CWAC Participates in the Carleton Place Santa Clause Parade
November 29, 2008

Come to celebrate the very special time of the year with family and friends.

Watch some of the wonderful CWAC volunteers, puppies/dogs in-training and the CWAC van as we parade with others to celebrate. Pictures will be posted soon.

PET VALUE - Manotick ON - Fundraiser BBQ and Photo Shoot
October 17 & 18, 2008

Nutram Pet Food will be sponsoring a fundraising BBQ and photo shoot on Friday october 17th from 11 AM to 3 PM and a second Photo shoot on Saturday 12 PM to 2 PM at PET VALUE, in the Manotick Mews. You will be able to enjoy some great food and/or have a Halloween theme photo taken of your pet by a professional photographer. All proceeds are going to Canines with a Cause and Responsible Dog Owners of Canada. Stop by 1160 Beaverwood Road on Friday or Saturday. Your support is greately appreciated! CLICK HERE FOR A MAP For more information please call 613 692-1769. Our special thank you to Francine Paradis and Maria Vila, who are committed to enhancing the lives of pets and their owners while making efforts to support the services we provide in the community.

Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc. Partial Sponsor for Astro
Summer 2008

Canines with a Cause is happy to count on the support from Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc. for a partial sponsorship for Astro, a Golden Retriever in training to become a Service Dog. Astro is Puppy Raised by Tom Sandor. Canines with a Cause does not receive government funding and relies on the support from the community and fundraising efforts in order to cover the many costs involved in caring, training and placing CWAC Assistance Dogs. To find out more about how to sponsor or partially sponsor one of our dogs in-training, please visit this page.

Other dogs we are currently looking for sponsors: Amber Abner Angie Joy Nina

The Printing House sponsors CWAC 2009 Calendar
October 10 , 2008

CWAC 2009 Calendars are here! Thanks to the kindness of The Printing House, Canines with a Cause printed calendar is back. This calendar will include wonderful images of CWAC assistance dogs and puppies in training. At a reasonable cost of $15 per calendar (plus shipping & handling), we will have a limited number of calendars available for purchase now, with perfect timing to get that special present for the Holidays.

All the funds collected from this fundraiser will go directly to the CWAC Program.

You may want to reserve your copy/copies by contacting us at: canines.cwac@gmail.com or calling 613 882-5923.

12 colorful images for 12 months of 2009

The Printing House sponsors CWAC 2009 Calendar
July 14, 2008

Alterna Savings supporting CWAC Educational & Awareness Program and Puppy Raising Program
August 8, 2008

Alterna Savings is a proud supporter of Canines with a Cause. With an understanding of the important role Puppy Raisers play in our organization, as well as the value of our Educational & Awareness program, Alterna Savings is happy to provide funds that will help in developing further these programs. CWAC is very appreciative of receiving support from Alterna Savings for a second consecutive year. For more information about our Puppy Raising opportunities, visit this page. For more information about our Educational & Awareness program, visit this page.

Emergency simulation exercise with Ottawa Police and CWAC dogs in training
July 16, 2008

From time to time, CWAC organizes an emergency simulation exercise with collaboration from the local Ottawa Police, Firemen or other Emergency services. The purpose of this exercise is to ensure that the puppies in training will be prepared to face a real life emergency if it took place while working for their human partners. Positive exposure to people in uniforms, emergency vehicles with loud sirens and lights are important. Puppies get plenty of treats when approaching the vehicle and officers with confidence. One of the things they may face in a real life emergency is to be separated from their beloved handler as the emergency crew may need to assist the person. In those situations, the assistance dog must be removed at a safe distance most likely by a person in uniform, and be able to handle that in a controlled manner. Our thank you goes to the volunteers from the Ottawa Police Kanata office, particularly Constable Ryan Strotmann and his working partner, as well as the CWAC volunteers that took the time to do this exercise.

Educational Presentation at the Ottawa Public Library - Centennial Branch
July 9, 2008

Canines with a Cause has been providing Educational & Awareness presentations at the Ottawa Public Library, Centennial Branch, for the past 7 years. Once again, this year we gathered to share with a new group of children what CWAC and Assistance Dogs are about. During these presentations, we provide a general overview to the children about assistance dogs, and the important role they play in our society. The sessions also include live demonstrations of CWAC dogs in training as well as a slide show. The children go home with a CWAC activity booklet filled with more information, puzzles and activities that will assist them in gaining a better understanding on these working dogs. They are often eager to share what they learn with family members and friends, and with that, they help make our community a more welcoming one for individuals who have assistance dogs. A big thank you goes to Andrea Gowing, Centennial Branch Ottawa Public Library Children's Activity Director and the rest of the Centennial Branch staff for requesting and organizing this session.

