FOE #4256 Poker Run Fundraiser

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Written by K9 Partners for Patriots

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April 27, 2016

Discover why flea markets may not be the best environment for service dogs.

Learn about risks, distractions, and considerations for handlers.

1. Crowded Environment: Flea markets are often bustling with crowds, which can be overwhelming for a service dog. The dog may become stressed or anxious in such a busy atmosphere.

2. Distractions: Flea markets are filled with various sights, sounds, and smells that can distract a service dog from its duties. This could potentially compromise its ability to assist its handler effectively.

3. Unpredictable Behavior of Other Animals: Other visitors to the flea market may bring their pets along, which can lead to encounters with unfamiliar animals. This may pose a risk to the safety and focus of the service dog.

4. Risk of Injury: With so many people moving around and browsing items, there’s an increased risk of accidental tripping or stepping on the service dog, which could lead to injury.

5. Exposure to Unsanitary Conditions: Flea markets may not always maintain the cleanest environment, and the service dog may come into contact with unsanitary surfaces or substances.

6. Lack of Accommodation for the Dog: Flea markets may not be equipped to handle service dogs properly, such as providing suitable resting areas, water, or relief spots for the dog.

7. Potential Stress for the Dog: A flea market’s constant stimulation and unfamiliar surroundings could cause stress or discomfort for the service dog, which may affect its overall well-being and ability to perform its tasks.

Given these factors, it’s important for service dog handlers to carefully consider whether taking their dog to a flea market is truly necessary and in the best interest of the dog’s welfare and effectiveness in assisting its handler.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles has been good to K9 Partners for Patriots!

Thank you FOE #4256 for your generous contribution of $5700 to support K9 Partners for Patriots Service Dog Training Program. These funds will help us continue to help veterans with PTSD and/or TBI train a service dog to call their own.

Through your generosity we’re able to provide the complete service dog training program, purchase service dog vests and all other necessary equipment needed such as leashes and collars at absolutely no cost to our program veterans. Over the past year over 50 veterans and their K9 service dogs have graduated from our program and it’s contributions like yours that have made this important work possible.

FOE #4256 recently held a Poker Run / Dart Tournament fundraiser in their historical home of St. Augustine, FL to benefit K9 Partners for Patriots Service Dog Training Program. We can’t express how grateful we are for their hard work, generosity and overwhelming hospitality. We are honored to call you family!

UPDATE – On Thursday, April 28th, the Fraternal Order of Eagles traveled from St. Augustine to personally deliver the proceeds from the Poker Run fundraiser. They also presented K9P4P with a plate to accompany the portrait of a bald eagle and American Flag that they had presented to us when we attended the fundraiser.

Who Are The Fraternal Order of Eagles?

MISSION STATEMENT

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international non-profit organization uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope.

The F.O.E. was founded in 1898 and donates over $10 million a year to local communities, fundraisers and charities.

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