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 9 continued . . . Dear DFD, Shaymus is such a blessing in my life. When I walk in the halls of the medical center where I work, he makes so many people smile. I’m constantly reminded of how special he is. Thank you! Laurel W. Washington Dear DFD, justed to his Brody seems to be ad s to be happy new home. He seem e residents here wherever we are. Th k of you so often really like him. I thin work you do. Brody and the outstanding nt, and intelligent. is so helpful, obedie le pass our door. He knows when peop sounds. He is a real He alerts us to many blessing. a Pauline V. – Californi Dear Robin, Chiebe provides unconditional love. We enjoy each other, and he is the most worthwhile thing that has come into my life. He enjoys his role of alerting me and is ever watchful of my every movement. I love Chiebe. Thank you Dogs for the Deaf for giving me my best friend. Josephine B. – Florida Dear Carrie, I don’t know how I can thank you enough for Lucy. She is a very good friend and every one just loves her. She is so much help to me and is with me all the time. Jerry S. Oregon Dear DFD, I love Lola’s cooperative spirit, patience, energy, zest for living and how she helps me. Charlene M. Washington Dear DFD, Granger is a very loveable dog and a great help and companion. Lois K. and Granger North Dakota Dear DFD, Dazzle is sending this big box of doggy treats for the dogs in training. We give our love to the entire staff and all who are involved with every aspect of the loving care you give to the dogs who need homes and to the people who need them so very much! I could not have asked for a more amazing, loving, smart, and clever dog! We are perfect for each other. Stephanie and Dazzle South Carolina Dear DFD, Lilly is always ready to go get my husband Bill when I need his help in the kitchen or when I need him to sign some forms or other paperwork I am working on. She is such a help. Patricia B. Washington Page 10 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 We Get Letters! ne Hi Folks ! know what a fi writing to let you ng, and I hope I’m are doi thing I feel you may make it poseck the enclosed ch to join your other shelter dog cture of my ble for an si enclosing a pi program. I am . I had never owned a ppy shelter dog Pu much of realize just how dog and didn’t protector they could be nd a companion a Puppy in 1971. until I found S atching the CB Then, I was w orning” in 1992 ay M program “Sund ory entitled “Lend Me a st when they did our organiIt was about y s. r Ears.” You ed beyond word , and I was mov t you are still zation know tha I’m gratified to e I’ve need, and I hop filling this vital d helped a little. cellent work an Keep up your ex . bless you for it Jersey Jay M . - New Dear Mrs. Hay, Thank you for being part of my Girl Scout Silver Award Project, “Pets with a Purpose,” by providing the brochures and flyers about DFD. I really appreciate being able to educate the young Girl Scouts on how DFD uses dogs to help people. Please accept the enclosed check as a donation to continue the great work you do and to benefit more people. Morgan L. - California Dear DFD, Your organization is very special because not only does it help hearing impaired people such as myself, but it rescues dogs in the bargain. What an unbeatable combination! I enjoy your newsletter, too, as it is a positive message about the animal situation, of which there are few. It is wonderful to read of people’s joy and appreciation of the dogs. Karola H. - North Carolina Dear Lauren, Thank you for coming to visit our class. Thank you for the stickers. Thank you for letting us pet the dog and showing us how to pet a dog under the chin. We enjoyed listening to your story about the dad who couldn’t hear and how the Hearing Dog got him to help his daughter. Hopefully we can visit DFD someday. Mrs. Beagle’s Kindergarten Class - Oregon Dear DFD, Thank you for the work you do for those people needing assistance. Your work with animals is also to be commended. I got information from my mother about your organization, and I hope this small donation will aid in your cause. Rachel S. - Ohio Dear DFD, I’m only slightly hearing impaired but it’s nice to know that you’re there if I need you. Keep saving those dogs and I’ll keep contributing to you ‘cause I think what you do is amazing. With great admiration. Alan F. - Florida Dear Ted, gan For what it’s worth — be when contributing to DFD ss taking a sign language cla from age taught by a man deaf y six. He could speak clearl find that and lip read. Now I ich I’m losing my hearing wh n until towill continually lesse uting tal loss. Now my contrib n, which is for a personal reaso I’ll be glad to do. Carolyn C. Washing ton D.C. Dear DFD, Please save one more dog and give it a life of devoted service and companionship. I will try to more faithfully send funds more often in the future. You are still a recipient of a bequest at my death, but I know it takes funds while you are waiting. Best of luck and much success in your future endeavors. Fran U. - Arizona Dear Great People and Dogs, Our class had a visit from Hearing Dog Harley and his partner, Nancy O. We learned so much and would like to donate our class collection in their honor. Thank you for sending Harley and Nancy to see us. Linda Post’s 5th grade class - Arizona Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 11 M arrying Charitable Giving with Weddings… How you can help DFD through the joy of a wedding! Are you getting married soon or know someone who is? Here are a couple of ways you can help Dogs for the Deaf with a wedding celebration. The trend of “charitable weddings” is on the rise. Many couples getting married today are finding creative ways to make a difference on their special day. This social commitment is a way to make their wedding day more meaningful. Recently, DFD was the beneficiary of Kristen and Timothy’s wedding in Pennsylvania. They asked their guests in lieu of a wedding gift to make a donation to Dogs for the Deaf. Another couple made a generous donation to DFD in lieu of buying favors for their wedding guests. When couples get married, many of them already have primary household items and don’t need another toaster, bowl, or linens. Some will sign up with a gift registry for the items they do need and then give their guests the choice of