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December 9, 2002 - Unique opportunity to apply for a Service Dog ready to start team training Canines with a Cause has today a unique opportunity to place a trained service dog with the right candidate in the Ottawa area. We will start the interview process of those applicants interested in being considered for this in the coming weeks.
If you answered YES to all these questions, you might not want to miss this opportunity. It takes approximately 1 to 2 years to get a Service Dog ready to the level of the dog we have today available for the right candidate. Please contact us and we will be sending you an application form. Some of the tasks this dog has been trained to perform:
After all interviews have taken place, the Board of Directors will make a decision on who will be accepted to start the 2 week of intensive team training. We will have 2 or more possible candidates in a waiting list for the possibility that the 1st candidate chosen might not successfully pass the team training period and/or the tests required to be certified. If the match between the candidate applying and the service dog in question is seen as successful, then the candidate would be required to pass 3 tests upon completion of team training: a written test. a practical test and a public access test. If the candidate manages to pass these test at the required level (we have high standards for all our applicants) the candidate would then be certified as a team and ready to attend the graduating ceremony and enjoy a new life with a great canine partner. There is a possibility that during the 2 week of team training it becomes obvious that the match is not successful and then the next candidate on the list would be considered to proceed with the next team training. If you would like to read more about our application process, visit our service page, section how to apply. If you would like to see pictures of training sessions, visit our training page. NOTE: Even thought, the average cost of a Service Dog from acquiring, training, placing and certifying is approximately $10,000 CAN, these costs are covered by our organization's fundraising efforts, private and corporate sponsorships, and assistance from other organizations, businesses and volunteers. Applicants for a Service Dog at Canines with a Cause are required to pay a non-refundable administration fee of $25 (this does not guarantee that the applicant will receive a Service Dog). Upon completion of training and after team successful passes the required tests, the only other cost to the applicant is $200 to cover cost of the service dog's equipment. Once an applicant has successfully graduated from our program, he/she is encouraged to participate in fundraising events and/or assist during public presentations/demonstrations to help create awareness. PLEASE NOTE: We would like to mention that Assistance/Service Dogs are not meant for everybody. They require a great deal of responsibility. Assistance Dogs are highly trained, intelligent canines but they are still dogs. They must be cared for daily. They require toileting several times daily regardless of the weather. Service Dogs require time, effort and attention on a daily basis for food and water, affection, grooming, obedience training, skill training, play, and work in the capacity they were trained to do. If you still believe you would like to consider applying for a service dog, please contact us. September 24, 2002 - Opportunity to support us with our upcoming
printed CWAC 2003 Calendar Many thanks to the following businesses and organizations:
If you wish to still help us with this calendar, please send us a donation. This will allow us to increase the number of printed copies available to purchase. Bulletin below was written on Sept.24: We are asking for donations of $200. Cash donations to Canines with a Cause are tax deductible and a receipt would be provided. To show our appreciation for your donation , we would like to:
We are experiencing a good response from the community to support us and as of September 25 we have 5 more spaces available our calendar. Canines with a Cause is working hard to help achieve independence for members of our community with physical disabilities, and we hope you will join our efforts. This December, The Ottawa SUN will be advertising the fact that this calendar will be available to the general public for purchase. For all of you who are thinking of helping us, please contact us as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and consideration. September 17, 2002 - Lifeline Canada, Personal Response Service & VHA Health and Home Support to assist our program. Canines with a Cause met with the VHA Health and Home Support Executive Director, the Ottawa Lifeline Program Manager and two representatives from VHA and VHA/Ottawa Lifeline program, on September 9th, 2002. During this meeting, Miriam Mas, President of Canines with a Cause shared in more detail what the program is about. She also expressed how much