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Jean Warner CampbellCo-Founder

wenty five years agoNancy, Jean, Jo and Prue,our founding four little oldladies in sneakers (as

they called themselves), had avision of providing pet visits topeople in nursing homes. Do youthink they envisioned thewonderful success of CAP today?Thanks to the dedication of manypeople who served CAP in allsorts of different capacities, wenow have over 130 Pet Partnersproviding visits to 28 residentialand day programs and fivelibraries. We have two traininglocations and four trainers whoprepare and certify all ourwonderful visiting teams.

Congratulations to all of you thathave contributed to this amazinggrowth. People who havecontributed time and effort overmany years, and those who haveonly recently joined ourorganization, share in oursuccess. Your on-going servicemakes it possible for us to bringthe pleasure of animalcompanionship to more and morepeople on Cape Cod.

Come together with us onJune 12 to share our celebration.We plan to have a wonderful lunchand memory sharing of CAPs 25years.

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

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CELEBRATING25YEARS

Through the Years!!

Our newsletter archive allows us tolook back at CAPs evolution since1986. By reading over snippets ofinformation published throughout itshistory, we can appreciate the scopeof the pet therapy service weveprovided. Here are some milestonespulled from past newsletter issues.

1987 A handwritten newsletter calleCAPers outlines the groups

formalization. We have named ourgroup Companion AnimalProgram....our colors are red,whiteand blue...each of our CAPers willsport ID pins.....the are twelve activeteams. Three facilities are visited:Orleans, Brewster and Chatham.

1988 Bylaws are written, a Board ofDirectors is established with JeanWarren as President. Paws ThatPlease appears as CAPs motto.

1989 There are 35 Pet Partner teamat 9 sites. Latham School becomesthe first special needs school site.

1991 60 PP teams, with 8 sites on thwaiting list.

1992 Jan Weiner and Ginny Stas(both still dedicated members)spearhead the expansion to theUpper Cape to address the 11 sitesseeking CAP visits.

1997 An ongoing bottle/can recyclefundraising effort nets $500 in only smonths under Betty Nalessupervision

1998 198 members, 78 PP teamsmaking 116 visits/month.

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Pet Partner Pets Name / Breed

Pat Harris River/Siberian HuskyEmily Holmgren!! Jenny/Cav. KIng Charles Spaniel

Amy Huckins! ! Jack/American Staffordshire TerrieDeborah Jacobs ! Xania/Greyhound

Russ Kimball! ! Moxie/Standard PoodleJane McIlvin! ! Bodie/Mixed Breed

Matthew McNamara ! Moxie/West Highland TerrierConnie Miller ! ! Abbey/Bichon FriseSheila OShea! ! Wally/Rottweiler

Stefanie Patterson! Lila/Labrador RetrieverAudrey Robb ! ! Julie/Labrador Retriever

Janice Roderick ! Jax/Australian ShepherdPamela Rothstein! Hank/Australian Cattle Dog

Jody Sastry ! ! Snickers/Cav. King Charles SpanieBarbara Tantillo ! Lulu/Golden RetrieverBob Tracy! ! Max/Shih Tzu

Judy Watts ! ! Izzy/Border TerrierJanet Wilcox! ! Oscar de la Renta/Poodle Mix

WELCOME NEW CAP PET PARTNER TEAMS!!

Congratulations to the following teams that have been certifiedin recent months and begun site visits:

Falmouth Fall 2010 Class

cci DuFault & Honey, Linda Bradstreet & Cassie, Linda Dias & Lola,ots Hickok & Bucky, Jody Sastry & Snickers, Connie & Jack Miller &bbey, Matt McNamara & Moxie, Kneeling- Sally Fritz & Julian, Dale

Alger & Sam

CAP Connection Spring 2011

hrough the Years Contd from cover

001 CAPers becomes CAP Connection, and our website is up and running, thanks to Webmistress Lauren Richmond.udy Cooney and Donna Cansdale complete their first year together as the dynamic duo training team.

003 CAP dues are raised for the first time in 17 years (and are the same in 2011!). The Reading To Dogs program kickff at Eastham Library and is an instant hit. Many thanks to Judy Cooney for shepherding and growing this program ovee years.

