Annual Report2014

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ANNUAL REPORT 2014Pet Partners is the national leader in demonstrating and promoting positive animal-assisted therapy, activities and education. Nearly forty years since the organization’s inception, the science that proves these benefits has become indisputable. Today, Pet Partners is the nation’s largest and most prestigious nonprofit registering handlers of multiple species as volunteer teams providing animal-assisted interventions. With the highest caliber curriculum in the industry, Pet Partners trains volunteers and evaluates them with their pets for visiting therapy animal programs with a wide variety of clients including veterans with PTSD, seniors living with Alzheimer’s, students with literacy challenges, patients in recovery, people with intellectual disabilities and those approaching end of life. The impact of these interactions is felt one million times a year. Pet Partners’ curriculum and continuing education for licensed instructors, evaluators and handlers are the gold standard in the field.

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It’s been an exciting year for Pet Partners, and a great time to be involved with an organization with its core rooted in the human animal bond. It’s in the news - whether it’s the New

York Times writing about how retirees

love their pets or the NIH published

study showing animals may ease social

anxiety in kids with autism. Although

each of us benefits daily from our shared

lives with animals, it’s easy to take

for granted the place they hold in our

society and our hearts.

Recently I re-read a book written by

the organization’s founder, Leo Bustad,

Animals, Aging, and the Aged, published

in 1980. He writes, “Animals can provide

a boundless measure of acceptance,

adoration, attention, forgiveness

and unconditional love. Animals also

contribute to their owner’s concept of

self-worth and sense of being needed.

The animal they care for loves them in

return …. This is no small matter.”

It strikes me that this simple and

profound statement, delivered by such

an outstanding educator, scientist and

humanitarian, was visionary at the time.

Today, we not only accept this as a truth,

but we are training volunteers to use

this powerful effect to reach more and

more people in need. This year alone,

Pet Partners volunteers were introduced

to new courses on how to work with

Veterans, with dementia patients, and

in crisis response situations. We are

working to ensure that we have the

best trained volunteers, that our animal

partners are safe, happy and positively

affected by their work, and that the

facilities teams visit understand why the

Pet Partners difference matters.

I can’t help but feel that, as we

enter a new phase of organizational

momentum, our work bringing the

positive effects of animal-assisted

interactions to people is just the tip of

the iceberg in terms of the impact the

organization can have. As a veterinarian

myself, I understand at the most basic

and fundamental level, that our animals

help us connect with others and live in

the moment in a way that defies modern

ways of living. We need this more now

than ever.

As Board Chair, it’s an exhilarating and

awe-inspiring time to be associated with

Pet Partners. Our board has never been

stronger. We have a number of terrific

new board members, all believers in the

MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP

Dr. Mary Craig & Guinness

bond, with strengths and experience

that are translating into new partnerships

and access to greater professional

expertise for Pet Partners. As we work

to connect with individual and corporate

donors to help advance the mission, our

talented management team is not only

delivering a great program today, but

planning for a visionary future, just as Dr.

Bustad did.

I’m certain this annual report will

inspire you too. I hope you’ll help us

realize our founders’ vision as well as

Pet Partners’ future – This is no small

matter.

Mary Craig, DVM, MBABoard Chair

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS Working with Veterans Continuing Education Course LaunchedAn online learning experience designed to support handlers interested in working with Veterans. Animal Assisted Crisis Response (AACR) Continuing Education Course LaunchedThis resource assists handlers wishing to pursue AACR to identify pre-requisites, determine if it is a good fit for their team and directs them to appropriate resources. Updated Version of Handler Guide Released Based on feedback, a new version of the handler guide was released. The most notable additions to content include expanded discussion about the differences between service, emotional support and therapy animals.

Visiting Clients with Alzheimer’s/Dementia Continuing Education Course LaunchedThis resource is designed to provide handlers with information to better serve clients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia

Therapy Animal Program WebinarsIn 2014, Pet Partners hosted nine different webinars for those interested in pursuing registration as well as for those current volunteers interested in expanding their knowledge. Topics included tips on registering with your mini horse or cat, best practices in evaluating rabbits and guinea pigs and how to consider when to retire your therapy animal.

