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September 27, 2005
For Immediate Release
Bloomington, IN – When the 10th Annual Walk for the Animals
fundraiser for Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) barks down
the streets of Bloomington on Sunday, October 2, Canine Companions
will once again be signed on as a $1,200+ Diamond Sponsor. But Canine
Companion’s commitment to the shelter far exceeds this one-day
annual event—since 2004, it has teamed up with MCHA in an
effort to make shelter dog adoptions more successful by donating
free services.
Canine Companions' owner, Bryan Bailey, is deeply committed to animal
welfare. "The shelter is under-funded and understaffed for
the needs of this community. It’s not the dog’s fault
it’s placed in a shelter and humans need to address their
problems compassionately. At Canine Companions, we can offer training,
vet care, shelter and other services as a donation to help meet
the community’s need," Bailey said.
As a service to the shelter, Bailey and his staff help evaluate
dogs to recommend the kind of environment that will ensure the adoption’s
greatest opportunity for success. They assess a dog’s adoptability,
temperament, genetics, training and behavioral make-up. Each evaluation
suggests what type of owner would be most compatible for the particular
dog and what size and style of living environment the dog requires.
Bailey, who has a professional background in canine training, and
his knowledgeable staff have also worked with shelter dogs to address
behavior problems. "We have trained several dogs for free so
they would be more likely to be adopted, and, in fact, they were
then successfully adopted," Bailey said.
Once adopted, a care program for new pet owners is offered -- two
to three evenings per month new owners meet with a Canine Companions
veterinarian and a staff member who provide training lessons and
house-breaking tips. Because Canine Companions incorporates an on-site
Veterinary Hospital, it can also provide essential veterinary services
at low or no cost, such as rabies vaccinations.
Canine Companions also offers kennel space free for "overflow"
dogs from the shelter. "I couldn’t live with myself knowing
a dog didn’t live because it had no place to stay for a couple
of weeks until it was adopted," Bailey said.
Canine Companions, Inc is located at: 3409 S. Walnut St., Bloomington,
IN 47401; Hours of operation are: Monday thru Friday, 7am-6pm; Saturday,
9am-12 pm and Sunday, 4pm-6pm. Phone: (812) 331-0665. Boarding,
Veterinary, Doggy Daycare, Training and Grooming services are offered.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERVIEWS,
PLEASE CONTACT KATE BURGUN AT 812.323.8314
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