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Hurry up. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] I I can't follow that. I've I've run into and heard from so many people the last few days and I'm so overwhelmed. Um, but to get a gold pooper scooper and a a goofy song has got to be like the epitome. Um, I love the fact that and this is a very serious mission and people work really really hard and I love the fact that people can kick back and smile and laugh and enjoy each other. It's just the greatest gift. Um, thank you everybody. I can't say goodbye. Enjoy the rest of the morning. [Applause] Okay, but wait, there's more. Um, I want to announce that our caretaker, Bonnie, um, who will be retiring at the end of the month and returning to her home in Virginia. Uh Bonnie's journey started with K9 Companions as a puppy raiser and she raised 21 puppies I think it was or 23 puppies while she was a while she was a teacher and then she retired from teaching. She joined the Northeast Region staff as our caretaker 11 years ago and has been with us as you can see ever since. She's had a a a huge impact on every student that has come through those doors to join us for team training as well as the staff and we want to thank her for all of her dedication and commitment to the organization. Um and we wish you only the best in your retirement. Um much health and happiness to you. Bonnie, where are you? Would you stand up, Bonnie? [Applause] and senior instructor Kim Gale, who's been with K9 Companions for 10 years, is beginning a new adventure with her family in Virginia. However, she's not saying goodbye. She will be still working on puppy program uh with Emily and Eli um until Sharon returns in September. So we want to wish Kim and her family all the best in their new journey and happy much happiness and senior instructor Marissa Guabani has stepped into the training manager role. Uh she's also been with K9 Companions for 10 years and we're thrilled that she'll be leading the training team. Um, La Dubcki aka Laura and Jubbecki aka LA will return to what she loves to do and and training. So, we wish them both also much good luck. [Applause] [Music] And finally, today's graduation will be my last official act as the executive director of the Northeast region. After 17 years, I will be stepping aside from the the position and the role into an exciting new role as the senior major gifts officer for the Northeast region. And my focus is going to be amazing the critical funds to get those kennels built because the puppies are coming. They will come. So, we need to get them built. And then we have the dorms already underway. A generous gift from um our friend and puppy raiser Jim Nazaro. uh as well as I will also be focusing on building the operational um income and programs with Jessica for our Virginia location that just came online last year. Um so at this time I'd like to just take a moment to thank all of you who have made and made uh my journey such an adventure and it has been an adventure. I'm going to write a book someday. I keep saying this is another chapter for the book. um and supported me in this role as executive director. There have been so many of you over the years. Um but I just want to call out some very special people who have been especially supportive of me. And the first one would be my husband Mark. Um who's been my rock and has kept me nourished before and after my journeys um my travels, the marathon travels that we had and the events. Um and kept me focused on what really matters and that's the graduates. um days when I was exhausted, he would he would just remind me of how many people were were we're all helping and how they all depended on us for for to be there for them. So, I look be I look forward to being able to spend more time with him. Uh because for years I've told him, if you want to see me, you're going to have to volunteer for this event. And you know what? He did. And how lucky am I um that he did do that. Uh, I also want to thank the Northeast Regional staff um and the board members. Um, it's been an honor to and a privilege to serve side by side with you in this role and I look forward in my new role to doing doing the same. And then finally, but certainly not least, John and Christine Miller. for it was John who saw something in me all those years ago and is the reason that I have been able to stand here before you for the last 17 years. John and Christine, thank you both for all your support for me in my role as the executive director. But now it's time to turn the page and I look forward to continuing to work with all of you and every single one of you in my new role. So, thank you very very much for this privilege. [Applause] Thank you all. And now I'd like to invite Colleen Buckley up to the stage so we can get on with metriculation. I can't follow any of that, but you know what can is puppies. So, let's get started. Good afternoon. Welcome everybody. My name is Colleen Buckley. I'm the interim puppy program manager here at K9 Companions