Team Evaluator Policies and Procedure Manual With the goal of having a clear and navigable resource for volunteer leaders across the country, we refreshed the documentation supporting our evaluators to promote consistency and clarity.

Hannah has the intelligence of a 7 year-old child with an extensive vocabulary and ability to create her own phrases such as “special water” for apple juice and “Go Ducks! Woo! Stay with the ball!” She is very friendly and loves children, she and Joan participate in an after-school reading program at River Road Elementary and at a summer camp with the Amazon Com-munity Center in Eugene, OR. Joan enjoys volunteering with Hannah because it helps children improve their reading skills while also educating them about parrots.

• Handler Joan Siegel, Eugene, OR.

MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE: TEAMS BY STATELast year, Pet Partners teams made more than one million visits in all 50 states to people in need.

Alabama 196

Alaska 82

Arizona 712

Arkansas 83

California 1,211

Colorado 328

Connecticut 517

Delaware 1

District of Columbia 6

Florida 521

Georgia 156

Hawaii 20

Idaho 57

Illinois 399

Indiana 187

Iowa 102

Kansas 107

Kentucky 29

Louisiana 145

Maine 18

Maryland 75

Massachusetts 175

Michigan 139

Minnesota 454

Mississippi 42

Missouri 130

Montana 72

Nebraska 68

Nevada 41

New Hampshire 124

New Jersey 40

New Mexico 51

New York 546

North Carolina 221

North Dakota 18

Ohio 525

Oklahoma 6

Oregon 340

Pennsylvania 65

Rhode Island 72

South Carolina 19

South Dakota 18

Tennessee 124

Texas 859

Utah 90

Vermont 39

Virginia 240

Washington 481

West Virginia 10

Wisconsin 324

Wyoming 29

FACTS: MORE THAN JUST DOGSPet Partners understands that different species of animals are therapeutic to different people so we proudly register nine appropriate species including: cats, horses, birds, pigs, rabbits, llamas & alpacas, guinea pigs and even rats for therapy visits.

dog 9,723

equine 235

cat 199

rabbit 73

bird 26

llama/alpaca 23

guinea pig 18

pig 9

rat 5

Grand Total 10,314

United States Total

10,314

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IN THE MEDIA As the nation’s leading authority on animal-assisted interactions, Pet Partners is highly sought after for our expertise and commentary in the field. We work with thousands of local and national media outlets generating press across all platforms. 2014 saw record coverage of our work in all 50 states. Recent highlights include:

RESEARCH Increasingly, research leads the way in recognizing the vision of our founders. These amazing therapy animals have an undisputable impact on human health and welfare. We celebrate the past year and look forward to placing increased emphasis on health outcomes as the field of medical study associated with the Human Animal Bond expands.

The presence of an animal can significantly increase positive social behavior among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.O’Haire, E. McKenzie, J. Beck, A, Slaughter, V. (2013) Social Behaviors Increase in Children with Autism in the Presence of Animals Compared to Toys. Retrieved from www.plosone.org

Research has shown that children receiving AAT display gains in overall emotional stability, active engagement, and a more positive attitude towards school (Friesen, 2010). It has also been noted that AAT can assist in improving literacy skills (Jalongo et al., 2004). Walsh, A. (2014) Impact of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Oral Reading Fluency of Second Graders.

Children demonstrated an improved acceptance of the hospital experience, that it was more like home, and that they felt less ill, and even happier when interacting with the therapy animal team.Takashima, G. Day, M. (2014) Setting the One Health Agenda and the Human-Companion Animal Bond. From International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Previous studies have reported that the use of AAT has been shown to lower systolic blood pressure, decrease pain levels, reduce fear and distress, promote coping with hospitalization, and increase attention span and socialization skills. Tsai, 2010; Braun, Strangler, Narveson, & Pettingell, 2009; Caprilli & Messeri, 2006; Hansen, Messinger, Baun, & Megel., 1999; Sobo, Eng, Kassity, & Kirch,

2006; Gagnon, Bouchard, Landry, belles-Isles, Fortier, & Fillion, 2004.

