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Archived News 2005

CWAC 2005 Annual Celebration & Graduation Ceremony
Dec. 3, 2005

Many gathered on Dec. 3, International Day for People with Disabilities to celebrate the successful graduation of 3 CWAC Teams. CTV News was also present to help share the good news to the community.

Unfortunately, one of the teams to graduate, Mike & Sassy could not be present due to an unfortunate vehicle accident. They will join the teams of 2006 for a chance to celebrate their success. You were missed! We wish for all affected a quick recovery.

In the agenda, a great public speaker and an inspiration to so many, Kevin Frost. As well great entertainment provided by Raw Faith.

As expected, there was a very emotional moment during the speeches from the graduates and while watching the multimedia presentation with a collection of many pictures accompanied by songs of the many small moments expressing the many emotions, efforts put forward, and end results.

The event was wrapped up with a Silent Auction fundraiser which turned out to be very successful, raising a total amount of $1,356!

There were many community supporters that made possible for this event to be as successful as it was. Check the list!


Guest Speaker, Kevin Frost with Guide Dog Nemo


Graduate Lauretta with Service Dog Daisy during her speech


Graduate Peter with Service Dog Choya during his speech


CWAC Board members -left to right-: Louise Ouellette-Bolduc, Miriam Mas, Julie More


Graduate Lauretta cutting the cake


Graduate Lauretta with CWAC Founder, Miriam Mas


Yvonne Falardeau , from Raw Faith during the entertainment part of the event


James K. Desbien , from Raw Faith during the entertainment part of the event


Event participants with CWAC Service Dog in-training Nellie.


Event participants with CWAC Graduate Peter and Service Dog Choya.

CWAC Fire Station Training Session
 Nov. 2005

Part of the intensive training CWAC undergo requires careful exposure to situations that they may encounter once working with their partner. A special training session was organized to socialize the dogs in the program to emergency crew, fire trucks and we as well simulated an emergency situation where the puppy/dog's handler pretended to be in need of help, and the paramedics came to provide it. Part of this drill requires the paramedic to remove the assistance dog from the handler's side so the emergency crew can get to the person and provide the medical assistance require. There has been occasions in the US where assistance dogs in real life situations took the stand to defend their partner against all odds and they were shot by police so the emergency crew could reach to help their human partner. Therefore we considered this training session a very important one as these dogs need to be acceptant of a stranger in such uniforms removing them from the partners' side and remain as calm as possible throughout it all.

We want to thank the Fire Department and crew who kindly assist throughout this session.

Brigit's Birthday Party Fundraiser
Sept. 2005

Brigit is a special pup. She turned a year old and celebrated it with style. Her owner, Colleen came up with the wonderful idea to organize a Doggie Birthday Party / Fundraiser for CWAC. Those invited to celebrate with them were kindly asked to make a donation to Brigit's favorite charity in lieu of presents for her dog. There were games, treats for people and dogs as well as human and doggie cakes. Loot-bags for the pooches and great fun for all. Local TV A Channel came to broadcast the event.

The total amount raised for CWAC was $345!

Thank you Colleen & Brigit! and all who generously participated!


Left to right: CWAC Founder Miriam Mas, her daughter Kate, Brigit resting on the couch Colleen and at the front CWAC dog in-training Sage.


Group picture at Brigit's Birthday Party


Left to right: Colleen, Miriam and A Channel camera crew.

CWAC Fundraiser @ Cairine Wilson - Orleans
Nov. 2005

For a second year, CWAC participated in the Cairine Wilson School Christmas Craft Sale and held a table display, provided information to those interested in learning more about the work we do in the community and sold a few item to help raise much needed funds.


CWAC Puppy Raiser supervisor, Viola Larkin providing a demonstration with puppy in training Chica.


Front, CWAC Educational Program Noah.

Upcoming Canines with a Cause 2005 Celebration - AGM / Graduation Ceremony
December 3rd, 2005 - International Day of Disabled Persons

Start bidding on the Silent Auction now! Click here to see the list.

NOTE: We have filled at this time all 80 seated spots available in the room. If you wish to be included in the 'waiting for seats' list if a cancellation occurs, please contact us.

