Today, Canadians pay tribute to the hundreds of thousands of men and women who serve(d) our country.We honour the countless deaths in the name of freedom and consider the individuals who narrowly escaped death and walk among us, veterans with harrowing memories haunting their everyday lives.
During the Innovation Showcase at the 2014 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies, Cpt. Medric Cousineau presented delegates with his compelling story of hope which elicited tears and a standing ovation for the retired air force hero. That evening, during the Urban Animal Foundation Dinner, OSPCA Executive Director Kate McDonald and City of Edmonton's James Wilke challenged delegates to create a movement to help more veterans find peace.
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| Photo Credit: Peterborough Examiner |
Nearly $4,000 in cash was collected and presented to Cousineau when the Summit wrapped on Saturday, October 25. Another $5,000 pledged by Pets Plus Us, $3,500 pledged by Petsecure, $500 from the Ontario SPCA and $500 from PIJAC Canada will provide FOUR service dogs to soldiers and veterans suffering from mental health issues.
"Over the years, we've seen a number of good news stories emerge from Summits.The monetary pledges to support Service Dogs was unexpected and created a true camaraderie between delegates," said Larry Evans, Executive Producer of the Summits for Urban Animal Strategies. "It is this kind of collaboration and transparency that will drive the Alliance for Urban Animals forward."
It takes an estimated $3,500 to train and care for a single canine until it is ready for service.
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