tales and tails-christmas 2010

Inside this issue

Message from the President ....... 2

Healing Help of Holly ………………..3

The Love of A Dog …………………..4

In Memory ………………………………..4

2010 Newman’s Own Award …….5

Brighter Tomorrows ………………….5

Your Help, Serves Others …………. 7

Our Supporters ………………………… 8

Spirit of Our Volunteers …………… 11

Special points of interest

• $1.6 million in services pro-

vided to people with disabilities

• $3.5 million in total services

provided

• 96¢ of every dollar directly

supports programs

Charleston Embraces Carolina Canines for

Veterans with Open Arms

Carolina Canines for Service (CCFS) relocated the Carolina Canines for

Veterans (CCV) program to the Naval Consolidated Brig, Charleston

located at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, South Carolina at the end

of August 2010 in coordination with Navy Corrections and Programs.

The Carolina

Canines for

Veterans pro-

gram was

started in Janu-

ary 2008 at the

Marine Corps

Base Camp

Lejeune and

since inception

has partnered

eleven (11)

wounded war-

riors with ser-

vice dogs

trained by military prisoners thus providing over $440,000 in services to

wounded veterans.

The transition of the program to the Navy Consolidated Brig Charleston

(NCBC), South Carolina occurred because the Base Realignment and

Closure Commission (BRAC V) realigned the post-trial confinement

mission from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to the Joint Regional

Confinement Facility, South East, located at the NCBC.

Recipients of CCV service dogs have served in all branches of the mili-

tary and have sustained injuries while serving in Operations Iraqi or En-

during Freedom. CCV service dogs are trained to support individuals

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Carolina Canines for Service

Providing People With Disabilities Specially Trained Service Dogs

Christmas 2010

Tales and Tails

Service dogs in training hang out at the office after a brief stop

over on route to Charleston, SC.

From the President

Fourteen years ago December 1st , I had a vision and began a journey filled with hard work, dedication,

disappointments, triumphs, love and anguish. I have met hundreds of people over the years that have

joined me in this endeavor. It has not always been easy, but the rewards each time a life is changed are

immeasurable.

In its eighth year, Paws For Reading is operational in 3 New Hanover County Schools and 1 Brunswick

County school helping children with a fundamental part of their education by assisting them to learn to

develop a love for reading and improve their ability to obtain a truly world class education. Our Paws for

Reading teams also are in the Northeast New Hanover County Library, Community Boys and Girls Club

of Wilmington , at Community Boys and Girls Club in Brunswick County and in Duplin County work-

ing with well over 100 students. One of our Heel 2 Heal team members moved to Thomasville, Georgia

and has taken the Paws for Reading program into her community. Many hours have been given visiting

nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, schools, and Veterans Administration facilities in Brunswick, Cumber-

land, Duplin, Durham, New Hanover, Pender, and Wake Counties with our teams that received training

here in Wilmington or through Teamworks Dog Training in Raleigh.

We are ready to make two placements with Carolina Canines for Service clients. We are in the process of

making the final matches as this newsletter goes to print, and will know within the next couple of weeks,

who will be receiving these two magnificent dogs. Dogs that have been raised and trained by dedicated

volunteers who give tirelessly to help others.

We relocated our Prison service dog training program from Camp Lejuene, NC to the Naval Consolidated

Brig in Charleston, SC. Our first placement from the Brig in Charleston was recently completed giving us

the opportunity to have provided 11 service dogs for our Wounded Warriors. Charleston has welcomed

us with open arms, with a key group of volunteers and a big fundraising event sponsored by the Charleston

Referral Exchange which netted us over $4000.

These enormous accomplishments have been possible only through the dedication of our expansive net-

work of volunteers and generous donors. As we look to expand all of our programs, not only in Wilming-

ton but in Charleston and other facilities, in order to further the number

of clients we can serve through the use of our specially trained animals, I

ask each of you to consider continuing on this long but ever rewarding

journey with me.

I wish you a truly Merry Christmas.

Rick Hairston

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“Service dogs from Carolina Canines are

valued at over $40,000 and provided at no

cost to approved appli-cants.”