AAT was performed in patients hospitalized with heart failure. The study tried to determine whether a 12-minute hospital visit with a therapy dog improves hemodynamic measures, lowers neurohormone levels, and decreases state anxiety in patients with advanced heart failure. Compared with controls, the volunteer-dog group had significantly greater decreases in systolic pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure during and after the intervention. Kamioka, H. Okada, S. Tsutani, K. Park, H. Okuizumi, H. Handa, S. Oshio, T. Park, S. Kitayuguchi, J. Abe, T. Honda, T. Mutoh, Y. (2014) Effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy: A systemic review of randomized controlled trials. From www.sciencedirect.com

Montana the llama has become known throughout Dutchess County, NY due to his many community service hours, fre-quenting children’s therapeutic and foster homes. He maintains his summer visits with local inner-city day care facilities and helps educate children about camelids. He was rescued from Montana’s Large Animal Sanctuary by his handler Andrea Tibbetts of Hyde Park, NY. After 1 1/2 years of focused nutrition and handling, he has become a trusted and valued 4-H animal for community service work. Because of his docile and trusting manner, Montana and Andrea easily passed the Pet Partners evaluation. Montana is an amazing example of animals given a second chance in life and how they give back to others.

• Handler Andrea Tibbetts, Hyde Park, NY.

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Operating Support & Revenue Donations (incl. Net Assets released from Restriction) $1,267,311 70%Program Revenue 459,148 25%Investment & Other 81,069 5%Total Operating Support & Revenue 1,807,528

Operating Expenses Program services $1,436,252 69%Management and general 377,888 18%Fundraising 281,965 13%Total Expenses 2,096,105

Non-Operating Activities

Change in Net Assets from Non-Operating Activities (91,374) Total Change in Net Assets* (379,951)

Assets Current $391,231 Land, Building & Equipment 3,410,236 Investment & Other 4,825,495 Total Assets 8,626,962

Liabilities Current Liabilities $369,684

Net Assets Board Designated $2,565,239 Unrestricted 3,365,644 Temporarily Restricted 1,266,846 Permanently Restricted 1,059,549 Total Liabilities & Net Assets 8,626,962 * Deficit was result of intentional investment in mission delivery.

Operating Support & Revenue

DONATIONS PROGRAMREVENUE

INVESTMENT& OTHER

70%

25%

4%

Operating Expenses

18%

13%

69%

PROGRAMSERVICES

MANAGEMENT& GENERAL

FUNDRAISING

BY THE NUMBERS 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

PET PARTNERS CARING COMMUNITY We thank the following individuals who have made provisions in their estate plan for Pet Partners. We appreciate their support that will encourage and expand animal-assisted interactions for years to come.

Dr. Robert Anderson Anonymous Dr. Donna Baer Grace & Larry Ballentine Betty & Richard BauderValerie & Richard Beck Barbara & David Bell Donna Berrier Nancy & William Biery Carolyn BorsiniHelen Boyd Florence Burkholder Marite Butners Dr. Betty Carmack Dr. Craig & Ronda Carter Dr. Gary & Mary Lynn Champion Dr. Aphrodite Clamar Cohen Sheila Cohen Melody Cook Sophie & Derek Craighead Dr. Merry Crimi Dr. Roy & Lydia Cruzen Janna De Lue

The Dogfather (James Schwartz) Lt. Cmdr. Constance Dorn Dr. D’Ann Downey Jonathan & Lynnette Eastlake Karen Edwards Dr. Joan Engel Janet Fisher Dr. Robert & Catherine Franklin Harold Galbraith Nora Gallaher Carol Gonnella Charles M. Granoski, JrKatharine & Goody Harding Barbara Harris Dr. James Harris Todd Hendricks Mary Hill Linda Hines Cheryl HovanickRobin Huckeba Jennifer Jarpe Joan & Bill Jensen Jacqueline Joseph

