are terminal. It has brought incredible joy and strength to all of us to have “Jordan” as my service dog at the camp. “Jordan” has changed the lives of many children with cancer. We visit the local Veterans Hospital as well as numerous rest homes. “Jordan” has changed my life from one of deep depression to a life of joy and expectancy, knowing that the two of us have a mission.”

Carl Liepmann, President AKC judges association, full time fire fighter and part time hospital volunteer: “Cedar is the only dog capable of working in a head trauma unit in a Michigan hospital. The violence of people with head trauma injuries has frightened many working therapy dogs. But ‘Cedar’ presses in to alert the nurses of what is about to happen, and then he lays on top of the individual, attempting to comfort the patient.”

Joyce Destefanis, Program Manager of Los Prados Program, San Francisco, California: “The addition of “Fire” and “Dancer” last January to the Los Prados School program for Autistic and Severely Emotionally Disturbed students has been a very positive experience for children and teachers alike, bringing about incredible changes.”

Anne Hurley, Program Coordinator Special Olympics: “Incorporating your goldens into the Special Olympics program has benefited the children greatly.”

Shirley Moore, Project Reach Director in California: “I am writing to enthusiastically support you and your work. The dogs have been therapeutic tools working with the students under the guidance of the staff.”

Tish McKenzie, RN and director of Veterans Hospitals ministry:
“You can't imagine the Joy we saw on the faces of our precious Veterans as a wagon filled with 9 fluffy Golden fur balls with wagging little tails rolled through the halls of the Veterans home. It was a joyous sight as we watched the Veterans hold those precious pups. It was a wonderful day full of wiggly puppies and lots of fun. We made our rounds over the two days covering each floor and spending time with our Veterans. The puppies stirred a lot of interest of Local Volunteers as well and we had a wonderful turn out to help us with the Puppies. There were volunteers carrying puppies all over and placing them in laps. WAS A BEAUTIFUL sight! I am still in the clouds.”

Theresa Johns, Special Ed school teacher, Alaska: “My two therapy goldens and I visit the students in our POHI (Physically and Other Handicapped Individuals) room at our school. POHI includes everything from severe mental and physical disabilities to students with spinal bifida. A week ago one of the more severely handicapped students finished his long battle here on earth, and God peacefully took him home. My goldens comforted the little boy right up until his autonomic nerve system was shutting down. His temperature was getting colder every day and those sweet girls would lay next to him with blankets tucked around them until they were panting, but would only leave his side when coaxed to do so! They knew his death was close and stayed near throughout the time. Then after he passed away they were there to quietly do what they do best: make people smile and comfort them in need.”