96¢ of every dollar directly

supports programs

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with mobility issues and post traumatic stress disorder.

"We have been very happy with the support of the United States Marine

Corps and success of the Carolina Canines for Veterans program at

Camp Lejeune. The move to Charleston will enable us to grow the pro-

gram and serve more of our deserving Veterans," says Rick Hairston,

Carolina Canines for Service President & CEO. The program is solely

funded by the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations

and continues to seek new financial partners in Charleston and South

Carolina.

The move to NAVCONBRIG resulted in the CCFS staff, prisoners and

service dogs in training adjusting to their new environment and surround-

ings.

(Continued from page 1)

Healing Help of Holly A little over two years ago, Chaplain Donald Twist’s life took a turn he was not expecting. During a training

mission in preparation for deployment, a near-death drowning that left him questioning many things, including

his faith. The last couple of years have been long, trying and tense.

Balancing healing, family life with his wife Denise and their two children, and a

U.S. Navy career as a Chaplain, it all has been too much for Donald at times.

The mobility issues he has experienced have paled in comparison to the issues

exhibited by the post traumatic stress disorder. Difficulty sleeping, nightmares,

difficulty being in crowds and feelings of isolation have compounded Donald’s

ability to heal his mind and body.

Last December, two years post injury, Chaplain Twist made a conscience decision

to change some things in his life and to move forward. That day, he placed a call

to Carolina Canines for Service to ask about a service dog. Initially, asking if we

might consider trying his dog, and then learning that it is not something our or-

ganization did, Donald submitted an application for a service dog from Carolina

Canines for Veterans. Some months went by before the call Donald was waiting

for occurred. A dog was ready for him and team training was scheduled.


A special thank you to Dr. Karyn West, The Mobil Vet– House Calls for Pets who sponsored

and cared for the Carolina Canines for Veterans Service Dogs in Training. Dr. West dili-

gently cared for their needs over the last year. She recently closed her practice to pursue

other career opportunities and we wish her all the best. We will miss you!

Member of

Candidate Member

of Assistance Dogs International, Inc.

The Love of a Dog

Brian Jarrell enlisted in the Marine Corps in

December 2001, never knowing his service to

our country would change his life signifi-

cantly. While deployed to Haiti and Fallu-

jah, Iraq, Jarrell served as an ambulance

driver and

supported

opera-

tional

needs for

humani-

tarian

work. In

Septem-

ber 2005,

Jarrell

returned

to the

United

States and

started showing signs of PTSD, major depres-

sive disorder, anger, insomnia and anxiety.

Jarrell was again deployed in 2006, Jarrell to

Al Asad, Iraq, where he was a vehicle recov-

ery operator. After his tour in Iraq, he be-

came a Marine Corps recruiter. While on

recruiting duty, Jarrell’s symptoms became

increasingly worse. Jarrell started getting

help at the local Veterans Administration

Medical Center in Syracuse, New York. Af-

ter three months he was sent to the

Wounded Warrior Detachment at the Na-

tional Naval Medical Center in Bethesda,

Md. There he received treatment for his

symptoms and in April he was sent to the

Wounded Warrior Battalion-East aboard

MCB Camp Lejeune for continued therapy.

After learning about Carolina Canines for

Veterans, Sgt Jarrell working with his case

manager, applied for a service dog.

On November 14th, Brian met Jada, a Boxer-

Labrador mix rescued from Adopt-An-Angel,

a Wilmington based rescue group. Jada was

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Miss Me – But Let Me Go

Author Unknown

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me,

I want no rites in a gloom filled room,

Why cry for a soul set free.

Miss me a little – But not too long

And not with head bowed low,

Remember the love that we once shared,

Miss me – But let me go.

For this is a journey we must all take

And each must go alone.

It is all a part of the Master’s Plan,

A step on the road home.

When you are lonely, and sick at heart

Go to friends we know.

And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,

Miss me – But let me go.