  • Confirmed attendance: 74
  • Tentative attendance: 6
  • Waiting for seats: 3 (possibly 6)
DATE: Saturday December 3rd, 2005
RSVP BY NOVEMBER 18
TIME: 1 PM - 3 PM (3:30 PM)
LOCATION:

Ottawa Citizen's Conference Centre
1101 Baxter Road
Ottawa, ON K2C 3M4 View Map

TEAMS GRADUATING

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:

Kevin Frost - Deaf/Blind Speed Skater

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE:

"Raw Faith" - Yvonne Falardeau & James Desbien Music performance

Kevin Frost, a tremendous speed skater suffering from Usher Syndrome with 15% hearing (90 decibels) and 8% tunneled vision (like looking through a hole the diameter of two pencils) has a dream and goal to be the first Deafblind speed skater to achieve a winning medal at the Olympics. Kevin will share with us on December 3rd his experience in dealing with his disability and the independence he has gained with his assistance guide dog Nemo.
Yvonne Falardeau, a lead vocalist in a Tim McGraw/Faith Hill tribute show with her husband James K. Desbien  They met in Ottawa in 1999. "Right from the first note they ever sang together, they were totally in sync." a friend recalls.   In May of 2000, Yvonne was diagnosed with relapse-remitting Multiple Sclerosis. She had been living with it for over 20 years and didn't know. "I don't like to go on and on about having MS," Yvonne reveals, "but I don't hide the fact that I have it either....I have my good days and my bad...mostly good.  Looking at me, you'd never really know I have MS. "  

AGENDA:

DOOR PRICES:


Event Sponsors:

Our many thanks to the following donors and sponsors of this event:

CWAC Presentation at a Conference with Employment Equity Committee International Tax Services Employees of Canada Revenue Agency
October 5, 2005

CWAC was kindly invited to participate by doing a presentation at a Conference where employees of Canada Revenue Agency from the Employment Equity Committee International Tax Services Office were gathered.

A special thank you to Louise O. and David for making the needed arrangements.

Many thanks to the wonderful group in attendance for their warm welcoming and much interest in learning about our program and Assistance Dogs.

-Pictures coming soon-

CWAC receives a donation of 5 Labrador Retriever puppies by The Legault Family
August 25, 2005

There are not enough kind words to express our gratitude to the Legault family for their wonderful contribution to Canines with a Cause by donating 5 Labrador Retriever puppies to our program.


Left to Right: Kate Brazier & the Legault Family with each holding a puppy.

On August 22 we receive such offer by phone. Mr. Legault mentioned he and his family were very interested in making a difference in someone's life through the donation of then 9 week old puppies to our program.

We quickly looked for temporary foster solutions to house and care for these puppies and Julie More (our Puppy Raiser Supervisor) and Miriam Mas (founder & trainer) headed off to meet the Legault family and to perform several puppy attitude temperament tests to see if any of these puppies showed to have the potential we look for when selecting puppies for our program. As it turns out, all 5 passed the tests with flying colors and so after a couple of hours trip, we arrived back in Ottawa with all of them.

Below are a 4 of the temperament test exercises we perform on puppies. An approximately 40 min is spent with each puppy doing around 15 to 20 different temperament tests exercises and recording their reactions.


Puppy investigating dancing and singing dog. Something most dogs react to in a cautiously way. Good sign to see the puppies interested enough to want to come closer and not feel it could be a threat.

Puppy investigating unexpected strange object (umbrella) that suddenly opened in front of him. This is important for a future assistance dog that might encounter unexpected objects and needs not to panic.

Puppy showing no signs of struggling to go down when picked up. Indication of not a dominant pup

Puppy again relaxed when restrained belly up. No indication to struggle to stand up. Happy to wait for 'top dog' to finish. Signs of a puppy that won't be challenging a leader too often and will be happy to follow directions.

A thorough examination by the vet confirmed also our feelings that these puppies were in very good health and outstanding disposition. The vet gave 3 of the puppies an A and the other 2 an A+.

All of the puppies were happy to sleep through the night for 6 to 7 hours straight from day 1 and if any had a little fuss it was short and sweet and quickly fell asleep again. They are progressing well with crate training and potty training and are socializing in a controlled environment in a very positive way.

We are very grateful to the Legault Family for such great gesture of support and generous contribution. In particular their 9 year old son, Jacques, who these puppies belong to and did a wonderful job caring for them. He proudly helped us load the 5 puppies into the crates in the CWAC van and is pleased to receive updates on how well all the puppies are doing. You're an inspiration to many, Jacques!

Thank you to everybody who's come forward to help provide temporary and long term foster homes for these 5 puppies. In particular, The Halchuk Family, Jason & Vanessa, Diane & Ken, Jane & Dave, Tanya & Marco, Dave & Francine, Bob & Karen, Kerri & friends.