Cristine Kossow Susan Lilley Barbara Litwack Carolynn Loacker Rebecca Lovejoy Barbara & Wendell Loveless Esther Lyndon Annie MagnantBetty & Kendall Manning Dr. Bill & Janice McCulloch Karen MillerMarion Mitton Marilyn & David Mize Davelie & Russell Morgan Maria Myckaniuk Tom Nelson Jeannie & Bruce Nordstrom Lawrence Norvell Kyoko O’Neill Martha Jane Pearcy Victoria M. ReganJohn Remer, Jr Mark Rosenblum Debbie & Robert Ross Michelle & Ed Sayres

Dr. Olivia Scarse Mal Schwartz Mary-Margaret Shoaf, PhD Alfred Siegel Michael Siwula Jean & Bob Sneed Carol & Mark Spisak Sandra Squires Hal SternDr. Wayne & Sharon Sternberger Walter Stugis Ingrid Sunzenauer Sarah Sweatt Dr. Gregg & Laura Takashima Anne Taubman Dr. Irving Taylor Ella Mae & Doc Thomas Dr. Lorna Vanderzanden Eleanor Vigil Dr. William Warley Linda & Craig Wescoatt Julianne Whitcomb

In light of one special therapy visit in a hospital waiting room with Caleb, a Tennessee family now has a Schnauzer of their very own. While awaiting the outcome of their young child’s surgery, the family was weighed down by stress and worry. It seemed as if nothing could have helped them, until Caleb came along. The parents were amazed at how distracted and happy their children became in Caleb’s presence. One child however, was fearful of dogs. By the end of the visit his mother was shocked to find him sitting with Caleb on his lap, looking down and smiling at him. Months later, Caleb’s handler Sue Daulton encountered the family. The mother hugged and thanked Sue for that visit and told her that Caleb was the reason they now had a Schnauzer of their own.

• Handler Sue Daulton, Clarksville, TN.

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HONOR AND MEMORIAL DONATIONS – 2014 Special thanks for the following donors, who by contributing to Pet Partners in 2014, remember the special spirit of an animal or person that touched their lives

IN HONOR OF A PERSON Charles & Michele Barzydloby Danielle Barzydlo

George Bergerby Nancy Stone

Linda Bielby Andrea Hanlon

Alan & Nancy Brennerby Mr. & Mrs. Evangelakos and Jeffrey & Terry Paule

Chris Cecchetto & Serene Lakeby Ms. Townsend

Mike Dahlem & Linda Andersenby Judy Dahlem

Philip Faveroby Mariangela Monteiro

Debra Floresby Lisa Roberts

Justin Gardnerby Kirsten Luethy

Bill Griffinby Deborah Marchione

Dr. Jamia Jasper Jacobsenby the Community Foundation of Boone County

Diane Jamiesonby Emily Singh

Michele Kennedyby Terri DeLoach

Jordan Marsarby Emily Trovato

Jody Otwellby Jane Reeves

The Patterson Familyby Emily Rosenthal

Karen Rainwaterby Linda R. Taylor

Steven & Spencer Spivakby Jessica Yellen

Susan Dowd Stoneby Ronni Shapiro

Donald Weissby Stephanie Quinby

Ellen B. Woodby Jenny Rasch

IN HONOR OF AN ANIMAL

Tella Battyby Tina Batty, Donna & Derek Carrow, Dorothy Myers, and Kathy Rheinhart

Norbert Freyermuthby Cynthia Hersh

Arizona Jaegerby Betty Fortney

Kobe Kilianby Dave Kilian

Daisy Riggsby Sheila Fitzpatick

IN MEMORY OF A PERSON

Duke Abramsby Kathy, Chuck, Rodrigo/Ping Wooten

Faye Axelrodby Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sperling

Donna Baileyby Jessica VanDerPoel

Joe Bilekby Carolyn R. Ellingwood and Dave Bateman

Shirley Brochesterby Stephanie Calmenson and Mark Goldman

Judy Brownby Herb Brown, Jacqulyn & Rodger Wellenreiter, and the Hancock Regional Hospital Guild

Marie Brownby Barbara & Frank Boulden, Rosemarie Curry, Gary & Nancy DiGiacomo, Maureen Duffy, Gail F. O’Neill, Zandra & Chuck Price, and Marie Rodgers

Al Coopermanby Mikey Kimmelman

Dwayne Barry “Rusty” Coxby Angel Paws, Inc.

