Volume 11 |4th Quarter - Oct-Nov-Dec 2022 | |
A quarterly newsletter for PPOC members and friends!
Read on to find out more about who we are, what we do, and how you can join us
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Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast (PPOC), formerly known as Oregon Coast Therapy Animals, is an affiliate of Pet Partners. A leading non-profit in the field of animal-assisted therapy for over four decades, Pet Partners registers therapy dogs and other animal companions, including horses, cats, rabbits, and birds.
Our visiting teams provide support, comfort and companionship to adults and children in institutional settings on the Central Oregon Coast, from Neskowin to Florence.
We welcome new members and opportunities to be of service to our coastal communities!
Contact us if you would like more information about arranging for a visiting team, or becoming a registered team with your animal companion!
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Thank you to our
Evaluator & Volunteers
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Neutral Dog Team - Shirley & Raisin | |
Ginger Nickel - Evaluator | |
Volunteers doing the group petting test | | |
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Volunteer for the Reaction to Walker test | |
Being brushed by a stranger test | |
Meet Rocket - who knew a herding dog would be our star therapy dog!
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Pet Partner's Largest Pet Walk
September 24, 2022
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Yes, we had a gorgeous day!
Stacey, James, “Hunter" & “Chika" Tonick, Susan Elworth & “Lilly", & my granddaughter Eve and “Swift" joined “Toby" and me. We saw lots of people with dogs and stopped to talk with each group about why we were there. It was a relaxed way for us to get to know each other better and in a gorgeous setting.
Thank you Katharine for the invitation to join your walk. Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast
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Harvest Pie Festival - Waldport Library | | |
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The children were greeted at the library by Riley and Ocean in their "Kissing Booth"at the Harvest Pie Family Night. | |
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Congratulations to our new Registered Teams | |
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Lindee Cunningham and
Emma May
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Practice makes Perfect- Next Time | |
Toby came into our lives at the very beginning of COVID so he missed out on the usual socialization experiences of seeing other dogs and people during his first 14 weeks. | |
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Team Bonnie Rimola & Riley
Therapy teams go to great lengths to do what is necessary to keep their team working. Bonnie is the magic behind the scenes to organize, schedule and facilitate team evaluations for Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast. Her very own team would be expiring 12/31/22. The November 12th evaluation was very important for our new teams, Bonnie did not have time to prepare for her own renewal. Luckily our favorite Evaluator was in Seaside OR for a 12/15/22 evaluation. She traveled 3 hours with her husband and Riley the night before and and tested on the following day. And, yes, they passed the test. Riley is now 10yrs. old and can continue her therapy work for another 2 years.
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Stress Relief for Travelers | |
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Caroline, PPOC Board President, shares her meeting with Jayne Solinger and Larry, pet therapy teamates who do two hour shifts at the Minneapolis airport providing stress relief for staff and travelers alike.
As we chatted about our dogs and animal-assisted therapy, multiple people came by to say hello to Larry, who made them smile, gave them his cute little pug body to stroke, and charmed them with his big, soft, dark eyes. When I squatted down beside Larry, he put his paws on my leg and gave me a big snuggle. And although I didn't identify as feeling stressed from my flight, I noticed I felt lighter as I walked away towards my gate. This program is supported by the Airport Foundation MS. Hey Portland, how about a therapy dog program at PDX?!
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Children reading with pets is an excellent interaction and popular all over the country. Pictured greeting a young girl at the Toledo Puclic Library is Lynn, from Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast, and her canine companion, Piper. They are one of Pet Partners' many registered therapy teams. | |
Welcome our new teams in training | | |
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(No pictures available)
Jo Morgan - looking for a dog
Bo Riehl & Babe
Dale & Ruby
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Katharine Harding
Toby & Shadow
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Current Board Members
- President - Caroline Spark
- Vice President - Katharine Harding
- Treasurer - Lee Derbyshire
- Secretary - Erica Fruh
- Barb LeBoss
- Jutta Pearce
- Lindee Cunningham
- Dr. Tess Guy
- Executive Director - Bonnie Rimola
Read about our new Board Members
Lindee Cunningham
Dr. Tess Guy
Board Meeting Schedule
2022 Business
- 2022 1st Qtr Business - April 11, 2022
- 2022 2nd Qtr Business - July 11, 2022
- 2022 3rd Qtr Business - October 10, 2022
- 2022 4th Qtr Business - January 9, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in finding out about opportunities for serving on the PPOC Board, or volunteering your skills and talents in other ways.
please email Bonnie Rimola at [email protected]
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Crossing the Rainbow Bridge | |
Chris Evans and Willow crossed the Rainbow bridge this year. We are sad for the loss of this caring team. | |  |
Hunter, dog of Stacey Tonick, crossed the Rainbow bridge suddenly this year. We will miss Hunter's proud little prance and welcoming kisses. | | | |
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Love without conditions.
Life without limits.
An accessible summer camp for families with children who experience physical and
cognitive diagnoses.
One of our teams, Kimella & Koda, handing out kisses as they volunteer at Camp Attitude.
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Pick of the Litter Thrift Store- the place to find gentle used toys for your pet.
The flagship of FOLCAS’s fundraising operations is the Pick of the Litter thrift store, opened in July 2009 in a building on the County Commons in Newport. Thanks to our ever-growing ranks of donors, shoppers, and volunteers, Pick of the Litter quickly became a thriving success, filled with with terrific bargains and fabulous finds, with new items every day.
After a five-month hiatus beginning in mid-March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Pick of the Litter reopened on August 27, at our new
location at NE First & Fogarty.
All proceeds benefit both the Animal Shelter and FOLCAS programs to assist domesticated animals in Lincoln County.
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Non-Team members are important to the success of Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast. Your knowledge, talents and time are valuable assets needed to volunteer in the background operations of our group. If you are interested, contact us by email to become one of our many supporters. | |
You’ve felt it yourself—the undeniable boost you feel when you’re with your animal companion. PPOC volunteer teams share this gift with others, by bringing joy and improved outcomes to people in hospitals, schools, libraries, detention centers, court houses, assisted-living facilities and other community settings.
We’d love to have you join us. We'll help you get started and support you along the way.
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Support Pet Partners with a Donation to honor or in memory of a loved one. | |
Did you know you can support Pet Partners with your donation in honor of a special loved one or in memory of that therapy dog that visited you during a hospital stay? Visit the Pet Partners website to donate today. | |
Do you have a question on a topic that would be of interest to our readership? Or a story? An idea for an article? A photo of your pet partner? Feedback on this newsletter?
Please don't hold back! And if writing isn't your thing, we can help. The work and the heart of our teams are what we want to feature. Help us make this newsletter a full reflection of the wonderful work of Pet Partners of Oregon Coast! And please forward to anyone who might be interested Thanks!
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For more information, contact the below person:
Caroline Spark, President: (541) 547-3793
Bonnie Rimola, Team Training Coordinator: (916) 605-6309
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