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Intl. Assistance Dog Week
We’re listing all the IADW local events here, so everyone will know what’s happening around the world, as well as in their own neighborhood.
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Tucson, AZ – We invite everyone to join us for a graduation ceremony for our latest Service Dog graduates, Wednesday, August 10. Talk to trainers and see demonstrations showing how dogs can help people with disabilities in unique ways.
Santa Rosa, CA – CCI invites the public to their graduation ceremony, Friday, August 12, where 14 individuals will graduate with their new assistance dogs.They will honor the new teams and over 3700 teams partnered since 1975.
Gravenhurst,ON, Canada – Paddle for a Cause fundraiser, welcomes canoeists and kayakers to Muskoka Bay Park on Saturday, Aug. 13. Paddle and BBQ; a non-competitive fun event to benefit Lions Foundation of Canada dog guides program.
Oakville, ON, Canada – Come out to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides for Dog Guide Drop-In Day on Wednesday, August 10th to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the thousands of assistance dogs that are helping Canadians with disabilities.
Columbus, OH – Everyone is invited to the graduation ceremony for the two-week Team Training process where people with disabilities are placed with assistance dogs, CCI North Central Region, Saturday August 13.
Orlando, FL – Everyone is invited to attend CCI Southeast Team Training Graduation and Puppy Matriculation Ceremony, Saturday, August 13; people with disabilities will receive their new assistance dogs after their team training course and puppies will be turned in by volunteer puppy raisers to begin advanced training
Berea, OH – Duck Races and carnival fundraiser for WAGS 4 KIDS, Saturday August 6. Pony ride, puppy kissing booth, cotton candy, raffles, Duck Races and more.
Collegeville, PA-Come Join Us at The Tail Trot 4k Walk in Beautiful Heebner Park, Sunday August 14, 2011 Rain or Shine. All proceeds benefit Amazing Tails.
Santa Fe, NM – Come on down to the Railyard August 13 to see assistance dogs strut their stuff in a variety of demos and bring your own dog to see if they have what it takes to face the public with a fun and educational mini public access test. A benefit for Assistance Dogs of the West.
Danbury, CT – Build a Bear Workshop at the Danbury Fair Mall invites everyone to learn about assistance dogs and children to build their own dog; Saturday August 13. A benefit for ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities.
Janesville, WI – Come celebrate IADW with a scavenger hunt, raffle/silent auction, assistance dogs, guide dog puppies, food and more at Dog Days on the Plaza in Janesville Plaza on Saturday, August 13; a fundraiser for OccuPaws Guide Dog Association.
Bristol, RI – The USA Battle Buddies Walk-a-Thon will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Colt State. All proceeds will go toward issuing another Combat Wounded Veteran a Service/Assistance Dog in Memory of a Veteran who gave their all.
Kinston, North Carolina – Join Team Darlene Thomas and SD Storm as they present service dog information at a press conference at Lenoir Memorial Hospitals. Help spread awareness about these amazing dogs and the lives the change. Open to the public at no charge.
Cleveland, Ohio – Har-Vest, the 3-in-1 backpack for dogs made in the US and inspired by the designer’s work with as a service dog trainer, is on sale in honor of National Assistance Dog Week.
Santa Fe, New Mexico – “Golden Girl” Betty White is the special guest on the “Working Like Dogs” radio show. Listen to the new episode on www.petliferadio.com during National Assistance Dog Week.
Middleton, Wisconsin – Hogs for Guide Dogs is a motorcycle scavenger hunt and ride to raise awareness and benefit OccuPaws. Music, raffle prizes and silent auction can be enjoyed by everyone, not just the motorcyclists.
Orlando, Florida – Meet service dog teams from across the state and support service dog awareness while having fun at SeaWorld. Organized by Sunshine State Service Dog Meetup.
Cherry Hills, Colorado – This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy an evening of networking with a dynamic audience in a $20 million home, with all proceeds supporting the work of Freedom Service Dogs.
Towson, Maryland – Renegade’s Foundation and the Baltimore Assistance Dog Club are holding an event to celebrate National Assistance Dog Week and provide educational information concerning service animals/assistance animals to the general public and businesses.
Santa Fe, New Mexico – Governor Bill Richardson will be signing a proclamation in honor of National Assistance Dog Week joined by representatives from Working Like Dogs and Assistance Dogs of the West.
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