All profits will be shared equally with 4 organizations:

• National Capital Coalition for People and Dogs
• A Chance Animal Rescue Inc
• Aussie Rescue Placement and Helpline, and
• Canines with a Cause

This event is proudly supported by Critter Jungle.

Get your tickets early. Phone us at 613 882-5923 or email us at canines.cwac@gmail.com.

Epsilon Plus supports CWAC program with embroidery services
July 14, 2006

Epsilon Plus,an Ottawa embroidery business is a proud supporter of Canines with a Cause. Teri, owner of Epsilon Plus provides patches for CWAC dog vests at a special discount rate and on occasion even at no cost to our charity. Thank you, Teri!

Teri is a very special person who knows well the importance of contributing to our community. Another cause close to her heart is the battle against cancer. Visit Teri's website called 'Cancer Sucks'.

CDIC-SADC chooses CWAC for their Benefit Golf Tournament 2006. Makes $2,000 donation!
July 17, 2006

CWAC receives a $2,000 from CDIC-SADC from their 2006 Benefit Golf Tournament!

CDIC SADC

We were ecstatic with the news that the nice people from CDIC-SADC had chosen Canines with a Cause as the charity of their choice to receive the funds collected from this year's CDIC-SADC benefit golf tournament.

Our most sincere appreciation to all of them and to Darryl & Donna Devine for passing on the information about our charity to their committee.

CWAC Walk-in Dog Wash Fundraiser sponsored by Critter Jungle
July 30, 2006

On Sunday July 30th CWAC had their first ever Walk-in Dog Wash Fundraiser event. Sponsored by Critter Jungle who facilitated the location, donated shampoo, conditioner and supplied towels and dog treats.

Many thanks to all the wonderful volunteers, the sponsor, the media and all those who took the time to bring their dog/s and made a contribution to our charity. Thanks to all of you, $690 were raised!

Here are some of the many photos taken during this event. Thank you to all who contributed with the photo collection!

Our congratulations to Francine Verdon who won the Gift Basket!

CWAC presentation & table display at WOOFSTOCK! A fundraiser event for Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary
July 8, 2006

On sunny Saturday July 8th, CWAC offered a presentation and all-day table display at Woofstock, A fundraiser event for Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary.

This event helped raised funds for a goood cause as Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary is helping find much needed good homes for animals in need.

From left to right:
CWAC Volunteers: Julie More, Sylvie Boudreau, Doris Phillips
CWAC Dogs: Beau, Celeste - Special k9 guest: Koli

From left to right:
2 nice gentleman organizers of Woofstock who helped us put the tent up.
CWAC Volunteers: Kate Brazier, Peter P., Sylvie Boudreau
CWAC Dogs: Cogan (AKA Doughboy); Noah, Choya, Beau

Hosting event: Sandy Sharkey introducing CWAC before presentation

Founder Miriam Mas with Noah and Cogan (AKA Doughboy) during presentation

Hosting the event: Sandy Sharkey from 93.9 Bob FM with Kate and Noah

Sandy & Noah

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Ottawa Public Library - Centennial Branch Children's presentation
July 5, 2006

CWAC once again was pleased to provide 2 presentations to groups of children (5-8 years old and 8+) at the Centennial Branch Ottawa Public Library on July 5th.

The children had very interesting questions and learn how to recognize a working dog, how they can do their part by not distract these special dogs while they are at work, and to never offer them food as these dogs follow very strickt diets. The children also received a fun activity educational booklet to take home.

Special thanks to Andrea J.P. Gowing, Children's Programs and Public Service Assistant
at the Ottawa Public Library Centennial Branch who organized the presentation and craft activities for the children.

Also thank you to the CWAC Volunteers, Doris & Peter who came along with Celeste & Choya and little helper, Kate Brazier who assisted her mom during the presentation.

Children watching a slide show during the presentation

CWAC Volunteers - 'DREAM TEAM' raising funds for Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation
June 11, 2006

CWAC is very fortunate to count on the wonderful volunteers we have. Not only are tirelessly dedicated to CWAC cause but they also find time to help other very worthy causes and often participate in multiple fundraiser and events and help raise funds for others.

