Vienna’s Anne Davis; Team ‘Rudy’s Friends’ Walking in DogFest DC

Vienna, VA: When asked why she decided to get involved with DogFest DC, Anne Davis of Vienna said, “It just made sense to see what I could do.” As a long-time volunteer for Canine Companions for Independence, Anne is well-aware of Canine Companions’ fundraising needs, and was one of the first to sign up and create a fundraising team.

With a goal of $2,500, Anne is reaching out to friends and family to ask them to support the organization that provides highly trained assistance dogs to children, adults and veterans with disabilities free of charge. From opening and close doors to picking up dropped items, these dogs enhance every aspect of their partners lives.

In addition to being one of the top fundraisers for Canine Companions DogFest, Anne Davis is the owner of Rudy’s Friends Dog Training, Inc. in Vienna. Anne volunteers to train Canine Companions pups twice a
month since 2010 and never charges for her classes. She's helped train
over 1,100 Canine Companions puppies! Anne won an award from the Town
of Vienna for Volunteerism for her work with Canine Companions in 2017.

You can help make DogFest Walk ‘n Roll DC a success by participating in this event on Oct. 13th at Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St. in Reston. Create a fundraising page and share the story of you and your family pet. There’s even a spot for a picture! Then share your page with your family and friends…

To learn more about DogFest Walk ‘n Roll, visit: www.cci.org/dogfestwashingtondc

The fun starts Saturday, Oct. 13th at 11:30am. Last year, hundreds joined us in our biggest celebration yet with an agility course, demonstrations, treats, freebies, raffles, and best of all, stories of graduate teams who live and work in and around DC. Admission is free, parking is free and our event is accessible. Celebrate the community of people and dogs that make it possible to show that the most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart.

ABOUT CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE: Canine Companions for Independence is the largest non-profit provider of trained assistance dogs with six regional training centers across the country. Established in 1975, Canine Companions provides highly trained assistance dogs to children and adults with disabilities and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. There is no charge for the dog, its training and on-going follow-up services. For more information, visit cci.org or call 1-800-572-BARK.