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Bark it Furward- Leave a Comment and Milk Bone will Donate $1 to Canine Assistants

>> Saturday, December 18, 2010

It’s Good to Give… Tis the Season After All! I thought I would share a program called Bark it Furward with you. It was created to raise awareness and funds for a non-profit organization that trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities called Canine Assistants. For nearly 20 years, Canine Assistants has provided 1,000 service dogs to people across the country, giving them the chance to have more independent lifestyles and Milk-Bone® has been a charitable partner to Canine Assistants since 1997. Every time you buy Milk-Bone® dog snacks, a portion of the proceeds goes to help the Canine Assistants® organization!


Without the help of any government funding, Canine Assistants relies on the generosity and private donations made by philanthropic partners to help pay for the training of these special needs dogs. This service is so needed that there are actually over 2000 people on the waiting list! Bark It Furward was created by Milk-Bone® brand to educate others about the inspiring work being conducted by Canine Assistants. By joining the Bark It Furward movement, you can help raise awareness and much needed funds to provide assistance dogs for people with disabilities.

So how can you help?
Leave a comment! It is as simple as that.
For every comment this blog post receives, Milk-Bone® will donate $1 to Canine Assistants! Tell your friends too!


THANK YOU for leaving a comment-this simple action will help raise awareness and money for the Canine Assistants organization, forever changing the lives of people with disabilities.

Bonus Giveaway:
One comment will win a Milk Bone Prize Pack with Milk-Bone Soft & Chewy treats, Milk-Bone Essential Plus Oral Care Crunchy Bites, and a Milk-Bone "It's Good to Give" bandana.

Giveaway Dates: December 18, 2010- January 4, 2011 Midnight CST

To Enter:
Leave a comment (which will earn $1 for the Canine Assistants thanks to Milk Bone's generosity!) Leaving 7 comments earns $7 and 7 chances to win!

1. Leave a comment with what you like about the Bark it Furward or Canine Assistants.
2. Leave a comment saying you follow this blog with Google Friend Connect or RSS
3. Leave a comment saying you like this blog on my Facebook page (link in top right margin)
4. Leave a comment saying you like Canine Assistants on Facebook
5. Leave a comment saying you like Milk-Bone on Facebook
6. Share this link on your facebook wall so your buddies can earn a few dollars for the cause too! (Leave a comment letting me know)
7. Tweet this link so even more people can help earn money for Canine Assistants! (Leave a comment letting me know!) Example tweet: Bark it Furward- Leave a Comment and Milk Bone will Donate $1 to Canine Assistants http://t.co/ybzF83g plus a MilkBone giveaway @MWYT

Giveaway Rules:
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! Winner selected through random.org- #198, mail4rosey.


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184 comments:

don in ks,  said... December 18, 2010 at 10:12 PM  

This is very cool, Scarlet. I support it fully. Thank you from all my canine friends. love, don in ks

Sarah,  said... December 19, 2010 at 4:46 AM  

I love the idea that dogs can be more than just our best friends! What a great giveaway and a great way to raise awareness :)

Sarah
untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

Sarah,  said... December 19, 2010 at 4:47 AM  

I like your FB page (Sarah Bee)

Sarah
untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

Sarah,  said... December 19, 2010 at 4:48 AM  

I like the Canine Assistants FB page (Sarah Bee)

Sarah
untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

Sarah,  said... December 19, 2010 at 4:48 AM  

I like the Milkbone FB page (Sarah Bee)

Sarah
untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

Sarah,  said... December 19, 2010 at 4:51 AM  

I posted about this on my FB page (Sarah Bee)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canine-Assistants/45596079262?ref=nf#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=112225812183165&id=100000351623459

Sarah
untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

Saretta,  said... December 19, 2010 at 7:38 AM  

I hope you get a lot of comments and lots of money for these great dogs!