Just recently, a group of our volunteers decided to call themselves the 'DREAM TEAM' to use when they register for activities such as Rick Hansen's Walk-a-thon. Our volunteer Sylvie came up with this name and after voting it was welcomed by the rest of them. Even T-shirts were made and are planning to be used when they participate in future public events.

This name has a very special meaning:

DREAM TEAM: Dog Raised Especially Assisting Mankind - Together Everyone Accomplishes More

Our hats go off to the CWAC Dream Team! Who definitely know how to have a good time while helping others.

A few words from the Director of the CWAC Puppy Raising Program, Julie More:

CWAC Dream Team assembled bright and early for the Rick Hanson walk-a-thon.  The Dream Team consisted of Sylvie with Beau and Cargo, Doris with Celeste, Diane with Maia and me with the famous Nellie.  Our team raised about $170- for the walk-a-thon.  We did 4.5 km. The pups were great. 

Julie

CWAC Dream Team signing up at the event

CWAC Dream Team (left to right): Sylvie B., puppy raiser; Diane P., puppy raiser; Doris P. puppy raiser; Julie M. CWAC Director Puppy Program
Dogs: Beau, Cargo, Maia, Celeste, Nellie

CWAC Presentation at Canadian Canine Training Academy
June 7, 2006

CWAC gets invited on a regular basis to do presentations at Canadian Canine Training Academy were students are getting ready to be certified as Dog Trainers. During this educational sessions they learn about what's involved when we temperament test puppies, our socialization and training program and the process of testing the team (applicant & assistance dog) towards obtaining certification from our program.

Founder Miriam Mas with Educational demo dog Noah speaking to the students prior to do a demonstration

CWAC Van finally has the signage!
June 14, 2006

CWAC received last year a very significant donation of a vehicle for the charity. A minivan Toyota Sienna was donated by an anonymous donor and it has proven to be an incredible asset to the organization.

Just recently, we had the signage done for the van, thanks to a wonderful couple, Karen & Bob P. who specifically indicated they wanted to donate funds for that purpose.

Today, CWAC has a much better visibility in our community thanks to the wonderful donors plus the assistance from Mitch Ghosn, Design Manager of
Agent Signs & Design, the company who provided the services at a special discount for our charity:

Mouseover the left, centre, and right sections of the image below to see the different areas of the signage.

CWAC Participates in National Access Awareness Week by doing Educational & Awareness presentations for employees of Canada Revenue Agency
May 30 & 31, 2006

CWAC was invited by Canada Revenue Agency to do 2 presentations during their 'Lunch & Learn' programs in celebration of National Access Awareness Week.

With pleasure we shared how CWAC came about, the services we offer and put on demonstrations with some of the dogs from our program.

Employees from Canada Revenue Agency also had the privilege to hear first hand from one of our graduates about the impact a Service Dog is having in his daily life.

A special thanks to Joanne Major, Project Officer from the Financial Planning and Management Support Division /Assessment and Benefit Services Branch, who made the necessary arrangements.

Demonstrating the turning on/off of the light switch

Demonstration picking up items pointed with laser pointer and dropped onto a basket

Opening cupboards and retrieving hard to reach items.

Carrying a light basket.

Retrieving fallen wallet to the hands of the handler.

Pressing buttons (simulating automatic access buttons/elevator buttons.).

CWAC Presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Critter Jungle owners, Kalvin and Jeff!
June 2, 2006

CWAC was pleased to present owners of Critter Jungle, Kalvin and Jeff our certificate of appreciation for all their ongoing contribution and support to the Canines with a Cause charity through their many donations of gift certificates, items for fundraising auctions, and other.

They are a great bunch of people who truly know the meaning of investing in our community and programs that look to make a difference.

Thank you, Kalvin & Jeff, and all the great staff at Critter Jungle!

Kalvin and Jeff receiving CWAC Certificate of Appreciation with CWAC graduate Service Dog Choya.

