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Imagine...
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not being able to reach a light switch, pick up your keys when you drop
them, or open a cabinet door.
Then imagine having a dog that
could do all of that and more for you!
Canine Companions
for Independence (CCI) is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives
of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and
ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
CCI trains four types of Canine Companion Teams:
Service Teams,
Skilled Companion Teams,
Facility Teams, and
Hearing Teams.
The Heart of Texas
Chapter, composed entirely of volunteers, was created to support local puppy
raisers and graduates educate the public about CCI's mission, and raise
money for the national organization. We hold annual fundraisers such
as the popular Ulti-Mutt Dog Festival and meet regularly for puppy training
outings, "bone voyage" parties for dogs going off to Advanced Training, and
social events for volunteers to meet and get to know each other.
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Congratulations Rowdy!
Raised in Pflugerville, TX, Rowdy graduated in May as a CCI Service
Dog. He will be attending college with his graduate at the University of
Texas!
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Heart of Texas Chapter
raised
$2,700
for CCI in October with the
2006 Ulti-Mutt Dog Festival!
Click here for
pictures of contest winners and more!
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The Heart of Texas
chapter supports puppy raisers in Austin, Boerne and the Hill Country,
Corpus Christi, Del Rio, Houston, San Antonio, and Temple. (If you're
looking for the chapter that covers Dallas, Ft. Worth, Norman, Oklahoma
City, Tulsa, Tyler, and Waco, please visit the
Heartland Champions website.)
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Canine
Companions for Independence®, its logo and Exceptional Dogs for Exceptional
People™are trademarks of Canine Companions for Independence, Inc.
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Heart of Texas