Northeast. Puppy raising is a beautiful, challenging, furry, and rewarding journey. Our volunteers here are so special. They dedicate a year and a half of their lives to morning snuggles, late night or middle of the night potty breaks, and many training sessions in between just to pass these dogs back to us for the next stage in their journey. But our volunteers return over and over again dedic get dedicated to our life-changing mission. Our puppy razors come from all stages of life and from all over the Northeast, but they share a passion for our community and a dedication to helping others. today. Their hard work is done. Puppy raisers, as you prepare to pass your pups along to the training staff, we hope you know how much we appreciate you. We hope you know that your hard work and dedication are recognized, and we hope you feel celebrated and proud. We promise to love your pups just as much as you do while they're on campus with us and to help them find their path. Thank you for making our mission possible. Now, I would like to share the August metriculation slideshow to highlight the dogs metriculating today and their amazing puppy razors. [Applause] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Hallelujah. [Applause] Heat. Let's [Music] go. [Applause] [Music] [Music] No rain, no blues, no A good day. [Music] A good day. I'm liking the world. I see. No worries. [Music] [Music] Good times. Good friends here. A good day. Can't keep the smile off my face. No rain, no good. A good day. A good day today. A good day today. A good day today. A good day today. A good day today. Good day. [Music] [Music] Pa it [Music] [Music] to say a good day. Blue skies the sun won't go away. A good day smile. No rain, no blues, no gray. day to day. [Music] [Applause] To give some insight into the puppy raising journey, I would like to invite Abby Herbert to the stage to share her experience of what it's like to raise one of these special dogs. Abby raised one of today's graduating dogs, Brock. Please join me in welcoming Abby to the stage. [Applause] [Music] Okay, you sit. Good boy. Hi everyone. My name is Abby Herbert and I had the joy of co-raising Brock, one of today's graduates, alongside my husband, Matt. And I should also mention our newest co-raer in training our son Jack, who is here today and just met Brock for the first time this morning. Um, our story with K9 Companions is a little different, but then again, this whole organization is built on celebrating differences. Many of you probably began raising puppies because you love dogs and wanted to help others. That's a beautiful motivation. But I have to be honest, my story started with something a little less noble. Jealousy. When I was 7 years old, my family began looking into service dogs for my older sister, Morgan, which I have to note that Brock's new graduate's name is also Morgan, and Jack's full name is Jack Morgan. So, we think that this was meant to be. Um, but my sister Morgan was born with a brain injury and has faced epilepsy and the effects of multiple brain surgeries with incredible strength. In 2006, she was matched with a phenomenal service dog named Tomba. And I watched as he changed her life in ways I couldn't even fully understand at the time. But I did understand one thing. My sister got a dog and I didn't. After two years of relentless begging, my Christmas gift was a completely filled out puppy razor application. All I had to do was sign my name. I was too young to officially raise on my own, so my dad agreed to co-ra with me. Thank you, Dad. and Harland joined our family in 2008. Harland didn't graduate due to hip dysplasia, but I was hooked. Even as a as a young kid, I could see the ripple effect. How one dog could transform a life and how one person could start that process with a leash, a crate, and a lot of peanut butter. From there, I never really stopped. Omore came in 2010 and she became my heart dog. She also became my inspiration to pursue veterary medicine. Witnessing the power of the human animal bond, seeing the love and the independence these dogs bring, I wanted to spend my career giving back to the animals that give so much to us. During vet school, Matt and I moved in together and we decided to add a K9 Companions puppy right in the middle of all the chaos. So, in 2017, Gerta became our first puppy together, and our tiny apartment in Philadelphia suddenly felt like home. Then came Biscuit in 2021. Just as we were learning to be veterinarians and trying to figure out home ownership, naturally, we thought it was a perfect time to raise another puppy. Just three weeks after Matt and I were married, we made the obvious choice. Delay starting a family, but raise another puppy. That's how Brock entered our lives. My fifth puppy, Matt's third. By then, we were a bit more settled, married in our careers, in our home. That allowed us to pour everything into Brock. And in return, he gave all back. Brock played hard, loved even harder, and somehow always knew when it was time to work. He tugged on a heartstring