2006 Civic Appreciation Event
May 3, 2006

On May 3rd, Founder of CWAC was pleased to receive a Certificate of Appreciation presented by Ottawa Mayor Bob Chiarelli and Councillor Jan Harder as a congratulatory message for the 5 straight years of volunteer work put forth in the Ottawa community through the organization Canines with a Cause.

This came to place after the spouse of one of the CWAC graduates nominated Mrs. Mas for the Humanitarianism recognition.

Miriam Mas is very appreciative of such gesture and feels honored to have received this acknowledgment.

Right to left: Two other recipients of this certificate from Ward 3 - Bell-South Nepean; Mayor Bob Chiarelli, Councillor Jan Harder; CWAC Founder Miriam Mas

PURINA comes through with quality dog food for CWAC dogs!
May 2006

PURINA's support with the donation of quality dog food for the dogs in our program is of great significance.

Earlier in May, we received the news that PURINA was offering to supply enough food for the dogs in our program to last until the end of the year. This was such an exciting moment for us at CWAC!

This very important donation was welcomed with arms wide open. CWAC rented a Hertz truck and headed out to Mississauga to pick up the loads of food.

Our most sincere thank you to PURINA, and its wonderful people including Riad Mohammed, Internal Communications, Nestlé Purina PetCare (Head Office) & Suzanne Owens also from Nestlé Purina PetCare.

A special thank you also goes to a good friend, Sandy T. who helped with the communication between PURINA & CWAC.

Also, our special thanks to the kind people at Hertz at 881 St. Laurent Blvd that were able to provide us the rental of the truck at a special discount for our charity.

Thank you message also to the CWAC volunteers who helped from sharing the long drive (Peter P.), to unloading and storing the dog food (Sylvie, Peter, Cathy, Julie, Mike, Karen, Bob and more).

PURINA - Mississauga

Riad Mohammed, Internal Communications, Nestlé Purina PetCare (Head Office), receiving a humble gesture of appreciation in form of a CWAC framed certificate by CWAC Founder Miriam Mas.

Loading PURINA'S dog food...

Left, CWAC Graduate and Volunteer who kindly came to share some of the long drive and help with Founder during this trip.

Riad Mohammed, Internal Communications, Nestlé Purina PetCare (Head Office), chatting with CWAC founder Miriam Mas.

CWAC Volunteers Peter & Julie helping unload the dog food.

CWAC members joined Kevin Frost and his guide dog Nemo, at the Walk-a-thon. 'CWAC Supporting Kevin Frost All the Way!'
May 13 2006

Despite the weather, an enthusiastic group of CWAC volunteers participated in the Lions Foundation Orleans, Walk-a-thon in support of Kevin Frost and this quest for the Paralympics. Kevin is a tremendous athlete, who suffers from type 2 Usher's Syndrome. A rare genetic disorder that causes progressive hearing and vision loss. Kevin has 10 % hearing and 5 % tunneled vision. Holding 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze medal for just last season against able bodied speed skaters, Kevin's goal is to have deaf/blind speed skating recognized as a Paralympic sport. You can view an incredible video clip that will help you experience what would be like to go around a lap with Kevin.

Kevin Frost & Guide Dog Nemo with CWAC members. From left to right: Doris & CWAC Puppy Celeste, Viola, Kayla, Sylvie, Devan, Julie, Jamie, Paul Kate & Noah.

Young supporters, Devan and Kate holding the CWAC banner with the words: SUPPORTING KEVING FROST ALL THE WAY!!!

Meeting Kevin, Nemo and friends along the path during the walk-a-thon.

Kevin speaking with Viola, CWAC Puppy Raiser Supervisor

Read more about it here.

K9-Common Scents facilitates weekly training space for CWAC
March 2006

The wonderful people at K9 Common Scents in the East end of Ottawa were pleased to share their wheelchair accessible facilities with CWAC and their trainers and puppy raisers for their weekly sessions. This is of great help to the program that at this time does not have such facilities of their own.

Thank you, Alex & Patty!