making a donation or purchasing a gift. If you or someone you know would like to make DFD the direct beneficiary of their wedding, just call us to make the arrangements or have the donations mailed to DFD and we will send you a list of all donations so you can thank them personally. Another option….Introducing the “I Do Foundation.” The “I Do” Foundation is the nation’s first weddingfocused nonprofit foundation. The couple can save money on wedding items AND support Dogs for the Deaf by registering with the I Do Foundation. They offer savings for honeymoon packages, discounted invitations, rings, wedding gifts, personal web sites, and even charitable wedding favors. The I Do Foundation allows couples and their guests to make wedding-related purchases that generate donations for their favorite charity. To date, the I Do Foundation has donated more than $2 million to charities on behalf of couples. Over 200,000 couples a year register with the I Do Foundation. At the I Do Foundation’s Charity Registry guests can also make donations to the couple’s selected charity in lieu of gifts. All of these wedding services are available free of cost. Just visit www.IDoFoundation.org. Check it out today, and be sure to select Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. as the beneficiary of your charitable wedding. Do you have a group that you would like to talk to about DFD? Would you like to learn more about the most current happenings at DFD? Do you have a friend you would like to share the DFD story with? If you answered, “yes” to any of these questions, we have our “Dogs for the Deaf Story” video. Available in either DVD or VHS format, each disc or tape has two versions of the video. One is 16 minutes long, and the second is 26 minutes long. You can use whichever version best fits your timeframe. These videos are available either Thank you for supporting Dogs for the Deaf through your workplace giving campaigns! The Combined Federal Campaign, United Way, Independent Charities of America, individual State campaigns, and other independent workplace campaigns make up many of our wonderful donors supporting our mission. Most workplace campaigns accept designations to Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. by name. If your workplace campaign or the corresponding web site requires our IRS employer identification number, it is: EIN# 93-0681311. Please write in “Dogs for the Deaf, Inc.” on loan or for purchase. To borrow the video, just let us know the date you would like to show it, and we will send it to you on a two-week loan. You simply need to pay return postage. To purchase the video, check in our gift catalog at the end of this newsletter. on your designation form to ensure that your donation is being properly directed to our organization. We are listed in the “Animal Charities of America” section of the Combined Federal Campaign pamphlet. The “Best In America” service mark pictured here is awarded to fewer than 2,000 out of 1,000,000 charities nationwide by the Independent Charities of America. We are proud to announce that Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. recently received authorization to display this service mark in our correspondence, on our letterhead, in the newsletter, and on our web site. Your designation to support the rescue and training of our Hearing Dogs is much appreciated! DFD Video Available . . . Page 12 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 Dear Robin, DFD several years e were introduced to W want to d Jack Nelson. We ago by Marcella an nor emor y and also to ho te $500 in Jack ’s m dona the stanbelieve performed in a little dog that we te Jack would apprecia of DFD. We know dard . “Fish ’s” service to us hey came ddaughter’s dog. T sh is our gran Fi the walking Fish around to visit us and while nd shoulder to the grou , he put his ear and yard visible at There was nothing near the gas meter. pany. I called the gas com spot so the next day the d in my d not seem intereste Even though they di king eone out. A fter chec , they did send som story d said, came to the door an things, the gas man leak g. We just found a better keep that do “You d it.” und and have repaire in the joint undergro us Dog and neither of Fish isn’t a Hearing the lp, but we appreciate is in need of your he ays and the incredible w derful work you do won people. that dogs can help ton Patricia J. - Washing Because of the diligence, efficiency, attention to detail, and professionalism of the Staff, Board of Directors, and Volunteers DogS for the Deaf, Inc. has earned: •  Full accreditation by Assistance Dogs International •  The Highest Possible 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator •  The Best in America Rating from Independent Charities of America titled “Lend Me Your Ears.” It was about your organization, and I was moved beyond words. I’m gratified to know that you are still filling this vital need, and I hope I’ve helped a little. Pet-O-Bed has generously donated their wonderful beds for the dogs in training to use. We can unequivocally say that the dogs love their Pet-O-Beds! Pet-O-Beds have six inches of polyurethane foam with a unique contoured sleeping (nesting) area, making them the ultimate in comfort. Pets scratch other beds because they are trying to create a nesting area. PetO-Bed has a built-in nesting area. These beds also have durable covers that can be machine washed over and over and slip on and off like a contoured sheet — no zippers. Pet-O-Beds come in different sizes, and several Tell them you heard about cover options are available. For more information on these great pet beds, contact: this product from 1-800-PET-O-BED (1-800-738-6233) P.O. Box 1247, Frederick, MD 21702 • www.PetoBed.com Dogs for the Deaf. Treat Your Dog to the Best! You can donate... Please continue to support the special work and mission of Dogs for the Deaf • through our web site: www.dogsforthedeaf.org • by fax with a credit card: 541-826-6696 • over the phone with a credit card: 541-826-9220 • through the mail: 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, OR 97502 Your donation will enable us to continue making the miracles you read about in this newsletter. “ “ . . . I was watching the CBS program “Sunday Morning” in 1992 when they did a story en- Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 13 Fund raising Ideas