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ASSOCIATION NEWS | FOUNDATION NEWS Foundation Silent Auction Beginning to Rack Up Great Donations The APDT Foundation was created to help raise money specifically for research projects that would be of practical use to dog trainers, dog behavior consultants, shelter trainers, and others who work to improve the lives of dogs and the humans they live with. If APDT members want to contribute to the APDT Foundation, they can provide an item for the auction or buy an item if they attend the APDT annual conference Oct. 17-21 in Memphis this year. The foundation is a registered 501c(3) charity and our tax ID number is 27-1498724. All donations are tax deductible according to the Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations. This year’s auction is off to a grand start, according to Foundation board member Sarah Anderson. “We have already received some amazing donations for this year’s silent and live auction,” she said. Those items include: • One seat in Ken McCort’s Wolf Park 3-day seminar: Package includes face-to-face interaction with many of the park animals (wolves, two species of foxes, and protected contact with coyotes and bison) as well as other park amenities like Howl Nights. Most meals (breakfast, lunches and some dinners) are included. Attendees need to secure their own transportation and lodging. Ken will personally drive the highest bidder to and from the Indianapolis airport (if they fly) and from their hotel to and from the park each day. In addition, this person will be close to Ken when interacting with the animals. As the vast majority of animals at the park know and like Ken, this means that person is likely to get extra attention from the animals while inside their enclosures. Without the additional perks, this seminar is valued at $495. • PETCO gift basket of dog toys, treats and other goodies, valued at more than $100 • Whistle 3 GPS Pet Tracker & Activity Monitor. Simply attach to your pet’s collar — you’ll be able to locate them in minutes and track their daily activity on your phone. Track your pet nationwide on the AT&T cellular network. Location alerts by email, app and text. Activity and rest monitoring. Shock resistant and waterproof. • Shannon Coyner, also a conference speaker, is donating a signed copy of her book “The Evolution of Dog Training.” If you have an item to donate, dog related or other, we would love to hear from you! To donate to the Silent or Live Auction at the upcoming APDT Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show, please contact [email protected]. The APDT Chronicle of the Dog | Summer 2018 15