004 A wonderful documentary about our work is produced by Maxine Wolfset for community station C3TV.

010 A new Upper Cape training location is established, and CAP Connection goes paperless.

011 We celebrate our growth, our dedication, ourselves! Happy 25th Anniversary!

Pet Partner" " Pets Name/Breed

Dale Alger ! ! Sam Malone/Golden RetrieverWinifred Andreasen ! Montague/Maltese

Betsy Argo! ! Scooter/Rat TerrierElaine Baird! ! Comet/Coton de TulearLinda Bradstreet ! Cassie/Shih Tzu

Elizabeth Brook!! Mr. Pippin and Miss Potter/! ! ! Cav. Spaniels

Marydean Burdick! Lily/Sealyham TerrierSusan Carlson! ! Junior/Shih Tzu

Regina Cassidy!! Gracie/Yorkshire TerrierKathryn Catanach ! Niko/Flat Coated RetrieverMargaret Crosby! Teddy/Miniature Schnauzer

Carole Dembkowski ! Tulip/HavaneseLinda Dias ! ! Lola/Pug

Jacqueline Dufault ! Honey/Lab-Whippet MixJanet Foster! ! Colby/Cockapoo

Sally Fritz ! ! Julian/Springer SpanielChuck Givonetti ! Amy/Spaniel Mix


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Thank You for Your Financial Support!

Every year CAP receives support from people who believe in the importance of

continuing to offer our services to the Cape Cod Community. Our friends and

neighbors, our veterinarians, our suppliers of goods and services for pets and thefacilities we visit give their financial support to keep our Pet Partner Teams visiting.

While we gain new friends and supporters each year many of our contributors have

been giving for many years. Without them we could not continue building CAP!

The list of recent contributors is listed below. Please read it over and remember to

thank them for their generosity the next time you see them.

PLATINUM CONTRIBUTORS

Ron & Jane Remy Dickey Insurance Agency

Gary Sloane

Veterinary Associates of Cape Cod

Community Support Associates, Elm Street House

Windsor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Residents Sunshine Fund

Karen Bohon, DVM Animal Hospital of Orleans

Nancy Bush

First Church in Wenham Congregational In Memory of John Adams Quincy, father-in-law

of Michael J. Duka, Senior Pastor of the First Church in Wenham

GOLD CONTRIBUTORS

Judy Stetson

Eagle Pond Residents & Staff

Jean & Tom Barker

Katherine J. Lester

Memorial for Mocha March 11, 2010

In Memory of Jack Cooney

Beth Moseley, DVM South Cape Veterinary Clinic

William R. Crawford

Town of Orleans Orleans Council on Aging Adult Day Care

Orleans Convalescent Homes

Francis X. Keohane Wells Fargo Advisors, Inc.

Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Geriatric Facilities of Cape Cod Pleasant Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterBroad Reach of Chatham Liberty Commons Nursing Home

ELS Management, Inc. EPOCH Senior Health Care of BrewsterELS Management, Inc. EPOCH of Harwich

B-VII Centerville LLC Harbor Point of Centerville

Thirwood Place, LP

Community Connections

Habitation Assistance Corp.

Cape Head Injured Persons Housing CHIPS House

Marc Daniels & Jennifer Kano To Celebrate the Marriage of Marc & Jennifer

March 5, 2011 from Clif & Judy Genge

SILVER CONTRIBUTORS

Barbara Newberry

Dr. Frank J. Alfano Deer Run Veterinary Services, Inc.

Clif & Judy Genge In Memory of Donna Cansdales Border Collie - BulletJane McLaughlin In Memory of my Great Fisherman who loved pets &

to Clif & Judy Thanks for the good things you do!

SUPPORTING CONTRIBUTORSCarol Bryant

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Mollie & Me by Bob Hugheset therapy visits havebeen a part of my lifefor a long time. Before

retiring 12 years ago,Duffy, my third Irish Setter andmy first pet therapy dog, workedwith me at New Jerseys St.Huberts, a companion animalgroup. Our visits were slightlydifferent from CAPs, in that ourprimary focus was visitingfacilities for disabled youngpeople and veterans hospitals,although we did also visit nursinghomes. When my friend Duffy

passed away on October 7, 2000,a sad day for me and my family,we decided to find another IrishSetter ASAP. We were very luckyto find Mollie (whose birthdateturned out to be the same asDuffys death).

