We are proud to introduce to you...

"Our Graduates"

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GUIDE DOG DALE WITH NICOLE

Nicole and her guide dog, Dale, were the first team to graduate from the OccuPaws' guide dog program in December of 2006.  Dale was donated to OccuPaws by Ann Garmon of Anthem Labradors in Harvard, IL.  .......

GUIDE DOG GILBERT WITH ALLISON

Allison and her guide dog, Gilbert, graduated from OccuPaws in August of 2008.  Gilbert was donated to OccuPaws by Ann Garmon of Anthem Labradors in Harvard, IL.  Allison is a college student and can now move about campus with confidence and dignity.  These two make a super team!

GUIDE DOG HANNA WITH JENNI

Jenni and her guide dog, Hanna, graduated from OccuPaws in October of 2008.  Hanna was donated  and named in honor of Ann Garmon.  Jenni and Hanna make a great team and together they will travel many miles.

GUIDE DOG WEILY WITH LISA

Lisa and her guide dog, Weily, graduated from OccuPaws in October of 2008.  Weily was donated to OccuPaws by Ryan and Jennifer Lindner of Greenwood, WI.  Weily was named in honor of his trainer, Doug Weil.  With Weily's help, Lisa can safely and confidently navigate busy downtown areas while maintaining a job and a busy family life.

CVC DOG BODIE WITH TYLER

Tyler and his Children's Visual Companion Dog Bodie, along with parents Jim and Kim Ward, were the first CVCD team to graduate from the OccuPaws' program in June 2009.  Bodie was graciously donated by Ann Garmon of Anthem Labradors.

Tyler's life has dramatically changed with the addition of Bodie.  He has more self-confidence and courage to experience new things.

CVC DOG MOBY WITH TANNER

Tanner and his Children's Visual Companion Dog Moby, along with his parents Jim and Kim Ward, graduated from the OccuPaws' program in June 2009.  Moby was donated by Jana Oens of Liberty Labradors.  Moby was raised by the Ploegert Family of Janesville, WI.

Tanner and Moby are a match made in Heaven!  Moby has contributed significantly to Tanner's independence, life-style and confidence level.  Happy, happy, happy!

CVC DOG LILLY WITH VALENTINO

Valentino and his Children's Visual Companion Dog Lilly, along with his parents Tony and Rebecca Alioto, graduated from the OccuPaws' program in August 2009.  Lilly was donated by Bob and Mary Smith from Chicago, IL.  Lilly was initially raised by the Morga Family of Beloit and then by Chuck and Linda Nines of Clinton, WI.

Tino and Lilly are a perfect match!! They bonded immediately and have become inseparable pals.

CVC DOG SLICK WITH KAITLYN

Kaitlyn and her Children's Visual Companion Dog Slick, along with her parents John and DesAnne Hippe, graduated from the OccuPaws' CVCD program in December 2009.  Slick was donated by Ann Garmon of Anthem Labradors.  Slick was raised by Mark and Barb Schultze of Cross Plains, WI.

Pam Reich, an OccuPaws board member and Kaitlyn's O & M teacher suggested the match and was she ever right!  Slick decided that Kaitlyn was the perfect match for him and they are now bff (best friends forever).

CVC DOG TIMBER WITH SOPHIA

Sophia and her Children's Visual Companion Dog Timber, along with her parents Jeff and Arianna Keil and grandfather Curt Bush, graduated from the OccuPaws' CVCD program in January 2010.  Timber was donated by Ann Garmon of Anthem Labradors.  Timber was first raised by Kathy Lukenbach & Marci Repta of Watertown and later by Kurt and Kristy Handrich of Beloit.

Sophia first met Timber when Mark & Barb were working with Slick at East Towne and it was love at first sight.  Timber is loving his new home with Mom and Dad, Sophia's brother Jacob and even that darn cat!!

GUIDE DOG DIVIT WITH DAVE

Dave and his Guide Dog Divit, graduated from OccuPaws January 2010.  Divit was donated by Jana Oens of Liberty Labs.  Divit was raised by Kathy Lukenbach & Marcie Repta of Watertown , Wis.

Dave has waited for over a year for his dream to come true with his hero Divit. 

GUIDE DOG DEEGAN WITH RANDY

Randy and his guide dog, Deegan, graduated from OccuPaws in March of 2010.  Deegan, whose name in Gaelic means "Black Hair", was donated  by Ann Garmon.  Randy, the mayor of Sheboygan Falls, and Deegan will be doing great things in the future.