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Saint Francis Service Dogs operates from the Balaban Center for Service Dog Excellence in Roanoke, Virginia. The 18-acre property is conveniently located just off of Interstate 81.

The Center includes a fully accessible 5,000 square foot state-of-the-art kennel building. The kennels are open and airy, with radiant heat in the floors, an advanced air circulation system, abundant sunlight, individual covered runs, and a state of the art waste disposal system. The kennel building also houses isolation kennels, grooming facilities, laundry, conference room, an apartment, and office space.

The property also boasts a separate training building, four individual fields for off-leash exercise, and 18 acres of open pastureland.

THE LUKE WOODY MEMORIAL GARDEN

Saint Francis Service Dogs is founded on the idea that the human-animal bond can be deeply enriching for both humans and animals. The bond a person shares with their assistance dog is undoubtedly a special one; however there are many, many people who also experience the richness of a strong bond with their pets. The Luke Woody Memorial Garden at Saint Francis is a place to celebrate these treasured friendships and honor people who love animals.

Click here if you are interested in learning more about honoring a person or pet by purchasing a plaque to be placed at the garden, or contact info@saintfrancisdogs.org for more information.

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Founding Big Dogs

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Allison
Kenneth “Andy” Anderson and Dr. Marti Anderson
Mike and Carol Anderson
Dr. Timothy Andriano
Peggy Bizjak
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brunette
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craver III
Ms. Jo Lynn Draper
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Mr. Peter Emch
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler
First Four Petroleum LLC
Linda and Frank Foti
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Foti
Foti, Flynn, Lowen & Co.
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz
Mr. Ed Hall
Happy Endings Bar and Grill
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Milward

Ms. Mary Anne Mullins and Mr. Christopher Robinson
Ms. Yvonne Olson
Mr. and Mrs. John Olver
Ms. Elizabeth Parsons
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine
Mrs. Emily Reynolds
Mike and Krista Sinnott
Mrs. Joy Davis Smith
Mr. Marvin Smith
Mr. Maury Strauss, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Strauss
Ms. Suzanne Thorniley
Varsity Landscaping and Grounds
Karen and Chuck Wakeford
Mr. and Mrs. Barton Wilner
Ann Marie and Reggie Wood
Ms. Dianne Woody