Spring 2018

the Scoop

Saving Swanson The Story of an Albino Doberman with Six Special Puppies

From Feralto Family

ARF Partners with Pawsitively S.A.F.E.

The Powerof LoveTouching Heartswith Pet Hug Pack®Therapy Animals

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cPurging clutter can raise your spirit and funds for animals. The ARF Thrift Store in Concord, CA accepts clean clothes, appliances, books, and more. Sales support our ARF Emergency Medical Fund® (EMF) that provides veterinary funds for families in need. Go to arflife.org/thrift-store for information on accepted items.

Your Spring Cleaning Saves Lives

We’re expecting kittens, that is! Warmer weather ushers in kitten season. Join us at our Puppy & Kitten Shower on Saturday, April 14 at our Walnut Creek, CA headquarters, where we’ll collect gifts of supplies – puppy pads, kitten formula, and more – giving these little ones a great start. This is a perfect event for children as well, with games, prizes, and furry guests. Can’t make the party? View

or our puppy/kitten gift registry at arflife.org and donate online!

ARF is Expecting,and You’re Invited to celebrate

Kitten births return in the springtime, causing an influx into shelters.

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On the Cover: Chick & EagletThese adorable kittens came to ARF still nursing alongside five siblings. After spending a month in a foster home, where they stayed busy learning and playing, the entire litter found loving homes. Learn more about our kitten rescue efforts on page 10.

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A Message from the Executive Director

ARF’s proactive commitment to reducing the number of animals entering public shelters and finding homes through collaborative efforts is highlighted on page ten. Partnerships like our one with Pawsitively S.A.F.E. are instrumental in reducing feral cat populations and allowing community trap-and-release groups to focus on trapping more felines for spay/neuter and medical care. As partners, we unite in saving more lives and helping these precious animals find new loving homes.

Prior to adoption at ARF, each beloved rescue animal undergoes a miraculous transformation. I am incredibly proud of the medical treatment and meticulous care that our dogs and cats receive after being pulled from public facilities as they run out of time. Be sure to read page eight with the story of our beautiful Swanson and her six amazing Doberman puppies recently rescued from Sutter Animal Services. Swanson faced unique medical challenges, including a genetic clotting issue. After additional accommodations and testing for both her and her litter, Swanson blossomed into a strong and affectionate dog and was adopted by a caring family. It’s thrilling to stay in touch with our adoptor families and watch their growth and transformation.

Recently, on a frigid cold and wet night, a litter of

German Shepherd mix puppies were abandoned in a cardboard box and left in a public shelter’s parking lot. These precious pups were only 10 days old, and in order to survive needed round-the-clock care and bottle feeding. The shelter contacted ARF, knowing we had the medical staff and foster teams available to care for the delicate pups. Today, we are happy to say that Lego, Fisher Price, Hasbro, and Mattel are now all safe with full bellies. Can we count on your help to rescue more puppies and kittens through your support of Animals on Broadway? This fun-filled festival and pet walk is on Saturday, May 19 and an exciting way to save lives. I encourage you to create a walk team (or a virtual walk team) with your friends, neighbors, or coworkers or consider a gift to help rescue more animals like the little ones abandoned in a parking lot. To learn more about their plight and how you can help, visit https://arf.donordrive.com/participant/bicker.

We remain deeply grateful for your continuing support of ARF. Together, we are making great strides in animal rescue and positive outcomes in our many programs focusing on People Rescuing Animals… Animals Rescuing People®.

Spring brings one of ARF’s busiest seasons with thousands of

unwanted litters of puppies and kittens flooding shelters due to young pets found homeless or abandoned and families unable to afford the high cost of spay/neuter.

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Recent tragedies in Parkland, FL and around the nation highlight the role therapy animals play following times of crisis and stress. Whether offering comfort following disasters or lifting spirits of those battling illness, the human-animal bond can help heal.

