The 19th Annual Tales & Tails Gala Event presented by Canine Companions for Independence

THE 19TH ANNUAL TALES & TAILS GALA EVENT
Canine Companions for Independence Presents The Great American Road Trip
October 10, 2015
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32819

Join us for a heartwarming evening of music and storytelling to celebrate the unique connection between canines and their companions.

This year’s event celebrates the open road. Dine on travel inspired cuisine, see man’s best friend in action as they show off their extraordinary talents. Hear stories of triumph and courage. Feel the iconic rumble of an American V-Twin at our motorcycle exhibit and enjoy an intimate live solo performance by Grammy award winning musician and storyteller, Bruce Hornsby.

Embark on an adventure and join us for a heartwarming evening of music and storytelling to celebrate the unique connection between canines and their companions.               

• Dine on regional-inspired cuisine and enjoy complimentary beer and wine.

• Watch our canine heroes demonstrate their extraordinary talents.

• Enjoy a live intimate concert.

• Bid on fabulous items in our silent and live auctions.

• Stay the night for only $99. Call the Rosen Shingle Creek at 1-866-996-6338 and mention Canine Companions for Independence.

Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, Canine Companions is the largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs, and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. The result is a life full of increased independence and loving companionship.

On the road to independence, your support goes a long way.
•For the past 40 years, Canine Companions for Independence has trained and placed over 4,700 assistance dogs with program graduates, including over 130 dogs with wounded military veterans and over 1200 dogs with children.
•Canine Companions trains four types of assistance dogs: Service Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Skilled Companions and Facility Dogs.
•The cost of training and support for one “graduate team” is $50,000. This cost covers the breeding of the dog, training for both the dog and the candidate, and follow up services for the graduate team that includes periodic assessments and veterinary care for the dog.
•The assistance dog and all training and support services are provided free of charge to qualified candidates.