Dear DFD, I think the work you do is wonderful! As part of the CHANGE team, I get to pick two charities per year to donate a portion of our profits to. I picked Dogs for the Deaf because you are not only helping dogs in need but people, too. You are also showing others just how helpful and meaningful dogs can be. Keep up the good work Megan K. - Rhode Island Dear DFD, On December 2, 2007, Omega Tau Sigma, the veterinary fraternity at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, held its first philanthropy dog show to raise money for dog related causes. Our chapter voted to donate to your organization because you clearly put a lot of time and effort into rescuing dogs and training them for people whose disabilities are often overlooked. I’m sure these dogs help people in unimaginable ways, and we are glad to help you accomplish your goals. This was the first time we held a dog show. We had participants ranging from Chihuahuas to Greyhounds to Bernese Mountain Dogs to Bedlington Terriers. Their handlers included veterinary students and employees of the college. We had four faculty members as the judges as well as a boisterous audience. Dogs were judged on behavior on leash, enthusiasm and grooming effort. Other competitions included best trick, most obedient, and best costume. Please accept this donation from the members of Omega Tau Sigma and know that we admire you for your commitment. Michelle J. – New York Dear Friends, Here is another daffodil donation for the Field of Memories on behalf of our beloved Buffy. Our hearts are happy only in that our gift to her was letting her go. Thank goodness we have our new pup, Cody. He has some big paws to fill. Chris and Bill P. Oregon Dear Robin, The Valley Vagabonds Go od Sams chapter has reached the end of its 35 years. I guess, if you want to be honest, we got old! The question was, “what do we do with our little bank account?” We decid ed that DFD was something we had supporte d for years and we would like part of it to go to you. It is small, but our hearts go with it. We have many personal, happy memories of our times with you, Robin. Your dedicati on and caring has touched lives and hearts da ily. Our love, Polly and George M. - Ca lifornia Dear DFD, Please enjoy the $100 donation enclosed. I have had a wonderful six years with my Hearing Dog Hobbitt. He does a great job on alerting me to sounds. My daughter is now 17 months old and soon will be able to call my name and Hobbitt will alert me. She just adores Hobbitt, too. Thanks again for providing me with a wonderful set of furry ears! Christen S. - Tennessee Dear DFD, A note of thanks for the tour of DFD. Folks were simply buzzing about your program. Here is a small token of our appreciation. Peter - Rogue Valley Manor Tour Host - Oregon Dear Friends, Please find enclosed our check in memory of our departed member Norman Bush. His efforts on behalf of DFD will be greatly missed. Norman and his wife Maurice have spent many hours collecting aluminum cans to recycle and donate the proceeds for the benefit of DFD. Their efforts have raised hundreds of dollars. They would visit bars and ask that the cans be saved. They also walked the streets and roads picking up discarded cans. It is our hope that our members can double our efforts to replace them. Bonnie B. - Tsunami Sams - California Dear DFD, Enclosed is a check from the sale of aluminum cans collected through our United Methodist Church. My husband and I are having to retire from the job, but a wonderful family is taking over. We will still be involved and always care. Thank you always for your work in helping others. Bernice and Willard T. - Idaho Hi Robin, We are disbanding our Phoenix Lions Club and are disbursing our funds. Naturally, I immediately thought of DFD so am enclosing a check for $100. Remember, if I can ever do anything to help, please call me. Flossie and I are doing well. She is a great help to me, and I thank you for her. Shirley B. - Oregon Page 14 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 You can save money by shopping online AND Help DFD raise money… Dogs rescued by DFD help people with hearing loss and other challenges in so many ways. You can help in a lot of ways, too. One way of saying a big thank you to these special dogs that affect the lives of so many is by shopping online at your favorite stores. All you have to do is shop at www.igive.com/DFD, where up to 26% of every purchase is donated to Dogs for the Deaf; PLUS there are great discounts and even FREE shipping specials! At www.igive.com, membership is free and shopping is safe and secure! So, just visit the Mall at www.igive.com, where you can browse 650+ stores! including: • PETsMART • Pet Food Direct • PETCO • DogBreed Store • PetCareRX • Staples AND LOTS MORE! • Dell • Barnes & Noble • Target • Nordstroms • ProFlowers • Southwest Airlines There is NO COST TO YOU and the donation is TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. 100% of your shopping donation comes to DFD. We want to extend a very sincere thank you to all Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) donors who have supported DFD in the past year. The CFC is an annual fundraising drive held by federal employees and military personnel each year to help charities. These government employees decide which charity/charities they want their donations to go to, and then the donations are done through payroll deduction. For the year 2006, CFC donations totalled over $134,900.00. CFC members have generously supported the work of DFD, and we greatly appreciate their willingness to help. We are listed in the “Animal Charities of America” section, #10969. Thank You, CFC DFD Again Receives 4-STAR Rating from Charity Navigator We are proud to announce that DfD has again received a 4-Star rating from charity navigator for our commitment to prudent fiscal management. this rating means that DfD outperformed most other charities in america in our efforts to efficiently manage our finances. the 4-Star rating identifies DfD as an organization that meets and exceeds the high expectations of the funding community.  