Canine's with a Cause would benefit from the use of Lifeline Canada's Emergency Response Service and button, in order to properly train the dogs to act in an emergency situation. Lifeline Canada gladly agreed to assist us in our efforts to train the dogs by donating the necessary units and adaptive equipment for that purpose. When the person in is their home and in need of emergency assistance, if they are able to speak, they will ask the Service Dog to retrieve the phone, but if unable to speak or unconscious, the dog will have to press the button which is linked to this Emergency Response Service. When the Lifeline Response Center comes through in the speaker communicator, the dog will then bark to advise the Lifeline Response Center that the particular client is in need of assistance. Therefore, potentially making a great difference in a life threatening situation. Many thanks to Valerie-de Young, VHA Executive Director; Jane Krider, Lifeline Canada, Ottawa Program Manager and Debbie Chaudhari and Debra Barlow, representatives from VHA and VHA/Ottawa Lifeline program, for their willingness and enthusiasm to help our program. Also, special thanks to Hal Wirsching, the Lifeline Program Manager from Penetanguishene, Ontario, for facilitating and installing the unit in time for the recording of one of the episodes of the upcoming new series Healing with Animals with Discovery Health Canada. This episode will be aired in the coming months after the New Year and will demonstrate how these units are utilized and how the dogs are trained to use them. August 29, 2002 - Join us at the Pet Pavilion during the 14th Wiggle Waggle Walkathon Canines with a Cause will be one of the exhibitors at the Pet Pavilion during the Ottawa Humane Society's 14th. Annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon. Come and meet Doughboy, our soon-to-graduate from our program Mobility Assistance Service Dog. When? Where? On Sunday September 8, 2002 (from 9 AM to 12:30 PM) at the Arboretum in the Central Experimental Farm. Join us in the efforts of supporting the Ottawa Humane Society and all their hard work in assisting the 12,000 injured and abandoned animals that come into their care annually. There will be activities for everybody. From 2 Km & 5 Km walks, to Dog Agility Demonstrations, to Pet Talent Show, to face painting, etc. Lots of gifts and prizes to be won! Free parking! If you wish to register to this event prior to September 8th, visit the Ottawa Humane Society online registration section. August 25, 2002 - Looking for space to set up our training center and kennels. Canines with a Cause is looking for space to set up 2 to 5 kennels and a large room or hall where we can set up our training center. Ideally it would be in the West end of the city of Ottawa. This space would require heating system for the winter and AC for the summer. If you know of a local farm or vacant facilities, buildings that could be transformed into this and might be interested in this, please contact us. We are looking to find funding to cover some of these costs.
August 19, 2002 - Canines with a Cause had a media interview, table display and presentation at the Ottawa SUPER EX on August 18 On Sunday August 18 Canines with a Cause had a presence at the Ottawa SUPER EX. Ferial, who is very involved in organizing the PetFest at the Ottawa SUPER EX, kindly arranged for us to have the table display, a media interview with Rogers and later on a presentation/demonstration at the Clock Tower stage. Thanks Ferial for all your assistance! August 11, 2002- Canines with a Cause will have a table display
at the Ottawa SUPER EX on August 18 (12 to 8 PM). On Sunday August 18 Canines with a Cause will be present at the Ottawa SUPER EX during a table display in the Coliseum Building in Landsdown Park in Ottawa. Visit our table and chat with us. We'll be glad to answer your questions and provide you information regarding our organization. You will also have a chance to see Doughboy
and pick up our latest brochure. July 23, 2002- Canines with a Cause becomes a Registered Charity
(BN # 85755 0735 RR0001) On July 23 we received confirmation that Canines with a Cause
is now a Canadian
Registered Charity (BN# 85755 0735 RR0001). This means that
we can now provide you with official receipts for donations of
$10.00 and over. July 18, 2002 - New Internet Provider hosting our website. On July 18 Cyberus Online agreed to sponsor us in a way of hosting our website in their servers. Many thanks to Phillipe, from Cyberus Online for all his willingness to facilitate our presence in the Web! Back to topJune 30, 2002 - Solong to Largewebspace, our first host solution
sponsor. On June 30 Canines with a Cause website became "homeless". Due to unscheduled reasons Largewebspace was no longer able to host our website. We want to express our most sincere gratitude to Sylvain from Largewebspace for helping us out over the past year. Back to top
