Military Working Dog Memorial

[Phoenix Rising]

I didn't know quite where to post this, so if it needs to be moved, please do. I have a friend that is the wife of a military dog-handler. The wives have been doing fundraisers on base and in the North end of Walton and Okaloosa counties to pay for a memorial for our working military dogs. The proposed date of installation is Sept. 2007 at the Air Armament Museum-a public museum near Eglin AFB in Fort Walton Beach. These dogs save the lives of Airmen, Soldiers, and Sailors in both battle and peacetime. The Air Force trains all of the working dogs for our military personnel. I am wondering if anyone has some good ideas for a fundraiser in SoWal? I know that we are just as appreciative of working dogs as are people in the North. Also, if anyone is interested they can go to www.militaryworkingdogmemorial.com and make an online donation. The donations can be made by Corporate Sponsors, Personal Donations, or donations in honor of, or in memory of a special person or pet. I'm hoping that we can help honor the our four-legged friends that save the lives of loved ones every day.


Thanks,
Phoenix Rising

 

[GoodWitch58]

maybe some of the folks involved with Bark Park will have some ideas....

 

[Phoenix Rising]

I am fairly new to the area and have heard of the Bark Park, but know little more. Do you have a name of someone I could contact?

 

[Phoenix Rising]

In case you are unfamiliar with what our military dogs do, or are appreciative of them, check out this site: www.myspace.com/mwdmemorial
It made me cry.

PR

 

[DuneAHH]

In case you are unfamiliar with what our military dogs do, or are appreciative of them, check out this site: www.myspace.com/mwdmemorial
It made me cry.

PR

Oh My....Thanks for posting this.

 

[Mango]

There was a fundraiser that some of my neighbors brought their dogs to.
It was a dog walk to raise funds for the Humane Society at one of the large parks. I found a link to a similar one.

http://www.mlive.com/news/kzgazette/portage/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1178821202175200.xml&coll=7

They got doggie gift bags, there were competitions for the dogs and little awards etc. Admission was charged.

While looking, I also found a site that sells military dog tags.
If you pan down, they have ideas for fundraisers.

What a worthy cause! Good luck!

 

[Phoenix Rising]

Thanks for the link and additonal ideas. You have given me a ton of help. Thanks again.

 

[Mango]

Thanks for the link and additonal ideas. You have given me a ton of help. Thanks again.

Your welcome. Glad to be of assistance.

 

[Discover K9]

Thanks for the response about The Military Working Dog Memorial. We are working to get several events going.

One is a Pet Show/Contest. We recently did this at Eglin AFB and had a lot of fun. Basically what we need, is a location to do it, businesses to donate prizes and volunteers to help. Anyone with a pet can partipate. We would have have categories like "cutest", "most look alike", "best costume", "best trick" etc. There would be a registration fee and that would go to the memorial fund. This is a lot of fun for owners to participate with the furry family members!!!

I am not sure where this should be posted, I am new to the board.

Our group is sponsored by The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #566. All donations are tax deductible.

This memorial will serve to honor all military working dogs, their handlers, trainers and veterinary staff from all branches of service - past - present - future.