Tour Dogs for the Deaf We would love to have you visit our facility in Central Point, Oregon. We will show you a 16-minute video, take you on a tour of the facility, and give you a demonstration of one of the dogs actually in training. So as not to disrupt the trainers’ busy schedules, we ask that you please call ahead to make an appointment. Tours take approximately 45 minutes. May 1 - September 30, tours are at 10am, 11am, 1pm, and 2pm. October 1 - April 30 tours are at 10am and 2pm only. We are not open on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. RV parking is available. Write or call for directions and to make a reservation for a tour. Come on out to see us. We’ll be looking forward to meeting you! N From the Biddle Road/Table Rock Road intersection it is approximately 9 miles to Wheeler Rd. (You will cross the Rogue River before coming to Wheeler.) Watch for mile marker 10 — this is where you turn left onto Wheeler. Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 15 Notes from Robin It is finally spring in southern Oregon, and our Field of Memories has been absolutely beautiful. The bright yellow daffodils and the red tulips are visible from a long way away and can’t help but make you smile. Visitors are moved when they look at the names on the stones in amongst the flowers. As I promised in my column in the last issue, I want to give you an update on our expansion project. Those of you who have visited our facility in the past few years know how crowded we are. Our facility was built in 1988-1989, and we have not made any additions to it since then. At the time, we planned for growth, and the buildings have served us well for 20 years. However, we have grown and with additional staff and all the technology that is now required to operate a business efficiently, we are very cramped in every area of the facility. For example, a room in the kennel building that originally was used to store dog food is now housing four kennel techs with their desks, computers, and other equipment needed for their jobs. In order to alleviate kennel stress on the dogs while they are in training, we have modified and enhanced the kennels. With increased numbers of applications for our specially trained dogs, we need to add more kennels and more training space. Two years ago, we started working on plans for expansion of our facility. The first step was to obtain permission from the IRS for the expansion. I am very happy to report that we recently received that permission. It took a long time, but the decision was positive. Now we are working on the next step—getting permission from the county for the expansion. All of the “permit” portions of this type of process always move much more slowly than we would like, and there are always “speed bumps” along the way that take extra time and work. This is frustrating but unavoidable, and I know it will be well worth it in the long run. Once all the county work and approvals are well on their way to completion, then we will be ready to proceed with the capital campaign to raise the funds for construction. In the meantime, be assured that we are continuing to train and place the absolute, very best Hearing Dogs and Miracle Mutts possible. With more room, we will be able to help even more dogs and more people receive the incredible love, freedom, and independence that you have read about in the rest of this newsletter. Each and every one of you is an important and necessary part of this work—its growth and improvement. We could not do what we are doing or dream and plan for the future without your commitment to helping in so many ways. Pres./CEO Special Memorials family designated DFD as one of the charities that memorials should be sent to in Vincent’s name. In talking with family members, we found an interesting story. In 1957, Vincent opened a Cheese Steak and Pizza restaurant in Pennsylvania, and this family business is still going strong. Over the years, Vincent had a number of regular customers who had hearing loss so he decided to learn sign language. These customers greatly appreciated his interest in learning to communicate with them. Vincent’s grandson told us that his grandfather always had compassion for people with special challenges and that he was an avid animal lover. As Vincent aged, he lost a lot of his hearing. So, with Vincent’s passing, the family wanted to find a charity that was connected with hearing loss and animals and one that had an excellent rating for efficient use of donations. After finding DFD on Charity Navigator, the family designated DFD as the place to send memorials to honor Vincent. Thank you for enabling Vincent’s legacy of compassion to live on through the work of DFD. Vincent M. Cocca recently passed away, and his an animal lover. Tragedy struck when Regan was murdered in her home by an intruder. Family members say that Regan was a caregiver to many stray animals lucky enough to cross her path. With Regan’s untimely passing, her family wanted memorials to create a legacy to Regan’s love of animals and also have a connection to hearing loss. They found DFD on Charity Navigator and indicated that memorials for Regan should be sent to DFD. The response has been incredibly generous. In a phone conversation with Regan’s mother, she indicated that after they found out about DFD they realized that if Regan had had a Hearing Dog she might still be alive today. Hopefully knowing that the memorial donations are going to help other people receive the help of Hearing Dogs will help ease the pain of this especially tragic loss. Regan Bailey, 26, was hearing impaired and Page 16 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 memorial Tributes in memory of . . . Donations have been received in memory of the following people who lived lives of love, compassion, and concern for both people and animals: Memorial will appear in the: Spring issue Summer issue fall issue Winter issue Leona Kaliser Charmaine Katt George Kobayashi Alice Komar Felix Kovanis Martha Kovanis Mrs. Rita Lewis Harry Liebman Dr. William E. Lisenby Larry Long Alice Lowery Marella Luschen Shirly MacInnes Bernice Macho Karen Marthaller Charlie Maxwell Velma McRae Dr. Paul McWilliams Esther Meeker Vick Meneley Eleanor Meuchel Francis Miller Charles V. Morgan Francis Mulligan Christine Murray Jack Nelson If your donation was received: January 1 to March 31 april 1 to June 30 * July 1 to September 30 october 1 to December 31 David Anfangar Brian Babler Regan Mary-Angela Bailey Joyce Baldwin Gladys Banks Frances Barron Woodrow ‘Woody’ Barron Lewvon Basey Robert ‘Bob’ Bateman Joan Bell Carolyn Beres