Table display at the Carp Market
July 26, 2008

CWAC held a table display at the Carp Market with the intention to share with others about the services we offer in the community. We are grateful to the organizers of the Carp Market for offering the space at the market.

Special outings for CWAC dogs in training
July 2, 2008

Providing positive socialization to puppies that will eventually work in public is a must. CWAC organizes many different outings with their puppy raisers.

		On one of these outings, we visited the National Equestrian Park to expose the puppies to the horses. At first glance, they were a bit unsure of such large animals, but after some encouragement they were able to settle and refocus on the handler without hesitation.
		Puppies had recently a special exposure to a real-life office environment while being handled by one of our wonderful volunteers, Erin Naef, who is also an employee at a local Canada Revenue Agency office. With the support from her office management staff and co-workers, and with the guidance of our trainer, Erin took one puppy at a time, and maneuver through the office and elevator.
		An outing to the beautiful Andrew Haydon Park was perfect to allow the dogs to get accustomed to remain focused under many distractions such as large bodies of water and the many birds that visit this park.

CWAC Garage Sale & Bake Sale Fundraiser
Saturday June 28, 2008

On Saturday June 28th, CWAC held a fabulous Garage sale, Bake sale and Plant Sale fundraiser.

Thanks to the kind support from CWAC Volunteers, Graduates & Family, friends of CWAC, supporters donating items for the sale, neighbors, Starbucks, Happy Doggie Bakery, ...CWAC raised $416.70. A special thank you goes to all of you who worked so hard either backing, planting, donating and delivering items, and helping during the fundraiser! The winner of the Jelly Bean Contest is Emma Halchuk.

The winner of the Jelly Bean Contest is Emma Halchuk, who will happily share the jelly beans with her younger brother Joseph and her friend Kate. Congrats, Emma!

Allison Crowe - Benefit Concert
Event on Sunday November 30, 2008

Tickets now available for purchase. Allison Crowe will be back in Ottawa on Sunday November 30th for a much anticipated Tidings Concert to benefit Vision Theatre & Canines with a Cause. Do not miss this amazing artist. Limited number of tickets available which have already started to be sold. Reserve your spot and or surprise a friend for a really magnificent event that will take your breath away. For ticket purchase, contact us at 613 882-5923 or email: canines.cwac@gmail.com . Advanced tickets $20 (general) / $15 (students/seniors)

CWAC Visits Bells Corners Public School
June 18, 2008

CWAC was pleased to pay a visit to 6 elementary school classes at Bells Corners Public Schools with CWAC representatives and puppies in training. The children had a chance to hear about the amazing things these dogs learn to do, and why some special puppies too have to go to school.

A special thanks to Jeannie for organizing this at the school and to Tom & Diane, who are 2 of CWAC wonderful puppy raisers for taking the time to participate with their puppies in training, Astro & Amber.

Forever Friends Dog Training Centre opens doors once again to CWAC
June, 2008

Once again, we count with the support from Cheryl Smith who has gratiously facilitated the 'Forever Friends Dog Training Centre' to Canines with a Cause for our weekly group training sessions.

Having access to an indoor training facility is paramount for our program. While we occasionally train at public venues throughout the city of Ottawa, we do require a location that will allow for such training with our Puppy Raisers in particularly during the winter and rainy days.

Thank you, Cheryl!

CWAC Appreciation to the Lynwood Village Community May, 2008 Canines with a Cause has been able to do indoor training sessions for close to a year thanks to the kindness of the Lynwood Village Community who facilitated their wheelchair accessible community building at no cost to our charity. A special thanks to Craig for doing all the arrangements and helping our volunteers feel so welcomed. Left to Right: Diane & Amber, Connie & Abner, Craig LVCC, Tom & Astro, Monique & Joy, Viola & Bella, Miriam, Doris & Angie

Valerie Knowles Animal Welfare Foundation supporting CWAC
June, 2008

Once again, we are pleased to share the news that Valerie Knowles Animal Welfare Foundation has provided financial assistance to the Canines with a Cause program through the Community Foundation of Ottawa. Thank you Mrs. Knowles for such wonderful continued support!