ARF is a proud leader in animal therapy with our Pet Hug Pack® serving as a national model for visiting animal programs. Our special animals (not just limited to dogs!) visit hospitals and nursing homes, where they gently bring happiness and a healing touch. They frequent UC Berkeley and high school campuses during finals week and other stressful times. They even make their way

to Camp ARF (see page 15), teaching future animal-lovers how to interact with four-legged friends. Every year, thousands of children, seniors, veterans, and others in need come face-to-furry-face with members of the Pet Hug Pack® and walk away with extra love in their heart.

Think you might have a future therapy animal living under your roof? Visit arflife.org for how you and your pet can bring unconditional love to people in need.

The Power of Love: Touching Hearts withPet Hug Pack® Therapy Animals

ARF Pets and Vets Alums Giving BackGraduation from our Pets and Vets program doesn’t always mean goodbye for our veteran-rescue dog teams. A growing number of graduates now return to ARF as training volunteers. “This is their chance to give back to a program they feel has given them so much - their dog, increased confidence, and independence,” ARF Pets and Vets Program Manager Merritt Rollins said. These veterans, many of whom suffer from service-related conditions such as PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, or anxiety often speak about how they and their dogs both benefit from training. “Many veterans have a hard time leaving the safety and security of their home,” Merritt said. “The fact that they now want to return to the social environment of training means they received more than just a service dog.” Pets and Vets dogs Finnegan and Skyler train toward their service

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Sue Cross laughs that her upbringing with horses and cows in Connecticut led to her love of big dogs. But her compassion for all animals brought her to ARF’s foster program in the ‘90s, and she’s now volunteering in almost every area of the organization.

“I loved the philosophy behind ARF and really wanted to be a part of it,” Sue explained. “I wanted to learn everything there is to know when I volunteered.”

Sue has volunteered in almost every area, from giving tours and helping with events to microchipping animals and cooking chicken for dogs with sensitive digestion. She worked with the original visiting therapy animal team, now the Pet Hug Pack®. Her late dog Daisy, a Leonberger, was one of the program’s original members, a legacy which continues today with Cooper, a Great Pyrenees.

Of all her volunteering jobs, Sue treasures educating people about ARF’s diverse programs. She continues learning every time she enters the building and encourages potential volunteers to do the same.

“Give it a try, and try everything,” she said. “Just experience it.”

Sue Cross: A Wealth of ARF Knowledge

Sue Cross and Cooper greet students at Camp ARF.Veteran team celebrating their Pets and Vets service dog graduation.

Zebedee the mini-horse brings joy wherever he goes.

Champ visits students at Miramonte High School. Photo credit: Cathy Dausman, Lamorinda Weekly.

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Puppy & Kitten Shower

ARF HeadquartersWalnut Creek, CA

Wine & WhiskersSt. Louis

Busch StadiumSt. Louis, MO

UpcomingARF Events

Bark at the ParkBring Your Dogto a Ballgame

Join us at these upcoming events to support ARF’s life-saving programs for animals and people.

For more information as well as a full list of upcoming ARF events, classes, youth programs, mobile adoptions, mobile clinics, and more visit arflife.org/calendar.

Raise funds and supplies for puppies and kittens.

Join Tony La Russa for a pre-Opening Day celebration at Wine & Whiskers St. Louis!

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Saturday, April 7Texas Rangers vs. Toronto Blue JaysGlobe Life Park c Arlington, TX

Sunday, April 22Cal Golden Bears vs. Washington Huskies

Evans Diamond c Berkeley, CA

Thursday, May 24Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets

Miller Park c Milwaukee, WI

Wednesday, August 22Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres

Coors Field c Denver, CO

Saturday, April 14Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona DBacksDodger Stadium c Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, May 5New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies

Citi Field c Queens, NY

Friday, June 29Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland IndiansOakland Coliseum c Oakland, CA

Wednesday, September 5Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles

Safeco Field c Seattle, WA

Stars to the Rescue XXVIIThe stars were shining bright as ARF hosted its 27th annual Stars to the Rescue musical gala in late January. Attendees at the sold-out show enjoyed heart-pumping performances by 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chicago, Grammy-nominated country artist Cam, Phantom of the Opera legend Franc D’Ambrosio, and more. Tony La Russa also presented the 2017 Evie and Hope Awards and shared exciting news about the growing Pets and Vets program before a packed house. Thank you to all attendees, performers, volunteers, and sponsors who made this a fabulous night to remember.

