I learned about Canine Companions for Independence this summer while at the Farmer's Market on Medina's Square. We spoke to the puppy raisers in great length. Vicki Simons is a great recruiter for the organization. We kept in contact via email and I received notice about the Chapter's meeting at Medina Library. I attended January's meeting. It was there I found out that I can help without becoming an actual puppy raiser.
Since then, Donna Adams has taken me on outings to Home Depot and Petco. A few months ago, Christy LeBlanc, who is raising Gates, took my daughter Rebeccca and I bowling with the group. It was very enjoyable! I told her I would help with Gates when I can. We have had the pleasure of having Gates at our home a couple times already. I feel this is a perfect way to learn about puppy raising before we make the commitment to raise a Canine Companions puppy ourselves. We plan on getting involved in other ways, as well, especially DogFest. Everyone we have met so far has been wonderfully warm and welcoming.
Rebecca, Neal, and I live in Medina, and Rebecca is a fifth grader at H.G. Blake Elementary School.
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