In Memory of

Stanley and Peace

with Adopt-An-Angel for several months; she

was a real handful and often overlooked or

her trial adoptions did not work out. There

was a reason for her not being adopted and

when Carolina Canines was in need of an-

other dog for the training program, her mis-

sion to serve a service member through her


Sgt. Jarrell & Service Dog Jada. Photo

courtesy of Post & Courier, Charleston, SC

Carolina Canines is a 2010 Newman’s Own Award Recipient

General James Cartwright, USMC, Vice-Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided remarks at the eleventh annual Newman's Own Award Ceremony at the Penta-gon on September 1, 2010, as awards totaling $75,000 were presented to eight non-profit organizations for their innovative programs to improve military quality of life. Carolina Canines for Veterans was a $10,000 award recipient of the 2010 Newman's Own Award. In 2008, CCFS launched a national program, Carolina Canines for Veterans, to assist wounded warriors with a quality trained service dog using military prisoners to train the dogs rescued from local shelters. Operating entirely on private donations, CCFS trains military prisoners to raise and train each service dog. While there are other service dog training programs for wounded warriors, Carolina Canines for Veterans is the first of its kind to work within the walls of a military prison making it unique in the United States. This is the second year that Carolina Canines for Veterans has received the Newman's Own Award. Newman's Own, Fisher House Foundation, and Military Times Media Group sponsored the competition, which seeks to reward ingenuity and innovation for programs that benefit service men and women and their families. The challenge is straightforward: "Present an innovative plan to improve the quality of life for the military community and receive funding to carry out the plans." General Cartwright was joined by Tom Indoe, President of Newman's Own; Fisher House Foundation trustee Tammy Fisher; and a representative from Military Times Media Group, in presenting the awards. Including this year's awards, the annual competition that began in 1999 has recognized 133 programs with awards totaling $650,000. A total of 138 entries were received for the 2010 program. Six judges evaluated each entry based on the organization's impact to the respective communities, creativity and innovation.

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L-R: General Cartwright, Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pat Hairston, Carolina Canines for Service and Tom Indoe, Newman’s Own

Brighter Tomorrows Through the Gifts of Others

Much of the work we do at Carolina Canines is not achieved without the support of our community and the

many people who come together to help by raising funds. From Spring through Fall, events were held to raise

awareness and funds. These events all provide brighter tomorrows for someone in need.

The 2010 VolleyPaws competition was held on June 12th at Captain Bill’s Backyard Grill. The event was spon-

sored by Atlantic Care Care, Incredible Pizza, OC Wilmington, Inc. Pet-Agree Grooming Supplies, Radiant Invest-

ment Inc., Senproco Inc., Stalls Medical, Teaka Toya, Yang City, Richard Catlin & Associates Inc., M.H.C. Elec-

tric Inc., Groomers’ Choice Pet Products, Musser’s Company, Inc. and Genki Suski Japenese Restaurant. Tour-(Continued on page 10)

Board of Directors

Bob Barkalow, Chair

Linda Stinson, Vice-Chair

Tara Tatum, Treasurer

Liz Freeman, Secretary

Nancy Barkalow

Crystal Brimer

Rosalind Cooper

Deborah Crowder

Conner Curtis

Joanne Klump

Al Lanier

Dolores Pinho

Jim Ware

Staff

Rick Hairston, President &

CEO

Pat Hairston, Office Manager

Laura Kranchalk,

Administrative Assistant

Stephen LeQuire, Trainer -

Carolina Canines for Veterans

Trainers

Megan Crayton– Volunteer

John Ensign—Volunteer

Caroline O’Brien—Volunteer

Beth Shepherd—Volunteer

Donna Sweetman—Volunteer

Newsletter

Pat Hairston

Laura Kranchalk

Banfield Charitable Trust

Bonner Family Private Foundation, Inc.

Brian G. McAleese Memorial Foundation

Cape Fear Area Combined Federal

Campaign

Cape Fear Memorial Foundation

Corning Foundation

First Book

Harris-Legacy Foundation

Hillsdale Fund

Hueston Foundation

Jared C. Fox Foundation

The Landfall Foundation

Marino Family Foundation within the Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

Erwin Bellamy McMerty Foundation

Newman’s Own Award

North Carolina State Employee Campaign

ThreeSpokes Fund of Triangle Community Foundation

Triangle Community Foundation, Inc.

