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The Hartfeils sent a photo of POOCH grad Deano (left) with his pal Joey.

Staying in Touch

Bonds of mutual affection and trust make goodbyes bittersweet for both youths and dogs.

IT ALWAYS GRATIFYING to hear news about POOCH graduates, both the youths and dogs. Many of the adopted dogs drop by for grooming and boarding, and we are always happy when their adopters send postcards, updates and photos to let us know how they are. We are particularly pleased to hear from our youths after they leave MacLaren and are glad when they stay in touch.

ANTHONY was the first Project POOCH youth. He and a shelter dog named Grover helped Joan Dalton start the program back in 1993. Since then, Anthony has been a staunch Project POOCH supporter and volunteer. He is a talented artist and designed the logo for the official Project POOCH trademark. He volunteers to represent POOCH at the annual NW Pet & Companion Fair and other special events.

A.G. is another early grad we hear from. After leaving MacLaren, he went on to continue his education, played college football, earned his bachelor’s degree, and served on a special committee for the governor. He now has a career in insurance.

NATE’s personal story of juvenile delinquency, incarceration, and rehabilitation was the subject of a book titled Dog Shelter by Noriko Imanishi. A Japanese film crew visited last year for a follow-up documentary to the book. Nate is now a successful sales professional.

COLBY, a recent graduate, contacted Joan Dalton to say that, since leaving MacLaren, he has finished his community college training and now has a job as a welder.

ANDREW, who is starting college this fall, has been mentored by Jane Turville. He plans to study veterinary medicine. A generous donation from Tracy Lucas and Mark Oronzio provided Andrew with a computer to use at school. Jane Turville also mentored A.B. who will soon begin an apprenticeship in carpentry.

CHRIS listed Project POOCH as a reference on his job application and was hired as a veterinary technician at a pet hospital.