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Animalfair.com’s Bark Business Tour To Support K9s For Warriors @Omni Hotel

Please join the founder of AnimalFair.com [4] and author of the new book How To Train Your Boss To Rollover Wendy Diamond and Political Guru John McLaughlin to honor Veterans that have selflessly defended our nation! This patriotic continental breakfast event takes place in Washington D.C, Friday September 20, 2013 at 8 am at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. AnimalFair.com’s Bark Business Tour aims to raise money and awareness for the K9s For Warriors in honor of National Service Dog Month (September). The goal of our benefit is to raise enough money for one Veteran with PTSD in Washington D.C to be able to attend the K9 For Warriors program and receive a service dog.

Every 65 minutes a veteran commits suicide according to the Department of Veterans Affairs; most suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). This horrible mental illness is an epidemic among the 2.4 million veterans in the U.S., as 184 new cases are diagnosed every single day.  The benefit will honor K9s For Warriors rescues dogs prior to being euthanized and trains them to be service dogs for Veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury. This program is 100% proven, transparent and successful!  94% of every dollar donated to K9s For Warriors goes directly to the Veteran & service dogs.  Only 6% is used for fundraising and overhead. Shari Duval, the founder and Executive Director doesn’t receive a salary.

Guests will have the pleasure of meeting United States Marine Capitan veteran Jason and his rescued companion Axel. As a graduate from the K9 for Warriors program, Jason has a heartwarming story to share about how his service dog helped him find life again!

Wendy Diamond has dedicated her new book, How To Train Your Boss to Roll Over, to all the veterans who work tirelessly and selflessly defending our freedoms. The book is an entertaining and instructional manual threaded with Wendy’s trademark levity and wit that reinterprets successful dog-training strategies for the workplace. In lieu of book parties to announce the launch of her new book she decided to create the Bark Business Breakfast Tour to raise funds for and celebrate the hardest working people in America – our veterans.

Ellen DeGeneres' pet food company, Halo, Purely for Pets knows that natural nutrition is key for service dogs (and all dogs) because it ensures a long, happy life. All canine guests will chow down on a breakfast doggy buffet of Halo Hearty Surf n' Turf, Beef & Chickpea and Vegan Garden Medley! Woof to that!  American Express Open will honor our brave warriors that have returned and started their own businesses comprising of 9% of all small businesses in the USA! The Omni Hotel will host the Bark Business Breakfast, allowing all guests to can get down to business; mingle, munch and motivate by raising donations for K9s For Warriors.

Whether it’s a $10 or $116 donation to attend our benefit, Wendy Diamond and AnimalFair.com [4] vow to raise enough funds for a Veteran with PTSD in Washington D.C to receive a rescued service dog by our September 20th launch!