Posted on April 28, 2015

Two wonderful organizations have arranged events to support Puppy Jake Foundation on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16th.   (More information on both events may be found under the Events tab.)

"We Support Our Troops" 5k Fun Run will be held at Lakeview Elementary, sponsored by the Republican Party of Appanoose County.  Registration begins at 7am and the race starts at 8am.   Questions call:  Lyle Brinegar at 641-895-5060

The Ladies of the Round Table are hosting a "Feed Jake Fundraiser and Poker Run" from 11am until 5pm.  The event will be held at Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 6567 Bloomfield Road in Des Moines.    Fun includes raffles, door prize, food, bake sale, and poker run.  Questions call:  515-554-2070

The door prize is TWO TICKETS to see ALABAMA at the Iowa State Fair!

 

 

Posted on April 26, 2015

Thank you to all that joined Puppy Jake Foundation at the 3rd Annual Reception at Sticks Studio.  Service dogs in training, graduate service dogs, foster families, breeders, volunteers, donors, veterans, PJF Board of Directors and the Simon Conway radio show made this a very special night.  

The auction exceeded all expectations and every "Canvas by Canines" was purchased!  (We are taking special orders for those that didn't get to buy one!)

A special "Thank You" to WHO radio and especially Simon Conway, who broadcast his three-hour radio show live, on site at Sticks Studio.  Loved having listeners stop by after hearing the radio show!  Arika (pictured while visiting with Simon on the air) has raised thousands of dollars for Puppy Jake Foundation from northwest Iowa.  After learning of PJF, she wanted to help veterans receive service dogs because a close veteran friend of hers committed suicide.

Close to 200 guests met the service dogs, enjoyed great food and drinks and gave generously.  

From the hearts of all 23 service dogs in training~~thank you for your continued support.

 

Posted on April 25, 2015

WHO-TV aired a story on LT DAN and his foster dad, Ryan this week.  LT DAN and Ryan will be running the the Drake Relays marathon.  Great story boys and thanks for your efforts.  LT DAN is a 6 month old yellow lab, in training to be a service dog, professionally trained to assist a wounded military veteran!

 http://link.whotv.com/1bANYrn

 

Posted on April 22, 2015

Puppy Jake Foundation's third annual reception will be Thursday, April 23rd at Sticks Studio, 3631 SW 61st Street in Des Moines from 6-8pm.  Join the PJF foster families, volunteers, trainers, service dogs in training and graduate team Mitch and BOB for an evening of fun, food and beverages.  All proceeds help Puppy Jake Foundation's mission of providing professionally trained service dogs to wounded military veterans.  New this year will be a silent auction with some wonderful packages!  All the service dogs in training have painted their own canvas that will be in the silent auction.

Get your tickets by clicking "Events" under the "News & Events" tab.

And this year, a NEW Sticks poster and other special items will be unveiled and available for purchase, in additon to the 2015 plaque, shown here:

 

Posted on April 3, 2015

Each service dog in training with Puppy Jake Foundation has painted and created their own special piece of art to help raise money for wounded military veterans.  At a fun and colorful 'painting party' last night, volunteers, foster families and pups demonstrated some very unique skills.

WHO-TV was there to capture the fun and share with the community.   http://link.whotv.com/1DCrP6p

The 3rd annual fund raising reception will be held this year on Thursday, April 23rd at Sticks Studio, 3631 SW 61st Street in Des Moines beginning at 6pm.  In addition to fun, food and beverages at the reception, a silent auction is new this year.  The painting by the pups will be in the auction.  Sticks will have a new poster and plaque available too!  Get your tickets today.