24. September 2009 by admin.

Today we are starting a new fundraiser.  Scottsdale Police Department is in need of K9 bullet proof vests.  We have hard working K9 officers who are out there unprotected.  Please help me by donating at least $1.00 towards purchasing a vest. If we can get 1,000 people to donate just one dollar we will have the price of one vest due to a family who has offered to match what we raise up to $1,000.00.  If we raise more than $1,000.00 it will go into the general fund for the K9’s of Scottsdale PD.  If we raise enough for 2 or 3 vests we will buy those vests.  The vests are being purchased by K9 Storm where they are custom made to fit the dog correctly.  As the last vest the dog was able to slip out of.  If the vest is too big, a bullet can hit the dog by going under the vest.  It is very important that our K9 officers have a bullet proof vest just like are people officers.  Please help me raise this money to help our 4-legged officers.  Please don’t hesitate to comment or email for more details.  There will be a presentation to giving the vest to the officers as well. Donations@paws4paws.org

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22. October 2008 by admin.

As of today, I am still working things out with the trainer of the program.  But I have raised $125.00 and I want to thank those who have donated.  You guys are awesome.  I will keep you all updated. Thank you again.

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14. October 2008 by admin.

Today I finally decide I am going to have to start over for my quest on a service dog.  My current service dog is going  to have to retire much sooner than planned.  I had thought of many options to me:  Program dog, starter dog, rescue dog, and completely owner trained.  After much time, prayers, thoughts, and research I have decided I am going to go with a program dog.   It will cost me $6000.00.  There are a few dogs available:  They will be ready in about 4-6 months.   This is a great trainer who knows me and will work with me so I dont have to spend 2 weeks away from my kids for the team training.   Please help me.

We appreciate your help in all that you can do.  Remember every $1 counts.

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13. October 2008 by admin.

Like most people I really hate writing about myself.  But since I am tracking this blog for service work I figure I better start with something about myself.   I am a young (31) mom of two young kids; Fallyn (5) and RJ (3 1/2).  Its been a struggle for me in the past couple of years.  My life changed drastically.  I am no longer able to work, walk up and down stairs without help, get up from a chair (without help), stand up in a shower, walk long distance, I drop things all the time, cant bend over to pick things up.  Basically I struggle with normal daily living.  My husband had to work from home just to help me out.  But then I got a service dog and my life changed.  I could go out alone again, I didn’t rely (as much) on others.  I could be so much more independent.   I never realized how much my life would change with a service dog.  Also how important it became and how much I relied on him.  They are a blessing that many can’t understand.

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