Newsletter Archives

December

Our First Dog Pack Outing

Last Sunday, we piloted our first-ever K9YA program dog pack outing at Occidental College—and it was a success! Six program dogs enjoyed a stroll around campus, practiced loose-leash walking, participated in group enrichment activities, and indulged in plenty of sniffing adventures. A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers and the LAAS North Central staff for making this special outing possible and for their unwavering care for the dogs. Here’s to many more pack outings ahead!

Congrats to Our Grads!

Our Fall Positive Youth Development Series has wrapped up, and our amazing student handlers and their shelter dog partners have officially graduated! These hardworking teams have earned their K9YA diplomas, and we couldn’t be prouder. We look forward to bringing more transformative programs to the community in the coming year.

Our Fall Program is in Full Swing

K9 Youth Alliance is back at Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena for our Fall Positive Youth Development Series. Our student handlers and their shelter dog partners from North Central Shelter have been getting to know each other and working hard to prepare for our upcoming graduation ceremony.

Join us to celebrate them as they wrap up their training journey together!

New Pups, New Beginnings!

Our dedicated team of professional trainers and fully trained volunteers is gearing up to work their magic with a new group of shelter dogs during our Fall Positive Enrichment Series at North Central Shelter! These pups are about to embark on a transformative journey, learning skills and gaining confidence that will help them find their forever homes.

New Pups, New Beginnings!

Did you catch the first installment of our Trainer's Tails series? K9 Youth Alliance's Program Director, Sara du Bouchet, shared invaluable tips and advice for welcoming a new canine family member into your home. From preparing your home before their arrival to the first few days, weeks, and months, Sara covered it all. And she didn't stop there—she also provided insights into post-acclimation maintenance to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your furry friend.

Introducing Our Quarterly Tips & Tricks Feature

We're excited to announce the launch of our brand new quarterly Tips & Tricks feature, designed exclusively for our email subscribers and friends on social media.

We can’t wait to read your questions and help you enrich your dog's life with our tips and advice. Thank you for your continued support of K9 Youth Alliance.

June

Thank You for Your Support!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who contributed to our campaign!
Because of your generosity, we raised $6,420. With the match, that’s $12,270 to support the kids helping dogs helping kids movement! 🎉

Special thanks to Robin & Rick Leonard and our board for their incredible support.
Together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of kids and shelter dogs! 💙

Thank you to everyone who attended our 8th Annual Trivia Throwdown and participated in our online auction. Thanks to you, we raised over $31,500!

Your donations will help us reach even more kids and shelter dogs through our training programs. Thank you for making these special bonds possible!

We'd also like to extend our congratulations to our Disney opportunity drawing winner, Jen Saunders! We hope you have the best time at the Happiest Place on Earth! 🏰

We're back at Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena for our Spring Positive Youth Development Series. Hammy, K9YA's official 'Hambassador', joined us as our demo dog and loved being back to work with kids again. Follow us on social media for news and updates on our student handler and shelter dog Dream Teams!

We're back at North Central Shelter for our first program of 2023 🎉

As we dive into the new year, our focus remains on making a positive impact on the lives of local kids and shelter dogs. That's why we're delighted to share that our Spring Positive Enrichment Series is back! This program is incredibly special as it provides at-risk shelter dogs with invaluable opportunities for training, socialization, companionship, and time out of their kennels.

Our Annual Pub Trivia is back, and we're thrilled to invite you to join us on May 19th from 2-5 PM at Jameson's Pub in Culver City. Get your thinking caps on as we tackle brain-teasing questions, indulge in delicious sips and bites, and come together to raise funds for kids and shelter dogs. Mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of fun for a great cause!

Big shoutout to Jameson's Pub for donating the space for this event 💙

Happy 2024! As we embrace the fresh start of the new year, we're eager for the opportunities and connections the coming year will bring.

Looking back, 2023 was an impactful year for K9 Youth Alliance! We successfully hosted four programs, including two Positive Youth Development Series and two Positive Enrichment Series. Between these initiatives, non-program youth participants, and youth outreach events, we reached over 310 students and over 50 dogs! Our incredible volunteers, numbering over 50, generously donated more than 2,000 hours to the kids-helping-dogs-helping-kids cause. Additionally, we organized two mobile pet adoption events in collaboration with RevCycle, providing four dogs with over 40 hours of advocacy and enrichment in the community.

We sincerely thank you for your unwavering support in our mission to enrich the lives of local youth and homeless shelter dogs. Here's to another year of positive impact and meaningful connections in 2024! 💙