I decided to continue the workthat Duffy had done so well, andMollie became a CAP dog. She

and I have now been visitingCAP sites for 10 years, andcurrently visit Liberty Commons,Epoch Brewster and PleasantBay Nursing every month. Theresults of our visits are positive

for us, and we believe that webring joy to many people. Thatsour goal--to bring happy

memories into their rooms.

Cape Cod has been in my blood

since 1957, when my wife Terry

and I came to the Cape for the

first time on our honeymoon. We

settled in New Jersey, raised five

wonderful children who gave us

12 beautiful grandchildren. I

commuted to NYC, working 35

years for the Guardian Life. We

bought a home on Cape Cod in1975, and finally got to settle

here in retirement, for which

were so grateful.

Mollie and I spend a lot of timewalking the beach. I thank Godevery day for being here and forthe gifts hes given me and myfamily. I also say a prayer eachday for all the people I meet at

the places Mollie and I visit. Wellcontinue to work hard to bringsmiles to those who welcomeMollies unconditional love.

Bob Hughes with beloved Mollie

Thank you Bob for the joy you

bring to everyone you meet,

and especially to those who

need it the most. We are evergrateful for your positive spirit

and your dedication to CAPs

mission that you and Mollie so

perfectly represent.

P

Boots Gibson with Maggie

lways in Our Hearts...... These dedicatedCompanions gave unconditionally and will be

sorelymissed.

~ CODY ~Linda Bradstreets Shih Tzu

~ MAGGIE ~Boots Gibsons Sheltie

~ MAIRE ~Jane Halls Golden CODY

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Our site visits are coming to a close, but theres a summer full of fun pet events ahead. Wed love yoand your CAP dog (in uniform) to take part in one or more of the following, having lots of enjoyment w

spreading the word about our commitment to pet therapy.

Saturday, June 4" Pet Expo at Paws and Claws Pet Supplies, Chatham," " " sponsored by Meg McDonough, Animal Control Officer" " "" " " -Chatham; pet agencies and vendors 11:00 to 2:00" " " www.pawsandclawscapecod.com

Sunday, June 12" Paws For Celebration at Drummer Boy Park, Brewster" " " sponsored by the Animal Rescue League-Brewster;" " " pet-related vendors, pet agencies, activities, entertainment," " " contests, food, 12:00 to 4:00

" " " www.arlboston.org

Sunday, June 26" Hounds at Highfield, Falmouth; vendors, activities, raffle, pet " " "agencies and programs, beautiful setting, 11:00 to 3:00

" " " www.highfieldhall.org

Monday, July 4" Chatham Parade, march in this highly popular parade down" " " Main St., approx. 1 mile route, walk or ride CAP float, meet at 8:30" " " www.chathaminfo.com/events

Sunday, Sept. 11" MSPCA Walk, Hyannis, time to be determined

" " " www.mspca.org, click on Get Involved

Sunday, Sept. 25" CAP Special Event-Tellington Touch; technique to improve your " " "pets well-being and behavior; location to be announced, 2:00-4:00

" " " www.ttouch.com

Saturday, Oct. 1" Responsible Dog Ownership Day, Nauset Pet Services, " " " " " " Eastham, 12:00 to 4:00" " " www.nausetkennels.com

Please contact Gemma Matthews at [email protected] if you are interested in any of the above

events.

A Special Opportunity to Help

On Saturday, June 11, we have been invited to provide a visit to Camp Erin, a childrens bereavemencamp, held this year at Camp Lyndon, in Sandwich. Camp Erin is for children between 6 and 17 whohave lost a loved one. It is sponsored by the VNA of Southeastern MA. If your CAP team can attendplease contact Emily Bachand at [email protected] or 508-648-6744. Youll brighten their day!

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Milestones

VISITATION NEWS

Many thanks toRobin and ToddLaFleur for all

their hard work inorganizing our

successful HolidayParty!

Robin, Todd & Ziggy

Carol Bryant with Carlee100 Visits!!!

Nancy Bush with Mindy50 Visits!

Bobbi & Ron Field with Merry25 Visits!

Waldo Powell with Kelsie25 Visits!