Also a great appreciation goes to Dr. Beltran and staff at Blair Animal Hospital for their wonderful care and support to CWAC.

Due to our limited resources (both human and financial) we are being forced to release 2 of these puppies. One of the 2 has just now been placed in a home where he will be trained as a Therapy dog. The other one will soon be going to a pre-approved family home.

We are in need of occasional temporary backup foster homes for puppies and dogs in the program during times when their puppy raisers are unable.

Meet Maia


Maia will remain in the CWAC program at the Ottawa location and will be puppy raised by Diane P.

Meet Chica


Chica will also remain in the CWAC program at the Ottawa location. We are in the process of finalizing who will be her long term puppy raiser.
NOTE: update 2006. Unfortunately Chica didn't make it in the program. Her disposition and temperament was perfect. However, she had a loose hip and She has successfully placed with a wonderful adoptive family.

Meet Storm (Chaser)


Storm has now been successfuly adopted and placed with a loving and caring family that was pre-approved by our team.

Meet Tess


Tess will be going to our remote trainer location to be trained as an assistance service dog. NOTE: update 2006. Unfortunately Tess didn't make it in the program. Her disposition and temperament was perfect. However, she had loose hips. She has successfully placed with a wonderful adoptive family.

Meet Nash


Nash is the only boy of the bunch. A very relaxed and laid-back pup who has been placed in the home of our Board member and volunteer coordinator Tara Egan where he will be trained as a Therapy dog.

Volunteering opportunity:

We are looking for someone able and interested in providing temporary occasional care for puppies and dogs in the program as a backup system for when their puppyraisers are unable to do so. Please contact us if you are interested or you know someone who might.

Below are some of the requirements we are looking for:

CWAC foster volunteer should:

  • live local in Ottawa
  • be at home with the puppy as puppy is not to be in the crate during the day for longer than 2 hours.
  • have direct access to a fenced yard (no apartments please as potty training would be too difficult)
  • be committed to follow our instructions including crating the puppy/dog at nighttime.
  • be able to travel to west end for 1 hour weekly group training sessions (if the occasional care is for a week or longer)
  • not have more than 1 other dog at home and/or cat
  • have the support from the rest of his/her family

We are also in great need for Corporate Sponsorships, groups with fundraising initiatives and monetary contributions to help us provide the best care and training for these puppies. Please contact us to better learn our needs and how you can be of help.

Donations of items such as dog treats, dog toys, leashes, collars, towels, and such are also much welcomed.

CWAC at the Super EX 2005
August 20, 2005

Once again CWAC had a presence at the Super EX. Many visitors had a chance to learn more about Canines with a Cause and its efforts to help make our community a better one.


CWAC Educational/Demo dog Noah greeting visitors


Left to Right: Miriam Mas, Kate Brazier, MariLyse Dundas, Beckie More and Julie More. Dogs: Noah & Nellie


Super EX 2005 Mascot coming to the CWAC booth to greet the dogs and volunteers


Volunteer Beckie More with CWAC puppy in training, Nellie

CWAC receives a generous contribution from Sage Kiwanis Club of Ottawa, shortly after a presentation we provided to their members
August 30, 2005

The Sage Kiwanis Club of Ottawa has kindly donated a cheque to Canines with a Cause for $400 to help support the efforts provided in our community through educational presentations as well as through the training and placement of assistance dogs.

We are very grateful for your generous support!!

CWAC provides a presentation at Sage Kiwanis Club of Ottawa
July 20, 2005

We want to thank the Sage Kiwanis Club of Ottawa for their welcoming and interest in learning about assistance dogs and CWAC.

In attendance close to 100 members who expressed with enthusiasm their encouragement and support for our program.

A special thank you goes to Bill Wimperis, who not only is a proud member of the Sage Kiwanis Club but also a very dedicated CWAC Volunteer as well as Arthur Bourassa, also a proud member of the Sage Kiwanis Club both of whom helped coordinate this presentation.

CWAC Volunteer Appreciation BBQ Day
July 17 2005

Hosted by our Volunteer Coordinator, Tara Egan, CWAC celebrated a CWAC Volunteer Appreciation BBQ Day in beautiful Almonte. Not only the volunteers and their families enjoyed a fun and relaxing environment but also the dogs had a wonderful time.

Many thanks to Tara Egan and her family for the warm welcome to all.

CWAC 2nd Annual Community Fundraiser - Update
July 2005

Great outcome once more from this yearly event. Surpassing last year's funds raised ($888), this year, CWAC, its volunteers and supporters help raised $1,450!!! Thank you so much to all those who came to participate in this event (read more about it here).

