The Canine Care Center Lobby of the Canine Companions Southeast Training Center in Orlando is called the Baumann Lobby, in honor of Nancy Baumann and her husband Jeffrey.
and served as the event’s chair for many years. She has done so much for the organization, in fact, that a Canine Companions puppy was named Baumann in her honor. The dog went on to become a prolific breeder, siring more than 450 Canine Companions puppies. Cathy Rodgers, executive director of the Southeast Region of Canine Companions, is grateful for Nancy’s devotion to the organization. “Nancy has been the kind of volunteer every
nonprofit dreams of,” says Cathy. “She doesn’t just give her time, she also brings others along with her, making the mission personal to everyone she meets. We are so thankful for Nancy’s involvement with Canine Companions and our mission throughout the years.” However, as far as Nancy is concerned, she is the fortunate one. “I’ve always felt that I got more from them [the dogs and the organization] than I could give,” she says. “It is so rewarding – a sense of being, a sense of connection, a sense of making a difference.”
Nancy cuddles an adorable Canine Companions puppy.
It is so rewarding – a sense of being, a sense of connection, a sense of making a difference.”
– Nancy Baumann
The Southeast Region of Canine Companions will have its Independence Is Golden gala on October 25 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Canine Companions, a national nonprofit organization, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
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