Friday, October 27, 2017

Janie Baum

There are so many reasons I became a puppy raiser I am not sure I can list them all, but first and foremost, the opportunity to possibly help "give the gift of independence" is the one that stands out. Over the years of loving dogs, volunteering with pups and people with different abilities really pushed our family to start raising. Then after a freak accident paralyzed our son's best friend at the age of 16, it became a matter of "Now is the time."  That wonderful young man just graduated in May with his service dog, Toli, and they couldn't be happier!  I am still awed daily at the stories I hear of everyone's experience who receive this life changing gift.  Puppy raising is such a gift to US, and I am so thankful and blessed to be welcomed into this CCI family.  Thank you all for what YOU do, knowing that we are on this journey with Stielau and all of you makes it so much more special!

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