Gloria Walshver,  said... December 19, 2010 at 9:55 AM  

Dogs are a great asset to our lives, good luck to your endeavors.
GloriaDeal@aol.com

Jane,  said... December 19, 2010 at 11:41 AM  

Canine assistants are so important! Hopeyou get lots of comments!

twinmomoftwins,  said... December 19, 2010 at 12:02 PM  

I like that the dogs are trained to assist the disabled and it help trains dogs for those in need of assistance.
ortizvelasquez at yahoo dot com

Anonymous,  said... December 19, 2010 at 5:48 PM  

I love that the serice dogs are able to help people out.

hebert024 at aol dot com

BowieTip,  said... December 19, 2010 at 8:51 PM  

My daughter's dog would love these treats.

Hope to win!

xxbowietipxx@gmail.com

Billys Mom,  said... December 19, 2010 at 11:10 PM  

I like the canine assistants fb page

athenasgarden at gmail dot com

Mary,  said... December 20, 2010 at 3:56 AM  

I follow you on FB and I love dogs! Thanks for raising awareness and thanks to Milkbone (whom I know like on FB!)

Kari,  said... December 20, 2010 at 8:09 AM  

wow, This is very cool. I wish everyone could support this even more, what an awesome opportunity.

selinda_mccumbers,  said... December 20, 2010 at 8:10 AM  

I love that Milkbone is taking the time to do something so wondeful!

Thanks!

mary gavlik,  said... December 20, 2010 at 10:08 AM  

thanks for posting. i own a 125 pound mastiff who was a rescue puppy.

tweeted and fb all you asked.

cstironkat,  said... December 20, 2010 at 8:44 PM  

Thank you Mikbone for helping those in the community to live better lives.

cstironkat,  said... December 20, 2010 at 8:50 PM  

I like that I can help by joining the Bark It Furward movement. I can help raise awareness and much needed funds to provide assistance dogs for people with disabilities, how cool is that!!!

Anonymous,  said... December 21, 2010 at 1:50 PM  

I love the canine assistant program. I read the story about the founder (tears can to my eyes) It is amazing that her and her mom got this organization up and ready after her father passed. I think people definitely need canine assistants and or friends! Great program!

jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com

Bernadette,  said... December 22, 2010 at 5:25 PM  

Great idea!

1. I love the efforts they're doing.I know my dog makes my day so much better.

7. I retweeted your announcment. I'm bappletree

Candie L,  said... December 25, 2010 at 9:43 AM  

Tatum Dog would love this. Thank you

candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

Candie L,  said... December 25, 2010 at 9:46 AM  

I think it is a great program. We have a family friend who has seizures and she had one before and she was fortunate someone was home to help her because this was a rough one. Thank you

candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

Candie L,  said... December 25, 2010 at 9:47 AM  

I am following your blog. Thank you

candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

Kristen,  said... December 26, 2010 at 1:36 AM  

What I like about Canine Assistants is they help people gain their independence.

Lindsay,  said... December 27, 2010 at 11:56 AM  

I love that they help people with disabilities. There is no better friend than a dog.

Anonymous,  said... December 28, 2010 at 6:59 AM  

this is a great giveaway and cause - hope you raise a lot of money!
june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

stroker881,  said... December 29, 2010 at 1:19 PM  

I like how they are making such a great effort raise awareness and help dogs.
stroker881 at hotmail dot com

Rita M,  said... December 30, 2010 at 7:06 PM  

Kudos to Milk-Bone® for supporting such a great cause.
rmelton[at]hotmail[dot]com

Rita M,  said... December 30, 2010 at 7:07 PM  

Tweeted [@4emsmom]:
http://twitter.com/#!/4emsmom/status/20646149497028608
rmelton[at]hotmail[dot]com

bison61,  said... January 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM  

great program-they are currently placing between 75 to 100 dogs annually.

tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

Sarah,  said... January 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM  

I like that Canine Assistants helps people w/disabilities become more independent. I am sorry the waiting list is so long, though.

Elle,  said... January 2, 2011 at 3:48 PM  

That is a great program. It helps animals and people!! At the same time. A really good thing. Thank you.

Elle,  said... January 2, 2011 at 3:52 PM  

I shared the post on Facebook.

Sherry P.