that hadn't been tugged on before. Looking back, I see a pattern. With every transitional or chaotic moment in my life, starting high school, starting vet school, getting married, I bring home an 8-week old puppy. We always joke that we thrive in chaos, but honestly, I think it's the puppy that allows us to thrive and to keep walking through life's challenges. As we all know, our puppy's journey doesn't begin on campus or in team training. It starts at one minute old in the hands of a breeder caretaker. Then they come to us and we raise them and somehow they raise us, too. We embark on this journey because we have a heartfelt mission to help others or we're jealous of a family member like myself. But each puppy has raised me, brought joys to my days, and changed my own life. So, yes, every goodbye is hard, but this isn't really goodbye. It's a beginning. Brock is off to do the work he was born to do. And I will always be very proud to have been a small part of his story. [Music] Um, and he will bring many joys to the lives of Morgan and her family. Brock, thank you for loving us so fully and for teaching us yet again what it means to give your heart to something bigger than yourself. We're so proud of you and we love you endlessly. Matt, I think it's time for another eight week old. Congratulations to all graduates and puppy razors today. [Applause] Thank you, Abby. K9 Companions is also grateful for the staff and volunteers involved in our breeding program. Our breeding program is based out of our K9 Companions headquarters in Santa Rosa, California. Every quarter we select new breeder dogs from the recently metriculated puppies and today we would like to recognize the volunteers that make that possible. Our breeding program is a very necessary component to ensure the success of our service dogs. Please join me in welcoming and congratulating our newest breeders. [Music] Woo! Hey Hey, hey, hey. Hey. Hey. Hey. [Music] NP [Music] in it. Hey, hey, hey. I would now like to ask the puppy razors of metriculating puppies to quietly line up outside according to the numbers that were on your name tag. bags. I'd also like to invite Kora Purcell, instructor assistant, up to the stage to help with certificates. While they line up, I'd like to take a minute to recognize all of the razors and puppies who metriculated early or could not be present today. Calvin V 6th, raised by Lynette Martino and Christy Rowling from Philip Philipsburg, New Jersey and Sailorsburg, Pennsylvania. Kelvin was their 15th and eighth puppy. Jackson the 9inth raised by Donna and Kevin Schumlfell from West Senica, New York. He was their first puppy. Rigby IVth, raised by Terry London and Maggie and John Tomlin from Midlotheian, Virginia. He was their 20th and fourth puppy. Samuel III raised by Julie Audrey and Troy Garry from Centerville, Virginia. He was their third puppy. Valdez III raised by Robin Lamett and Donna Declmente from Newark, Delaware. He was their fifth fifth and first puppy. Vale III raised by Chris Krueger in Arlington, Virginia. He was their first puppy. Whitten raised by Linda and Gary Donnelly and Jamie Putnham from Shootsbury, Massachusetts and Sarasota, Florida. Whitten was their 17th and ninth puppy. and indigo raised by Casia and Isabella Depula from Stores Connecticut at the University of Connecticut. She was their first puppy. For the puppies that are metriculating today, the next step in their journey is six to nine months of professional training. Here, they'll sharpen the skills taught by their puppy razors, learn more advanced and complicated things, all while getting a chance to play with friends, go on field trips, and let their personalities shine. Our training team is so excited to get to know their new friends. All right, first up is Actton II, raised by McKenzie Sherman from Farmville, Virginia at Longwood University. Actton is her first puppy, and Actton was named by former puppy razer Helen Blumen in honor of her late husband Jan Actton. Arwin IV, raised by Tanya and John Baker from Oakill, Virginia. Arwin is their first puppy. [Applause] Arya II, raised by Brad and Ally Grian from Suffach, Virginia. Arya is their fourth puppy. [Applause] Bean the fourth raised by Abby O'Donnell from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the University of Pittsburgh. Bean is Aby's first puppy. Billy IVth, raised by Marissa and Ellen and Aaron Feifer from Manavville, New York. Billy is their second puppy. Billy raised by Stuart and Susan Summers from Frosburg. Bossburg, Maryland. Buoy is their 20th puppy and they are currently raising R.J., their 21st puppy. Buoy was named by puppy raisers Anne and Bob Benson in honor of graduate Jeff, who has their previous pup, Anchor. Carlos III, raised by Nancy Kwell from Aldi, Virginia. Carlos is her seventh puppy. Doris V raised by Lorie Molern and the students at Samoset Middle School from Kings Park, New York. Doris is Lorie's ninth puppy and she's currently raising Clyde who 10th and this is the stu the Santa's middle school second puppy that has