A special thank you goes to the following dedicated CWAC Volunteers who were able to keep a fantastic smile on their face throughout the heat and provided great support for all the event:

  • Joan Evans
  • Bill Wimperis
  • Alberto Seangio
  • Laurie Seangio
  • Sabrina Seangio
  • Mary-Lyse
  • Julie More
  • Ian & Tracy Coats
  • Tara Egan
  • Shannon Hodgins
  • Paul Brazier
  • Janet Brazier

A very special THANK YOU to the wonderful businesses, groups, and individuals that generously contributed to the event:

Donation of Coffee: Starbucks - Hazeldean Kanata

Donation of Intuitive Reading services at the event: Angels Within

Donation for Raffle prizes:

Donation for Silent Auction items:

Lenting tables and tents for the event:

  • Girl Guides - Bells Corners
  • Carole Bertrand
  • Kim Robertson
  • Mr. & Mrs. Seangio
  • Tara Egan

Wonderful Bakers for the Bake Sale table:

  • Sally Ross
  • Karen Robertson
  • Ellen Boynton
  • Laurie & Sabrina Seangio
  • Jane Venables
  • Gloria W.

Doggie Bake Sale & Dog biscuit Jar Contest:

Also, many thanks to all who contributed donating items for the Garage Sale and to the media for helping advertise the event!








CWAC receives a donation of a Minivan!
June 2005

We received the news of a Minivan being donated to CWAC with great excitement as this is going to make a tremendous impact at this point in time allowing us to travel around the city of Ottawa with a much greater flexibility.

In need of services for signage

We want to express our gratitude to the donor of the Toyota Sienna who has preferred to remain anonymous, for such great generosity and gesture of support. This is a wonderful testimonial of your belief in this organization and its values. A defined time for CWAC as it will provide a huge improvement in the services we offer to the community.

Also, we have been relying up to now a great deal with wonderful support from volunteer drivers and we want to express our great appreciation for their time and effort.

We are looking for a local signage company to be able to donate in-kind services to do the signage for the vehicle (put your mouse over the image of the van above to view a design in mind). If you know of one, or you own one, please contact us in order to arrange the details.

CWAC New ad campaign
June 2005

CWAC has recently launched a new ad printed campaign:


Left: Clancy, CWAC retired demo dog; Right: Noah, CWAC Educational & Awareness dog.Text on the ad: ' Our dogs retrieve amazing things. Training Assistance Dogs for people with hearing loss, seizure disorders or physical disabilities, that help retrieve a life with greater independence. We provide these dogs at no charge to qualified applicants.  We count on your support. Please call (613) 721-4145 or visit www.canineswithacause.org . Canadian Registered Charity # 85755 0735 RR0001 '

The main focus of this campaign is to let people know who CWAC is and what Assistance Dogs are about: canine companions that retrieve greater 'independence' to their recipients.

Our most sincere Thank You goes to DOSE daily newspaper for printing several full page colour ads for CWAC.

Thank you, Chris!

Also many thank you to Alan M. Peters, Executive Director of
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota for sharing the advertisement concept design.

Other printed media has also started to express interest in including these very striking ad in their printed magazines and such.

We encourage others in this business to contact us to learn more about having this ad included in their printed papers.

Westgate Mall - CWAC Table display
May 26, 2005

Once again CWAC was invited by Westgate Mall for a table display during the celebration of 150 for the city of Ottawa.

Thank you our wonderful volunteers who were able to come and help out:

  • Joan & Bill Whimperis
  • John Lim
  • Susan Gold

Thank you also to Leah Dixon, Marketing Coordinator at Westgate Mall.


CWAC Volunteer John Lim with CWAC dog Noah at Westgate Mall


CWAC Volunteer Bill Wimperis Lim with CWAC dog Noah who retrieved the phone for him.


CWAC Volunteer John Lim with CWAC dog Noah at Westgate Mall

Dogmania 2005 Event
May 14, 2005

Our most sincere appreciation goes to the organizers of Dogmania 2005! This event was filled with action.


Different specialized vendors at the event


Crowd enjoying the Pooch Pageant


CWAC table booth with Puppy Raiser Supervisor, Julie More and Noah & Doughboy (AKA Cogan)


Dogs of all sizes and breeds and mix breeds came to enjoy the event






Dana McQuaid and Al Leduc from Happy Doggie  


Dogmania...the place to be if you are a dog lover...




