Wednesday, April 10, 2013

GET YOUR BLING ON!
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013
PANERA’S BREAD
UPPER PEACH STREET LOCATION
6:30PM - 8:30PM

PLEASE ATTEND A FUNDRAISING EVENT TO BENEFIT

THERAPY DOGS UNITED
PERRY 200 FLOAT FUND

THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS WHILE
RECEIVING THE BENEFIT OF FABULOUS
JEWELRY!

BRIDGET BUZARD
FASHION DIRECTOR WITH PARK LANE
WILL BE HOSTING THE EVENT
ALL COMMISSIONS WILL BE DONATED

REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
PLEASE RSVP TO

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Polish Falcons Make Dreams Come True!

Special shout out and a heartfelt thanks to the Polish Falcons of America, Nest 123, for a generous $1000 donation made to Therapy Dogs United.  The East 19th Street club made the donation in support the upcoming Highmark "Walk for a Healthy Community" (June 8, 2013, Beach 1, Presque Isle State Park).  All Walk proceeds benefit TDU's canine programs that work to enhance the lives of children with exceptional needs.  Woof!  

Friday, April 5, 2013

Place Your Perry 200 Parade T-shirt Order Now!

CALLING ALL THERAPY DOG UNITED VOLUNTEERS ~
WE NEED YOU!!!


Therapy Dogs United is excited to build a float for the PERRY 200 Grand Patriotic Parade being celebrated on Saturday, May 25th in downtown Erie. For the past three months, our Float Committee has worked tirelessly to design a float that will be a promising entry in the parade. 
We’ve got the expertise needed to construct the float, but we still need your help.

This week we firmed up the design for our parade t-shirts, however, in order to create the impact we need to showcase our agency’s mission ~ we need YOU!

How can you be a part of this historic and fun event? We need a minimum of 75 volunteers to walk in this parade. We’d like 25 of those walkers to be a certified therapy dog handlers walking with your dog. For the additional 50 walkers, please invite your family and friends to join us and hand out candy. All volunteers walking with your dog are required to purchase a TDU/Perry Parade t-shirt for $20.00. T-shirt orders and payment needs to be received no later than April 15th (please Email your  t-shirt size to: bbuzardtherapydogsunted@gmail.com) Family and friends walking without a therapy dog are asked to wear a red, white, or blue shirt – or they can purchase a t-shirt if desired! We will also provide a TDU pocket apron for those volunteers.


Your support is much appreciated! And, it’s not too late to donate a Lowes or Home Depot gift card to help with our construction costs. Therapy Dogs United is built on the reputation of outstanding individuals dedicated to volunteerism in support of canine therapy, and I thank you all who continue make our mission come to life. Please support this event with the passion I know we all have!

Much appreciated,



Bridget Buzard

Perry 200 Parade Committee Chair

Thursday, March 28, 2013

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!




Wednesday, March 27, 2013

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!

Friday, March 15, 2013

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!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013



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

Friday, March 1, 2013

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

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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.

Friday, February 8, 2013

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!

Monday, January 28, 2013

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!

Friday, January 18, 2013

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