Forgot to put my facebook name on my other post.

scottsgal,  said... January 2, 2011 at 6:26 PM  

anything to help support animal welfare and their causes
msboatgal at aol.com

scottsgal,  said... January 2, 2011 at 6:26 PM  

I like that they have a national volunteer base
msboatgal at aol.com

Lisa P.,  said... January 2, 2011 at 9:54 PM  

Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/Lisa4Christ/status/21776228973281280
lafittelady at gmail.com

Anonymous,  said... January 3, 2011 at 12:37 AM  

Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
=]

Bonita12,  said... January 3, 2011 at 9:58 AM  

My dog loves Milkbones and I think the Canine Assistants is a wonderful cause.
bwalker1123 at gmail dot com

Unknown,  said... January 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM  

I think it's a great organization. I know a family who is trying to save up for a service dog for their little boy...they've applied to organizations that help get them for free or reduced, but there are long waiting lists. The more funding these organizations get via donations, the more dogs they can provide to families who need them!

Anonymous,  said... January 3, 2011 at 2:01 PM  

What's not to like about Canine Assistants? They do great work.

Stacy,  said... January 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM  

I am a dog lover and I think it's great that so many dogs can be used for therapy purposes.

the imagine tree at aol dot com

Erica C.,  said... January 3, 2011 at 4:24 PM  

I'm a GFC follower :)
I love pretty much anything involving the support of dogs, so I think this is wonderful :)

LadyVampire2u,  said... January 3, 2011 at 4:55 PM  

I love this program because so many can be helped by it. I am happy and proud to support it.

LadyVampire2u,  said... January 3, 2011 at 4:59 PM  

My Aprille Fb account has this post so others can join in.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000722033341

LadyVampire2u,  said... January 3, 2011 at 5:01 PM  

I did tweet this post on Twitter under the name LadyVampire2u.

Thanks for entering me!
LadyVampire2u AT gmail DOT com

tristatecruisers,  said... January 3, 2011 at 5:53 PM  

i like that there are people willing to do this--it's great that dogs can help those who can't help themselves.

marci h
tristatecruisers at yahoo dot com

tristatecruisers,  said... January 3, 2011 at 5:54 PM  

like Canine Assistants on FB :)

marci h
tristatecruisers at yahoo dot com

jennifer,  said... January 3, 2011 at 5:57 PM  

I love this program! It's amazing what the love a dog can do for one's soul.

kygirl,  said... January 3, 2011 at 6:56 PM  

I thik this is ao wonderful. Dogs are very good friend and can help us all out.
stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net

NeraCaligula,  said... January 3, 2011 at 9:54 PM  

I like Canine Assistants on FB (daviaj)

nera_caligula(at)yahoo(dot)com

NeraCaligula,  said... January 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM  

Tweeted...

http://twitter.com/NeraCaligula/status/22136563366371328

nera_caligula(at)yahoo(dot)com

NeraCaligula,  said... January 3, 2011 at 9:58 PM  

Shared on FB...

http://www.facebook.com/Twirlit?v=wall#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=144385232283420&id=100000736855729

NeraCaligula,  said... January 3, 2011 at 10:13 PM  

What I like about Canine Assistants and Bark it Furward is everything! My mother and I trained police dogs and then when she became ill she trained her German Shepherd to help her do things. He is now with me but "retired". So really anything that helps bring awareness and funding to this cause is dear to me.

nera_caligula(at)yahoo(dot)com

SuperMOM,  said... January 4, 2011 at 12:23 AM  

I love that they are making the world a better place by loving animals and humans. Dogs are such great friends and they are very calming to those around them. It is nice to see that these relationships can be a win win situation for all involved! it is also nice to see awareness for this program.