Wilmington Civitan Club

Wilmington Woman’s Club

Wounded Warrior Project

Wrightsville United Methodist Church

The Carol R. Wohlner Revocable Trust

Triple Win Video

Home Health Testing

Funders

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Chaplain Twist met service dog

Holly and he knew instantly, this

was the dog he had prayed would

come to him. Perfect for him in

many ways, she looked more like

a Labrador Retriever than her

other possible mixes (Greyhound

or Great Dane), was not too large

and was short hair. Holly came

from a local Wilmington rescue,

Tails U Win.

Donald embarked on an intense

week of training to learn how to

work with Holly and begin their

bonding process. On the second

full day of training, Donald took

Holly back to his hotel with him

for the night. During team train-

ing, the real bonding begins to

happen when the person and the

dog have to rely on each other.

The next morning, Donald

shared that he experienced his

first nightmare free sleep in over

two years.

The week of team training was

exhausting, even though Donald

has slept better with Holly near

him, then he has in over two

years. He has enjoyed his experi-

ence of team training with Holly,

meeting her military prison

handlers. Donald looks forward

to her working with him in his

home and with his duties as a

Chaplain. Donald jokingly says,

“Holly has a codependent person-

ality disorder and I am com-

pletely fine with that.”


Join us on January 18, 2011 for the next Carolina

Canines for Therapy class in Wilmington, NC

Register online today!

For information about classes in Raleigh, NC visit,

Teamworks Dog Training at

www.dogtrainingraleighnc.net.

Consider a gift to Carolina Canines for Service, Inc. to honor a relative, friend, co-worker, newlyweds or a

memorial for a relative, friend, your beloved pet or the pet of someone you know, to the general or building

fund. With a minimum donation of $10.00, a personalized card will be sent to the contributor, recipient or

recipients family acknowledging the gift you have made.

� Honorarium �Memorial � Pet Memorial � Carolina Canines for Veterans

� Carolina Canines for Therapy � Paws for Reading � You Decide!

In Honor of: ________________________________________________

In Memory of: ________________________________________________

Please send the acknowledgement card to:

Name:_______________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________

City________________________________ State ______ Zip ___________

Please include this special message:

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Do You want to do more to help others? Consider an annual membership supporting

our programs and change the life of someone in need four paws at a time.

� Paw Print $15 - $24

� Furry Friend $25 - $99 (water bottle w/ logo)

� Puppy Pal $100 - $499 (note jotter w/ pen)

� Big Dog $500-$999 (Paws-itively Tote)

� Top Dog $1000 + (Pet Lover’s Travel Kit)

� Please don’t send me a thank you gift

From:

Name:_____________________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________

City______________________________ State ___________________ Zip ___________

All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by the IRS. Please return this form with your donation to:

Carolina Canines for Service, Inc.

PO Box 12643, Wilmington, NC 28405

Monthly subscription gifts can be made online at www.carolinacanines.org

Your Help, Serves Others

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Corporate Partners

Our Supporters May 2010—October 31, 2010

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In-Kind Donations Adopt-An-Angel Candlewood Suites-Northwoods Carolina Animal Protection Coastal Hearing Solutions combatbet.com Cruisers Car Wash & Detail Center Dog Living Hagen for Pets Merial On Point Lasers Premier Pet Products Queensboro Shirt Company Tails U Win Talk, Inc tfh Virbac

Puppy Donors

The Young Family

Serendipity Dry Pond Kennels

Veterinarian Services

A Country Veterinarian

Four Oaks Pet Hospital

Four Paws Animal Hospital

Moorehead Animal Hospital

Meadowlawn Animal Services

North College Road Animal

Hospital

Port City Animal Hospital

Scott’s Hill Animal Hospital

Wilmington Animal Healthcare

Matching Gift Program

Bank of America

Bristol-Myers Squibb

GE Foundation

Give with Liberty-Liberty Mutual

Global Impact—Pitney Bowells

Merrill Lynch Co. & Foundation Inc.

Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation

Progress Energy

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foun-dation

Triangle United Way

Wachovia Corporation Foundation

Verizon Foundation

Paw Print

Susan Boykin

Furry Friend

Mary Lou Baker

Lindsey Brasser

David Dickson Debbie Dornfield Heather Goldstein Barbara Gromwalt Rhonda Joseph Dale Lockwood Dorothy Mathisen Nicholas Paul Sam Pearson The Pet’s Pal Inn Earla & Mike Pope Sandra Putnam Kristine Ratayczak Carolyn Rosenfelder Susan Simonson Cathy Steele Puppy Pal

Louise Burevitch

Bob Checkaneck—SC Greyhound

Adoption Program

Pamela Donahue

John & Janet Ensign

Denise Greenwalt

Winifred Harrison

Robin Jackson

Brenda Kent

Frederick Osborn

Guy Prosper Tony Stone

Big Dog Patriot Management Systems Top Dog

Moriarty Litigation Group, Inc. Jim and Jean Popp Peggy Thies Renee Wells & Paula Zabkar Foster Puppy Partners

Edward Apple Debbie Overbeck Mary Beth Hosier Donna Jones Kim Morrison Ann Roskow Melissa & Jack Thomas Marianna Thompson Jersey Bagels and Subs Road to Emmaus

Supporters Pam & Glenn Adair Pamela Aherne Jennifer & David Allen Robert & Nancy Barkalow Nancy Barnes Del Benzaquin Glenn Blackwood Cecile Blankenhorn Teresa Boggs Crystal Brimer John Briner Shelia Brothers Margaret Burdick Louise Burevitch Louise Burney Beverly Butler Corina Bystry Laura Carpenter Margaret Cassara Teresa Clapp Carolyn Connell Rosalind Cooper Megan Crayton Virginia Criss D. Banks Currin Marge DeDoming Pamela Donahue Hope Dougherty Dan Dressen Walter & Katherine Engle Cynthia Eason Linda Fitzpatrick Liz Freeman Kim Furlong Roger Gibbons Suzanne Goree Margaret Gray Gloria Green Patricia Gregory Jan Gustafson Laura Harris Amber Hegler

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Robert Hopson Allison Johnson Myrna Joseph Bob Kellum Marilyn Ketchum Laura & Jay Kranchalk Stanley Kilpatrick Christine King Mary Lynn King Megan Kopka George Lambie Bernadette Lamee Al Lanier Richard Lehrer Catherine Leonard Karen Licursi Betty McCavitt Rosemarie McNally Elizabeth Moore Lavonne Morgan David Morris Marie Muench Mary Musante Johanna Nagelkerke Joanne Napier Jean Naughton Sabina Newman Susan Neuwirth Caroline O’Brien Kathryn Ormsby Debbie Overbeck Renee Pare' Joe Pasquarell Rusty & Dot Pendleton D. S. Peterson Charles & Judy Pierce Alan Pratt David Robison Judy Royal Nancy Russell Carol Ryan Thomas Santopietro Elizabeth Scott-Hughes Melinda Shepard Diane Skiba Nicole Slaughter Donna Spadoni John Stirewalt Donna Sweetman Linda Stinson Joe & Nanc Stoner Robert Sturk Bennie Swilley Tara Tatum Betty Tennant Kathleen Tiller Glenda Toppe Sherry Troscianiec Grace Unger L.E. Wallace Jim Ware Nancy West Katherine Wicker Jeanette Williams Pam Wooddell Randall Woods Susan Worley Agape Sunday School Class Atlantic Car Care

Coastal Hearing Solutions, Inc. Conway Lioness Club, SC Richard Catlin & Associates, Inc. Genki Sushi Japenese Restaurant Groomer's Choice Pet Products Kellum's Lawn Service LLCGA Inc. DBA Incredible Pizza M. H. C. Electric Inc. Moose Family Center Musser Company, Inc OC Wilmington Inc. Patriot Management Systems Pet-Agree Grooming Supplies Pointe South Realty Radiant Investment Inc. Road to Emmaus Senproco Inc Shallotte Masonic Lodge 727 AF & AM Stalls Medical, Inc Teaka Toys The Great Oaks Club Unity Christ Church Valentine B. Pratt Charitable Trust Women of the Moose Yang City, Inc.