FER-PAL Construction LTD. comes forward with a Partial Sponsorship for puppy Maia
April 2006

The wonderful people at FER-PAL Construction LTD. have come forward with a Paw-sitive Paw forward! to support the expenses of our puppy in training Maia.

Thanks to FER-PAL Construction LTD, our puppy in training, Maia will have many of her health/veterinarian related costs covered for as well as the team training related expenses when she is matched with her future human partner.

In appreciation for such generous gesture, CWAC will include FER-PAL Construction LTD logo on Maia's puppy cape to ensure that wherever she goes in the community everybody knows that FER-PAL Construction LTD is proudly supporting her and is behind her helping ensure she makes it to Graduation! As well, FER-PAL Construction LTD will be invited to the Graduation ceremony when all will come together for a special event. They will receive an appreciation plaque and framed picture of Maia. Their support will be also mentioned during public presentations.

This financial support could not have been possible without the efforts of one of our graduates, Pina, who went out of her way to help CWAC. Thank you, Pina!

To learn more about how to support other puppies and dogs from our program, visit our Sponsoring page.

Different levels of Sponsorship include:

Platinum Paw up!
$14,000  to fully support an Assistance Dog Team

Golden Paw up!
$7,000  to partially (1/2) support an Assistance Dog Team

Silver Paw up!
$3,500 to partially (1/4) support an Assistance Dog Team

Paw-sitive Paw Forward!
$1,500 to help cover veterinarian and training costs for an Assistance Dog Team

Other puppies in need of sponsorships are:

NOTE: Timeline and methods of payment of such amounts could be negotiated to best suite both parties.   When a sponsor selects a particular dog in the CWAC to sponsor, they receive regular updates on how the particular dog is progressing in the program and depending on the level of sponsorship, they may be entitled to have their logo on the particular puppy/dog from our program to help create awareness around the community of their wonderful support to the CWAC program. They are also invited to the graduation ceremony which helps bring it all into perspective at an emotional time when everybody celebrates the success of another CWAC team. Even though the sponsorship might be identified for a particular dog in the program, the donation itself goes into a common fund to help support all the costs involved with all the dogs owned by the CWAC program and any additional costs directly related into running the services we offer to the community. For any additional information regarding sponsoring CWAC dogs, please contact us at (613) 882-K9AD (K9 Assistance Dog) or (613) 882-5923 9 AM to 4 PM (Eastern Time) or by email at canines.cwac@gmail.com.

Allison Crowe - Benefit Concert organized by Vision Theatre
Wonderful Event!
May 29, 2006

On Saturday May 27, CWAC had the pleasure to be invited to a benefit concert organized by Vision Theatre with a fabulous artist Allison Crowe. The event turned out to be a great success with a good turnout, and wonderful singing and music.

The wonderful team at Vision Theatre raised $290 for CWAC!

Our most sincere thank you goes to:

• Sam Awwad Managing Director of Vision Theatre, Marsha Awwad Production Manager of Vision Theatre, Greg Wysynski, Artistic Director of Vision Theatre, the rest of the wonderful team at Vision Theatre.
• Allison Crowe & Manager
• Sandy Sharkey from BOB FM, who hosted the event
• All the CWAC volunteers who helped prior and during the event.

Group picture: Vision Theatre group, Allison Crowe (centre with green skirt) and CWAC group with CWAC dogs Choya & Hope

CWAC Founder during speech

CWAC Volunteers: Viola Larkin, Peter., Janet Brazier, Louise & Serge Ouellette-Bolduc

Allison Crowe & Miriam Mas

Sandy Sharkey of BOB FM & Miriam Mas

Sam Awwad, Managing Director of Vision Theatre receiving a CWAC Certificate of Appreciation; CWAC Vice-President, Louise Ouellette-Bolduc & CWAC Founder Miriam Mas

Allison Crowe receiving the CWAC Certificate of Appreciation fromCWAC Vice-President, Louise Ouellette-Bolduc

Allison enjoying one of the CWAC graduate dogs, Choya.

