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 Professional
Category - Awarded to Caesar, a German Shepherd. Caesar
was picked from a kennel for police duty by his handler, Patrolman
Fred Parisi, and an immediate bond was forged between the
partners. After graduation from patrol dog school, Caesar
and officer Parisi began their work together as partners.
In his career, Caesar intervened in a street shooting, saving
Parisi. Later, Caesar was asked to find two young children
who had wandered off into a dense forest. After four hours
of searching in the dark, Caesar found the children.
Owner
- Patrolman Fred Parisi
Veterinarian - Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
Companion Category - Awarded to Thor, a three-year-old
German Shepherd. Thor is a trained assistance dog and constant
companion to Cynthia Good, who is confined to a wheelchair.
With Thor's help and devotion, Cynthia is able to manage her
household alone. Thor's chores include carrying the laundry
basket, getting the phone, turning the lights on and off,
and opening doors.
Owner
- Cynthia Good
Veterinarian - Dr. Suzanne Smith
 Therapy
Category - Awarded to Dickens, a five-year-old Golden
Retriever. Dickens is a value assistant to the psychiatric
staff at the Holy Name Hospital. Dickens' weekly visits to
patients with mental illness,, mood disorders, Alzheimer's
and other illnesses give them a positive, loving experience
to anticipate. Dickens' patient, outgoing manner has made
him a favorite and his successes include motivating a severely
arthritic man, an anorexic woman who began to eat after Dickens'
visits, ad an Alzheimer's patient who had been mute but began
speaking after his visits.
Owner
- Susan Stone
Veterinarian - Dr. John DeVries
 Hero
Category - Awarded to Gerard, a mixed breed dog. A chimney
failure led to near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning for Janet
Gibbons. Living alone, Ms. Gibbons had nearly succumbed to
the odorless gas. Fortunately, Gerard woke her up with persistent
barking. When she awoke, Gerard led her to the basement door
where she discovered the faulty furnace.
Owner
- Janet Gibbons
Veterinarian - Dr. Donald Shatto
 Special
Recognition - Given to Ibis, a retired racing greyhound.
Ibis was rescued by Gale Hollstein after his racing career
was over. Ibis lacked social skills and had never enjoyed
a loving relationship with a human. After six months of love
and affection, Ibis finally responded to Gale by wagging his
tail. From that point on, it was a steady progression until
Ibis became a trained therapy dog. Ibis' visits to senior
residents are eagerly awaited and Ibis has become very outgoing
in greeting all residents. His community service has become
an important part of his life.
Owner
- Gale Hollstein
Veteinarian - Dr. Kurchia Tsai
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