DogFest Wine Country 2022 Supporting Canine Companions
DogFest Wine Country 2022 Supporting Canine Companions
About DogFest Wine Country 2022
DogFest Wine Country
Rescheduled to October 30, 2022
Gather your friends, family and dogs for a day of fun! The human-canine bond is truly unique. On our happiest and hardest of days, our dogs love us endlessly. They are our everyday heroes in so many ways. Whether as assistance dogs, working dogs or pet dogs, there are countless tales of man's best friend doing amazing things. Join the fun at Russian River Brewery Company in Windsor or participate virtually as we celebrate the joy dogs bring to our lives. Registration is free. Fundraising is encouraged. There are sponsorship and volunteer opportunities too!
When registering, be sure to indicate you are bringing a dog to get your free DogFest dog bandana. Then fundraise to qualify for some fun DogFest swag!
DogFest Wine Country Schedule:
11 a.m. – DogFest begins
12 p.m. – Graduate speaker and service dog demonstration
2 p.m. – DogFest ends
Be sure to check out our Facebook event page for the latest on DogFest Wine Country, participate in dog-friendly activities and let people know why you are participating. You can even download this fun sign and let everyone know how your dog brings you joy.
DogFest supports the mission of Canine Companions to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs free of charge. These service dogs make a profound impact through the jobs they do like opening doors, picking up dropped items, alerting to sounds and much more.
DogFest Wine Country will take place on the dog-friendly patio and include a short program with a service dog demo and the opportunity to listen to one of our recipients share why having a Canine Companions service dog has make an impact on their life. Plus you can enjoy the great food and beverages Russian River Brewing has to offer.
Don’t miss out on DogFest. Join the fun!
Canine Companions' Impact Since 1975
More Reasons to Support
Date
Starts at: October 30, 2022 1:00 PM
Ends at: October 30, 2022 4:00 PM
Location
Russian River Brewing Company
700 Mitchell Lane
Windsor,CA 95492 USA
Contact
1-800-572-2275
Gather your friends, family and dogs for a day of fun!
DogFest is Canine Companions' national signature event, supporting the mission of Canine Companions to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs free of charge. These service dogs make a profound impact through the jobs they do like opening doors, picking up dropped items, alerting to sounds and much more. Your participation makes a profound impact.
Our dogs love us endlessly, and the human-canine bond is powerful! Whether as service dogs, working dogs or pet dogs, there are countless tales of our best friends doing amazing things. We invite you to join the fun at your local DogFest or participate virtually as we gather to celebrate the joy dogs bring to our lives. Registration is free. Fundraising is encouraged.
There are sponsorship [LINK], volunteer [LINK] and vendor [LINK] opportunities, too!
Why We Fundraise
Canine Companions transforms the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs. Our dogs perform practical tasks that enhance independence and reduce reliance on others. They aren't just the eyes and ears, hands and legs of their human partners, they're also goodwill ambassadors and often, our best friends. A student achieves their dreams of attending college. A veteran gets a good night sleep. A patient can endure an additional procedure. Lives are transformed after being matched and working with a Canine Companions service dog.
According to the U.S. Census, nearly 1 in 4 people in the U.S. have a disability. While it costs approximately $50,000 to raise and train every Canine Companions service dog and provide ongoing support to the human-canine team, each dog is provided to the recipient completely FREE of charge. Canine Companions has placed over 7,200 service dogs, but more than 400 people with disabilities are still waiting for a match.
Our service dogs open up new opportunities and spread incredible joy. By raising funds through DogFest, you support our mission and the people we serve. Thank you.
Canine Companions in the Wine Country
- 64 active graduates
- 22 active puppy raisers
Stories of Independence: Meet Ken and Gavin
Ken Breen, a proud Navy SEAL who lives in Clearlake, CA, has a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from his time in the military. In 2019, Ken was matched with Service Dog Gavin free of charge. Gavin is professionally trained in more than 45 tasks, including commands specifically designed to mitigate symptoms of PTSD like interrupting anxiety behaviors and nightmares. Ken also has back injuries and Gavin’s ability to retrieve items from the ground and deliver them to Ken is extremely valuable. Ken shares, “Gavin brings so much balance to my existence. He brings a sense of calm. Sometimes I need a reminder that things are okay. Gavin provides that reminder.”
Meet Penni and Hartley
Penni Lightfoot always had some hearing loss, but in 2006 it took a turn for the worse, leaving Penni with no hearing in her right ear and limited hearing in her left. In 2007, Penni was matched with Hearing Dog Capria, who acted as her “ears” for over a decade. Penni was matched with her second hearing dog, Hartley, in 2020. Hartley is expertly trained to alert Penni to important sounds in her environment like her cell phone, the doorbell, fire alarms and more. This helps Penni feel secure and live more independently. Penni proudly shares, “My husband no longer has to tell me that the tea kettle is whistling or the microwave is sounding; I have my four-legged girl to do that.”
Sponsor Spotlight
Check back to learn about our generous DogFest sponsors.