Beth Akin with Hamilton, the Cocker Spaniel Mix. Beth is a retired attorney but is involved with legal pro bono work.  Beth is also active at First Baptist New Orleans in leadership and volunteer activities. Hamilton loves children and also going to the dog park.
	Tammy Atkinson with Patches, the Border Collie Mix.  Tammy is a retired school teacher from South Carolina and enjoys traveling.  Patches loves activities such as going on trips, stores and parks. Patches just completed obedience training with Connie Back.
Jessie Blanchard with Lily, the Welsh Springer Spaniel. Jessie is employed with Ochsner Health System as Sr. Exec. Asst. to the System VP of Finance. Jessie is also a member of Deep South Obedience Club.  Lily has participated in AKC Conference shows since she was six months old and has traveled extensively.
	Megan Devine and Robert Guyette with Pearl, the German Shepherd/Akita Mix.  Megan is familiar with dogs, having worked at a vet office for several years doing just about everything. Robert is currently in the carpentry program at Delgado. Pearl loves going for walks, going to festivals and meeting people in the neighborhood and bars.
Delaine Gendusa with Sigmund, the Dachsador.  Delaine is a retired social worker and is an active volunteer with her church's disaster recovery program. Sigmund gets along well with other dogs and enjoys going to the dog parks and meeting people.
	Harvey Herstein with Beethoven, the Golden Retriever.  Harvey is a retired executive and is involved and serves on the board of several organizations such as Temple Sinai, Bridge House and Second Harvest to name a few.  Beethoven loves people and especially children.
Lori Mastio with Duncan, the Lab/Boxer Mix.  Lori is a personal trainer for Chevron's Corp. office. Lori is also a member of the Marine Mammal Center and World Vision.  Duncan enjoys walks, especially at the lakefront and parks.
	Marilyn Mendoza with Cusco, the Shih Tzu.  Marilyn has been a psychologist for many years in New Orleans and has volunteered at Waldenburg Village. Cusco, whose owner is VPP member Cindy O'Donnell, has been in VPP over two years and loves meeting people on his monthly visits.
Vicky Shelley with Karma, the Labrador.  Vicky is employed with the Sisters of Mt. Carmel in Lacombe as their finance officer. Vicky was also part of a Search & Rescue Team with LATFI and worked with Karma as a human remains detection dog for one year.  Karma participated in Search & Recovery training and responds to many commands.
	Maggie Tidwell with Gracie, the Terrier Mix.  Maggie is a retired social service provider and enjoys working with other people and animals. Maggie has volunteered with the SPCA.  Gracie loves going for walks, dog parks and the Barkus parade.
Therese Wakefield with Waldo, the Beagle Mix.  Therese is a retired special education teacher and is a part-time seamstress at a flag shop. Waldo enjoys meeting people and neighborhood walks.