Our Therapy Dogs at the January 2016 Blood Drive by guest blogger Diane Bonita Yesterday Cooper and I along with some of our group's therapy dog teams attended the United States Army Blood Drive Program. The program was held in the ballroom of Eisenhower Hall at West Point, New York. When we got to the hall there were already hundreds of cadets waiting to give blood for the … [Read more...]
K9 VETERANS DAY
K9 Veterans Day Thanks to our team member, Robert Reeg, a retired New York City Firefighter, who volunteers with his therapy dog, Hunter, we were invited to participate in K9 Veterans Day, a celebration of working dogs - military, police, other search and rescue, service and therapy dogs. The event took place on March 13, 2015, in Mahwah, New Jersey. It was an honor … [Read more...]
THE 2014 VETERANS DAY PARADE – SUSAN’S AND DARLA’S BIG DAY
The 2014 Veterans Day Parade - Susan's and Darla's Big Day What a day! As you can see, it was perfect weather for the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in New York City. Darla had a blast meeting celebrities, having her picture taken and walking in the parade. Below is the American Humane Association Float that Susan and Darla were part of during the parade. Here is … [Read more...]
ONE LUCKY AND SPECIAL DOG
One Lucky and Special Dog This is a story about one lucky and special dog and his special owner, Robin. Leo and Robin joined our Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause group recently and are already making news! Leo was honored at the Gimme Shelter Annual Fundraiser. Gimme Shelter is a foster based rescue group whose mission is to rescue animals destined for euthanasia in high kill … [Read more...]
BARK FOR LIFE ANNUAL EVENT
Bark for Life Annual Event This past Sunday, April 17, 2014, several of our Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause members gathered at Bear Mountain State Park to participate in the Bark for Life of the Lower Hudson Valley annual event. "The American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM walk is a noncompetitive walk for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the … [Read more...]