Location: National Equestrian Park - Ottawa On occasion, Canines with a Cause joins the puppy classes at Canadian Canine Academy as part of the distraction training for our dogs. And several times we have done presentations with the intention to encourage the new puppy owners on their training task ahead as well as to inform them about Service Dogs and what our organization is about. During this presentation Doughboy put on a good "show". Taken in consideration that his biggest distraction is other dogs, he did very well in a room with some 30 people and about 10 puppies. He was confident and able to concentrated on the tasks given with no problems. Coloring Picture Contest - March to May 2002 This contest is free and open to ALL Canadians. Other countries are welcome to print the page and color it for fun! It is open from March to end of May 2002. The best entries will be posted on this website and will receive a prize depending on their group age. Check out the details. National Access Awareness Week - June 3-7, 2002On Monday June 3, 2002 Canines with a Cause will participate on the National Access Awareness Week organized by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. You are invited to visit our booth which will be located at:
If you require more information, please contact us. Presentation at Sparks group in Connaught Elementary School -May 7th, 2002Terri, one of the leaders at the Sparks group in the Gladstone area invited Canines with a Cause to do a presentation for the Sparks group. Unfortunately, Clancy was not able to join us this time since he has not been feeling himself lately. We are hoping that soon he'll be all recovered and will come along for the next presentation. The girls were very keen on learning about Service Dogs and were very pleased to be able to pat Doughboy at the end of the presentation. Our most sincere appreciation to Terri and the rest of the leaders for planning this presentation and for their most generous monetary contribution! Lynwood Village May Fun Day and Flea Market - May 4, 2002On May 4th. we had the opportunity to participate in the Lynwood Village Family Fun Day. There were lots of people who were interested in learning about Canines with a Cause and who were happy to come to say hi to Doughboy. Our thanks to our young volunteer, Janet Brazier for taking the time to make puppy balloons and sell them, to collect some money for Canines with a Cause. Presentation at East Ottawa Siblings Group - April 5th, 2002We were invited to do a presentation at the East Ottawa Siblings Group. This group was very much anticipating the event and very attentive. Eagger to learn, and participate (plenty of volunteers!!) these nice group of kids were able to get answers to very interesting questions they came up with. We want to thank them for the beautiful GIANT THANK YOU card and for their very generous monetary contribution. Thank you, Karen for organizing this demonstration. Charitable StatusCanines with a Cause is now a Canadian registered Charity with BN # 85755 0735 RR0001. As such, we rely on public and private sponsorships and fundraising in order to help those in our community seeking to obtain a Service Dog. We invite you to support our cause by sending a donation via Check or Money Order to:
Canines with a Cause will provide you with a tax receipt for your donation of $10 and above. For more information on other ways to send
donations, please contact us. Presentation at Elmsdale Cubs - March 21, 2002Michael Roy, cub leader and organizer of this presentation invited us to come for a demo. We had a very active audience that participated in a tremendous way with very interesting questions. They all had a chance to see Doughboy and Clancy in action and learned about how to approach Service Dogs, different types of Service Dogs and why are they so important.. Our most sincere thanks to Michael and the rest of the cub leaders and the cubs themselves for the collection they presented to us after the demo. Lisa Grey - New member of the Board of Directors Effective February 23, 2002, Lisa Grey became our latest member of the Board of Directors at Canines with a Cause. Lisa brings a great deal of knowledge and experience not only in the area of training dogs for Mobility Assistance, but also in areas such as Seizure Respons Dogs, Hearing Alert Dogs and Multiple Skills Dogs. Read more about it. Presentation at Les Palisades - February 5, 2002On Feb.5, we were invited to do a presentation at a beautiful residence home near Melcalfe exit, called Les Palisades. The attendance was near 20 – 30 people. Clancy was overwhelmed with everybody and wanted to say hi to all…a bit over excited. Doughboy on the other hand, was very calm, and performed very well. The residents and workers a Les Palisades thanked me a few times for what they thought had been a very interesting presentation. Presentation at Canadian Canine Academy - January 7, 2002We were invited to do our third presentation and demo at one of the Puppy Classes that regularly take place at Canadian Canine Academy.Archived News & Past Events
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