Chicago’s horn section combines power and fun. Antioch PD Chief Tammany Brooks receives ARF’s Evie Award.

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Everyone’s favorite outdoor event celebrating the human-animal bond returns to downtown Walnut Creek, CA. Start the day walking with your favorite four-legged friend or team up with family, friends or co-workers to raise funds for ARF’s life-saving programs. After the walk, spend the afternoon at our community festival, featuring the latest pet products, a Pet Wellness Fair, exciting raffle prizes, K-9 demonstrations, and KOFY-TV’s Doggie Casting Call auditions. There’s even a Kid Zone for ARF’s youngest fans.For more information, visit arflife.org/events.

Saturday, May 19 c 9:30 am - 4 pmBroadway Plaza c Walnut Creek, CA

Paws will hit the pavement in downtown Walnut Creek at Animals on Broadway!

Sign your child up for one of ARF’s weeklong Summer Camps running from 6/11-8/17.

Broadway PlazaWalnut Creek, CA

Animals on Broadway

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Camp ARF

ARF HeadquartersWalnut Creek, CA

ARF’s Birthday!

Wish ARF a happy 27th birthday! We look forward to what the future has in store!

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It’s Time to Register for Animals on Broadway!

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Saving Swanson an Albino Dobermanwith Six Special Puppies

With her majestic white coat, soulful eyes, and gentle, nurturing personality, Swanson seemed the picture of health. But this three-year-old Doberman Pinscher and recent mother of six puppies had a serious medical condition buried in her DNA. Like many animals inbred for rare appearance or traits, such as albinism, Swanson was also affected by other recessive traits that compromised her health—in this case, a serious clotting disease. ARF was concerned not only for Swanson, but also for her puppies, who may have inherited the disease.

Dobermans are one of several breeds of dog particularly susceptible to von Willebrand’s disease, which reduces the body’s ability to produce platelet-binding proteins that cause blood to clot. A lack of clotting leads to increased bleeding after normal scrapes or cuts, and can greatly increase surgical risks.

Fortunately, responsible breeding can reduce the risk of this dangerous disease. But Swanson was rescued from a “backyard breeding” operation. She was bred specifically for her white color, and by breeding her primarily for color, they put her and her offspring at risk—Swanson’s puppies might not only receive their mom’s beauty and personality, but also her disease. ARF had a looming challenge: seven spay/neuter surgeries on the horizon for Swanson and her puppies.

ARF’s clinic formed a plan to assess the puppies’ surgical risk. The veterinary team tested the tiny pups, and fortunately, only one was affected by her mother’s disease. Transfusion of a special blood product allowed ARF to safely perform surgery on Swanson and the affected pup. The mom and her affected pup were cleared for adoption with the rest of their litter, requiring only an additional education on von Willebrand’s disease for potential adopters.

Soon, all six puppies were up for adoption and found happy homes. And Swanson, no longer facing life as a victim of unethical breeding, found her own happy ending with a loving family dedicated to caring for her and her special needs.

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“Backyard Breeding” refers to deliberately breeding animals without regulation or oversight, frequently prioritizing economic profit over an animal’s health. Inbreeding for rare and desired traits (such as Swanson’s white color) can result in genetic defects, higher risk of cancers, and shortened lifespan. In addition, common unsanitary breeding environments place animals at risk for parasites or illnesses like Parvovirus, which kills thousands of young dogs every year. Many backyard breeders fail to disclose these conditions, leaving adopters with unexpected veterinary expenses and the heartbreak of watching a beloved pet suffer.

