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HistoryThe South Bay Chapter was formed in 1993 by a small group of puppy raisers who happened to meet and shared a common interest in Canine Companion for Independence (CCI). They learned there were CCI graduates with Service Dogs in the area and felt it would be beneficial to work together. We have grown to over 50 Service, Skilled Companion, Hearing and Facility Dog teams plus several Breeder Caretakers, active Puppy Raisers and numerous volunteers.
ActivitiesOur primary responsibility is to raise public awareness about CCI. We do presentations and demonstrations to organized groups such as service clubs, church groups and schools. We also participated in many public events such as corporate health fairs, the Abilities Expo, Bark in the Park, and the Los Gatos Christmas Parade. CCI Chapters also organize local fund-raisers. In the past, we hosted a charity golf tournament at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy and Santa Paws events. We also participated in community fundraising events such as The Human Race, the Silicon Valley Charity Ball and the Small Brewers Festival in Mountain View. We also organize social events just to get together and to have fun. It may be a dinner, a picnic, or an outing. Annual events are at least one "Play Day" for graduate dogs, breeders, and the older pups in training and pool parties.
ServicesFREE training classes are provided by CCI contract trainers for local CCI puppy raisers. Classes are held every week. The schedule is posted on our Upcoming Events calendar. Call our Info Line at 408 257-6860 for the contact numbers for our trainers. There are two classes--one for pups under six months and one for pups six months and older. Volunteers also bathe CCI graduate dogs FREE at the Petco on Branham Lane in San Jose. Call our Info Line for the contact number to make an appointment. CCI volunteers also provide puppy sitting services and coordinate trips to CCI in Santa Rosa.
NewsletterThe most current chapter news can be found on our newsletter which is published quarterly and can be viewed online.
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