Wilbert Berger Ernie Berminger Laura Boone John C. Brawner Norman Bush Dr. M.S. Byers Grace D. Calder Margery Cardillo Arlene S. Cary Donna Castello Donna Charley Bessie Chesher Vincent M. Cocca Tim Collier Helen Cox Shirley B. Crohn John D. Davidson Marilou Dunham Kathryn M. Dyer Pat Eldred Otto Eluemmel George Engel Mary Agnes Estes Morris Feffer Martha Ford Sterling Alex Franks Malvin Gatlin Catherine Giesler Phyllis Granger Jack Gray Barbara Grey Ella Hallman Ann Hanson Dan Hardin Mrs. Norris Henckel Ernest Hoodenpyle Dick Huddy Richard Huddy Peggy Huse Robert Jones George Kale Which is mailed in: May august november february Jeanne Schnoebelen Cynthia Schoenhals Roy Schultz Howard Schulz Doris Scott Tom Shafer Robert Shirley Charles ‘Smitty’ Smith Jean D. Snow Beatrice Spencer Adele Steptoe Richard Streeter Charles R. Swihart Robert Tebe Lucy Tervo David Thorn Harold Tilley Evelyn Tomberlin Nicoletta Tranchese Edward Tromczynski Nancy Turner Amanda Walth Ann Wertheim Shirley Feige Whorf Mr. Sidney P. Wilks Leonard Williamson John ‘Jack’ Nelson Jill Norman Sarah Overberg Harry Plow Henry Porras Dee Preston Mamie Price Marlene Prosky Hirth Charlie Pynne Billy Don Radabaugh Peggy Reger Carmelo Rocca Giuseppina Smilovich Rocca Renato Tito Rocca Gianfranco Rocca Salvatore Smilovich Lucia Zullia Claudio Zullia Fabrizio Zullia Trina Sirotti Rowena M. Rush Charlie Ryan Leathe Ryan Joyce Sampson Inge Schalscha Royce A. Schenck ~ BEquEsTs Mary Cahoon Trust Arlene S. Cary Estate January 1 through M arch 31, 2008 ~ Lucille H. Edgerton Trust Rosalyn K. Gethner Estate Mildred A. Lillis Estate Mildred P. Murray Trust Eric Sidney and Dorothy Piercy memorial Tributes in memory of pets Annie Archie Arianna Beamer Beast Benson Billy Bob Blackie Buffy Calvin Carrie Casey Chammie Chi-Chi Chief Coco #1 Coco Weiler Corkey Crouton Delta Duffy Emmet Fox Frieda Gigi Grace Hazel Henry Hilton Homer Sandy Henry Hootch Ike Cogdell Jackie Jade Cogdell Jerry Jill Jimmy Justy Kabuki Karma Kelsey Kemo Keoke King Kirby Kisha Kitty Koda Lacy Legs Lil Bit Lil Kemo Lily Bell Little Molly Lobo Logan Mannan Melissa Mighty Mo Mimi Messmer Misty Molekai Molly Monty Nicholas McHenry Nipper Cole Nora Oliver Punkin Riley Rosie Ruby Rusty Sam Sammy Seamus Sergei Sheda Shelb Shotzie Silver Simba Skipper Soleil Sophie Star Suke Sunni Taressa K. Thor Tola Tootsie Baron Sirotti Two Dot Montana Tyler Wendy Zach Zoe We would also like to pay tribute to those beloved, departed pets who have been remembered by their owners and families. Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 17 It is always with great sadness that we report the passing of any of our Hearing Dogs. These wonderful friends  have provided many years of faithful service and love, and they will be fondly remembered by those who loved them. They also received a wonderful loving life in return.  MICAH served as the faithful companion and Hearing Dog of Paul H., Washington for 15 years.  TIPPY provided sound awareness and love to Patricia L., North Carolina for 7 years.  SALTY was the Hearing Dog and companion of Brenda B., Minnesota for 14 years.  JOY was placed with Travis B., Arizona in 1993, when Travis was 13. Joy provided sound awareness and helped  MAESTRO was only with Edythe S., Oregon, for 3 years. Kidney disease made his life all too short, but he provided  ELSA provided sound awareness and lots of love to Sara S., Missouri, for almost 15 years. It is also very sad to lose those on the human side of the Hearing Dog teams. KATHRYN S. recently passed away suddenly. Her first Hearing Dog Ellen is also deceased, and Kathryn was on the waiting list for another Hearing Dog. priceless love and sound awareness during those years. Travis grow up. OBITUARIES DFD’s Endowment Fund is a special and separate fund set up to ensure the financial stability of DFD for many generations to come. Money designated to the Endowment Fund is invested wisely, according to carefully developed guidelines. The principal remains in the Endowment Fund, and the interest earned is used for the general operating expenses of the organization. Our Finance Committee has established the goal over the next few years for the Endowment Fund to grow to the level where the interest from the investments will cover the necessary administrative and fund raising costs for DFD annually. Endowment Fund When this goal is reached, then all regular donations will be able to be used directly for the hands-on work with the dogs’ training, placement, and follow-up. In order to achieve this goal, we need your support. In addition to your normal, generous donations to the work of DFD, we hope you will be able to send in a special donation to the Endowment Fund. You will be enhancing the stability of DFD, and you will know that your donations will help people and dogs for many years to come. Please be sure to indicate that these special donations are for the Endowment Fund. Use this Coupon to Remember a Special Occasion or Friend!  Person  Pet  Living  Deceased Gift Made by:  Mr. 5 /08 Name_________________________________________ Gift Amount: $ ___________ (Give Complete Name & Address: Please Print Clearly)  Mrs.  Ms.  Miss  Club _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Donor ID # ____________ Payment Method:  Cash  Check  MC  VISA  American Express  Discover (* $15.00 min. on all charges) Account # Send notice of this Remembrance to: (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss)_________________________________________________________________ Relationship to person/pet being remembered: _____________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________ ______________________ Send to: Expiration Date: __________________ Signature: Honoring:  Christmas  Anniversary  Get Well  Birthday  Memorial  Other __________________________________ Dogs for the Deaf 10175 Wheeler Rd. Central Point, OR 97502 Page 18 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 New ! ATTenTIon ALL CHeFs! Here is DFD’s Official Apron. It has pockets, is denim blue, and has our logo and the words, “Everything tastes better with dog hair!” This will make a great gift for dog lovers and will make your guests smile. Close Out ! Dog wALK sHIrTs 2007 Remember “tie dye” from the 70’s? Our 2007 Dog Walk shirts are the very best in tie dye fashion. We have a few left at a great price. Order while they are available. (Sorry, we are out of mediums.) #411 Dog Walk Shirts: S .............................................8.00 Women’s Style Shown ITEM # 1255.1 (Mid-length 22”) Apron ........ 