CWAC Table display at the event

Allison Crowe chatting with CWAC founder Miriam Mas with CWAC dogs Choya & Hope

CWAC Graduates Peter & Choya admiring the raffle prizes at the event

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Allison Crowe - Benefit Concert organized by Vision Theatre
Saturday May 27, 2006

Vision Theatre Presents: An Intimate Evening with Allison Crowe
A Fundraiser for Canines with a Cause and Vision Theatre. hosted by BOB FM's Sandy Sharkey at the Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly Ave. Ottawa ON) and featuring the return to life of the mythic Winkelmann piano, lovingly restored by Scott Reeves, RPT of Strike Point Piano.

See map here.

On May 27th, 2006, Vision Theatre will be kicking off the 2006/2007 Season with a special concert performance by one of Canada's top independent musical talents, Allison Crowe. We are very excited and honored to present Allison to the Ottawa area, she is an extremely talented musician with a voice that is unparalleled in its beauty, power, and emotion.

Saturday May 27th. Location: Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly Ave. Ottawa ON). See map here. Reception @ 7 PM Performance @ 8 PM Doors open at 6:45 PM Tickets $20 in advance (or $25 at door) Call us to reserve your ticket (613) 850-4145.

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Click here and listen to Allison sing Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"

More Details to come!

CWAC Garage Sale Fundraiser
Saturday June 24, 2006 8 AM - 3 PM

Once again, our yearly CWAC Garage Sale Fundraiser turned out to be a great success.

Thanks to all who helped organized, donated items, purchased items and volunteered, we were able to raise $633.

This year, the CWAC Garage Sale took place at 6260 Paddler Way - Orleans.

We had:

• Children's face painting for a donation
• Jelly Bean guessing contest for a donation
• Doggie Biscuit Jar guessing contest - Courtesy of The Barking Biscuit
• Items for sale such as doggie bandanas, CWAC children's Tshirts
• Baking sale
• Second hand items in good condition

Thank you to all of you who participated, helped and ensured it turned out to be a great success!

CWAC group training session with OPP officers
March 15, 2006

We had recently received the assistance of OPP officers John & Gilles who kindly volunteered their time to help socialize the dogs in our program by undergoing a number of exercises.

These sessions are extremely important to allow the CWAC puppies and dogs to recognize someone in uniform as a positive experience, in particular in case of a real life emergency situation.

The session took place at the K9 Common Scents facility that has recently been offered to CWAC for use during our weekly group training sessions.

We want to thank both Alex & Patty from K9 Common Scents as well as officers Gilles & John from OPP.

Puppy Raiser Diane Parker with puppy Maia during a socialization session with a police officer around a police car with flashing lights.

OPP Officer approaching puppy raiser supervisor Viola Larkin and puppy Kiche. Practicing a sit-stay while being approached by stranger in uniform.

Founder Miriam Mas simulating an emergency situation feeling unwell. OPP officer approaches to remove Noah and leads him at a distance to go on a down-stay while he goes back to provide assistance to handler in need of help.

OPP officers asking puppy Kiche to remain on a down-stay.

OPP officer simulating to provide assistance to handler Sylvie Boudreau while CWAC dog Sage calmly remains on a down-stay.

OPP officer returning CWAC puppy in training, Maia, to handler Diane Parker where she will be praised for a job well done and receive a dog biscuit from OPP officer.

OPP officer approaching the CWAC dogs individually and giving them a dog treat for remaining on a sit-stay.

Group picture: left to right Puppy Raiser Diane Parker with puppy Maia, Puppy Raiser Sylvie Boudreau with Sage, OPP officer Gilles, CWAC Graduate Peter Platt with Service Dog Choya, Puppy Raiser Supervisor Viola Larkin with puppy Kiche, volunteer Kate Brazier with Noah, OPP officer John with son.

Group picture: left to right OPP Officer Gilles, Puppy Raiser Sylvie Boudreau with Sage, Alex from K9 Common Scents, Diane Parker with puppy Maia, Patty from K9 Common Scents holding CWAC's Certif. of Appreciation, Choya, volunteer Kate Brazier with Noah, Founder Miriam Mas, Puppy Raiser Supervisor Viola Larkin with puppy Kiche, OPP officer John & son holding CWAC Certif. of Appreciation.