Spreading the word of these dangers is the best way to eliminate backyard breeding. Adopt pets from local shelters and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to spay and neuter their pets. California is already joining the fight with the recently passed AB 485, requiring pet stores to sell only rescue or shelter animals in need of homes. ARF supports legislative efforts to improve the care and welfare of animals and hopes to see the end of unethical breeding practices, which place animals like Swanson at risk.

What can we do to stop backyard breeding?

Swanson’s adorable puppies. (Clockwise from top left: Bertolli, Pepperidge, Hot Pocket, Eggo, Totino, and Stouffer.)

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From Feral to Family:ARF Partners with Pawsitively S.A.F.E.

A new ARF partnership with Pawsitively S.A.F.E. (Saving Animals from Euthanasia) is making a big difference in efforts to control feral cat populations. For more than six months, ARF has partnered with the East Contra Costa County trap-and-release group by facilitating the adoption of socialized kittens.

“It’s been more successful than I could have imagined,” said Julie Rasmussen who founded the organization with partner Holly Cuciz. “Basically, we’ve been able to ramp up what we were doing, and save four to five times as many kittens from the streets.”

Holly agrees that leaving the time-consuming process of adoption marketing to ARF allows the group to cover more territory, resulting not only in higher adoption rates but also a greater number of adult cats spayed and neutered within colonies.

Pawsitively S.A.F.E. fosters kittens following ARF’s kitten socialization guidelines until they are old enough to spay or neuter and assess for behavior. They are then ready to hit ARF’s adoption floor and find a permanent family.

“Any time we can increase adoptions while decreasing feral cat birth rates, it’s a win,” said ARF Animal Programs Director Tracy Gimbel. “But it’s really a victory for these tiny kittens who find safety off the streets in loving homes.”

Save Furry Lives from the Comfort of Your HomeWhether they’re too young to be adopted, recovering from an injury or illness, or just need the love and stability of a temporary home, many animals coming to ARF need a little time in foster care before they are ready for their forever homes. Our amazing network of foster families gives these pets the love they deserve while caring for them in a home environment. ARF is always looking to expand its network! If you would be interested in temporarily taking in dogs, cats, puppies, or kittens as a foster family, sign up for an orientation at arflife.org/foster.

Holly Cuciz of Pawsitively S.A.F.E. delivers new kittens ready for adoptions at ARF.

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Tribute Gifts

Very Important Pets

We are pleased to recognize tribute gifts of $100 or more which offer a special opportunity to remember a loved one, recognize an accomplishment, celebrate a special occasion, or thank a friend or colleague. We also remain truly grateful to our generous supporters who pre-pay adoption fees for ARF’s Very Important Pets (VIP’s).

This listing recognizes gifts received 9/5/17 - 3/2/18, and we make every effort to accurately reflect support but sometimes errors or omissions may occur. To sponsor an animal adoption or if you have questions about this tribute listing please email Lynn at ltakahashi@arflife.org. To make a tribute gift, please visit arflife.org/honor.

Thank you for your continuing support.

Spend the summer bonding with your pooch when you sign up for dog training classes at ARF! There is a class for every dog. Hoping to socialize a young puppy? Our twice-a-week “Puppy Social” is perfect for you! Does your dog have leash-reactive tendencies? Try our “Reactive Rover” class! Dealing with a shy little guy? Give our “Wallflowers” class a go. Have a high-energy sporting breed? Maybe they’d like to try their paw at our “Beginner Agility” class. Looking for something more one-on-one? We offer private consultations with our trainers to tackle any behavior issues you may be facing. Check out our availability and sign up online at arflife.org/dog-training.

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Toby CurryKaosNova L. and Lewis M.

