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K9 Partners for Patriots - GuideStar Bronze Participant

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December 1, 2015

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.

K9 Partners for Patriots, Inc. Today Achieved the Bronze GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Level

GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information about nonprofit organizations and a leader in advancing transparency in the nonprofit sector. This level demonstrates K9 Partners for Patriots, Inc. deep commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability.

We have worked hard to showcase our progress toward our mission, and our long-held belief in being transparent about our work, to our constituents. As a GuideStar Bronze Participant, we use their platform to share a wealth of up-to-date information about our work to our supporters and to GuideStar’s immense online audience of nonprofits, grantmakers, individual donors, and the media.

In order to be awarded the GuideStar logo, K9 Partners for Patriots, Inc. had to fill out every required field of our nonprofit profile page on www.guidestar.org.

We encourage you to check out our profile on GuideStar to see what we’re all about. We are engaged in exciting initiatives, and we are thrilled to have another platform for communicating our advancement and progress.

About GuideStar Nonprofit Profiles

The GuideStar database contains a profile for every tax-exempt nonprofit registered with the IRS. GuideStar invites nonprofits to update their profiles at no cost to the organizations. Updating allows nonprofits to share a wealth of up-to-date information with the millions of people who visit GuideStar to learn more about nonprofit organizations and the more than 120 sites and applications that use GuideStar data. To earn a logo, an organization needs to complete all required fields for that participation level. The GuideStar logos, acknowledged as symbols of transparency in the nonprofit sector, are displayed on all updated participants’ profiles in the GuideStar database.

About K9 Partners for Patriots, Inc.

K9 Partners for Patriots, Inc. is located in Brooksville, Florida and was founded by Certified Master Dog Trainer, Mary Peter. We are dedicated to helping veterans and service members have a second chance at life by providing a Unique Service Dog Training Program to Veterans and Active Military Diagnosed with Service Related PTSD and/or TBI. Our Unique Approach Helps The Veteran Reintegrate Back into Society and Regain Their Independence Through Group Service Dog Training Classes Where the Veteran is Actively Involved in Training Their Own Service Dog.

In 2015, we rescued over 17 service dogs from local homeless pet shelters and rescues. We’re not only helping veterans but homeless dogs as well gain a new lease on life.