Norma Jean Cushmanby Pamela Hurley

Janice Damianoby Rhoda Axlerod

Ida Gilmoreby Tina King

Bear and Bandit Hudsonby Jackie Thorne

Richard Hutsonby Erin White

Phyllis Marie Inzunzaby David Unger

Carlton Jeffriesby Steve & Laura Shumate

David Jonesby Jase Schwartz

Stephanie Julianby Gale Bowman DVM

David Lernerby Loryn Halper

Janet Madsonby Jean Martell

Bob Michalsonby Nancy George-Michalson

Sally Nosanchukby Susan & Steve Belen

Andrea O’Connorby Lucille M. Beaulieu

Catherine Petersby Joan Sare

Steven Pfeifferby Sandy Ford, Nick Miller, Kathryn Ozimek, Mark & Penny Pfeiffer, Mildred C. Serwold, and Bob & Brenda Swanson

Harlow Richardsonby Lisa Zeiner

Ilene Robbinsby Sue Grundfest

Steven Saint-Aubinby Lynn Harrigan

Domenica Sbrocco-Castellanoby Irene Herz

Janet Thallby Falon Terry

Jamie Tulchinby Atlantic Theater Company

Harriet Varnadoreby Richard J. Varnadore

Allan White, Srby Annette G. King

Alison Wigtonby Meeghan Sinclair and John Wellington

IN MEMORY OF AN ANIMAL

Duke Abrams, Otis Lowy, and Wi-Fi Yoshida-Peerby Lois Abrams, PhD

Duke Anakinby Dr. Deirdre Rand

Fiona Bologna Andersonby Katrina Anderson

Olivia Anderson, Lily Jones, Twigs Kahn-Chiossone, Sadie Martin, and Kelly and Walter Ortnerby Stephanie Calmenson and Mark Goldman

Rizzo Beckby Lynnette & Jon Eastlake

Westleigh Blackby Douglas & Dorena Boike

Rueben Cruitby Neil S. Ross

Ella Dailyby Sarah E. DeLone

Sunshine Devittby Melissa Topper

Katie Doheryby Joyce Strickler

Boo Edwardsby Linda Carlson

Bella Farleyby David Farley

Alya Feltonby Dr. Tanya Eustace

Chaos Ferrerby Jillian O’Donnell

Max Fredrickson, Dayton Kruse, and Hunter Takashimaby Donald Falk and Harold Rains

Rosie Gareau and Waggie Hershmanby Karen Kaufman

Chaos Garry and Tucker McNeelyby Betty & Kendall Manning

Shadow Gillespieby Mary & Donald Knowles

Gracie Gordonby Andrew Moore

Lady Gordonby Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Gordon

Lola Griffinby Deborah & Hupert Fassett

Dara Holszankaby Dr. Susan Anway

Charlie Huntby Katharine & Goodwin Harding

Brandy Koernerby Mr. & Mrs. Linthacum

Athena Kyle-Bowlsbeyby Amy Castner

Maizey Lindsayby Lisa Callahan

Shams O’Learyby Rebecca Clearman, MDPA

Kotteb Leightonby Betsie Danner

Winston Malkinby Matt Seeberg

Caterina Millerby Jerilyn E. Felton, DMin

Kemo Nandaby Shirley D. Lieb

Ranger Pageby Mr. & Mrs. Sowers

Bunny Parkerby Dr. Bettina Riccio

Mowgli Polenby Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bailey

Suzy Reinhartby Sharon M. Cook

Jerry Robbinsby Lynda O. Kelly

Oscar Royerby Anne Marie Scibelli

Diana Ruggieroby Christy Bartley

Ivory Ryanby Marilyn J. Ryan

Jaeger Sasserby Barry & Paulette Mills

Mo Schwartzby Jase & Jeremy Schwartz

Jessie Strellby Jack Barron, Jr

Baroness Von Sammishlandby Molly Frizzell

Calypso Youngby Jennie Marsh

Willow Youngby Laura Krowel

FROM ORGANIZATIONS

Wylie Fultz, Bear Henderson, Gimp Kader, Frosty Oliver, and River Tammby the Animal Medical Center of Highland Village

Lani Stoneby Angel Paws, Inc.