A special thanks goes out to

Donna Meserve! Donna has

organized and edited ournewsletter for five years and

is now retiring. She has

done an outstandingjob of

getting the word out to all our

members, sites and donors

about the good work being

done by CAP. You will be

missed and we wish you all

good things in the future!

WithThanks

Since our last newsletter, two new sites have been added:RFK Childrens Action Corp. in South Yarmouth, a residentialfacility that provides temporary housing for adolescents, andAtria Woodbriar in Falmouth, an independent living facility. A

third, the VNA Compass Program in Harwich, which providesadult day services and respite care, is in the site reviewprocess, and if approved, will need visitors.

PET PARTNER TEAMS ARE NEEDED ATTHE FOLLOWING SITES:

HERITAGE HOUSESandwich, MA

3rd Wednesday of Month at 2:00pm

Community Support AssociatesHyannis, MA

3rd Thursday of Month at 3:00pm

CHIPS HOUSE

Centerville, MA

2nd Tuesday of MonthAt 2:00pm

THIRWOOD PLACESouth Yarmouth, MA

1st Thursday of Month at 1:15pm

VNA COMPASS

Harwich, MA

3rd Friday of Month at2:00pm

If your schedule allows for an additional visit that will bring brightness into alonely, disadvantaged or troubled life, please email our Visitation Coordinator

Diane Willcox at [email protected]

Since our last newsletter,three new sites have been

added: RFK Childrens Action Corp. in South

Yarmouth, a residential facility which provides

temporary housing for adolescents, and Atria

Woodbriar in Falmouth, an independent living facility.

The third is VNA Compass Program in Harwich, which

provides adult day services and respite care.

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Orleans COA Day Care

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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ummers Coming! So Is Reading To Dogs!

Well have very smart dogs this fall,because this summer we have kids

reading books to them at several

libraries. More importantly, well

have kids who will happily read to

(and pet) a dog that doesnt judge

them if a word is missed. These

are absolutely fun visits that run

about 1-1 1/2 hours. Judy Cooney

will be in touch with you, or you can

express an interest in a visit by

emailing her at [email protected].

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Will Your Pet Be Cared For After Youre Gone?by Matt McNamara, CAP Member

A new Massachusetts law took effect on April 7, 2011 that will ease the minds of pet owners. The

law, entitled An Act Relative to Trusts for the Care of Animals, finally allows Massachusettsresidents to create legally enforceable trusts that can hold money for the care of their animals.

The animal will now be able to be the beneficiary of the trust, with a trustee appointed to managethe funds and care for the pet. Prior to this law, Massachusetts pet owners could only leavemoney to a person, and hope that the money would be used to care for the pet. The caretakerwas under no legal obligation to actually use the money for the pet. Now, Massachusetts joins 43other states that allow these Pet Trusts. Your lawyer can help you establish one that suits yourwishes and gives you peace of mind.

Harwich (Brooks)Library

July 15 at 2:00pm

August 18 at 2:00pm

Eastham Library

July 14 at 10:00 am

August 11 at 10:00 am

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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CAP Board of Directorsudy Genge" " President

Sheri Healy " " Vice PresidentDebbie Cobb" " SecretaryClif Genge" " TreasurerCarol Bryant" " Member At LargeNancy Bush" " RecordsDonna Cansdale" Trainingudy Cooney " " Training/Membership

Susan Francis"" NewsletterDonna Meserve" Newsletter Editoran Weiner" " Evaluator/Nominating/Training

Diane Willcox" " Visitation Coordinator

CAP Advisory BoardChris Donner" " DVM MedicalLouise Morgan" DVM MedicalLynda Brogden-Burns"ACO - BrewsterMeg McDonough" ACO - ChathamLauren Richmond" Web MistressBrooks Thayer"" Legal

Mary Dansereau" Date Base DevelopmentEmily Bachand" Info Tech/Social Media

P.O. Box 2664

Orleans, MA 02653-2664

CAP Founders

Jo Hammond

Nancy PorterPrue TerkarianJean Warren

Find us on Facebook!And on the web

Atwww.companionanimalprogram.co

SAVE THE DATE!!

CAP 25th ANNIVERSARYLUNCHEON

Sunday, June 12th at NoonCOME CELEBRATE US!!
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