In honor of future service dog Apex

I am raising funds to help pave the way for future service dogs In honor of Apex, a service dog puppy I was raising who tragically passed away at age 5 months.

My personal mission to honor Apex

Apex was the 11th service dog puppy I was raising when his life was tragically cut short at 5 months of age. Apex may have been young, but his time with me was filled with love and support, and he was a well known presense in my community. The Town of Apex is right next to where I live and I loved socializing him around the signs and businesses that carried his name. 

I  have seen firsthand the impact Canine Companions service dogs have in the lives of their partners. I have visited with three of the graduated service dogs I have raised so far-Ely, Barley and Felix.

* Ely helps with laundry, retrieving water from the fridge and provides weighted pressure.

* Barley is a silent presence inside the courtroom where children have to testify about some very traumatic events.

* Felix is just beginning his journey with his partner and I look forward to hearing more about how he will help his partner in the future. 
 

It can take up to $60K to provide a service dog to an individual-beginning from a puppy's time with their Breeder Caretaker, Puppy Raiser, Professional and Team Training to their final match and continued graduate support. All of this at no cost to the graduate. 

In creating this fundraiser, I am honoring Apex by helping to fund the cost of raising and training future service dogs.  It is also helping me heal from the sadness I feel about his loss.

The service provided by these dogs is invaluable to people with disabilities. The funds that I raise can help with the costs involved and Apex's memory can live on. Please help me reach my fundraising goal. Any and all donations are appreciated!

Enjoy the pictures below of my time with Apex, and as well, here is his story-

https://canine.org/news/in-honor-of-apex/

Thank you!

Margot Bennett

 

$10,030.99

achieved

$25,000.00

goal

of your goal reached

My Supporters

  • Fetch Press Publishing Sales proceeds of Ely and Barley books 2 weeks ago $1,000.00
  • South School Parent Teacher Council September 2024 $1,800.00
  • Elizabeth Byron September 2024 $25.00
  • Anonymous I met you at the Cary Farmers Market today (Sept 14) and you explained all about Canine Companions mission. September 2024 $25.00
  • Suzanne Pierce Margot keep up the wonderful work you do! May 2024 $25.00
  • South School Parent Teacher Council September 2024 $1,800.00
  • Joseph and Mary Matza February 2024 $1,035.30
  • Fetch Press Publishing Sales proceeds of Ely and Barley books 2 weeks ago $1,000.00
  • Fetch Press Publishing February 2024 $1,000.00
  • Fetch Press Publishing Book proceeds from "Ely, Life as a Service Dog Puppy" sales April 2024 $600.00

How Your Donation Helps

$25 Donation

Can provide service dog vests to our canine teams.

$50 Donation

Can provide one month of food for a dog in professional training.

$100 Donation

Can provide expert medical and wellness care for a Canine Companions dog.

$500 Donation

Can provide dedicated follow-up services to support the human-canine team.

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