Thank you for your donations.
“Dee's Specialty Cakes donates 10% of sales as well as 100% of all tips and donations to Canine Companions for Independence. If you were happy with the service Dee provided, please consider making a donation.
Titus II
Less than 6 weeks left with Titus. On May 13, he will enter 'college'. he will be greatly missed as now someone else is going to have to tire out Teva.
December 21, 2009 marked the start of a much more exciting Christmas in our house. Titus II was welcomed to the family. Titus was born on October 27 and has 10 siblings. His parents are Baja II and Luna.
Gilly II
Gilly was our 9th pup to raise for Canine Companions for Independence. Gilly II was born on September 5, 2008 to breeders Lilac III (1/8 golden) and dad is Paolo (lab). He is an incredibly handsome, male, yellow, labrador/golden retriever cross.
Gilly graduated in May 2010 as a Skilled Companion to his boy Hunter.
Tolan
On August 15, 2009, Tolan graduated as a Skilled Companion. Tolan was placed with a young man named Dakota.
Tolan was born November 15, 2007 and is a Labrador/Golden Retriever cross. Tolan was our 8th puppy to raise.
Arlo
On December 12, 2008, Arlo completed his education and went home with his new family. Arlo's new best friend is Jack. Jack lives with his parents and younger brother and sister. We got to meet Jack, his mom and brother. They are a great family and we know Arlo is going to have a great life. Keep up the good work Arlo!
Arlo is the 7th puppy we have trained. He was born 12/16/06 and is a Labrador/Golden Retriever cross
Ansley
On November , 2007, Ansley was placed as a Facility Dog with Jennifer. Jennifer works in a hospital and uses Ansley as a motivator, comfortor and friend when working with her patients.
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As a puppy raiser, the dog is with Dee for 12 to 16 months. She is responsible for basic obedience and socialization as well as health care, nutrition and grooming. This is a voluntary position and not reimbursed for expenses. CCI is funded by donations and fund raising. The dogs can not be purchased or earned.
The recipients of these dogs, also known as"graduates" receive the dogs completely free. The graduate receives a 40 lb. bag of dog food, leash, harnesses, collar, grooming tools, heartworm medication and flea preventative and the all important toys. It is because of fund raising and contributions that CCI is able to provide these dogs at no cost to the recipients. Your help would be appreciated from the tip of their tales to the end of their nose.
If your business, organization, class or club would like a presentation about CCI and puppy raising, please contact Canine Companions for Independence at
1-800-572-BARK or visit their website www.cci.org
Teva II
Teva is our 11th pup to raise. He arrived in Michigan on December 20, 2010. After 3 yellow dogs in a row, it was time for another black dog. Teva is a very confident lab/golden cross. He will be supervising the bakery until May 2012.
Why is this organization important to Dee's Specialty Cakes?
Dee became a Puppy Raiser for Canine Companions for Independence the same year she opened her business, 1999. Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) provides highly training assistance dogs to people with disabilities. The dogs are companions and helpers. They provide independence and confidence. It is amazing what the dogs can do, even if it is just to put their head in a lap.
Summer
Summer is a full Golden Retriever. She was our fifth dog to raise. Summer was released from the program for thunderstorm fears. She is now the official doorbell at our house.
Summer and Maleah are 1/2 sisters, they share the same father.
Maleah
AKA Mel. Maleah is a lab/golden cross with lots of Golden qualities. She was our 3rd dog to raise and was released from the training program. Mel now lives with my brother.