Bean Ahren, Bo Alderman, Lucky Alex, Angel Amer, Butler Baker, Bailey Christakos, Rocky Connors, Maizey Gallagher, Pepper Graca, Smokey Heither, Max Johnson, Sandy Keuch, Bailey Ludwig, Sparky Luz, Ramsey Martis, Buffy Pinkul, Morris Rackauskas, Bailey Rich, Iggy Ritchie, Missy Ritchie, Ozzie Rouson, Lola Shiffer, Zeus Tucker, Peanuts Webb, Sushi Webb, and Callie Youngby Bremen Animal Hospital, Ltd.

Mocha Bird, Babe Donner, and Agnes Zollnerby Carlsbad Pet Therapy Association, Inc.

Chelsea Biedronski, Angel Bowers, Rose Brown, Tusty Carson, Tiger Clare, Yaya Collins, Arpege Coopersmith, Nutmeg Deane, Pebbles Delk, Tiger Galileo Diaz, Jazz Doss, Kiwi Elbert, Boo Boo Evans, Goldie Fannoney, Kassie Farrell, Abby Fowler, AJ Garvin, Dot Gilbert, Bentley Hamilton, Sammy Harkins, Tocho Herrera, Isabella Hill, Mollie Hodge, Tux Jackson, Medea Kaeser, Minnie Marble Karunaratne, Alric Kassiday, Bumper Kessler, Dale Kleinbussink, Meenu Kumar, Crackers Lee, Hudson Lighter, Gracie Loratto, Lilly Lugo, Falco Manion, Pie Mansfield, Tovey Mariano-Wright, Megan Marier, Isabeau McBride, Domino McNaughten, Mattie Moshlak, Mocha Mural, Eddy Olivo, Nugget Olson, Zonker Pherson, Lady Powell, Frankie Proffitt, Harley Proffitt, Shepherd Book Redman, Katie Reed, Buddy Riley, Magy Sager, Happy San Agustin, Taz Schmid, Migo Schmidt, Grace Sherman, Sylvie Silvert, Pino Blanc Sinisgalli, Noodle Streeks, Tyson Tominson, Simba Trolan, Dallas Cowboy Turner, Caesar Vedan, Thyme Waldron, Presley Wise, Sanity Woods, and Baron WurzbergerBy Negola’s Ark Veterinary Hospital

All Petsby Justine Aviles of Resting Pets

Sadie Martin and Laddie Kowalskiby Tender Paws

Oakley Eriksen-Meier and Roscoe Solidayby Teton County PAL

*In an effort for Pet Partners to continue its commitment to being GREEN and conserving vital resources, future tributes will be presented in a special Honorariums and Memorials section of our website, updated on a quarterly basis.

Trooper, the gentle Golden, quickly connects with both men and women. Many have expressed their appreciation of his weekly visits, always feel-ing better after interacting with him. Trooper and his handler began their visits at schools but soon narrowed their attention to visiting veterans at the Palo Alto and Menlo Park Veterans Administration, south of San Francisco, CA. His first visits were with veterans in the VA Mental Health Program. Word of the immediate connec-tion Trooper made with the vets spread quickly and other units in the VA asked that he visit. Trooper and handler Tuck Geerds now travel to the VA two days per week, spending time with veterans in not only the Mental Health Program but in the VA’s Spinal Cord Injury Unit and the Polytrauma Units.

• Handler Tuck Geerds, San Mateo, CA.

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS - 2014 The Delta Giving Society recognizes donors who contribute $1,000 or more each year and play an important role in the financial health of Pet Partners. 2014 marks the Inaugural Year of this program. We thank you for your generosity and participation.

