Handi-Dogs,
Inc.
An
Assistance
Dog Training Organization
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Our
Programs:
Training
Presentation
Volunteer
Newsletter
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late founder of the organization
HISTORY:
Handi-Dogs, Inc., one of the oldest assistance dog training programs in the country, was founded as a pilot program in Tucson, Arizona, in 1973, to teach people with disabilities how to train their own dogs to become assistance dogs. The organization was incorporated in 1977.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Carol Ritter, President
Carol Levine, Vice President
Georgia Hale, Treasurer
Jane Klipp, Secretary
Cynthia Fern, Past President
Kathy Alexander
Ron Bornstein
Patrick Fenoughty
Michael McAuliffe
Helga Milberg
Lee Moss, M.D.
Mike McAuliffe
David McCartney
Kay Smith
STAFF:
Joanne Mauger, Executive Director
Phyllis Allen, Program Director
Barbara Wilson, Program Assistant
Laura Teike, Special Projects Coordinator
FUNDING:
Handi-Dogs, Inc., is a non-profit community service organization. We receive donations from individuals, corporations, social and civic groups to support our programs. We also receive support from foundations, local government, and community-based grantmaking organizations.
The generosity of our many supporters allows us to cover most of the assistance dog training costs, allowing us to offer classes for a nominal fee. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Handi-Dogs Inc., appreciates your support!
Tax deductible donations may be made in the form of
Annual Membership $35.00
Limited Income Annual Membership $5.00
Planned Giving Programs
Corporate Sponsorships of Service Dog Teams in training
Bequests and memorials
Gifts in kind
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