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In Memoriam: Penny

LACASA’s Canine Court Advocate, Penny, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was a beloved member of the LACASA family, and an integral part of our operations.

Penny first came to LACASA in 2015 from Leader Dogs for the Blind. Her arrival at our organization marked a milestone for both LACASA and the state of Michigan, making us the first advocacy agency in Michigan to have a court advocacy canine.

LACASA worked closely with the Canine Advocacy Program to provide Penny with extensive training to become a certified canine advocate.

Over her tenure, Penny became a staple of our organization. Her presence in the courts was widely known, and the community spoke about her in high regard. 

It wasn’t just in the courts where Penny advocated. Her calming influence soothed so many survivors of child abuse, sexual violence, and domestic violence during counseling sessions and forensic interviews over the years.

Through it all, Penny’s tail kept wagging, and our organization will be forever grateful for the time she spent here. Rest in peace, Penny.

Your donation in honor of Penny helps support our new Canine Advocate, Ember, as well as our clients’ animals we shelter and serve through our Safe Pet Place