November 2010 eNewsletter
Canine Companions for Independence
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11.17.2010
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 Dogs, Doctorates, and ...
Don has a lot to be thankful for, not the least of which is the independence that his Service Dogs from Canine Companions have helped create for him.
Expo was Don Weller's first assistance dog.
"Expo went to college, graduate school and off to complete a clinical internship program with me," Don explains.
"Expo gave me confidence and helped me to be independent in the dorm. But, more than that, he helped me see that I could be independent on my own. I realized that if I could take care of Expo, then I could take care of myself,"says Don.
Now, Don has his second Canine Companions for Independence assistance dog, Luna.
With Luna by his side, Don received his doctorate, got married and settled into a good personal and professional routine as a licensed psychologist. Read more of how Don and Luna work as a team.
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...Decorations
 Don's family are strong supporters of Canine Companions. Since Don received his first assistance dog in 1990, they've grown their two family business websites www.OrnamentShop.com and www.ChristmasOrnaments.com into the Internet's leading sellers of personalized and decorative Christmas ornaments. Now they offer an opportunity for all Canine Companions friends to contribute as you shop their sites.
The two websites will contribute 10% of your purchase to Canine Companions when you insert coupon code CCI2010 when requested at the end of your order. Then, the Wellers will match your 10% for a total of 20% of your purchase going to Canine Companions. This program is applicable to all Canine Companions coupon orders between now and December 31, 2010.
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Turn Everyday Shopping into Everyday Giving for Canine Companions
 Do you shop online? Visit shop.cci.org first, and when you shop at online retailers you support Canine Companions as well. Simply visit shop.cci.org and then select the retailer where you want to shop. Hundreds of retailers participate including Macy's, Target, Amazon and more. A percentage of your online purchase will support Canine Companions.
Make it even simpler and download our EZ Shopper App. Once our shopping app is activated on your computer, all qualified online purchases will benefit CCI - it's an automated tracking aid that reminds you that you've chosen to support Canine Companions for Independence every time you shop with one of our participating retailers. |
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Brandon's Treat Truck Thursday
 Thursday is my favorite day of the week. Every Thursday a giant truck rolls down our street. It's loud and my mom, Lisa, pets me a lot telling me it's okay. You know me; I'm not scared of a little noise, but moms worry.
Anyway, my friend Stacey gets out of the big white truck and gives my mom a treat in a box and me a treat from her pocket!
Love treat trucks. Wonder why all trucks aren't treat trucks? Guess they could be... will have to check in with the bigger dogs about that one.
Tuesdays have lots of treats too. And friends galore! Tuesday is puppy class day.
I think it's important for all of us to have fun while we're in class. So I like to give everyone in class a great big wag. I don't understand the nickname they call me though.
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A Special Holiday Tribute
Honor your friends, loved ones, pets and partners, and remember the holidays this season by making a gift to Canine Companions for Independence. You can make an online donation and we'll mail the recipient a holiday card from you with your customized message. Learn more. |
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Sit. Stay. Shop at the CCI Online Gift Shop
 We have many great products for all your gift giving needs at cci-store.com. Here are just a few:
Mascot, a dog wear company, has created theMascot Companion Charm, and will donate proceeds from the sale of each charm to Canine Companions. The Companion Charm is a charm for your dog and a key chain for you, attached together by magnets to celebrate the special connection between humans and animals (available in yellow and blue).
Award winning vocalist, and Canine Companions National Board Member Anne Roberts released a new CD, Midnight Whispers. Performed in a classic cabaret style, but with Anne's unique musical inspiration, these recordings are a real treat. Also, enjoy the holiday season with music from Black Tie and Blue Jean Christmas. Each CD sold will mean a $5 donation for Canine Companions. |
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Gifts that Give
 Canine Companions gift cards can be purchased to honor someone by making a donation to CCI. Available in denominations of $10 and $20, you can purchase one or many for everyone on your holiday gift list. The perfect gift for the person who has everything!
You can purchase the cards online and they will be mailed to you. Or stop by the nearest CCI training center to pick one up. Here are some creative ways to use them and make your donation a gift that gives:
*Attending holiday parties? It makes a special gift for the party hosts.
*Place them in your greeting cards to show you made a donation to CCI in someone's honor.
*Attach them to a holiday gift or package.
*Have a stack on hand for those last minute gifts.
Your friends and loved ones will know that you made a donation to Canine Companions that will change a life, in their honor. |
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Date: 11/17/2010
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