been raised there. [Applause] Goliath the bird raised by Mary and Scott Mace in Kery Maine. Goliath is their 13th puppy. Hail the 6th raised by May and John Sakura from Bluffton, South Carolina. Hail is their 18th puppy. [Applause] Jonah II, raised by Justinian Cosmo Walker II from North Bethesda, Maryland. Jonah is their first puppy. Luau raised by Wendy Nye and Christy Fijowski from Valerica, Massachusetts and at the University of Pittsburgh. Luau is their third and 12th puppy. Patterson Palmer VImer, sorry, Palmer VI, raised by Kathy Chang in Henrio, Virginia. Palmer is Kathy's second puppy. Patterson II, raised by Robin Cohen in Framingham, Massachusetts. Patterson is Robin's second puppy. [Applause] Prince V 6th raised by Edwin Edwin Critow and Steven Peltz in Brooklyn, New York. Prince is their first puppy and was named by David Lachman. [Music] [Applause] Racu raised by the Robinson family in Sound Beach, New York. Rau is their first puppy. Rosalina raised by Briana Lamett in Raleigh, North Carolina. Roselina is Briana's ninth puppy. [Applause] Sydney III, raised by Peter and Kathleen Ayelloo and Bob and Eva Johnson in William Williamsburg, Virginia. Sydney is their second and first puppy. [Applause] [Music] Spencer V 6 raised by Olivia Leoniac in West River, Maryland at the University of Delaware. Spencer is Olivia's first puppy. Sutton Vth raised by the Polaro Pack in Portsouth, Rhode Island. Sutton is their third puppy and they are currently raising Armand, their fourth puppy. Tamara III, raised by Gail Miller in North Franklin, Connecticut. Tamara is Gail's first puppy. [Applause] Touse, raised by Terry Mcmanis in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Tal is Terry's first puppy. [Applause] Waldorf, raised by Taylor Jones, Rebecca Denko, and Paige Marino in Reading, Pennsylvania and California, Maryland. Waldorf is their third and fourth puppy. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Yoda VH raised by PJ Jones in Warwick, Rhode Island. Yoda is PJ's seventh puppy. And Yolanda V 6th, raised by Riley Hazard at the University of Connecticut, and D Renock in Windsor, Connecticut. Riley uh Yolanda is their first and third puppy. Congratulations to all of our copyrers. [Applause] I'd now like to invite Deb back to the stage to introduce our special speaker. Okay, we are honored today to have uh joining us one of New York's top law enforcement officers, Honorable Auntie Donnelly, the Nassau County District Attorney, who's here to welcome the newest crime fighting member of her team, K9 Companions Facility Dog Samosa. [Applause] DA Donley is the 17th district attorney of Nassau County and the fourth consecutive woman to hold this office. Prior to her election in 2021, Donley spent 32 years in the Nassau County DA's office in many roles, but most recently serving as the deputy bureau chief of the organized crime and rackets bureau, which prosecutes long-term investigations into organized crime and criminal enterprises. She also previously served as the deputy chief of the economic crimes bureau where she was charged with supervising and prosecuting crimes ranging from identity theft to tax fraud. She also spent more than 12 years prosecuting violent felonies. So now I would like to welcome the district attorney to say a few words for us. Thank you. [Music] I was going to interrupt and say they don't really want to hear about me. We want to talk about the dogs. I am so happy to be here for such a heartwarming celebration of achievement. And I am so happy to be able to welcome one of these beautiful graduates to my office. Dogs are incredible, incredible beings, aren't they? [Applause] I just got back from a week's vacation with my family and for the first couple of days, my daughter Mora, she's the older of my two daughters, was able to join us and she brought her dog Murray. Now, my oldest, my son Jack, is a developmentally disabled adult with autism, and he doesn't usually take well to dogs. They make him nervous. So imagine what a beautiful picture it was the second day on our vacation when I walked in and Jack was sitting cross-legged in the living room with Murray in his lap petting him and whispering I don't know what but whispering to him and that's what these dogs are going to go on to do. They're going to go on to serve and act in service for others. And that is the greatest calling for a person or for a service dog. These dogs will make an enormous difference in so many lives, especially my special victims bureau. I am grateful for our partnership with K9 Companions. The support that these puppies provide is so invaluable. And we're lucky enough to welcome Samosa to our office who's almost two years old. I haven't met her yet, but uh I'm going to ask to bring her up in a minute. She was paired with our special victims bureau because of how easygoing she is. Those qualities are desperately needed when it comes to helping victims of physical and sexual abuse feel a sense of calm. Having a trained facility dog with our office will be a tremendous help