Wednesday, May 9, 2012

NHAH To Participate In Bark For Life!



New Hartford Animal Hospital is participating in the area's first Bark for Life event to be held this Saturday, at F.T. Proctor Park in Utica, NY. New Hartford Animal Hospital's team is made up of dedictated staff members Sandi, Angie, Kate, Danielle, and Rebecca along with NHAH clients Betty and Patricia.

The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers.  It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society.

Canine Caregivers are Canine Companions, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Rescue Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Cancer Survivor Dogs, and Diagnostic Dogs, who with their owners, are joining the American Cancer Society as Relay teams.  They participate to celebrate cancer survivorship, to honor people lost to cancer, and to fundraise in support of the American Cancer Society mission of eliminating cancer though research, education, advocacy and service.

Canine companions demonstrate unconditional love, joy, security, compassion, and no judgments of cancer survivors abilities or appearances.  The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is an irresistible way to partner with your canine best friend, smile, and make new friends – canine & human.

Registration opens at noon and the opening ceremony and walk begin at 1pm. Dogs need to be on a leash and need written proof of a current Rabies vaccination.

Angie Cushman, veterinary assistant at NHAH, has organized a bake sale with goods baked by NHAH staff. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and Stevens-Swan Humane Society.

If you would like to join Team NHAH, please give us a call! We welcome all pet lovers!



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