15.00 ITEM # 1255.2 (Long-length 28”) Apron ...... 15.00 SPECIAL, LIMITED EDITION 30th ANNIVERSARY TOTE Celebrate DFD’s 30th Anniversary with this great, roomy, 15” x 15”, durable nylon tote. The design is festive and colorful. The totes come in royal blue & forest green. #1811 30th Anniversary Royal Blue Tote .........9.00 7.50 #1812 30th Anniversary Forest Green Tote .....9.00 7.50 Show your support of DFD’s 30 years of rescuing dogs and helping people with one of these great t-shirts. We even have a women’s style that is more fitted, shorter, with shorter sleeves. SPECIAL, LIMITED EDITION 30th ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS Close Out ! Reduced! #1250 30th Anniversary Pistachio Green T-shirt Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL ....................................... 14.00 10.00 #1251 Woman’s Style T-shirt .................S, L, XL . . . 14.00 10.00 #1249 30th Anniversary Iris Blue T-shirt - regular style Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL ....................................... 14.00 10.00 Playtime T-shirt This cute shirt comes in two colors and has three adorable dogs happily playing and enjoying life. Their happiness and the bright four-color design are sure to make anyone who sees this shirt smile. Child’s Play T-shirt A burgundy color shirt with four squares that sport our logo and an adorable dog ready to go for a walk. The cream and black design on the burgundy looks great. Close Out ! #1246 Teal Playtime T-shirt #1247 Charcoal Playtime T-shirt Sizes S, M, XL, XXL, XXXL ........................17.00 15.00 CHILD & ADULT SIZES #1311 Burgundy Play T-shirt Sizes S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-16)...10.00 #1248 Burgundy Adult T-shirt S, M, L, XL, XXL.......................................... 16.00 New ! New ! gooD sAm members We now have a very special new shirt for Good Sam Club members. This 100% preshrunk cotton t-shirt is denim blue or red & includes both the Good Sam logo & the DFD logo, along with the words, “TOGETHER WE MAKE MIRACLES HAPPEN.” A really cute shirt & a great way to show your support. #1252 Denim Blue: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL .................. 14.00 #1254 Red Good Sam T-Shirt: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL 14.00 A very special way to send notes to friends — our new note cards feature eight different, beautiful full color pictures of some of our Hearing Dogs. A little information about the dog is included on the back of the card, with the inside left blank for your note. ITEM #806 .................................................. 9.00 FULL COLOR NOTE CARDS Please continue to support the special work and mission of Dogs for the Deaf Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 19 Dogs for the Deaf Gift Boutique WARM, CUDDLY SWEATSHIRT Small and cute design on the left chest features a loveable dog face in the center of the O in DOGS. Close Out ! CAJUN’S SONG A fun book for children and adults with a beautiful story about a lonely dog in a shelter. Cajun is rescued by DFD and becomes a very special Hearing Dog and best friend of Janice, a woman who is deaf. Fabulous color pictures with both English & Spanish wording. A wonderful Christmas present. ITEM #1702 Oxford Gray (XXL only) .........16.00 ITEM #109 Paperback...15.00 DOGGIE T-SHIRT A T-shirt with a colorful design for the dog in your life. HEARING DOG UNIVERSITY SWEATSHIRT Pullover, navy blue sweatshirt with the new logo full-sized on the front. #1704 Navy Blue Sweatshirt Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL...20.00 Small (fits 5-10 lbs.) Large (fits 15-20 lbs.) #603 Teal/Purple T-shirt ............. 15.00 Hoodie pullover, hunter green with a pouch to keep your hands warm #1705 Forest Green Hooded Pull-Over Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL............ 26.00 and the logo full sized on the front. Pastel patchwork beanietype dog with a DFD Hearing Dog vest. Very cute! Pink, blue, yellow and white patchwork. PULLOVER HOODIE YOUTH BASEBALL CAP You’ve been asking for it! An official Dogs for the Deaf baseball cap for children ITEM #208 Royal Blue......... 9.00 PLUSH TOY SURE-GRIP POCKET KNIFE ITEM #708 ............................... 8.00 ITEM #704 Burgundy 3”x 7/8” .5.00 ITALIAN CHARM BRACELET DFD PHOTO MEGA CHARM TRAVEL TUMBLER OR MUG Our wonderful new “Hearing Dogs Make Miracles Happen” design is now on a sleek stainless steel mug and a blue plastic tumbler. Tumbler Italian Charm Bracelets are all the rage. We have the bracelets in stainless steel and our DFD custom charm with our logo on it. Order together or separately. #908 Italian Charm Bracelet ....... 8.00 #911 DFD Photo Charm ............... 8.00 A Mega Photo Charm for your Italian Charm Bracelet. (This larger size charm allows you to connect two existing Italian charm bracelets together.) #914 Mega Charm 10.00 Both are insulated and fit in most car holders. Enjoy your hot beverages and be reminded that you are making miracles happen. #310 Stainless Miracle Mug ................12.00 #311 Blue Miracle Tumbler ....................8.00 Mug Page 20 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 FOUND DOGS & SECOND CHANCES two wonderful paperback books about rescued dogs and their lives after rescue. Tales of stray dogs who landed on their feet – guaranteed to make you laugh and cry with its inspiring stories and beautiful pictures! #111 Found Dogs ...........................15.00 #112 Second Chances ...................15.00 a large, zippered tote Bag in royal blue with our wonderful “hearing Dogs Make Miracles happen” artwork on it. the straps are adjustable. It’s durable, practical, and a very nice tote, can carry anything 15½” x 15¾” x 4” from a laptop to beach wear. #1810 Miracles Happen Tote .....9.00 MIRACLES TOTE BAG ALL EARS MUG a 15 oz. insulated, acrylic travel mug, with handle. comes in green with our adorable “I’m all ears” artwork. ITEM #314 Green I’m All Ears Tumbler....9.00 GOLF CAP New cotton twill, 5-panel low crown golf cap in three great colors. A quality cap at a great price. #216 Royal Blue #217 Maroon #218 Khaki ..............................9.00 ANGEL PIN Absolutely adorable, pewter silver dog with gold wings & halo. You’ll be proud to wear this pin! ITEM #902 ....................... 