Dogmania organizer, Louise Quenneville, of All for Paws


From doggie fashion (hats, coats...) to doggie gourmet treats, pet photography. All under one 'wooff' !!


Organizer Louise Quenneville, of All for Paws and CWAC volunteers Laurie & Sabrina Seangio


Rachelle Halpenny and her assistance dog Taka during the Silliest Dog Trick Contest


A contestant on the stage with her dog during the Dog Most Like It's Owner Contest


Admiring the contests and raffle prizes on display at the event


Another contestant on the stage during the Silliest Dog Trick Contest


Pooch enjoying the shows


Trevor fromWagging Tail dog walking business


Purchasing dog toys for toy dogs...


Life music performer at the event


Rescue group ARPH with one of their beautiful Aussie dogs


Panel of judges during contests

Read more about this event here.

Stay tuned for Dogmania 2006. You do not want to miss it!

Some spots are now available for Corporate Sponsorships for Dogmania 2006. For more information contact the organizers at info@dogmania.org

Get your Dogmania T-Shirt while supplies last.

Adult large size T-shirts $10.00 + $4 (shipping & handling if mailed in Canada)

Children/Junior size T-shirts $8 + $4 (shipping & handling if mailed in Canada)

To order yours canines.cwac@gmail.com or info@dogmania.org

Valerie Knowles Animal Welfare Fund - Supporting CWAC through Community Foundation of Ottawa for a 2nd year
May 24, 2005

For a second consecutive year, we are honored to receive the support from Valerie Knowles Animal Welfare Fund through the Community Foundation of Ottawa .

A very generous cheque for the amount of $650 will definitely help support the many costs involved in acquiring, training and placing Assistance Dogs in our community!

Mrs. Knowles, Thank you!

2nd Annual CWAC Community Fundraiser: Garage Sale / Bake Sale / Silent Auction and more
Sat.June 25, 2005 - 8:30 AM to 2 PM

Come and join us once more at this annual event to support CWAC!

LOCATION: 25 TREVOR CRES. Bells Corners / Nepean Click here to see the map

You will be sure to find something you will be happy with while having a good time!

We wish to thank the following businesses, individuals and groups who are kindly contributing towards this fundraiser:

We also wish to thank the following Media:


Click to see enlarged

Please contact us if you have a way to support this event by donating gift certificates, in-kind services or items for our silent auction by June23. Items can be sent to:

Canines with a Cause
25 Trevor Cres.
Ottawa ON K2H 6H7

or contact us to arrange pick up.

The following items are also welcomed as donations for the Garage Sale -drop off between June 19 - 23:

  • Books
  • Videos (DVD / VHS)
  • Music CDs
  • Gardening tools
  • Plants/pots
  • Working computer equipment
  • Clothing material
  • Yarn
  • etc.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! To volunteer for this event, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Tara Egan


Click on this image to view a larger sign to print

To read more about last years event, click here.

SILENT AUCTION RULES FOR BIDDING

  1. Bidding will begin at 9:00 a.m. stop promptly at 2:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. everyone will be asked to move away from the tables so that CWAC volunteers can collect and process the “Bid Sheets”.
  2. All items are to be paid for by CASH only, no cheques, credit cards, etc. accepted.
  3. Please note the ‘starting bid' on each item. You can bid on as many “Items” as you wish. However, if you win the bids on more than one item you are expected to pay for both/all items and not choose one. You can bid as many times as you wish on an item.
  4. The highest bidder at the end of the “bidding” time will be notified as soon as possible. Please put down the phone number where you can be reached between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, not just your home number.
  5. You can wait at the location of the event to see if your bid was successful, if so, you can pay for it and take it home right away.
  6. If you leave and your bid was successful, we will contact you between 2:10 and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. You are asked to come back to the location of the event, pay for and pick up your item/s between the hours of 2:10 and 3:10 p.m., Saturday. (In the case of extenuating circumstances in which you are not able to pick up the item on Saturday, please let us know of alternative arrangements.)
  7. If you do not pick up item on Saturday and we can not get in contact with you, the person who made the next highest bid will be contacted and awarded the item.

Thank you and enjoy your shopping!

CWAC Silent Auction Committee

CWAC Educational & Awareness Presentation at Brownies - North Gower
April 11, 2005

With great pleasure we visited the wonderful group of Brownies and their leaders in North Gower on April 11 to provide a presentation and demonstration.

Our most sincere appreciation goes to this group for their wonderful contribution to CWAC of $120.75 as well as a beautiful basket of goodies filled with doggie treats, toys as well as a yummy box of Girl Guide cookies.

