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<p class="MsoNormal">Fascinating indeed!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Definitely would be interested in the care of the dog and then what happens to the dog after the grant ends. Additionally, I would be interested in the training component and the length of time it takes to complete the training and would
that be completed prior to the end of the of the grant period.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am assuming the dog wouldn’t be an expensive breed and over $10,000 but the thought of dog as equipment has made me chuckle.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Interested to hear the final outcome!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> lstac <lstac-bounces@omls.oregon.gov>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jessica Otto via lstac<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:10 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Melanie Boyd <mcwainwright@utah.gov><br>
<b>Cc:</b> LSTA Coordinators <lstac@omls.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [External] Re: [lstac] LSTA grant for Read to as Dog- for the dog<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have no input other than to say I am absolutely fascinated by the bravery of this library's request and can't wait to see if it is allowed! How cool would that be?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Can subgrantees use LSTA funds to purchase and train a dog?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have an applicant applying for our larger LSTA grant round requesting funds for a therapy dog and the training. They have a partner organization that selects and trains the dog. (It's unclear from the application who will be caring for
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<p class="MsoNormal">We have another library in our state with a cat, who has his own blog and a fan club with swag for sale, so I can see how having a therapy dog in the library has benefits beyond improving fluency and mental health. I see nothing in the
2CFR about live animals... oh my!<o:p></o:p></p>
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