Canine Companions® Facility Dog Joins the Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Four-Legged Assistant Helps Change Lives – Canine Companions® Facility Dog Joins the Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office Team on August 31, 2026
Batavia, Ohio – Motivation and support come in many forms, including a cold nose and a warm heart. Clermont County Prosecutor Mark J. Tekulve and his office welcomed its newest staff member Canine Companions® Facility Dog Germaine. Germaine will assist handler Allyson Ware during her work with crime victims as a member of the Victim Assistance Program.
Since 1975, Canine Companions has bred, raised and expertly trained service dogs in over 40 commands designed to assist and motivate clients with special needs. Germaine has also been selected to work in the Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office because of his unobtrusive and calm demeanor necessary in a criminal justice setting.
Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office
The Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office serves crime victims in the Common Pleas, Municipal, and Juvenile court system. Germaine will be assigned to the Victim Assistance Program serving crime victims alongside his handler senior victim advocate Allyson Ware. The addition of Germaine to the team will provide an extra layer of criminal justice support to all crime victims served in Clermont County.
About Canine Companions
For more than 50 years, Canine Companions has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through the partnerships of expertly trained service dogs. Canine Companions provide expertly trained service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients. Costs that average $50,000 per dog are supported by donations.
Canine Companions have placed more than 8,000 dogs since their founding in 1975. Canine Companions is recognized worldwide for their excellence in their dogs and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. For more information, visit canine.org or call 1-800-572-BARK.
“Germaine is more than a new member of our team—he represents another way we can support victims as they navigate what can be an overwhelming and difficult criminal justice process. His calm presence, gentle demeanor, and ability to provide comfort can help victims feel safe, supported, and heard. We are grateful to Canine Companions for providing Germaine and for giving our Victim Assistance Program another valuable resource to help crime victims and their families.”- Mark J. Tekulve
Senior Victim Advocate Allyson Ware
& Germaine