Update on the 1st Annual CWAC Trivia Night Fundraiser
February 18, 2006

CWAC 1st ever Trivia Night Fundraiser was a total success. Thanks to the many who collaborated in building teams, collecting pledges, obtaining prizes for the raffle, baking, volunteers organizing it, and of course our Pizza sponsor for the event, Boston Pizza for ensuring everybody was well fed. A great applause to the Master of Ceremony, Louise Ouellette-Bolduc, who did a fantastic job.

It was thanks also to BC Guide Dogs from British Columbia, that we decided to go ahead with this fundraiser, after they encouraged us to do so, and shared with CWAC the steps on how to organize one.

The access to a beautiful hall room and large kitchen also made a huge difference as it was perfect for the event. United Church of Bells Corners provided it to us as they have in the past for some of our public educational presentations.

Check the rest of those who made this possible thanks to their support!

Thanks to everybody's efforts, we raised $2,902!! Way to go everybody!

Winning Team: Heinz 57

Judges Table: Viola Larkin & Miriam Mas

Registration Table (Viola Larkin & Beckie More) & Judges Table

Julie More selling raffle tickets to the participants

Master of Ceremony, Louise Ouellette-Bolduc reading the Trivia questions to the teams

Heads & Tails game

CWAC Volunteer, Klaus Beltzner with CWAC Dog in training Sage. Sage is in training to become a Facility Dog

Career change for CWAC puppy in-training. Chica has a new home
February 2006

An unfortunate reality that organizations training assistance dogs often face is the need to early retire some of the dogs in their program. In the best of circumstances 1 out of 4 or 5 dogs make it to graduation. A working dog must be in top health condition and have the best temperament and disposition to work in public.

Our Chica, at 6 months old, happens to be one. Although she has tremendous temperament and disposition, her left hip happens to be a bit loose. Keeping her at her optimal weight and ensuring she receives proper exercise will be key for her to a good healthy life. Working dogs must have excellent health condition to be able to give his/her 100 %. Therefore a tough decision was made to place Chica up for adoption.

A loving caring family was selected and Chica took to them in an instant. Chica is very smart girl. A Black Labrador Retriever who knows how to make it into your heart.

We owed it to her to find the best home and we believe this was it.

We want to thank all the many families who presented their applications for her adoption. It sure was a though decision!

CWAC Presentation to 3rd Orleans Brownies
February 14, 2006

CWAC was pleased to put together once more another educational presentation. This time for a wonderful group of Brownies in Orleans.

In the leader of the group's own words:

I just want to thank you and your team, for coming to our Unit and showing off what your wonderful dogs can do! The meeting was a success and I could tell the girls just LOVED the dogs. The girls were thrilled to be able to pet the dogs and learn more about them. Thank you once again.
Lynn -Brown Owl, 3rd Orleans Brownies

CWAC Volunteer Cathy Platt, CWAC Trainer Viola Larkin, CWAC Graduate & Volunteer Peter Platt - with CWAC dogs Kiche, Beau, Choya & Sage

CWAC Puppy Raiser Supervisor & Trainer Viola Larkin doing a demonstration with CWAC Dog in training Beau

CWAC Graduate & Volunteer Peter Platt, with CWAC dog

For information on how to request a presentation for your group, click here.

CWAC TV Interview with Daytime program from Rogers TV
January 11, 2006

CWAC was pleased to accept the invitation to an interview from the producers of Daytime live program. Hosts Derick Fage and Melanie Serjak were wonderful and took great interest in sharing with the community what Canines with a Cause is about, and how others can help our charity so we can continue being able to help others who come to us in need of an assistance dog.

CWAC founder, Miriam Mas presented Rogers TV representatives a framed certificate of appreciation for all the wonderful support in creating awareness in our community regarding the work we do. It is thanks to a previous TV interview with the program Talk Ottawa that one of our current graduates heard about our charities and others contacted us with interest to volunteer and support us. We are grateful to them for providing the means to connect with all their viewers and be able to educate others on how these very special dogs help bring a life of greater independence to those who need them.