SuperMOM,  said... January 4, 2011 at 12:25 AM  

I joined your facebook page and left a comment

sbattaglia77@live.com

cbusch,  said... January 4, 2011 at 1:45 AM  

What a great program to assist others in need. chaselhoff at usa dot net

Kellie Conklin,  said... January 4, 2011 at 1:35 PM  

I love that the program works with people of all ages and that every Milk Bone purchase goes to help Canine Assistants. We already purchase Milk Bone products and it is great to know we are supporting a great cause as well! Thanks!
Kconklin1028@gmail.com

Susan,  said... January 4, 2011 at 2:08 PM  

this is a great way to raise awareness! My dog would love this! suelee1998 @ gmail.com

Laura,  said... January 4, 2011 at 2:21 PM  

I love that the programs help people with disabilities who need the assistance

Lianne,  said... January 4, 2011 at 2:22 PM  

This comment is from my newest family member just adopted last month.

WOOF! says Pickles the dog.
Thanks for the donations! says Lianne the owner. :-)

lianne-nichols at hotmail dot com

Alex,  said... January 4, 2011 at 4:23 PM  

What I like about Canine Assistants is that they give people the ability to donate and become "adoptive parents" of dogs in training! What a neat idea.

Peggy Damon,  said... January 4, 2011 at 5:49 PM  

like how the bark it furward raises awareness of the needs of service animals

sweetheart4171(At)yahoo(DOT)com

Birdhouse Books,  said... January 4, 2011 at 5:50 PM  

Milk Bones are my pups' favorite treats!

glindathegood@bellsouth.net

Peggy Damon,  said... January 4, 2011 at 5:51 PM  

like this blog on my Facebook page (peggy d)

sweetheart4171(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Peggy Damon,  said... January 4, 2011 at 5:51 PM  

like Canine Assistants on Facebook
(peggy d)

sweetheart4171(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Peggy Damon,  said... January 4, 2011 at 5:53 PM  

like Milk-Bone on Facebook
(peggy d)

sweetheart4171(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Peggy Damon,  said... January 4, 2011 at 5:53 PM  

shared on fb

http://www.facebook.com/momswearyourteesblog?ref=ts#!/sweetheart4171/posts/172335862802309

sweetheart4171(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Peggy Damon,  said... January 4, 2011 at 5:54 PM  

tweeted
http://twitter.com/sweetheart4171/status/22440661902954498

sweetheart4171(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

susansmoaks,  said... January 4, 2011 at 7:17 PM  

i love the programs, i have a dog that i love and only feed her milk bones
susansmoaks at gmail dot com

Richard B,  said... January 4, 2011 at 7:32 PM  

Sugar, the black lab, and Chloe, the blue healer,already have their mouths drooling of new treats.

lewalk,  said... January 4, 2011 at 8:05 PM  

I LOVE that they give dogs a purpose. I have never been an animal person in my whole life. That all changed when we got our first dog as a family almost 8 years ago. I love my three fur babies with all that I am and love when other dogs are well cared for, given a purpose, and have a good life. I think it's a remarkable thing for a dog to do so much for people and you know it makes the dog feel fantastic.

lewalk(at)hotmail(dot)com

lewalk,  said... January 4, 2011 at 8:06 PM  

Brand new GFC follower.

lewalk

lewalk(at)hotmail(dot)com

Thanks for having me.

lewalk,  said... January 4, 2011 at 8:08 PM  

Tweeted.

http://twitter.com/#!/lewalk76/status/22472554933387264

lewalk(at)hotmail(dot)com

lewalk,  said... January 4, 2011 at 8:08 PM  

Shared on FB.

http://www.facebook.com/momswearyourteesblog?ref=ts&v=wall#!/lewalk76/posts/188654537812915


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Unknown,  said... January 4, 2011 at 9:01 PM  

I like that Canine Assistants provide dogs to needy persons to enable them to be independent. garrettsambo@aol.com

mail4rosey,  said... January 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM  

I love that it's getting the word out. Knowledge is power, or so it is said. People can't support a program they haven't heard about, so passing the knowledge on is win/win.

msurosey@yahoo.com

mail4rosey,  said... January 4, 2011 at 9:11 PM  

Twitter follow (mail4rosey)/Tweet
http://twitter.com/mail4rosey/status/22490232108613632

msurosey@yahoo.com

Sand,  said... January 4, 2011 at 11:59 PM  

I love Canine Assistants because they help so many people live individual lives!

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