Canine Companions for Independence

09/25/2021 – Canine Companions DogFest LI 2021

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Canine Companions® DogFest Long Island 2021

Sat., Sept. 25th,  10:30 AM – 3 PM

Marjorie R. Post Park, Massapequa, NY

(Google Map)

Hosted by Long Island Volunteer Chapter – Canine Companions and 
Canine Companions for Independence

Gather your friends, family and dogs to join Canine Companions for Independence at Marjorie R. Post Park in Massapequa on September 25th to celebrate the joy dogs bring into our lives and how they enhance the lives of people living with disabilities. You can join the fun at DogFest Long Island-NYC at the park or participate virtually.

Registration is free, fundraising is encouraged. There are sponsorship, volunteer and vendor opportunities also.

It will be a day of fun activities, inspiring speakers, dog demonstrations and more!

Canine Companions for Independence, the largest provider of service dogs in the world, was founded in 1975. It is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs at no charge. They enhance independence for children, adults and veterans with disabilities through the use of expertly trained service dogs.

Register (for free) at DogFest Long Island-NYC. If you are bringing your dog, be sure to indicate it so you will receive a FREE DogFest bandana shipped to your furry friend.

The event will feature a walk, plenty of activities for dogs, contests, and much more! Join the fun and give a dog a job!

To learn more about this event, please visit DogFest Long Island-NYC.

09/12/2020 – Canine Companions Virtual DogFest LI 2020

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Canine Companions® DogFest Long Island 2020

Saturday, Sept. 12th, 10:30 AM – 3 PM

Virtual Event

Hosted by Long Island Volunteer Chapter – Canine Companions for Independence

Do you love dogs? Does your idea of a perfect day start with a long walk with your furry friend and end with cuddling with them in front of the TV? Then join Canine Companions for Independence at their virtual DogFest Long Island 2020 on September 12th! Register (for free) at DogFest Long Island and get a FREE DogFest bandana shipped to your furry friend!

This year, for precautionary reasons related to COVID-19, participants gather virtually to celebrate the human-canine bond and to support Canine Companions’ mission of enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. You can participate in several ways:

– Register and fundraise

– Enjoy activities, contests and polls.

– Make a donation.

The virtual event will be held Sat., Sept. 12th from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the DogFest Long Island Facebook Event page. It will be a day of fun activities, inspiring speakers, dog demonstration and more!

Registration is free! Fundraising is encouraged.

To learn more about this virtual event, please visit DogFest Long Island.

There are many exciting interactive activities planned – you don’t want to miss out! Join the fun and give a dog a job!

.09/12/2020 – Canine Companions Virtual DogFest LI 2020

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Canine Companions DogFest LI 2020

Sat., Sept. 12th, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Virtual Event 

Help celebrate the human-canine bond and Canine Companions’ mission of enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by joining CCI’s DogFest Long Island 2020. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the group’s big, annual fundraising event will be held virtually on the DogFest Long Island Facebook page. There’ll be activities, contests and more! Get the details at Canine Companions DogFest LI 2020! 

. 09/23/2017 – DogFest Long Island Walk’N Roll!

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Dogfest Long Island

DogFest Long Island Walk’N Roll!
Saturday, September 23, 11am – 2pm
Marjorie Post Park, Massapequa

Get ready for some tail-waggin’ fun at DogFest Long Island Walk’N Roll! Leash up your pup and join in on a day of family-friendly and dog-friendly activities to support Canine Companions for Independence. For more information visit DogFest Long Island Walk’N Roll!

09/23/2017 – DogFest Long Island Walk’N Roll

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Dogfest Long Island

 

DogFest Long Island Walk’N Roll

Saturday, September 23rd, 11am – 2pm

Marjorie Post Park

Massapequa, NY (Google Map)

Get ready for some tail-waggin’ fun at DogFest Long Island Walk’N Roll! Leash up your pup and join in on a day of family-friendly and dog-friendly activities to support Canine Companions for Independence.

The festivities will begin with a 1 mile fundraising walk through the beautiful grounds of Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. You and your pup can be part of the fund raising efforts by registering to raise money as you walk. Go to DogFest Long Island Walk’ Roll to find out how.

Following the walk you will have the opportunity to meet the dogs, staff, volunteers, and puppy raisers of the Canine Companions for Independence community.  Your pup can join in and be a part of the many dog-friendly activities including an agility course and costume parade. Then relax, enjoy the music and shop the vendor booths all while supporting the mission of Canine Companions for Independence to “Enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships”.

Visit Canine Companions for Independence to learn more about this wonderful organization and the people and pups that are working together to improve the lives of those living with disabilities.