Interview aired on Wednesday January 11 at 11 AM (live), 4 PM & 11 PM

CWAC receives status of Full Voting Membership of ADI (Assistance Dogs International)
January 2006

CWAC does another Educational & Awareness presentation at Queenswood Public School
January 10, 2006

Viola Larkin, CWAC Puppy Raiser Supervisor was pleased to provide a presentation and demonstration at the Queenswood Public School in Orleans to share with the children how these special dogs help others.

Their teacher had read to them the book Zoom prior to the presentation which is a wonderful story by Robert Munsch about Lauretta and her new power wheelchair. Later, Viola shared with them about the real Lauretta, now a high school student, who received in 2005 one of the Canines with a Cause assistance dogs. They thought that was pretty cool!

Viola holding the Zoom book for the children & Chica waiting patiently for her time to show her skills (turning light switch on, carrying a light basket, picking up items that fall, retrieving items pointed with a laser pointer, opening cupboards/doors by pulling on a rope etc)

Chica opening a little cabinet door

Chica was the puppy doing the demonstration at 6 months of age.

If you are interested in scheduling an Educational & Awareness presentation at your school or other groups, you can read more about it here.

CWAC Trivia Night Fundraiser
Tickets go on sale now

CWAC 1st Trivia Night is scheduled to take place on Saturday February 18, 2006 @ United Church Bells Corners (directions) Door opens at 6:30 PM for registration. Event starts at 7 PM sharp. (Estimated to last until approximately 9:30 PM - 10 PM)

Register your team now. Call the office 721-4145 (9 AM to 3 PM) to reserve space for your team.

Download an information sheet/flyer to share with your friends.

Bring your friends and register your team for $180 Team Registration Fee with a minimum 6 people per team and maximum of 10.

Trivia questions, pizza, coffee, raffle prizes, and more.

Our many thanks go to:

Honorary Event Sponsor supplying pizzas:
Boston Pizza - Nepean location

• BC Guide Dogs for their assistance in organizing this fundraiser
• Trivia room kindly facilitated by United Church of Bells Corners
• CWAC Volunteers
• Team Prizes kindly donated by:
  • Tulip Festival - 10 prints (16"x 20") Ben Babelowsky. Illustration of corner of Elgin St. and Sparks St. downtown Ottawa
  • Museum of Civilization - 10 passes to the IMAX Theatre
  • The Barking Biscuit - 10 special dog treat packs
  • Maple Lodge Farms 10 boocklets with recipes & magnets
• Raffle Prizes and items for the fundraiser kindly donated by:
• Hampton Inn
• The Pampered Pet
• The Senators Foundation
• Yuk Yuk's International Stand Up Comedy
• K9 101 Positive Motivetional Dog Obedience
• Chapel Hill Pet Studio
• Giant Tiger - Nepean
• Loeb - Bells Corners

Teams are encouraged to collect pledges for Canines with a Cause. Teams raising over $200 will automatically be entered in a special draw. Teams collecting pledges over $500 will receive 10 entries to the draw. Teams collecting $1,000 will receive 25 entries to the draw plus a special honorary mention in the website, group picture with CWAC puppies/dogs in training and a special gift certificate (TBA).

Teams collecting money over the amount required for the registration would be entitled for a tax receipt for the extra amount. For example: if your team is bringing forward $300, the first $180 are registration fee, and the rest $120 are considered a donation, thus entitled for a tax receipt for the amount of $120.

With Trivia Night we hope to raise much needed funds to run Canines with a Cause so we can continue to provide the services to those who come to us in need of an assistance dog.

Download the Pledge Form.

Download the Team Registration Form.

Volunteers needed. Please contact us to find out how to help during this event.

Donation of prizes and items for raffles needed. Please contact us if you are able to help us out in that way.

Check this page in the next few days for an update on this Event Rules.

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