5.00 RUNNING DOG NOTECARDS A happy dog with a red leash is featured on each card. Suitable to any occasion and a great way to send personal greetings. 8 different styles of cards with 8 envelopes in each set. Where else can you get eight cute cards for under $1.00 each? ITEM #805 Running Dog Notecards 5.00 Now pets of all kinds can join in on the fun of giving, receiving, and even EATING greeting cards! These greeting cards are all natural, NON-RAWHIDE, NON-PLASTIC, NON-NYLON. No toxins or preservatives. Ingredients include soy protein concentrate, gelatin, wheat gluten, corn gluten, chicken meal, and edible food coloring. Each card comes with a colorful envelope and a special food coloring marking pen with which to write your message. Cards are approximately 4”x6” #TR111 Happy Bark Day! #TR112 Wishing you Good Health! ........... 3.50 each EDIBLE GREETING CARDS! DFD LICENSE PLATE FRAME Show the world your support of Dogs for the Deaf with a license plate frame on your car. For the following states: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CN, FL, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, NB, NV, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, Wash.DC, WY. (In other states, the frame covers up the expiration dates.) ITEM #712 ................................................................. 10.00 PLUSH DOG Plush Hearing Dog with vest 10” High the Best of dogs for the deaf THE BEST OF DOGS FOR THE DEAF Permabound paperback book. Wonderful pictures, dog treat recipes, stories and featured Hearing Dogs. ITEM #101 ............ 9.00 New ! DFD VIDEO TAPE ITEM #703 ..... 11.00 10.00 We have a brand new video available telling the DFD story. DVD and VHS formats, with each format including a shorter, 16-minute version & longer 25-minute version. This is excellent for showing to your service clubs, church groups, etc. Available for purchase or loan. DVD ITEM #2102 ............ 12.00 VHS ITEM #2103............. 12.00 Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 21 Shop our internet store and order on line . . . or use the order form in this newsletter. Three wonderful hard-bound books written and illustrated by Christine Davis “The perfect way to remember that timeless connection to your special four-legged friend.” 97 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR DOG SMILE! a cute book guaranteed to make you smile, too. have some sheer fun and bond with your dog at the same time. It really works! get ready for an ear-to-ear grin. ITEM #108 ............ 7.50 KEY LANYARD You will never lose your keys with this handy, good looking lanyard. For those who believe that every Dog is indeed part Angel! ITEM #114 The Shelter Dog ................................. 12.00 ITEM #105 For Every Dog an Angel ..................... 10.00 ITEM #106 For Every Cat an Angel ...................... 10.00 Close Out ! ITEM #705 Maroon ITEM #707 Purple........4.00 We have taken one of our favorite t-shirt designs and put it on a white, ceramic coffee mug. They are very colorful and cute. This mug is easy to hold and of excellent quality. DFD DOG TONGUE MUG WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? Another one of our favorite colorful t-shirt designs printed on a white, high-quality ceramic coffee mug. This cute design will brighten any morning! ITEM #308 Dogs Out Mug ........... 10.00 A hand forms the sign for “I Love You.” In the center of the palm is a little paw print with “Dogs for the Deaf” surrounding it. Blue/white paw or white/blue paw, lettering. I LOVE YOU PINS ITEM #309 Dog Tongue Mug........ 10.00 ITEM #905 Bl/wh paw.... 4.00 ITEM #906 Wh/bl paw ... 4.00 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT Two-dimensional gold metallic ornament with our DFD logo dog wearing a hat and scarf to celebrate the holidays and make your seasonal decorations more festive. ITEM #913 ...................... 9.00 DOG TREATS From Star’s Blind Dog Bakery Wonderful, special dog treats made with healthy, wholesome human quality ingredients. ½ lb. assorted cookies ITEM #TR100 Sweet .............6.00 ITEM # TR101 Savory ............6.00 NANTUCKET CAP Washed twill, six-panel cloth-lined cap. Contrasting sandwich bill. Imprinted leather patch. One size fits all ITEM #207 - Olive ITEM #215 - Black ITEM #219 - Tan ................ 15.00 ADULT T-SHIRT WILL WORK FOR TOYS AND TREATS Here is an absolutely adorable short-sleeved t-shirt for Adults. Match up the little ones or your pooch - available in many sizes! (Page 22) ADULT: ITEM #1234 Eggplant S, M, L, XL, XXL .............................19.00 Page 22 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 Exclusive Dogs for the Deaf Gift Closet HEARING DOG UNIVERSITY ZIP-UP HOODIE Zip-up hoodie, grey, with pockets and a smaller sized logo on the left chest. I’M ALL EARS LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT A darling wagging-tailed dog on the left chest and a ‘job description’ for Hearing Dogs on the back. This high quality, cute shirt will get T-Shirt Back: HEARING DOG: 2 Ears • 4 Legs people’s attention • Wagging Tail • Most often mixed coming or going. breed rescued from shelter • Highly sound awareness • Unconditional #1232 Maroon love, and companionship #1233 Navy Blue Sizes S, M, L, XL , XXL, XXXL...................... 16.00 trained professional • Provides #1706 Birch Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL................................. 33.00 Check out these beautiful and comfortable DFD faded denim shirts, with our logo and name in gold and navy. The men’s has one pocket; the women’s does not. The women’s is tapered; men’s is not. CLASSY CASUAL EMBROIDERED DENIM SHIRT Close Out ! SIGN LANGUAGE T-SHIRT “Dogs for the Deaf” is illustrated in sign language across the top of this new shirt. Then our DFD logo comes to life and signs “I Love You” below. #1244 Texas Orange Burnt Orange (L only) #1245 Metro Blue (M, L, XL only) #1253 Purple Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL ..................................... 10.00 #1236 Womens’ Denim .................S & L only 30.00 #1235 Mens’ Denim .............. L, XL, XXL only 30.00 #1238 Womens’ Faded Denim .........M, L, XL 30.00 #1237 Mens’ Faded Denim .............L, XL, XXL 30.00 #1256 Womens’ Dark Denim ...............M, L, XL 25.00 HEARING DOGS MAKE MIRACLES HAPPEN Denim Blue T-Shirt with a great message! ITEM #1231 Denim Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL ........................ 