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(Leland A. Outz/Special to the Express-News)
Therapy dog Penny receives attention from her owner Patsy Swendson (from left), Avalon Marlin and Cpl. Shane Parsons during “Patriotic Pops with the Patriotic Pups,” an ice cream social and presentation of the Penny’s From Heaven Foundation’s “Paws-On Therapy” dogs. The event was held to honor the dogs as well as the wounded soldiers who receive pet assisted therapy.
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OUR MISSION Providing physical and emotional rehabilitation, through pet assisted therapy. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
 Honoring America’s fallen heroes by providing support and encouragement to our service men and women in rehabilitation, through pet assisted therapy, offering hope and inspiration to them, as well as their families.
Nurturing, training, and caring for the special dogs that provide therapy or service. Affording advancement and encouragement to any person, or persons, in a rehabilitation environment through pet assisted therapy. Promoting and educating others through stories of healing, service, and courage exhibited by these animals, patients, or persons who have served our nation.
*** Your contribution of any size is appreciated and will directly “help the dogs that help people.”
 Penny’s From Heaven Foundation is intended to qualify as a 501 (C) (3) organization.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Patsy Swendson – Executive Director, President,
Treasurer
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Jay Pearson
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Angela Conrad, Secretary & Assistant "Paws On Therapy"
Dog Team Coordinator
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Carole Harrison
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Jasmine Skala
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Patrick Nichols, DVM
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Susan Hearn, M.S., CTRS
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Phil Bernal
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Joyce Bernal, RN
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David Pedregon
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SGT Antonio Rodriguez, 12th Security Forces Squadron,
K-9 Unit, Randolph AFB, TX
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