Recipient Stories
Sheena and Leon
Coming from Texas, Sheena traveled the furthest to get her dog, and had to make some modern miracles happen in terms of fundraising and figuring out the logistics to get … Continue
Amy and Magee
Amy returned to CPL after having shared a wonderful partnership with her first CPL service dog, Kia. She experienced a lot of anxiety after making the decision to come back … Continue
Clare and Gyro
Clare received her first service dog from CPL when she was in middle school. As her mom recently reminded us, Clare has been partnered with a service dog for more … Continue
Dylan and Joey
Dylan, who hails from New York, REALLY wanted a poodle. He is now a proud partner with Joey, the only poodle in the summer 2011 Class. They were a great … Continue
Ed and Arnie
It is difficult to know where to start when writing about this partnership – there is just no way to describe the dedication, motivation and comic relief that they share … Continue
Danielle and Valentine
Just a few days after Valentine’s Day 2011, Danielle was notified by CPL that she would be in the summer 2011 class, and that she was being partnered with a … Continue
Scott and Manor
Scott took his training and partnership very seriously — even with a two hour commute, he was never late and was always prepared. He gave 100% to his training. A … Continue
Joretta and Atco
Joretta entered training with boundless enthusiasm, unending hope, and is one of the kindest spirits we’ve ever encountered. From the moment she and Atco met, they were inseparable. Joretta has … Continue
Maria and Apple
As a nurse and mother to five children, Maria’s life was dramatically altered two years ago when she suddenly had to learn to live with a disability (see page 5 … Continue
Shannon and Clover
If her mom hadn’t assured us that it was true, we never would have guessed that Shannon had no experience with dogs prior to team training. Quite to our surprise, … Continue
Suzanne and Brianna
As an artist, retired dentist and mother of two, Suzanne has traveled the globe and wasn’t content to sit on the sidelines of life. Recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Suzanne … Continue
Sherie and Jelly
Sherie came to CPL looking a bit tentative and cautious – not what we expected from a seasoned military veteran! Sherie served in the US Army for nine years before … Continue
Ava and Bojangles
When Ava and her mom arrived for their interview at CPL her mom was hoping that we would be able to find her a wonderful companion who would also alert … Continue
Charles and Andi
When this family came to CPL for Charlie’s interview, his mom and dad hoped to find a special friend for Charlie. Charlie is one in a set of triplets. He … Continue
Camryn and Violet
Camryn’s parents read an article about CPL’s home companion dog program and it struck a chord with them. Their daughter loved animals, dogs in particular — and they were looking … Continue
Mark and Mandy
Originally, Mark applied to CPL for a service dog. When he realized that his physical condition would not allow him to participate in the three weeks of team training (required … Continue
Slah-Eddine and Andre
Slah-Eddine, aka Dean, his mother and brother came to CPL hoping to find a friend for Dean. His mom was hoping that a dog would allow Dean to be less … Continue
Marla and Sadiedog
Marla applied to CPL for a successor home companion dog after having had her first CPL home companion dog Skipper for many years. She knew what a difference Skipper had … Continue
Drew and Rosie
When Drew and his family arrived at CPL for his interview Drew was quick to tell us he wanted a dog that he could run with, go swimming, play ball … Continue
Matthew and Stockard
Matt’s parents had done a lot of research on dogs and the benefits of their interaction with children before they arrived at CPL for his interview. They felt that incorporating … Continue