16.00 Matching design for children in Stonewash Blue! ITEM #1310 Stonewash Blue Sizes: S, M, L .................................................. 10.00 WILL WORK FOR TOYS AND TREATS T-SHIRT Here is an absolutely adorable t-shirt for the little ones or your pooch and now available in adult sizes too! ITEM #1306.1 Raspberry Sorbet Toddler Size 2 .................... 14.00 Reduced! 9.00 ADULT: ITEM #1234 Eggplant S, M, L, XL, XXL .........................................19.00 New items are being added frequently. Check them out on our web site and view detailed photos in color – www.dogsforthedeaf.org Canine Listener • Spring 2008 • Page 23 I am proud to be involved with the work of Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. provides trained dogs to deaf and hard of hearing individuals free of charge. as a gesture of my support, I have enclosed my donation to the hearing Dog program. My donation helps defray costs of this nonprofit organization and helps make possible a trained dog to serve as the ears of a deaf individual. My donation is tax deductible according to current laws. Please send me additional information about obtaining a Hearing Dog Please send me information on leaving a bequest to Dogs for the Deaf. Mr./Mrs./Ms. Name ______________________________________________________ Donor ID# ___________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Daytime Ph: ( ) ____________ City _____________________________________________________________ State ___Zip ___________ E-mail Address: _________________________ Donation Amount_________Sales Amount from below ______ Ship to Name & Address (if different) __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________________________ State ___Zip ___________ ORDER FORM – Dogs for the Deaf Gift Collection ITEM NUMBER QTY. COLOR DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE PER ITEM TOTAL PRICE __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR FASTER SERVICE CALL: 1-(541) 826-9220 email: info@dogsforthedeaf.org web site: www.dogsforthedeaf.org PLEASE INDICATE METHOD OF PAYMENT Credit cards, checks or money orders are welcome for donation and/or sales. Enclosed is a check or money order made payable to Dogs for the Deaf VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMERICAN EXPRESS Your Credit Card Number ___________________________________________ EXP. ____/____ SIGNATURE _____________________________________________________ or FAX your order to: 1(541) 826-6696 SUB-TOTAL SHIPPING & HANDLING SUB-TOTAL TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION TOTAL SHIPPING & HANDLING Up to $9.99 ------------ $2.50 $ 10 - $19.99 ------------3.95 $ 20 - $29.99 ------------4.95 $ 30 - $39.99 ------------5.95 $ 40 and up -------------6.95 Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Net proceeds from all sales are used for Hearing Dog program services. MAIL TO: Dogs for the Deaf, Inc., 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, OR 97502-9360 Page 24 • Canine Listener • Spring 2008 boArD oF DIreCTors Mrs. Lyn Boening, Chair Financial Consultant Mr. Richard Croly, Secretary Audiologist — Retired Mrs. Robin Dickson, Pres./CEO Dogs for the Deaf Mr. Marvin Rhodes Administrator, Oregon Dept. of Revenue Mr. Geoffrey Riley, Past Chair Promotions Manager, KDRV-TV Mrs. Janice Watson Attorney at Law Ms. Gayle Wilson Media Productions Mr. Steven Weber Chief Finance Officer ACCESS ADvIsory boArD Chair: Mr. Bob Tull, Dept of Education - Retired Mr. Sheldon Altfeld, President, Cable Maven Prod. Mrs. Sue Bray, Executive Director, Good Sam Club Mr. Tony Dow, Actor, Producer, Director Joyce Guymon, Dogs for the Deaf Ambassador Ms. Barbara Meyers, Grief Therapist Ms. Janice Justice Doctor of Chiropractic and Hearing Dog Recipient Mr. Bennett Mintz, Public Relations Mrs. Marilyn Quayle, Attorney at Law Mr. C.W. Smith, Chief of Police - Retired Jackson County Commissioner Ms. Sue Thomas Hearing Dog Recipient Mr. John Watt, Government Relations Mr. James Wickre, Attorney at Law Ms. Betty White, Actress Mrs. Heather Whitestone/McCallum Miss America 1995 It is Dogs for the Deaf policy to never sell, trade, or rent the names and addresses on our mailing list. All of you who receive this newsletter are a very special part of our family and you are essential to us in achieving our goal of enabling dogs and people to enjoy more love, freedom, and security in their lives. We promise never to jeopardize your trust by giving your name and address to others. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If you change your address, please let us know. Every newsletter that is returned to us costs DFD money. Let us know when you move and help us save precious dollars. Thank You! JUST A REMINDER - We want our donors to have access to information about DFD in order to answer any questions they may have. Pursuant to this, copies of our annual audit are available from DFD and from many state Attorney General offices. DUPLICATE NEWSLETTERS? Are you receiving more than one newsletter? If so, please clip the labels off both newsletters and send them to us so we can correct the error and save postage costs. Thank you for helping in this way. DFD LEGAL/FINANCIAL INFORMATION Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. is registered as a non-profit charity in all states requiring such registration. The registration number for the state of Florida is 10733. For North Carolina, financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the state. In Virginia, a financial statement is available upon written request from the State Office of Consumer Affairs. In New York, a copy of the latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York NY 10271. Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. does NOT use a professional solicitor, so ALL donations come directly to DFD. Copies of our annual audit are available from DFD and from many state Attorney General offices. Dogs For The Deaf, Inc. 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, OR 97502 Non-Profit U.S. Postage Permit No. 5 Medford, OR 97501 PA I D Chiebe is the most worthwhile thing that has come into my life. Josephine B. – Florida