to all victims, but particularly to our children. Things somehow become less intimidating and more relaxing when a puppy is around. And I can tell you, playing with samosa before speaking to one of our ADAs or having to testify in court will help children find the calm and courage they need to talk about what they've been through. You can actually see weight lifted off their shoulders when a dog is by their side. I was lucky enough to watch a trial a couple of years ago and our service dog at the time, Megan, was able to sit in the witness box with the 10-year-old child who had to testify and she sat there with her head on the child's lap and the child put her through her whole testimony and got through it. It was something to watch and something to see. Uh so to all the trainers and volunteers tears here today, I want to say thank you so much for your dedication. It makes a profound impact. And I want to say that again. It makes a profound impact on people's lives. We're excited for all our graduates here today as well, and I can't wait to see the difference that they're all going to make in so many people's lives. Thank you for having me. It's good to see all of you and congratulations to all the graduates and their trainers. [Applause] You get to witness my introduction. Hi. Thanks for joining us. Okay. You a good girl. [Music] One more. One more. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] All right. I'll see you at work, buddy. Thank you so much for those kind words. Uh good afternoon everyone and whether you are here in person with us or joining virtually with our live stream, we are so happy that you all can join us today. My name is Janine. I am an apprentice 3 instructor for the Northeast region. Hello. And I have the privilege the privilege of teaching this team training along with instructor Alex Hutchinson's apprentice to instructor Kate Brennan and our newly appointed training manager Marissa Woodoni. [Applause] To share a glimpse into what our teams have been up to for the past two weeks, we would like to present our team training slideshow. [Music] down. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Hey, Heat. [Music] Heat. Hey, Heat. [Applause] [Music] Hey, hey, hey. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat up [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. I would now like to welcome Morgan up to the stage. Morgan is joined by her parents, Molly and Mike. And Molly and Mike are going to share a little bit of what the team two weeks of team training looked like for their family. [Applause] Oops. Relax. I don't have a song. Hello. My name is Molly Lege and my husband Mike and daughter Morgan and service dog Brock are a graduating team in the most recent class. If I can take a moment and share what Brock has taught us over the course of past two weeks. First speak. This is a special day. It's an honor to share this milestone as we congratulate the extraordinary journeys of the newest K9 Companions graduating team. At some point, the graduating handlers realized we needed a little bit of help. Whether it was help others, ourselves or someone we love very much, we were pointed towards this special place, applied, interviewed and we were asked to wait. Good step back. Each of these service dogs begin their journey from birth, nurtured by volunteer breeders and caretakers, and then raised with love and patience by puppy razors for many months. Tug. The puppy razors poured their hearts and souls into these pups, socializing them, teaching them basic commands, and preparing them for vital roles with individuals with disabilities. The bittersweet emotions felt today are understood. The razors nurtured the dog spirits, taught them independence, and now they hand them off to begin their life's purpose. For selfishness and commitment are truly uh inspiring and are eternally grateful. Push. We began training last Monday and looking forward to learning what these wonderful dogs could do. Fluffy was so patient and responsive to our cues and corrections while we tripped over our tongues. Then the trainers perform their magic and their hard work, expertise, patience, and compassion are the foundation of this program. They expertly shape these dogs into skilled and devoted companions. The level of detail in this training is simply astounding. From the elevators, the cars, the doors, the grooming, and more, no detail is overlooked. Your teams are left with the confidence and a great foundation to navigate the challenges of the everyday world. Here, these dogs are more than service animals and they are virtually furry superheroes providing physical, emotional, and social support. They will open doors, retrieve dropped items, and provide stability, and offer unconditional love and companionship. With our service dogs, new possibilities will unfold, allowing us to live life to the fullest and embrace independence. Give. Whether it's your time, expertise, or donations, everything has to be poured into these dogs. And it is returned as love. For 50 years, K9 