The Kokomo Kennel Club has a
high level of community involvement. Recent projects have
included
donating a highly trained
canine officer to the Howard County Sherriff's department
sponsor an on-going
scholarship for Purdue veterinary students from Howard County
annual donation to Leader
Dogs For The Blind
providing improvements with the
Lions Club to the Howard County Fairgrounds and Buildings
for the improvement of the show site.
provide bullet-proof vests for the
police dogs as well as special training equipment for the Howard
County K9 Corps.
We also supported a local
dog/cat rescue organization in 2003; it's called Cause For Paws and is
based in Logansport, Indiana. They rescue, evaluate, treat and place
abandoned animals in need of loving homes.
The Kokomo Kennel Club rents a tent at the annual Howard County Fair
to educate the public on the subject of responsible dog ownership.
Members exhibit various breeds to the public, engage in public
education of how to choose a reputable breeder and including
distribution of AKC materials, Breeder referral and AKC Breed video
tapes.
There are also featured obedience demonstrations by the Mississinewa
Valley Obedience club and an agility demonstration by the Howard
County 4-H club. The highlight of the week is the Howard County K-9
drug and bomb dog demonstration.
