The Ability Center hosted a graduation event recognizing 2020 and 2021 graduates of service, therapy, and school facility dogs. The “passing of the leash” ceremony marks the end of the two year training period for assistance dogs in training.
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Congrats to the grads!
2020 GRADUATES
Service Dogs
Alison Andrews & Star (Plymouth, MI)
Foster: Robin Agen-Blausey
Nick Carnarvon & Fred (Garden City, MI)
Foster: Lisa Broseke
Kim Feehan & Cairo (Stryker, OH)
Fosters: Gianna Alesia (Wildcat Service Dogs), Carla Rygalski
Connie King & Nora (Strongsville, OH)
Foster: Gina Robison
Ashley Mosseri & Hank (West Bloomfield, MI)
Foster: Suzette Biela
Zac Moyer & Sparky (Oak Harbor, OH)
Foster: Susan Zeier
Kathy Speer & Louie (Hartville, OH)
Fosters: Patrice Dankert, Katelyn Smith, Caitlin Hudson (WSD)
Therapy Dogs
Aiden Lynch & Marsh (Grosse Pointe, MI)
Foster: Maygen O’Hern
Koleton McCandless & Towney (Bryan, OH)
Foster: Patrice Dankert
Diane Traurig & Aspen (Huntington Woods, MI)
Foster: Mike Anstadt
Gus Harrison Correctional Facility & Handel (Adrian, MI)
Foster: Tammy Conlan
Lillian Marsh & Homer (Haslet, MI)
Foster: Jane Ridge
Ben Nickell & Mike (St. Mary, OH)
Fosters: Karin Johnstone, Rachel Frye, Ted Davis
Shelby Reardon & Pippa (Toledo, OH)
Fosters: Ron Pitkow, Sally Speelman
School Facility Dogs
Bryan Elementary School & Catcher (Bryan, OH)
Catcher’s Caretaker: Rachel Mann
Fosters: Lorie Clark, Suzanne Reinhart
Stranahan Elementary School & Betty (Sylvania, OH)
Betty’s Caretaker: Brooke Snead
Fosters: Nancy Wood, Karen Bade
Tiffin Middle School & Cooper (Tiffin, OH)
Cooper’s Caretaker: Melissa Mellott
Foster: Melissa Mellott
Whiteford Agricultural School & Derby (Ottawa Lake, MI)
Derby’s Caretaker: Shelly DeVantier
Fosters: Travis & Karen Kenner, Angie McGinnis
2021 Graduates
Service Dogs
Maria Sutter & Glenn (Medina, OH)
Fosters: Leslee Payne, Deb McVicker
Matthew Wesley & Brighton (St. John, IN)
Fosters: Edna Lombardi, Kim Howard
Therapy Dogs
Adeline Huber & Rider (Oregon, OH)
Foster: Tina Calhoun
Katie Raymond & Danno (Canton, OH)
Foster: Robin Agen-Blausey
School Facility Dogs
Fallen Timbers Middle School & Astro (Whitehouse, OH)
Astro’s caretaker: Jenny Minni
Fosters: Liz Thees, Suzanne Reinhart
Mohawk Elementary School & Harry (Sycamore, OH)
Harry’s caretaker: Angie McGinnis
Fosters: Ron Pitkow, Angie McGinnis
South Vienna Elementary School & Willow (South Vienna, OH)
Willow’s caretaker: Laura Hufford
Fosters: Suzette Biela, Alana Sigg
Washington Local School Administration & Granger (Toledo, OH)
Granger’s caretaker: Kadee Anstadt
Fosters: Mary Miller, Karen Bade