Companions has trained service dogs to enrich the lives of those who have asked for help at no cost. Their mission is an endeavor truly worthy of support. Step up. The graduation marks a new beginning and the start of a beautiful and transformative uh partnership. Embrace the laughter, the challenges, and may your journey be filled with joy, confidence, and support of your new best friend. Let's go. As we prepare to head back to our own beds and kennels, let's remember that this graduation is a commencement marking a new beginning and the start of a beautiful and transformative partnership. Shake, thank you for all being here and congratulations once again to an incredible graduating teams. You have begun a journey of training, communication, and partnership based on trust and respect. As you step forward with your new K9 companion, remember the power of your dreams and the strength that you have shown here. While each of these graduating teams has different challenges that brought them here, we're all thankful that Canine Companions was able to say yes. Thank you very much. [Applause] Thank you guys so much for those beautiful words and very nice command tone with all those commands. Very proud of you. I would now like to welcome Kate Brandon and Cora Purcell up on stage with me to help present our graduating class. [Applause] Morgan, joined by her parents, Molly and Mike, came to team training for a snuggly, warm companion to help with daily tasks. Here at Kanan Companions, we say that each dog chooses their path, and it is clear that Brock was chosen has chosen Morgan. From the beginning, these two instantly had a connection that was truly magical to watch. While Brock was in professional training, he did go by a few nicknames given by his trainer. Brock, broaloo, broccoli, broccolini. Uh there were a few renditions of it, but of course, all those nicknames turned into his own personal song. It went a little like this since today's theme is singing. Broccolini bro, a block for me and a block for you. Usually when we sang him this song, his tail would wag a million miles a second. And it was a very happy moment for everyone. Well, now it gives me great pleasure and honor to say broccolini broccoli for Morgan. Brock the fifth was raised by Abby and Matthew Herbert who is here to present him today. [Applause] Step. Thank you guys. [Applause] You want to take a picture? Okay. [Applause] I'd like to invite Amelia to the stage. After many years of anticipation, Amelia finally got the call she was waiting for. Amelia found her perfect match in Ash, a cool, calm, and collected gentleman ready to be Amelia's new partner. Whether it's attending college classes with her or retrieving items she needs, Ash will now be by Amelia's side through it all. We know these two have a bright future together ahead of them, and we can't wait to see what they accomplish. Service dog Ash was raised by Linda Herskowitz, Deb Rogers, and Todd Karazano. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] I would like to welcome Charlie and the Crates family to the stage, please. It is a strong belief of mine that everybody deserves a best friend. One that is there in good times, hard times, and everything in between. And what's better than a four-legged fluffy pup to be that best friend? When Charlie came to team training and was matched with Wendy, that friendship instantly began. With the support of Charlie's parents, Angie and Matt, and his sister, Becca, Charlie and Wendy navigated their way through team training, learning all the skills that Wendy can do and now that can do with Charlie. Whether it's playing video games or needing a little extra support during daily tasks, we know that Wendy will be by Charlie's side for it all. We can't wait to see this team grow and grow up together and all that they accomplish while having fun. Wendy VI was raised by Gabrielle Shider Bison who is here to present her today. [Applause] I'd like to invite Tara to the stage. For our service successors, coming to team training for a second time can be a mix of emotions. It's a celebration of one service dog retiring and opening your heart to allow a new service dog to be by your side. When Tara came to team training looking for a successor dog, she was matched with Rusty, an eager pup who takes pride in the job that he holds. Rusty's new job will be picking up items for Tara, holding doors for her, and even help retrieve items from her pantry. Throughout team training, this team has been the perfect balance of working hard during training sessions, and taking breaks full of snuggles and affection. We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank Tara's first service dog, Vector II, for his seven years of service. [Applause] Successor service dog Rusty VI was raised by John Cluth, Brandy Cluth, Gian Guido, and Alisandre Melo. [Applause] [Music] [Music] Yeah. [Music] [Applause] Next. I would like to welcome Bella to the stage. While working at the hospital, the University of Pennsylvania as their facility dog program