CWAC Celebrates another CWAC Team Certified
May 9, 2008

Congratulations to Kaitlin and Celeste for a job well done with their team training, testing and certification!

Left to Right: Michael B, Susan B, Kaitlin & Celeste, Doris P.

Celeste, a beautiful Standard Poodle, donated to the program by Muzodor Kennels, is a certified CWAC Mobility Assistance Dog and also trained to assist with hearing alert tasks. A special thanks goes to Lise McGrath of Muzodor for her continued support to CWAC. As well, many thanks to Celeste's puppy raiser, Doris Phillips for her tremendous work in socializing and help with training this very special dog.

Recently, Lise kindly donated a 2nd Standard Poodle to CWAC, named Joy. She's another promising candidate to become a CWAC Assistance Dog. Joy 'works' at the City of Ottawa with her puppy raiser, Monique L. and is progressing very nicely.

The Croskery Family donates electric wheelchair to CWAC to help train service dogs!
April 27, 2008

Thanks to the generosity of the Croskery family, Canines with a Cause will now count with an electric wheelchair to help train the service dogs.

Although we count with the kind support from volunteers who use these chairs to help expose the puppies to work around this type of equipment, there isn't anything like having one handy to ensure all the dogs get comfortable with walking beside one, and maneuvering around one when being trained to eventually assist their human partner.

A special thank you also goes to Tally Ho, for taking note that CWAC had the need for this equipment after checking our wish list. CWAC has waited years for this moment and we are very grateful to all of you.

CWAC 3rd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser
Saturday March 15, 2008

UPDATE MARCH 13, 2007: Thanks to all the sponsors, supporters, participants, volunteers, $2,464.93 were raised during this fantastic trivia night fundraiser!

Our big thank you to all our event sponsors, participants, pledge donors and wonderful Volunteers!

CWAC 3rd Trivia Night is scheduled to take place on Saturday March 15, 2008 @ Bells Corners United Church,
3955 Richmond Road
Nepean, Ontario
Canada K2H 5C5
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Door opens at 6:00 PM for registration. Event starts at 7:00 PM sharp.

All registrations must be done through our ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM no later than March 8, 2008. Click here to register your team. Download and print: Information sheet/flyer to share with your friends sPledge form Contact us to get the registration documents and pledge form. 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. PLEASE NOTE: One of the Trivia Rounds (10 questions) will be about the wonderful Canadian artist ALLISON CROWE!!! Visit her website to learn more about her: http://www.allisoncrowe.com/ Teams are encouraged to collect pledges for Canines with a Cause. Teams raising over $200 will automatically receive 10 free raffle tickets for the draw (one ticket per member of the team). Teams collecting pledges over $500 will receive 20 entries to the draw (2 tickets per each member of the team). 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.

OUR GREAT BIG THANKS TO OUR TRIVIA NIGHT EVENT SPONSORS:

	Tim Hortons / Rogers TV Community Cruiser			Allison Crowe
	Canadian Canine Training Academy			VIA Rail Canada
	Ottawa Jazz Festival			Yuk Yuk's Ottawa
	Best Western Barons Hotel Ottawa			Pizza Hut Bells Corners
	The Waging Tail Ottawa			Canadian Museum of Civilization Canadian War Museum IMAX Theatre
	Canadian Aviation Museum			Canada Agricultural Museum
	Haunted Walks Ottawa			Happy Doggie
	Midway Family Fun Park			Basketful
	Lone Star Texas Grill & Big Daddy's Crab Shack and Oyster Bar			Carmello's Italian Restaurant & Bar
	Ottawa 67's Hockey Club			Hard Rock Cafe - Ottawa
	Putting Edge - Fun Center			Centrepointe Theatre
	Kanata Theatre			National Arts Centre
	Tagzone			Walk'nWag
	Dunrobin Village Meat & Grocery			Sammy’s Pizzeria Restaurant Dunrobin
	Gabriel Pizza & Italian Food			Tails & Trails Country Pet Resort
	Heaven’s Touch Reiki for Pets			Bombay Company
	Rogers Video			Jasper’s Paws-
	Hallmark			MuddyPawz
	Mike Croskery & Tally Ho
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please contact us to find out how to help during this event.

DONATION OF PRIZES AND RAFFLE ITEMS NEEDED
Please contact us if you are able to help us out in that way.