Events...
This is a spectacular day you just cannot afford to miss!!
The Elks Lodge 1771 of Myrtle Beach has dedicated its annual Memorial Day Picnic to benefit Canine Angels, and they have put together a gala this year never to be outdone. A $7 ticket gets you a feast including hamburgers, hotdogs, all the fixins, slaw, Roast Pig galore!, unlimited sodas and unlimited BEER!!! There will also be games, raffles, 50/50, and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!!!
Grab the kids ($5 only) and come on out May 28 from noon to 4PM for a day to honor our disabled veterans, and help Canine Angels in our quest to put service dogs in their lives for FREE!
for tickets, call Kathy at 843-399-2939 or Rick at 917 -575-6235 OR
donate on this website and indicate "PICNIC" and receive tickets by mail
4/2/12 Letter from the President
To all of our loyal followers,
We at Canine Angels are so proud to have been nominated for the Charity of the Year 2011 award. We attended the Gala Dinner on March 31st, and it was a phenomenally elegant evening in every way. We did not win the award (this year), but we wish to express our gratitude to each one of you who reads our website and follows our path though the world of dog training, therapy dogs, and service dogs for disabled veterans. I wish to thank every volunteer who has given his or her time to us, and has dedicated heart and effort to be a part of our noble cause. We are proud to have been considered, and we were in excellent company among the other nominees.
Thank you all for your support and energy.
With love,
Rick Kaplan, President
1/17 12 Tonight Canine Angels attended the meeting of American Legion Riders 186 in Little River; Last fall, ALR donated over $1000 to us, and we have dedicated a service dog to them for that most generously kind consideration. We presented a membership with a portrait by local artist Suzanne Goard of service dog "Toby", a black lab, and his owner, a six year veteran of the United States Air Force, Sgt. James H.Miller, as well as with an engraved plaque commemorating the gift to us.
12/27/11
The Calabash American Legion Post 503 held its annual Christmas Day dinner at the post in December. Santa Claus made a visit and wished everyone a merry Christmas. Rick Kaplan of Canine Angels accepted the special patches making the Canine Angels honorary members of the Calabash American Legion Post 503 Riders Group from Bill Lemia, president of the Legion Riders.
Also during the holiday season, the post’s Riders Legion honored the Canine Angels with a special resolution, making the Angels (dogs) honorary members in the Riders’ group. Special patches were made for the dogs’ vests.
Rick Kaplan teaches the dogs to help and assist veterans in living an active life.
11/15 Thanks to Kathy Maupin, who arranged a visit for the Angels to New Horizons Brain Injury Center in Conway, SC. A great time was had by all, and we had a total of 10 dogs as Jeanne brought Lady and Bode to the party. Everyone got to play and pet, and ask some great questions. Here is a glimpse:
10/20 Canine Angels visits Girl Scouts Troop 813
Happy Birthday to Taty, and thanks to all the young ladies and their Moms for giving us such a warm welcome. The questions were brilliant, the answers were clever, and everyone loved the pups and the pups loved everyone! Please invite us back soon!!!!!
10/17 Canine Angels addresses the University of South Carolina at Aiken to celebrate Disabilities Awareness Month.
10/3
Canine Angels addresses Brunswick Cty Sheriff's Dep't
10/1 The First Annual "Swim for the Roses" was held on 9/28 at the home of Mimi and Allen Ostrager in Shallotte, NC, to honor their departed Chancey Rose. All proceeds went to a great animal NC support group, Paws Ability, run by Janie Withers. We had nearly 30 dogs in the pool throughout the day, and I, Rick Kaplan, acted as doggie lifeguard. At least 10 dogs of all ages swam for the first time, to the amazement of everyone. All breeds and all sizes showed up for the pool, the hot dogs,and the charity. Here are some more of the pictures:
9/24 Fun Raiser at Lowe's Foods. Little River, SC
We would like to thank Paula Burgun, Manager of Lowe's Foods, for her enormous heart and untiring effort in organizing our fun raiser event today, which was a giant success in terms of spreading awareness about Canine Angels, as well as for the much needed funds we were able to raise. Also, many thanks to the dedicated employees of Lowe's Foods for their assistance in selling raffle tickets, and for helping me and my dogs in so many ways. It was a grand hit all the way around!!!
9/22 Canine Angels Addresses "Beach Bound Hounds", a nationally recognized greyhound rescue association
9/8/11
7/26 Seaside Animal Care announces grand opening day at Doggone Healthy Pet Center this Saturday, July 30!
Sign up today for the event 11:00AM to 1:00PM..... call to reserve a place for you and your pup, 910 579 5550... Rick will be there for training tips, play evaluation, and fitness tests, including introduction to treadmill 101 for your pup! Dr. Ernie will be on hand for health and nutrition programs and info... Space is limited so reserve today.... it will be a furry blast!!!!
7/21 American Legion Riders 186...
