While Kona’s Chips is a developing company
and our primary mission is to raise awareness
about the dangers of foreign produced
chicken jerky,
Kona’s Chips “Kares” about the dog community.
Listed below are a few of the worthy
causes which we support:
Canine
Support Teams, Inc.
Prison Pup Program
"Changing the way the world thinks
about disabilities, one dog at a time"
®
CST is made possible by the many people
who volunteer their time, energy, money
and love for the purpose of enhancing
the lives of those affected by disabilities.
Canine Support Teams (CST) is a California
based non-profit organization that provides
specially trained dogs to people with
disabilities other than blindness. Service
dogs are placed with people who use wheelchairs,
walkers, crutches or canes. They are taught
to assist their partners by pulling manual
wheelchairs, turning lights on and off,
pushing elevator buttons, retrieving dropped
or hard to reach items, making purchases
or banking transactions, opening and closing
doors and drawers, barking to get help
and providing stability for walking. In
addition, these dogs help to serve as
an ice-breaker in public situations and
provide constant companionship for their
partners. Assisted Service work for individuals
who can manage their dogs with help from
another person, caregiver or attendant.
Assisted Service have all the skills associated
with Service Dogs.
Social dogs are placed with individuals,
in nursing homes or in group care facilities.
Interaction with dogs have been proven
to have a strong, positive psychological
impact. All dogs accepted into the training
program must pass rigorous health and
temperament tests. These dogs are either
part of the CST breeding program or are
donated by private breeders. Canine Support
Teams is a volunteer organization. Almost
all skill, labor and help of every kind
is provided by people who volunteer their
time and energy.
Cpl.
Sean A. Stokes Legacy Project
Rita Stokes created this “Forget You
Not” legacy for her son, Cpl. Sean A.
Stokes, USMC, killed in action on July
30, 2007.
Under the umbrella of her organization
is a gathering of resources and volunteers
for WMDs (Working Military Dogs) and also
volunteers needed to foster dogs of service
men and women when they are deployed.
Our Forgotten Four Legged Heroes
”As an animal lover, the natural beauty,
abilities and instincts of all animals
never ceases to amaze me. As a life long
dog owner and lover, the combination of
beauty, amazing intuition and intelligence
in conjunction with genuine devotion exceeds
all other domesticated animals. I might
get some argument with that statement,
but they are not called 'Man's Best Friend'
for nothing. Our MWD (Military Working
Dogs) are truly unsung heroes. The German
Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinios
and Sheepdog, Labrador Retrievers work
at their handlers' side for incredibly
long hours in the most extreme conditions
with unflinching dedication, loyalty and
courage. MWD save countless military and
civilian lives each and every day. I gather
(any way I can) a variety of products
including treats, toys, first aid and
health products for the dogs and for the
handlers. These 'Doggie Bags' are either
sent directly to the Handlers or base
Kennel Masters in Iraq or delivered to
the Kennel Master at Quantico for distribution
overseas. Please contact me directly if
you would like more information regarding
MWD or if you are able to contribute supplies
or funds for this 'pet' project. Thank
you.”
Fluffy
Butts Rescue Resort
Welcome to one of our favorite rescues!
Fluffy Butts does serious work for animals
in need with a good dose of humor! Please
check them out and support them.
The dogs rescued by Fluffy Butts have
no families or homes to call their own
and are waiting to adopt just the right
family. They have come from puppy mills,
reputable breeders, and people who can
no longer care for them. They rescue Yorkshire
Terriers, Pomeranians, Maltese, Schipperkes,
Dachshunds, Min Pins, Chihuahuas, Poodles,
Fox Terriers, Cockers, Bichons, mixed
breeds ("designer dogs"), and
a lot of other "kids." You name
it, they’ve rescued it. They’ve even rescued
German Shepherds, Beagles, hound dogs,
a Great Dane, and a Lab!
