Dear Friends,

Like everyone, Assistance Dogs of the West is feeling the reality of today’s economy. That reality means we will have to cut several student programs unless we receive funding to keep them open.  We understand that these are tough times for everyone financially, but any donation you can make to our organization is greatly appreciated.  You can make a donation online by clicking the “Donate” button on the top right-hand side of our website.

National Assistance Dogs Week is August 8-14

Assistance Dogs of the West will be participating in a celebration event on Saturday August 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Zoe & Guido’s Pet Boutique (607-A Cerrillos Rd.) in Santa Fe.

ADW will be giving demonstrations of some of the different tasks different types of assistance dogs perform for their partners, as well as “administering” a mini-public access test for people who want to see if their dog could even come close to the appropriate behaviors.

For more information, visit:
http://www.assistancedogweek.org/events/assistance-dog-fair/

Assistance Dogs of the West
Graduation 2010

Please join Assistance Dogs of the West for our 2010 graduation celebration.

Tuesday, May 18, 6 pm
Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe

Tickets: $10
Purchase from the Lensic Box Office, 505.988.1234

We hope you will join us for one of the Santa Fe community’s favorite yearly events. If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation to underwrite tickets for student trainers and their families. Thank you!

2010 ADW Youth Board Raffle

The ADW Youth Board is comprised of motivated students who:

1. Work to increase youth involvement with ADW
2. Generate awareness of ADW within our community
3. Fundraise for the ADW Emergency Veterinary Fund

*All proceeds benefit Assistance Dogs of the West*

1st Prize: ADW dog to be named by the winner
2nd Prize: 3 hours of private dog training with ADW Program Founder Jill Felice OR 1 free month student dog training classes
3rd Prize: ADW Fabulous Gift Basket

Ticket Cost: 1 ticket for $5 OR 3 tickets for $10

Raffle drawing will take place at Assistance Dogs of the West 2010 Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, May 18th 2010 at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Winner need not be present.

Help ADW win $10,000!

Go to: http://www.bissell.com/MVP and vote for ADW doggie  graduate, Streaker (number 1101324) as Bissell’s Most Valuable Pet.

It’s an easy way to contribute to ADW without spending a dime. We appreciate your support.

Assistance Dogs of the West is featured once again on Scholastic!

Medical Assist Dogs

Kids help train dogs for disabled

Read the story here:

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3753859

Join Assistance Dogs of the West for a viewing of  “Sniff, The Dog Movie” on Thursday, March 18,  at 5:30 and 7:30 pm at the Screen (1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe).

10% of DVD sales benefit ADW!

Details:

http://www.sniffthemovie.com/blog/2010/02/march-18-santa-fe-new-mexico.html

Executive director Carolyn Clark Beedle recently spoke with Marcie from Working Like Dogs for a radio interview for petliferadio.com.  Read what Marcie had to say about Assistance Dogs of the West here.

*This interview is now posted on the petliferadio.com website! Click on the “Working Like Dogs” link to listen.

ADW congratulates ADW Founding Board Member Tony Mark, Executive Producer for the most Honored Film of the year: The Hurt Locker

9 Academy Award Nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor

One of our wonderful new puppy raisers has been writing about her experiences in Puppy Raiser Class. Take a look: http://cjscaninecorner.blogspot.com/