Carolina Canines for Veterans Michael Abarno Kate Barto Nancy Bock Wesley Cherry, Chief Investment Corp. Jeannine Coakley Teresa Colwell Cynthia Dorazo Chuck Faranda Glenn Fincannon Dominick Grosso Bruce & Angie Gustafson Allison Hassell Elmer Hewitt John E. Laurino Jonathan Low Patricia Nash Virginia Sutton C&C Ferrell, LLC DBA Meineke Car Care Center Holden Beach VRW Post 8866 VFW Post 10420 Men’s Auxiliary Bequests Estate of Linda Braund Honorariums LEO BATTISTELLI

Sharon Battistelli

ANN & BOB ERDHAL

Claudia Lowe

GREG FIX

Janine Powell

BRENDAN MARROCCO

Kate Barto

SHARON SMITH

Arne & Lillian Pederson

CRYSTAL WALTERS

D.S. Peterson

BONNIE LYONS

Jill Santopietro

BRADEN & NATHAN THOMAS

Sherry Troscianiec

Memorials

BROHTER OF JEREMY BICKWID

Bob & Nancy Barkalow

CURTIS B. COMBS JR.

Nancy Bock

Betty Gurganus

Roberta & Timothy Henry

Alice & Colin Kirkbride

Sandy Phillips

Therese & Frank Schwarz

Robert Wittenberg

RALPH CAUDILL

Denise Greenwalt

RUSSELL DEMONING

Marjorie Demoning

FRANCES MILLER

Pat & Rick Hairston

Pet Memorials SARAH Elizabeth Albritton SNICKERS Karen Anderson SHADOW Anne Alexander Genevieve Hteeinger BLONDIE Boyd Family Foundation ABBY Margaret & Edward Burdick DINO Rosalind Cooper BAILEY & LUCY ELLIS Nancy Council CHIBA Cae Emerson SIREN Cae Emerson LUKE Liz Freeman JOYFUL Allison Hassell MEMSIE Natural & Family Resources Inc. IDGY Maria & Jack O’Conner JASMINE Maria & Jack O’Conner HEIDI Frances & James Parnell MICAH Joe Pasquarell JASMINE Jayne Ponder Dale & Roger Shew KAYLE Marie Pridgen CHA CHI Louann Sidbury

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nament champions took

home trophy's in several

categories and although it

was a drizzly day, it did

not dampen the spirits of

the competitors.

Paw Jam 2010 brought to

our community by Paws

of North Carolina was

held in May raised just

over $16,000 for local

charities including Caro-

lina Canines for Service.

It was a great show of peo-

ple and pets for the days

activities and musical listening pleasure.

Reaching out to other parts of the state, Carolina

Dog Training held a fundraiser in September to

support our programs, October brought the sec-

ond annual Coastal Hounds Walk the Town spon-

sored by the Shallotte and Leland Rotary Clubs.

This year their event raised $3,000 to support the

Carolina Canines for Veterans program. Staying

in Brunswick County, Ms. Atkinson 6th Grade

Class continued their Pay It Forward project and

held a car wash at Shallotte Middle School raising

over $300 for the Carolina Canines for Veterans

program.

Also, thanks to the Moose Family Lodge on Caro-

lina Beach Rd for hosting a Brunswick Stew din-


ner and raising funds to

support our pro-

grams. Community sup-

port is key to our success

and we appreciate each

and every one of you.

Kicking into high gear

were our friends at

Charleston Referral Ex-

change holding the first fundraiser, Hounds for

Heroes, for Carolina Canines for Veterans wel-

coming the program into the Charleston commu-

nity. The event was held at Wild Dunes Resort

with a great show of vendors, awesome food and

music. All of the service dogs in training for our

Veterans attended the event with their Marine

and Navy handlers.

The second Fall Italian Feast was held at

Carrabba’s Italian Grill in late October. Jonathan

O’Donnell, Bob and staff outdid themselves serv-

ing a Carrabba’s Surf ‘N Turf including Caesars

salad, bread with olive oil and herbs, surf & surf

(sirloin and spiedino di mare), sauteed

broccoli, and tiramisu.