Here are some pictures of the event:


Group picture with the Brownies, Leaders and CWAC dogs -Click to see enlarged picture


Girls visiting the dogs at the end of the presentation


Girls visiting the dogs at the end of the presentation


Girls visiting the dogs at the end of the presentation


Girls visiting the dogs at the end of the presentation


Founder & trainer,Miriam Mas during the demonstration with the CWAC dogs. Both dogs are focusing on her when given the command leave it while they have a treat in their paw.


CWAC dog retrieving item from the cabinet on command.


Left, CWAC Puppy Raiser supervisor, Julie More who assisted during the presentation with some of the girls sharing a cuddling moment with CWAC dog.

 

CWAC at the Capital Parents & Kids Show
April 2, 2005

Hundreds of children and adults came to visit our booth during the Capital Parents & Kids Show on Sat. April 2.

They had a chance to learn more about CWAC, meet with the dogs in our program and get answers to the many questions through our wonderful volunteer team.

Many thanks to all our volunteers who were able to come to participate during this event and to the organizers at the Capital Parents & Kids Show and in particular to the event manager, Sheryl Bennett-Wilson.


Julie More (CWAC Puppy Raiser Supervisor) & Judy Beltzner (CWAC Volunteer) with Doughboy (AKA Cogan), Noah & Jack


Children of all ages enjoyed greeting the CWAC dogs.


Doughboy (AKA Cogan), Noah & Jackdu


Viola Larkin (CWAC Volunteer) & Louise Ouellette-Bolduc (CWAC Board member) with Beau & Noah


Noah relaxing near a crocodile during the late part of the event


Noah & Doughboy (AKA Cogan) socializing with a falcon


Girl enjoying a visit withDoughboy (AKA Cogan)

CWAC Educational & Awareness Presentation at VHA
March 24, 2005

We were pleased to be invited by VHA to provide a presentation to a number of adults interested in learning more about Assistance Dogs and CWAC.


Doughboy (AKA Cogan) and CWAC Founder during the demonstration


Doughboy (AKA Cogan) and Noah showing control around food. (see treat on their paws). They were given the command 'leave it' which indicates to the dog they should move their head away from the source of interest in this case, the treat in their paw.

Many thanks to Laurel Berrigan from VHA for organizing this event and to everybody at VHA for a very generous $100 donation to CWAC.

CWAC Kids Zone interactive website
Launching date: March 31,2005

Thanks to both the Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration as well as the Algonquin College Interactive Multimedia coordinator & students, CWAC is happy to launch the much anticipated CWAC Kids Zone website: a Flash interactive website geared to children of all ages where they can learn more about assistance dogs and CWAC while having fun with great entertainment. From coloring pages, to taking quizzes, solving picture puzzles and more, this site is a great source of fun and education.

We want to express our great appreciation to the following Algonquin College students:

  • Mike Martin
  • Manling Luo
  • Adam Moss
  • Stuart Peters

for the wonderful work put forward for this project. We hope that children from all over the world will have a great time visiting this site.

CWAC will be participating in the event DOGMANIA -
May 14, 2005

A group of wonderful people in the community have organized DOGMANIA. A first time ever fundraising event geared to dogs helping people and people helping dogs. Everything Dog related all under one roof.

There will be entertainment, workshops, unique vendors, dogmania paraphernalia, prizes and more! Activities and presentations will take place throughout the day providing fantastic entertainment and education for the whole family.

Organizers have kindly selected 3 local charities to benefit from this event. CWAC being one of them together with B.A.R.K. and Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

We want to sincerely thank Louise Quenneville from All For Paws as well as the rest of the organizers for such wonderful idea and great efforts to support our community through their fundraising efforts for CWAC and the other charities who will benefit from this event.

Learn more about this event through the event website: www.dogmania.org

Date: Saturday, May 14th
Location: Aberdeen Pavillion, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa.
Time: 10:00 AM - 5 PM

CWAC Educational & Awareness presentation with Girl Guides/Brownies & Sparks at Elmdale School
Feb.28, 2005

We had the pleasure to do a presentation to a group of 45 girls (guides/brownies/sparks) and some adults from the Elmdale group.

The girls were so good and had such excellent questions! We are very pleased with the wonderful bag they donated with doggie treats, doggie toys, Canadian Tire money, empty printer cartridges, printer paper, and so on. As well, they made a wonderful contribution of $125 to CWAC.

Thank you Paula for organizing the presentation and ensuring such a good turn out, and for the wonderful support and contribution!

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