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Teapup News! ****** ~ On October 28th and 29th, some members of the Teapup Team were able to attend the 3rd Annual ICAW seminar in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On Friday afternoon, there were guest speakers who gave presentations on vaccinations, service and guide dogs, and puppy behavior, along with updates on various organizations. We were able to attend the banquet and auction in the evening to help support the efforts of ICAW. On Saturday, we had the privilege of gaining further knowledge and information from veterinarians and specialists. The seminar was a great bonding time between not only the Teapup Team, but also fellow dog and puppy enthusiasts! ~ On June 16th, Monarch Christian Academy's summer camp made a visit to Teapup! The kids had a great time playing with the puppies and learning about general puppy care. We were thrilled to have them come, and we were able to send them home with folders that included a coloring book, bookmarks, and information on caring for a puppy. We at Teapup feel that it is very important that people understand the responsibility that comes with raising a puppy, before they actually take the puppy home. This was a great way for the kids to start learning about those responsibilities, while also having fun playing with the little puppies. The Teapup crew had truly enjoyed spending time with the kids and their teachers! ~ Teapup had the wonderful opportunity of participating in the Milford Memorial Day parade on May 31st!! We redesigned our float and purchased matching shirts for the whole Team to wear. We were able to take several of our dogs and puppies along with us and they enjoyed the outing just as much as we did. We had a great time seeing so many familiar faces, even several people who had purchased puppies from us. We handed out brochures and business cards to the community and let them pet our dogs and pups. It was a fun way to show others that we are always "Striving for Perfection One Paw at a Time!" ~ On April 20th, Deb and Amber took a drive to Chicago to ship two puppies to their new homes and also deliver two puppies to their new families who met us at the airport. It was a fabulous day! We shipped one puppy on Delta Airlines and one on Continental, and they both went perfectly! The folks at the airlines are very helpful and kind, and we are grateful for the friendships that we have made during this process! We had a great time chatting with the new 'moms' as well when we delivered their new puppies to them. It is a joy to know our puppies go to such loving, caring homes! ~ On April 8th, the Teapup Team visited Cardinal Services in Warsaw, Indiana, which is a not-for-profit organization that serves people with disabilities and other needs. We were able to take a group of puppies for the people to pet, hold, and play with. It was a great experience! Everyone truly enjoyed the time spent there, and it was a great outing for the puppies and the Team alike! ~ On March 18th, Deb and part of the Teapup Team were able to attend an AKC sponsored dog training seminar that was hosted by NIPBA (Northern Indiana Pet Breeder's Association). The students learned some helpful tips on training dogs in both obedience and conformation. NIPBA also hosted an educational seminar on March 19th that both Deb and Amber were able to attend. It was a great day of fellowship with other dog lovers! ~ On February 17th, Deb and Amber took a trip down to Indianapolis to attend an ICAN (Indiana Canine Assistance Network - www.icandog.org) program called "If These Dogs Could Talk". Amber found this organization to be her church's Sunday School Project for the fall of 2010, and the Sunday School class of Wawasee Heights Baptist Church was able to, by God's grace, fully purchase a service dog for a family in need. On the 17th, Deb and Amber were able to meet the dog that was sponsored, who is currently still in training and will be graduating in May or June. These dogs are trained by the inmates at the Indiana Women's Prison, and Deb and Amber were able to listen to testimonies that were given by the offenders. What a blessed evening!!  |
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