At the end of October, Rick and Pat Hairston and

Service Dog Titus attended the first annual Global

Masquerade Ball presented by Passport 72. Pass-

port 72 is an emerging organization dedicated to

generating financial and support resources for lo-

cal charities through the sale of unique home fur-

nishings and accessories. Their products come

from impoverished and developing markets

around the world, creating a life-cycle of giving

that benefits multiple groups of people; all while

beautifying your home. The Global Masquerade

was a lot of fun and Carolina Canines looks for-

ward to the relationship with Passport 72.

Service Dog Titus holds a

Harry Winston gift bag for

event attendees

Myrna Joseph, Moose Family

Lodge, presents Service Dog

Titus with a check

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During one of the most severe economic crises of

our lifetime, while many Americans are facing ex-

treme hardship, losing jobs, homes and businesses,

the American spirit is alive and well. Americans

have responded to this crisis by serving. Approxi-

mately 1.6 million more volunteers served in 2009

than in 2008, making this the largest single-year

increase in the number of vol-

unteers since 2003. This num-

ber is taken directly from

the 2010 Volunteering in

America report pub-

lished by the Corporation

for National and Commu-

nity Service. Volunteerism

lives in the heart of Ameri-

cans. It is what unites us as a nation and demon-

strates America's strong sense of community. Our

desire to work together and help others is the very

foundation of our country and one of the main

reasons our country is the greatest nation on

earth. We are so proud of our volunteers and the

work they do to serve the mission of Carolina Ca-

nines. Simply put, we could not function without

you. Thank you for your selfless giving, endless

dedication and faith in our organization.

Sponsored by the Board of Directors, on Septem-

ber 18th we gathered together for the annual

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. Sharing our suc-

cess, because of the commitment of our Volun-

teers, we celebrated the people who give an average

of 2500 hours each month as foster puppy parents

who raise future service dogs to give someone

greater independence, office and event volunteers,

Carolina

Canines

for Ther-

apy

(CCT)

teams in

Wilming-

ton and

Raleigh

and our

corporate sponsors that come together to make

each piece a part of the whole. September 18th

was a day to share in friendships new and old, hu-

man and canine and to celebrate the service of

others. A special thanks to the Board of Directors

for arranging, organizing and serving the food ca-

tered by Angie's of Chris's Restaurant.

Acknowledging our Volunteers is always a special

time. Each year, we look back on the work of our

volunteers and we recognize just a few who

have stood above the crowd and served above and

beyond. This year, we had the privilege

of honoring some such special people. A few of

the volunteers recognized were Katherine and

Walter Engle and therapy dog Simeon and Nanc

and Joe Stoner with Sarah and Hannah as Caro-

lina Canines for Therapy Volunteers of the Year

and Caroline O'Brien as Overall Volunteer of the

Year.

It is a pleasure to

share the blessings that

these folks are in our

community and to our

organization.

Witnessing the American Spirit in Our Volunteers by Laura Kranchalk


PO Box 12643

Wilmington, NC 28405

Phone: 866-910-3647

Fax:910-362-8184

[email protected]

Dedicated to empowering people

with disabilities to achieve greater

independence through specially

trained service dogs.

Our Programs


Carolina Canines for Veterans

Carolina Canines for Therapy

Paws for Reading

training in the Carolina Canines

for Veterans program was real-

ized. Jada was in training about

14 months including the transi-

tion time due to the program

relocation to the Naval Consoli-

dated Brig Charleston.

Brian and Jada spent an inten-

sive week of team training in

Charleston so he could learn to

work with his service dog. Jada

will work specifically to help

mitigate Sgt. Jarrell’s issues re-

lated to PTSD. Of his new part-

ner Jarrell says, “Me and Jada are

starting to really bond. I am hav-

ing a great time with her. She is

a true blessing. I really need

something like this in my life.”

Carolina Canines for Veterans is

proud to serve our service mem-

bers who need the assistance of a

quality trained service dog.


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