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 Companion:
“Sherlock” Queenan,
a 14-year-old Beagle owned by Cathy and Ed Queenan and their
family, of Cranford, NJ. Sherlock has been a constant in
the ever-changing life of a family wracked by the loss of
a son and grandfather, and a welcoming presence when the
Queenans opened their home as a host family for children
from developing countries with serious medical problems.
Sherlock was nominated by Dr. Ronald Swist of the Westfield
Animal Hospital.
 Therapy:
“Bentley” Zdrodowski
is a seven-year-old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel owned by
Diane Zdrodowski of Blairstown, NJ. Bentley has been doing
pet therapy since he was just a year old, visiting the Tomorrow’s
Children Institute for children with cancer and rare blood
diseases at Hackensack University Medical Center. When Diane
moved to Blairstown she co-founded CARE – Canine Assisted
Resources in Education – with Bentley leading the pilot
program. CARE has now expanded to six teams, with Bentley
making at least one school visit a week. Bentley was nominated
by Dr. Carolyn M. Chinnici of Blairstown Animal Hospital.
 Professional:
“Aries” is
a 26-year-old chestnut gelding owned by the Monmouth County
Park Service’s SPUR (Special People United to Ride)
program in Middletown. Aries is the cornerstone of the SPUR
program because of his gentle disposition, steady temperament
and slow, regular gait. His remarkable patience and willingness
to serve allows disabled children, even those in wheelchairs,
to achieve physical, mental and emotional improvements, enjoying
the horse’s soothing warmth and easy motion as Aries
walks them around the SPUR training ring. Aries was nominated
by Dr. Elden Klayman of Colts Head Veterinary Services in
Freehold.
 New
Jersey Veterinary Foundation Award:
The Foundation honored
Ms. Susan Greenbaum of Milford for her work with animals
and people with special needs. Ms. Greenbaum is a skilled
animal trainer whose Pet-Assisted Therapy Teams work in conjunction
with healthcare professionals to improve patients’ conditions.
She is shown with her dog, “Tuca.”
 Hero:
“Caesar” Papworth is a 12-year-old Boxer
who is the constant companion of Jim Papworth of Tinton Falls,
NJ. Caesar has the rare, innate ability to sense when Jim
will have a seizure, and takes measures to protect him, summon
help, and then guard him when the seizure strikes. Caesar
has saved Jim’s life on many occasions, and his constant
companionship allows Jim to live an active and independent
life. Caesar was nominated by Dr. Mary Beth Morgan of Red
Bank Veterinary Hospital.
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