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Operation Patriot Paws Holds Fundraiser In Frankfort

Operation Patriot Paws is holding a fundraiser in Frankfort and also giving two Canine Good Citizen demonstrations on March 16 .

The veteran organization rescues dogs from high kill shelters, trains them and then pairs them with veterans with PTSD.
The veteran organization rescues dogs from high kill shelters, trains them and then pairs them with veterans with PTSD. (Image via Operation Patriot Paws.)

FRANKFORT, IL — Operation Patriot Paws is holding a fundraiser in Frankfort and also giving two Canine Good Citizen demonstrations on March 16 at Club K9 at The Ranch, 9436 W. Steger Road. The organization said it is a veteran organization which rescues dogs from high kill shelters, trains them and then pairs them with veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The organization will hold two Canine Good Citizen demonstrations at 3 and 5 p.m. on March 16. All of the dogs go through CGC training before becoming an Emotional Support Animal, the organization said. Tickets are $25 for the fundraiser and that will include food, two drink tickets and two raffle tickets.

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