David & Janell AlexanderAnonymous (3)Pat C. BartonBrenda BaxBarbara & David BellJacques BembergGrace & Dean BergChad & Sarah BiaginiDr. Winona L. BurgessCarol & Robert BurtDr. Peter & Nancy CanningMalinda & Yvon ChouinardJohn ChurchApril F. ClarkMary Craig, DVM, MBARobert & Linda CrosswhiteDeirdre & Thorndike DameKathleen Vignos FolsomJane Fraser FulcherDr. Scott GallatinWilliam D. Gilbert, II, DDSPam & Laird M. Goodman, DVMRyan GranardCharles M. Granoski, JrJackie GunbyLinda L. HackettStephen A. Hill, DVMJulie A. Janssen, MDPat KaramanosAnne Rebecca KeelerDiana Kiriakides & Andy MorabeMarguerite & Harold LachsRaquel LackeyKaren & Richard LeFrakMary & Frank LeonardCarolynn D. LoackerAnnie MagnantJeanette & John Matchette, DVMNelda McCall & Steven SnyderJohanna & William Mennen, IIIAndrea & Robert Mohr

Michael D. MossholderSally A. MussetterJeannie & Bruce NordstromJane Paley PriceLaird & Julie PistoMadeline & Russ PolenRita & Don PowellMichael PriceZandra & Chuck PriceJanet ReadVictoria M. ReganCurtis & Heidi ReusserSusan Parmelee SankpillMichael & Patty SappDaniel & Marilyn SarlesAntoinette W. SmithSarah SweattEmily Vogler & Daniel FlynnBetty WhiteKay & Don Zollner

Annual Giving at all levels is important and every gift is vital to our success. Thank you for your support and the positive impact your contribution has made to those in need.

$500-$999 Belinda & Samuel BarneyLucille M. BeaulieuLouis & Barbara BorodinskyNancy K. BrennerDebra D. ButtramStockard Channing & Dan GillamKelli ChildsPat Cotro-AntinDawn V. Crouse

Danielle P. DearbornCarol & Scott GlennLisa A. HackerTodd D. HendricksBeverly KempfRichard LondonElise B. LufkinDebra & Charles MarlettSue NorrisCharlene L. PershkeDr. Marcia Robbins-WilfJoAnna & Daniel Saldana, DVMAva SeaveyCharles E. ShoopScott Shuler, DVMMr. & Mrs. SikandLauren StaraCindy StephensJoAnn TurnbullKathryn F. WagnerSheila Wyckoff-DickeyMay Yong

$250-$499AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Alan ApplebaumMarty J. Becker, DVMDr. Ned & Mrs. Chelsia BeiserWarren BelferSusan & Melvin BelskyBobbi & Paul BennettJudith Bin-Nun, PhD, MA, MFT, LMHCJane E. BrillMartha L. BrownSharon A. ChalfantGeoff CollinsRev. Dr. Robert & Sandra CookCarole L. CookDr. Galen M. CooperRev. Lisa K. CressmanD’Ann Downey, PhDLynn L. EbelingLawrence EdelblumKim M. Erickson DancerMr. & Mrs. EvangelakosChris & Michael FevesAubrey H. Fine, EdDTerry & Linda FinnMr. & Mrs. F.B. FowlerJulie D. FreyermuthTess Galletly

Suzanne HaizlipNaoko HondaMary J. JustmanChristopher B. KendeJudith R. LauderFrancis W. LaverpoolNancy Lippman, MAJudy MacKenzieSteven P. MaslanskyWhitney MasonMargaret C. MazottaRev. Judith B. MecklingDr. Lynda MelendezMarie L. MihailCaryn A. MillerDiane MussonMark NewellAnne NileRichard & Christine O’MalleySusan & William OrrRusty OsterstockJean P. OwensConnie R. PetersonLinda RawlingsSandra & Stephen RubyMelody SaundersJanet SearsMary-Margaret Shoaf, PhDBarbara & Norval SinclairMr. & Mrs. Mark F. SpisakPhilip StollerSallie SullivanEffie TsigakosJessica VanDerPoelElizabeth WilcoxJoyce Ann YeagerMr. & Mrs. Richard C. Zerby

Annual contributions totaling $250 or greater are listed in the 2014 Annual Report.

For further information on the Delta Giving Society or other levels of giving, please contact our Development Department at donate@petpartners.org or (425) 679-5503.

