PAD Charming’s Neuter

 

PAD Charming was donated to our program by his breeder, B-C Labradoodle’s. He is a sweet, mellow puppy that likes nothing more than to lay at your feet chewing on a nylabone. In training, he is make suitable advancements on a regular basis, and will suit someone very well that desires or needs a laid back dog that is low shedding.

PAD Charming, and all of our dogs in training are neutered when our veterinarians at Palmyra Animal Clinic say the puppy is ready. In this evaluation they take the puppies breed, size, health and behaviors into consideration.

For example, PAD Rayhill was neutered at 16 weeks of age. This was decided because he had a higher than typical level of arousal. Rayhill is excelling in training and loves to work for that “click”!

PAD Charming will be neutered and while under he will also have a HomeAgain microchip implanted. Our dogs receive the highest level of medical care during this surgery not only because our veterinary clinic one of the best in central PA but also because we opt in for the most beneficial and safest options available. For instance, all of out puppies have there incisions done by laser, instead of the traditional cut. This decreases the healing time (very important for dogs in training!) as well as the risk of infection and the over all pain involved.

We neuter all of our dogs in training for many reasons. Behaviorally it is significantly documented and proven that dogs are less aggressive, less likely to roam or wander, and less likely to ever learn to mark.

We are very blessed to have access to such a wonderful vet clinic and have had great success with each of our puppies at Palmyra Animal Clinic. We appreciate your continued support and without it could not train assistance dogs to place with individuals with disabilities at no cost to them!

Please consider donating, here!

Tabs for PAD

Tabs for PAD, a fundraising initiative to benefit Phoenix Assistance Dogs of Central PA, is a way for you to turn your aluminum trash into treasure. The Ephrata Recycling Center has collaborated with PAD to make a considerable dollar donation in exchange for aluminum. By collecting simply the tabs off of your cans or the entire can, then turning them over to PAD, PAD can yield donations towards the training and placement of service dogs for individuals living with disabilities.

At PAD, we run solely on a volunteer basis and 100% of our costs are covered by donations. It is estimated to cost approximately $15,000 to locate, raise and train one service dog. Each of our service dogs is placed nearly free of charge to the individual with a disability, as we only ask for a donation to be made when they receive their dog – of any amount they can afford. Read more about the services we provide, or about our dogs.

PAD is currently welcoming anyone within Lancaster County to participate in this fundraising effort. Individuals, clubs, groups and offices are encouraged to participate together to collect as many tabs or aluminum items as possible. Collections can either be dropped off at PAD (in Lititz, PA) or a pick up can be scheduled.

Please contact us for more information!

PAD Milo Has His 1st Eye Test!

April 12th 2012 PAD Milo went to the Animal Eye Specialty Clinic of Palm Beach for a eye clearance exam. When we arrived the receptionist handed me drops to put in his eyes; I was a bit nervous putting the drops in but Milo was not scared and did not move. The drops were used to enlarge the pupils for the exam; because of this, his eyes were more sensitive to the light. We had to wait about 30 minutes for the drops to take effect. In the general waiting area there was an African Grey parrot who Milo showed no intrest in even when the bird said “hello” and “sit!”. There were a good number of other dogs coming in and leaving; Milo wanted to say “HI” to them and their owners but once he understood this was not play time he settled under the bench.

I let him meet the staff, and he met a Doctor wearing a operation clothing, and a face mask–none of this scared Milo. After we went back to the exam room the Doctor came in monents later. Milo greeted him with puppy kisses of course! He did amazing during the eye exam, and wagged his tail the entire time!


A big thank you to Shoshana Rappaport for this guest blog entry!

Could it be this simple? A delicious way to donate to PAD!

We are delighted to announce a new fundraiser with Tastefully Simple! Tastefully Simple offers over 60 products that will make your life deliciously simple. From simple dinner solutions, to entertaining and desserts, this company offers it all. Need a recommendation? How about their Tastefully Simple Tonight Collection?‚ This one collection makes 10 easy-to-prepare meals. It includes 10 recipe cards, freezer labels and even a grocery list! Imagine…dinner on the table AND 30% of your retail order is donated to Phoenix Assistance Dogs of Central PA!

Ordering is simple and delivered right to your door! Please follow directions below:

1) Go to: www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kyoung (You must go through this site, as it will take you to the website of the consultant donating her profits to our organization.) 2) Choose your products. (Need a gift? Be sure to check out the gift collections.)

3) When filling in your address be sure to enter Phoenix Assistance Dogs on the second address line (This is how the consultant will identify it is for our organization.)

4) Pay for your order. That’s it! Your order will arrive within 10-14 days!

We thank you for your donation. Please share this fundraiser with your friends and family. We hope you’ll agree that this is a tasty way to help our cause! We are thankful for your donation.