LefcourtKelly LangeRenee D. and Christopher

J. GallagherMark and Lois P. GillKittyCharles S. PatrickKokoRalph and Ally FattoreLarry HackettDiane PerryRosemary ShewardLois SpringsteenLaureen BegaSchelly YoungLee and Willie DoyleGinnie DeaLeoNancy MosierLinda Ann FolletteMarjorie O. FolletteLinda WeberCatherine L. PleasantLittle GreyDavid A. Henneman

Lori HardacreLawrence LittleLouiseTony and Elaine La RussaLucySue E. WilkinsonLucyShari G. and Richard J.

ArmstrongLuluKathryn G. McBrideLulu and CognacSue Ann and Michael W.

ToddM.J. and BentleyJon PettinelliMackyPeter LevineMangoJennifer M. BowenMarcella Pauline ColarichCharlene BeatovichMarley and WillowKathy M. StewartMaureen CoxLois McKelveyMax Gross and TuleDana GrossMela SpinellaElizabeth DavidsonMelodyKim K. and Thomas I.

MackenzieMerlotCarlos and Aurora

ArmentaMichael ScrantonDanny and Martha BrownDonna A. JonesMickey and MilliNicole Vernon and James

M. HessonMinnieMelody SorensenMiss Molly BrownWalaine J. HankinsMistyJohn H. and Susan K.

SimmondsMitch PattersonCorrine OlsenMittens, Paws and OreoAnonymousMocha LeeBarbara L. and William F.

MaxfieldMollyKarin E. SeritisMolly and BrunoRobin J. FilsingerMolly GordonBill and Shannon CookMoochBruce C. Kelly and Lynn F.

TrostadMrs. Nel McIntoshRonald LutyMyekaSteven L. and Maria

Valente

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Nancy ArnautoffSusan BonzellJudy BrickerMarg CampbellOlivia A. and Jerry

FlorenceSign Display & Allied Crafts

Local Union No. 510Lawrence J. TottenNancy Johnson and Jean-Michel LapyradeMarie and William

WatermanNikiRaymond K. KellyOliviaPatty and Mark RushOllieMark and Lois P. GillPal and WylieChristine and Edward

CesarePat DerbyAnn M. HenningPat GibsonDiane J. and John T.

GibsonPat Hartman & Cherie BeemerWilliam F. BeemerPatty PujolCheryl BurnsidesPaul WhitefordGwendolyn and Edmund

RegaliaPauline Florence CanovaRaymond and Kathleen

EpesPedee, Mac and BirdWilliam D. Hardie

Penny G.Danielle and Michael

GobbellPeteyMolly RogersPJ, Coach, Sunny, Monet, Kinkade, Bardot and JolieLucretia A. and Steve

MarcusPoeCarolyn W. WilsonPotterMark J. ThomasRadarLorraine HorstRemy MorrisRobert F. and June MorrisRichard DaleNancy C. GoodmanRichard M. ShappeeSTAND! For Families Free

of ViolenceRichard RailtonMark InmanRick Jensen and David JensenAnne M. JensenRiley MurphyAntonette K. and Donald

A. MurphyRio (Buck)Barbara GomezRockyKathleen J. CarraiRose LovioDaniel NewsomRosey and Daisy ChaunceySandra and Bill Chauncey

RoxieGail K. and Harvey W.

GlasserSammi and FifiJoy Martin-Gieryng and

Tom GieryngSammyRenee D. and Christopher

J. GallagherSamsonMargie BarlogioSandra Kay GaddisNorman R. MuellerShadowRichard and Janell SmithShadowTony and Elaine La RussaSharon DareJu Dee BellShelly McClanahanBonnie WesthusingShilohRichard SlawskyShirley A. JellisonGary JellisonSidRowena NgSnickersBill and Shannon CookSonnyErinn D. Swett and Peter

K. SmithSparkle and TroubleElaine G. and Joseph G.

DaubertSparkyBradley R. ShipleySparky ShulakVirginia Jacobs

SpiffDoris S. HasegawaPhilip and Linda HenikaMarsha A. and Richard

ServetnickSpot O’MalleyTerrance P. and Sibylle M.