Yesterday we were welcomed to the ALR Post 186 in Little River, SC, by Sue and Joe DePasqua, and the entire membership to present our pack (7 right now) and to describe our mission and our progress. Joining us was Corporal Kim Cunningham, daughter Kenz, and pup in training Beans, adorned with protective cone after eye surgery (a success). Kim received a lengthy standing ovation for her courage and her service to our nation. Also on hand was Janie Withers of Paws Ability, a dynamic NC fundraising group that supports local animal rescue efforts. Talk about the goodness of people - the membership agreed to make a donation of $250 to Canine Angels to assist us in our efforts for disabled veterans, when a voice from the crowd, belonging to Mary Mazza, stated that if the Legion donated $500 she would match it, and Canine Angels was therefore witness to the magic of $250 transforming into $1000 in an instant! I dedicated our next canine candidate to ALR 186, with a promise to keep the membership involved in the pup's (yet to be determined) development, progress, and placement. So many thanks to so many generous people..... Pictured is Rick Kaplan receioving check from George Wald...
7/18 Dr. Don DeForge sends birthday wishes to Rick (65) and to Fred & Ginger (11), sharing a birthday on 7/23:
"Happy Birthday Rick, Fred & Ginger!---your work with all of our special veterans should make this birthday the best...."Our talents are the gift that God gives to us....what we make of our talents....is our gift back to God!" Leo Buscaglia........ Have a great day and week!" Don DeForge
7/14
Thanks to "The Pearl" golf club for letting a sevensome go out today. Someone call Guinnes, as we had at one point 6 dogs and I in one cart. Don't ask. Eventually, everyone took turns running alongside for the most part, as it took me 5 minutes each time to get out......
7/13 The Rotary Club of Little River
Our thanks to DG Schumacher, Rich & Vickie Harrison, and everyone else at the Rotary Club of Little River for having us as guest speakers today at their July meeting.
UPCOMING: On 11/11/11, Veteran's Day (King's 2nd birthday), Canine Angels will be honored at the Beach Church (info below) at a presentation of "War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of WWII"
7/10: Note from Laura Ward, director of Doggone Healthy
Hi Rick,
I didn't get home until late and didn't get to say thank you! I think things went well, and we love your passion, and know how genuine this endeavor is for you. We are excited about moving forward and will continue to develop these programs. Ernie (Dr. Ward) enjoyed working with you! Jeanne called and was very happy with Magnum's progress. I could tell Kim was making a tremendous effort socially and wish I had been able to talk to her more. I felt quite proud of your efforts and it was certainly poignant that she was present. Laura
Doggone Healthy! 7/8
Seaside Animal Care, Calabash, NC opens its new Doggone Healthy facility to a "Meet and Greet" play and socialization evaluation today. Despite the rainy skies, there was a great turnout of people and their dogs, some 40 -50 pups all together, of all shapes and sizes. The staff of organizers and trainers included Dr. Ernie Ward, Laura Ward, Rick Kaplan of Canine Angels, Joanne Bouffard of Doggone Healthy, and several of Seaside's staff to assist in education, evaluation and training. It was a great morning, with most dogs having been accepted into the play group classes soon to begin. Another "Meet and Greet" will take place at Seaside on Wednesday, July 13, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, so be sure to come to join in the party!! And it is FREE!!! Call Seaside for directions at 910-579-5550.
Pics top left to bottom right:
Dr. Ernie trains a pup & a person
A get together in the inside playroom
Rick give a lesson in calm submission
Rick works with "Midnight"
Fred & Ginger guard a tree.
The American Legion Riders, SC Chapter 3, Murrells Inlet welcomes Canine Angels to make a presentation on 6/4/11
Our thanks to Bob & Sue Duncan, Pete Goad, and all the members of the ALR in Murrells Inlet for welcoming us so warmly. Pictured above, Bob Duncan presents Rick Kaplan with a generous donation of $250 to continue our work of training service dogs for disabled veterans. The ALR is dedicated to veterans' issues, and honors all veterans at each meeting with a KIA/MIA ceremony, and an emptchair with a draped flag comemmorating those men and women. Above, Rick has Freddie sport his titanium canine tooth. Left, Alfie displays his uncontrollable excitement at the entire event.
Memorial Day Ceremonies:
Here we are with the Patriot Guard Riders, the official honor guard at the "Wall the Heals".
The replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall has arrived in Myrtle Beach, and the opening ceremonies are on Wednesday, 5/25, at 10am. The Canine Angels will be there, and again on Friday at 2pm for the closing ceremonies. Senator John McCain will be arriving on Friday, and will be escorted by Rolling Thunder to the event. On Saturday, Canine Angels will march in the parade, and have a booth in the Military Appreciation Days exhibition between 8th and 9th Aves. N, Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach welcomes home a Marine hero..... this is the way every one of our heroes should be greeted!
Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Thank you to HVHC, for your dedication to a "Family Room" on the second floor of your new wing, to my loyal and loving service dogs, Fred & Ginger, for their years of service.
Richard Kaplan
We wish to thank Paula and Jen of Lowe's Market in Little River, SC, for inviting us to their yard sale benefiting animal rescue groups in the area. We were graciously invited to join the tent of Paws-Ability, a phenomemal Brunswick County, NC organization headed by Janie Withers, which cares for all animals in the county in need. We especially extend our gratitude to Janie for including us in her activities.