CORPORATE PARTNERS & FOUNDATIONS We would like to thank the following generous corporate partners and foundations for supporting Pet Partners in 2014. These contributions help Pet Partners bring the healing power of pets to millions of people in need.

$100,000+E. Hadley and Marion Stuart Foundation

$50,000-$99,999Charles Engelhard Foundation

$25,000-$49,000Nestle Purina PetCare CompanyPetSmart

$10,000-$24,999Helen Close Charitable FoundationCross Charitable FoundationLawrence M. Gelb Foundation, Inc.Y.C. Ho / Helen and Michael Chiang FoundationMcCune Family FoundationPowell FoundationJosephine Stedem Scripps FoundationWilliam Wishnick Foundation

$5,000-$9,999Bergen FoundationClearwater Exteriors, LLCMary Alice Fortin FoundationGiant Steps FoundationRonald P. and Susan E. Lynch Foundation

Magnus Charitable TrustMill River Foundation Fund of the Boston FoundationMuckleshoot Indian TribeSamuel I. Newhouse Foundation, Inc.Planet Dog FoundationEleanor P. Stuart and Mary C. Stuart Family Foundation

$1,000-$4,999CAL Foundation, Inc.Evelyn M. Davies FoundationEaglemere FoundationFLOAT ApparelGail Irwin Hartman FoundationHarvard Group InternationalA.C. Israel FoundationRex and Nelle Jackson FoundationLiberty Mutual FoundationCommunity Foundation of Greater MemphisMicrosoft CorporationCharles Maxfield Parrish and Gloria E. Parrish FoundationPolen FoundationRyan FoundationSarah Wilson Sweatt Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation First Tennessee Foundation

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After learning that 90% of homeless children have never owned a book, Pet Partners Volunteer Jennifer Smith and her son Gunnar Johnson knew exactly where their registered therapy rabbits could make an impact. “Our kids gain useful life skills during every visit with the bunnies, especially when it comes to trust and peacefulness,” states Elizabeth Machart of People Serving People (PSP). PSP is a shelter located in Minneapolis, MN that serves approximately 400 homeless people per night, where the average child’s age is five. Jennifer and Gunnar were able to bring each child a book of their own (donated by Read Indeed) and a stuffed bunny (donated by individual supporters) to practice reading with at night. PSP was happy to report that after the first visit of reading with the “Bunny Besties” all the children were very enthusiastic about reading. “The bunnies have been an amazing addition to our programs not only building literacy skills by encouraging interactive reading and practice, but empathy skills as well. The children are so gentle with the bunnies and form close bonds with them. They are excited when the bunnies come to read with them and anxious for them to return.” – Bailey Erickson, Education Services Coordinator.

• Handlers: Jennifer Smith & son

Gunnar, Johnson Minneapolis, MN

HONORARY BOARD LIST Sophie Engelhard Craighead, ChairMarty Becker, DVMNan BushKathy Vignos FolsonCarol and Scott GlennLinda HackettChandi HeffnerKaren LeFrakCarolynn D. LoackerElise B. LufkinWilliam McCulloch, DVMMary Tyler MooreVictoria NewhouseJeannie NordstromAnnette de la RentaJonah ShacknaiSarah W. SweattIrving Taylor, MDDave UnderrinerBruce WeberAndrew Weil, MD Betty WhiteJoanne Woodward

BOARD LIST We thank our Board of Directors for their volunteerism and leadership in 2014.

Mary Craig, DVM, MBA, ChairLynnette Eastlake , Vice ChairRaquel Lackey, CPA, CMA, CFE, TreasurerJackie Gunby, SecretaryBrenda Bax, Immediate Past ChairJack Barron, Jr., Board MemberChad Biagini, Board MemberWinona Burgess, DVM, CPA, MBA, Board MemberStacey Evans, Board MemberAubrey Fine, EdD, Board MemberLaird Goodman, DVM, Board MemberRyan Granard, Board MemberRebecca A. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, Board MemberDiana Kiriakides, Board MemberDerrick Kraemer, Board MemberMike Mossholder, Board MemberLaird Pisto, Board MemberMichael Sapp, Board MemberPhilip Tedeschi, MSSW, Board Member

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