O’MalleySteve AlvordBernadette and John

HarneySteven PorterRita PorterSunnyJoan A. BringolfSusan CalenderMark C. and Gladys

CalenderTam and TiogaJohn F. MullenTeddy of Villa CaosEdward J. LeiterTheoRebecca BianchiThomas Magnum Napoleon IIIPhillip and Juliet JonasTigraJeffrey GlassauerTiniMichael R. OwenTobey and AbbeyJennifer M. BowenTobyThomas G. and Patricia G.

RichardsonTom FellnerRagan H. ReiTootsie RollNina I. GerberTrouble, Hobbes, Mischief and Calvin ZornMichele E. and Edward

Zorn

TuckerJim and Jackie BoucherUncle Dave SullivanCarrie SullivanVirginia WisyanskiAnna Dito, Betty

Christians, Caroline Mariano, Cindy Assour, Crystal Horne, Danielle Cunningham, Duy Nguyen, Edith Guthrey, Elizabeth McClanahan, Freda Morris, Gina Ramirez, Janet Takahashi, Mary Greathouse, Mary Welty, Michelle McAvoy, Mika Arbelbide, Nance Juner, Paula Kavanaugh, Rich Harris, Silvia Esteban, Sonia Nesheiwat, Susan Moss

VitoAndrea DodasVivian F. Krodel and Mason V. KrodelGreg KrodelWayne Arnold Baker Jr.Susan GregoryRoger KeeslerWilliam P. Young CPAWayne E. KingJennifer S. KaltonWendy MerrillJohn W. BakerWendy MunsonDiane E. HaistWookieDebra KellyYung ToKam LiYvonne MalatestaPatricia Pelham

We are truly grateful for the enduring commitment and support many of our friends offer ARF throughout the year to bring animals and people together.

Your vision and legacy in remembering ARF in your will or trust transforms the lives of countless animals and people for years to come. Legacy gifts provide meaningful support, ensuring ARF can continue our life-saving work in the future, while fulfilling your wishes and financial goals. Legacy support may include bequests, gifts of life insurance, retirement plans, IRA’s, or other support. Your legacy to ARF will one day provide a lasting promise of hope for so many animals and people in need.

We invite you to join our Legacy Society, ARF’s Circle of Compassion, by letting us know if you have included ARF in your estate planning so that we may express our appreciation. I would be happy to speak to you personally about how you can provide a lifeline to animals in need for generations to come.

What Will Your Legacy Be?

Erin Jones, Development Directorejones@arflife.org • (925) 296-3149

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Weeklong half-day summer camps for all ages!

See the full catalog and register today at arflife.org.

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& More!

Explore hands-on opportunities in the fascinating world of veterinary science up close.

Make a difference for ARF and animals through service, learning, and projects.

Experience the magic of animal interaction and discover humane education concepts.

Don’t miss all of the one-of-a-kind summer camp experiences Camp ARF has to offer!

If your child loves animals, give them the summer camp experience they’ll never forget at one of ARF’s award-winning, animal-themed summer camps. Interactive games and activities, critter crafts, and the opportunity to meet new animal friends highlight our weeklong camps. There’s an exciting variety to choose from, including our popular Vet Camp, Animal Adventures, Project CARE, and more! Led by experienced counselors, Camp ARF is committed to creating a safe and memorable experience for your camper. Help shape the next generation of animal-lovers by registering your child today at arflife.org!

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Purina Dog Chow Salutes Pets and VetsARF is proud to partner with Purina for their Dog Chow Service Dog Salute. From Independence Day through Veterans Day, Dog Chow Complete Adult with Chicken packages will feature Pets and Vets program participants Michael and his service dog in

training Zoe. Purina will donate a portion of proceeds from these specially marked bags to this program that pairs veterans with rescue dogs and provides free service-skills training. Thanks to Purina and ARF, more veterans experiencing service-related difficulties such as PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety, and more will receive the therapeutic benefits of a service animal… truly saving both ends of the leash.