Plans for Paws in the Park 2013 Underway!

Just a quick reminder to Save the Date for Therapy Dogs United's 6th annual Paws in the Park outdoor canine festival scheduled for Saturday, September 21st at Frontier Park.  New this year - a fantastic spectator event the entire family will howl at ~ The "Running of the Pugs!"  Also returning for a second year, our "Doxie 500" Wiener Dog Races. 

For more Paws in the Park information, visit us online!  Our 2013 Vendor Application and registration forms for the "Doxie 500" can be downloaded online.  Or continue to check back here - we'll keep you posted...Woof!

Therapy Dog Volunteer Survey

Vanderbilt University, in conjunction The University of Pittsburgh's Dawn Marcus, M.D., is conducting an online  research survey of therapy dog handlers. The survey takes about 15-20 minutes and can be completed by handler who has made at least one visit during the last year.

If you are an active therapy dog volunteer working with any certifying agency, you are invited to participate.   Click here! 

Enjoy!

Jeans Day Donation Appreciated!

Special thanks to Erie Insurance's Personal Lines Activities Committee who recently raised $194 on a Friday "Jeans Day" to benefit TherapyDogs United!  Doggie Kisses to you all!

Good Job! Sophie with her owner, Anne, recently participated in a dog safety class with pre-schoolers in the Corry school district. This program works to bring awareness to children on how to safely approach a dog and  by the look on the children's faces, Sophie was a big HIT!

Today Srs Carolanne and Rita, Rusty and myself accepted the grant during a presentation ceremony at the Jefferson Society. Grants were given to 22 participants that submitted a design for floats to be entered in the parade May 25th, 2013. The grant gives us a great start toward the funds necessary to complete the designed float.  If interested in supporting the project, please contact our agency.
Thanks again to our wonderful volunteers of the year Sr. Rita and Sr. Carolanne and, of course, Rusty for accompanying me to the event. Scott Bremner of WICU interviewed all of us and I believe we caught his attention because of Rusty. WOOF

GREAT NEWS! We were notified this morning that TDU was awarded a grant for the building of the above float that we will enter in the Perry200 Commemorative Parade May 25, 2013!
We still have some fundraising to complete to secure all the funds necessary, so if you would like to contribute supplies, money, and or your time, please contact us. We will also need people to volunteer to walk with us that day to hand out candy. We are excited to be a part of this historic event and to bring awareness to the significant contribution our therapy dogs provide to the Erie community.
WOOF!
Bridget Buzard
Bbuzardtherapydogsunited@gmail.com

I just wanted to give an update on the progress we are making towards our fundraising efforts for the Perry200 float building fund. I am very excited to give a shout out to our volunteers Sr. Carol Ann and Sr. Rita, they have raised $100.00. They say that this is only the beginning!!!
Also, we submitted the grant application last week and are eagerly waiting for news on the amount we will receive. I will keep all posted on the outcome.

It's Not Too Early to Think Spring!!!

Sure, it may be snowing outside right now....but it's not too early to think summer!  Please join your friends at Therapy Dogs United as we get set to lace up our walking shoes for the annual "Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community!"  This year's walk is Saturday, June 8th at Presque Isle State Park, Beach 1.  To register to walk for our charity, click here!

EKC Dog Show a Howling Success!

Jo Clark & Molly participate in the 2013 Meet the Breeds

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Therapy Dogs United's booth at the EKC Dog Show (Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, January 26 and 27, 2013)!  If you missed the show, click here to read all about it!  We are also so proud of the many therapy dogs that were invited to participate in the "Meet the Breeds" forum.  This is a favorite event for TDU and we can't wait to do it again in 2014!

Welcome 2013

Hello Volunteers & Friends! 

TDU welcomes you to our Blog World ~ and we welcome your posts on our new and improved blog!

This new forum will allow you to share your thoughts and stories, get information and discuss what's on your mind 24/7, and yes, it's that easy!

Write down this Blogspot address, and be sure to check back frequently to see what's being said:  http://therapydogsunited/blogspot.com