ARCHIVE March, 2011

In The News: Canine helper a lifesaver for hospital employee

Can Do Canines graduate Chad Engstrom and his Diabetes Assist Dog Hazel were featured in the New Richmond News. “Most people say ‘Hi Hazel’ before they say ‘Hi Chad,’” he said with a laugh. “So they seem to like her.  Read more” And Hazel has done her job well too. Over the past couple weeks, Hazel  Read more

March 31, 2011 in News by admin

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April 21: Tails to Tell Tour

Tails to Tell is a fast, friendly, informal way to see what we’re all about, as well as to meet our staff and some Assistance Dog team graduates. Tails to Tell sessions last exactly one hour. Do you know someone who would be interested in learning more about Can Do Canines? Your family and friends  Read more

March 28, 2011 in Events by admin

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April 3: Low Cost Preventative Health Care, Vaccination and Heartworm Testing Clinic

Can Do Canines, in collaboration with the Animal Medical Clinic, is hosting a vaccination and preventative health day at our New Hope facility for assistance dogs, puppies in training and pets belonging to the general public. Please tell your friends and relatives to join us as this is a fundraiser for Can Do Canines! Dr.  Read more

March 27, 2011 in Events by admin

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Sen. Franken at the Web Challenge

Senator Al Franken visited Can Do Canines and their all-volunteer team of web pros at the Nerdery’s Overnight Website Challenge. Senator Franken took a moment to meet a furry Can Do Constituent while touring the Challenge. Thanks, Senator Franken!

March 27, 2011 in News by admin

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In the News: Raising Puppies, Changing Lives

Six Can Do Canines Puppy Raisers living in Eagan are featured in the Eagan Patch. Adamson and Oberhaus are one of three Eagan husband-and-wife teams who are volunteer puppy raisers for Can Do Canines. Couples Mike Ferber and Betty Otto, Kathy Grant and Bill Beddie, along with Adamson and Oberhaus have collectively housed and trained  Read more

March 27, 2011 in News by admin

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WCCO Autism Video

Something Special Indeed: Sam and Reno For those who don’t know him, Sam looks like a typical five-year-old. He smiles easily, loves to play and he is full of energy. Normal characteristics for a school aged child, but impressions can be misleading. While Sam looks like many of the other five-year-olds in Minnesota, Sam is  Read more

March 27, 2011 in Stories by admin

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Portraits of Love Video

March 27, 2011 in Stories by admin

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Tails From Minnesota Video

March 27, 2011 in Stories by admin

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May 19: Spring Graduation

Spring Graduation Saturday, May 19, 1 PM – 2 PM at Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive New Hope, MN 55428 Graduation is our favorite time of year! Twice each year, in May and November, we celebrate our graduating assistance dog teams. Each team receives its official identification cape, Nylabone, diploma and mortarboard cap.  Read more

March 26, 2011 in Announcements, Events by admin

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May 12: Tails to Tell Tour

Tails to Tell is a fast, friendly, informal way to see what we’re all about, as well as to meet our staff and some Assistance Dog team graduates. Tails to Tell sessions last exactly one hour. Do you know someone who would be interested in learning more about Can Do Canines? Your family and friends  Read more

March 26, 2011 in Events by admin

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