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/

You’re Invited To A Special Event

Unlock the Secrets to
Optimal Health & Anti-Aging

Come support Assistance Dogs of the West at an afternoon lecture with Dr. Jamie McManus, author of Your Personal Guide to Wellness…What Your Doctor Doesn’t Have Time to Tell You

Engaging. Informative. Life Affirming.

Saturday, January 9, 1-4 pm
James A. Little Theatre, Santa Fe
$10 Admission (cash or check only)

ASSISTANCE DOG DEMONSTRATIONS BY ADW YOUTH BOARD MEMBERS KAILA MATTHEWS AND ALEX JOHANSEN

Super Fabulous Gift Basket Raffle

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT ASSISTANCE DOGS OF THE WEST

Contact: Linda Milanesi, ADW Board VP

lindam505@earthlink.net 505.699.1110

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Dr. Jamie is an engaging speaker who shares her years of experience in helping people prevent common ailments, achieve optimal health, and unlock the secrets of anti-aging.

Her passion lies in informing and inspiring people to take full responsibility for their health so they can work toward preventing conditions related to poor diet and lifestyle choices.

She has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people in 45 countries, and will redefine your views on wellness, weight management, dietary food supplements and skin care.

Please join Assistance Dogs of the West for the launch and reading of the third Nito and Chloe book:

Nito and Chloe Get An Invitation

Sunday, December 20th at 2 p.m.

at Collected Works Bookstore

(202 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe)

The book will be read by special guest and ADW’s good friend,

*Ali MacGraw*

Nito, an Assistance Dog of the West, is matched with Chloe, a little girl in a wheelchair. In this installment, this special pair receive an exciting invitation to travel to Washington, DC and the White House to meet the President of the United States.

Copies of the book, signed by author Judith Newton, will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Assistance Dogs of the West.

Registration forms the Assistance Dogs of the West Spring 2010 After School Programs are now available for download.  You can find them here: http://www.assistancedogsofthewest.org/education-programs/after-school-registration

Please vote for Assistance Dogs of the West in the Chase Community Giving Contest!

We appreciate your support in these challenging economic times.

The De Vargas Weekend Holiday Stroll is this coming Saturday, December 5th from 3-6 pm.

ADW will be doing Pet Photos with Santa Paws again this year, and we need Santa Helpers, photo helpers and ADW dog teams. If you are able to volunteer your time, please contact the ADW office to join in the fun. Otherwise, we hope you will stop by and have you and your pet’s photo taken with Santa Paws.

Thank you as always for the support. We hope to see you there!

Assistance Dogs of the West was recently featured on KOB.com:

Assistance dogs’ use for kids in courtroom urged