coordinator, Bella knows firsthand how a dog's presence can influence a patient during recovery. When she arrived at team training, she was looking for an affectionate and hardworking pup that could help her patients navigate through their recoveries and participate in physical and occupational therapies while providing a warm paw to shake. introded Thaddius from day one. He responded to all of Bella's cues with enthusiasm and passion even before she asked him to do it. Taking joy in showing her everything he knows and how much he loves to work loves to work. Together, we know that this team will bring joy and support to all their future patients. Thaddius IVth was raised by Connie Sherman, who is here to present him today. [Applause] Thank [Music] you. [Music] [Music] [Applause] I'd like to invite Mo'Nique to the stage. Mo'Nique came to team training looking for a dog to retrieve items, activate accessible push plates, and help with her shopping. She was matched with Rawlings, a sweet and gentle soul that matches Mo'nique's. In team training, Mo'Nique and Rawlings were a quiet force in practices, and we know that no matter what challenges they face, they will be able to overcome them all together. Service Dog Rawlings was raised by Julia Lewis and Lauren Mikro. [Applause] But this made up yet. Yeah. [Applause] [Music] Next, I'd like to invite Bailey to the stage. When Bailey got the call just 5 days before class that they were invited to team training, they quickly packed up their belongings and headed to Long Island. Little did they know, their perfect match, Hoyer was patiently waiting to meet them. From the start, Hoyer was very excited to show Bailey how passionate he was about completing his skills. Over the course of team training, Bailey grew into a confident leader that Hoyer needs, and together they will be unstoppable. We are excited to see all this team accomplishes together as they navigate Baileyy's busy life side by side. Service dog Hoyer was raised by Ron Insu Mochinsky and Melissa Chum. [Music] [Applause] I would like to invite Amber to the stage. When Amber, assistant district attorney for the special victims unit at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office, realized that her clients could utilize a facility dog, her canine companions journey began. Little did she know that the boat ended with samosa. And no, not a delicious Indian dumpling, but a gentle soul of a dog who loves to show her skills just as much as snuggling and taking a quick nap. Over the past two weeks, we have seen Amber and Samosa go from two separate entities to one flawless team. Amber quickly stepped into the confident leader that Samosa will need to provide support and comfort for those affected by crimes. We can't wait to see all of these good all the good that these two do together. Samosa was raised by Kelsey Agra and she's here to present her today. [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Applause] And last but not least, I'd like to invite Chris to the stage. Chris came to team training looking for a dog to turn on his lights, pick up items off the floor, and retrieve his phone for him. In wiggled Willie, a silly pup who takes work hard, play hard very literally. As Chris and Millie now navigated team training together, Chris did a great job supporting Willie as he completed his tasks. Chris was always right there to cheer him on and always, of course, give him lots of belly rubs when Lily was a good boy, which was most of the time. We know the teams in his future will be full of love, laughter, and camping trips to the Aderondax. Service dog Willie III was raised by Maria and Annabelle Papova and Peter Papov. [Applause] I like it. [Applause] I think Lily is saying congratulations everybody. [Applause] Congratulations to the August 2025 teams. [Applause] And now I'd like to invite Deb Dherty back to the stage. Okay, everyone. Um, as we draw this ceremony to a close, I want to just iterate that we have so much to be thankful for and I want to congratulate and thank all of the graduates. Um, and wish them well and thank you for letting us be a part of your journey. Uh, as well as all the puppy raisers of the dogs graduating today. And thank you to all the dogs at the puppy racers of the dogs that are turning in, the donors, the staff, and just everybody that it takes to get to a graduation, uh, you know, four times a year. Um, and somebody had suggested that I do a mic drop today, but I didn't want to frighten uh our AV people because they generously donate their equipment to us every graduation. So, I don't want to jeopardize that. So instead, I'm just going to retire my executive director badge. So, [Applause] and that's all we have for today. Everybody get home safe and we hope to see you all in November. Thank you. [Applause] [Music] And if you want photos, the photos um they're going to be in the back room here if you go out the door and to the right um in that room and they'll be taking photos. ...
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