July 2007 - June 2008

From the Board President

It has been another busy and exciting year for Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs, Inc.; and I enjoy both looking back on the year’s accomplishments and giving you a sneak preview of our goals for the future. This report also gives me an opportunity to thank all our volunteers, donors and supporters for their help in allowing TLCAD to fulfill our Mission in San Diego County.

Please notice our new logo at the top of this page. We looked for a way to show the bond between our dogs and clients, and believe this symbol does just that!

Also, in order to better represent our purpose and goals for the future, we expanded the Mission Statement and are revising our Strategic Business Plan.

We are passionate about our work and you allow us to carry on. Thank you for your continued interest in TLCAD.

Sincerely

Chris Timmins

"A balanced life is the centered intersection of your values, time, and action. That's where integrity resides."--Don Blohowiak

Our Dogs

Five New Dogs Join TLCAD

Mully

• Matty (a silver Labradoodle) is in training to work with a child with Autism.

• Tux (a black Standard Poodle) has been in training at the court house!

• Mully (a yellow Labrador) is still learning the basics. He is very calm.

• Sky (a yellow Labrador) is also learning basics; she is inquisitive and alert.

• Simon (a rescued yellow Labrador) is working hard, but trainers have not yet decided on his career path.

Matty with namesake,
Matt Vesaersian.

In Training

Miss Muffet

• Muffet (a black Labrador) is placed with a five-year old girl with Autism. This team is almost ready for certification.

• Ben (a yellow Labrador) has been placed as a service dog for mobility with Chris Timmins, Board President, and they are busy getting ready for certification.

• Libby (a Golden Retriever) is ready to be placed as a service dog, and trainers are interviewing families now.