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|Articles|August 27, 2013
SLIDESHOW: The dogs of CVC Kansas City 2013
Take a look at some of the furry-friends who made an appearance at this year's conference.
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1.Valentine
Meet
Valentine
who is 6 months old. She's a KSDS Assistance dog and will start lifting the spirits of wheelchair bound citizens when she turns 2 years old. (This is what she does when asked to roll over and look cute.)
2. Cooper
Cooper
is one of the MoKan Greyhound Adoption team.
3. Hallmark
Hallmark
is practicing his agility skills here.
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4. Mud
Another one of the MoKan Greyhound Adoption Greyhounds,
Mud
(as in Mud in yer eye!) was sporting a snazzy bandana.
5. Kharma
Kharma
is a 14-month-old half-Labrador, half-Golden Retriever puppy in training with Canine Companions for Independence. She is being socialized and trained for basic commands by Davin who will return the puppy in November in order for Kharma to begin special training as a service dog.
6. Lily
Lily Cale
is a 3-year-old service dog. Lily is a long time CVCKC visitor.
7. Chance
Chance
, was relaxing but his bandanna said it all for him.
8. Exquisite
Exquisite
(Squi for short) who is 9 years old, thought she heard someone rustling that treat bag!
9. Heidi
Heidi
has attended many CVCKCs with her owner and still wouldn't miss it for anything.
10. Ratatouille
Ratatouille
shows why we all love the dogs of CVC; their unconditional love and service.
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