South Garden Service Dogs

South Garden Service Dogs: Built on Purpose At South Garden Service Dogs, Kevin’s lifelong commitment remains: producing balanced, confident dogs—whether for service, protection, companionship, or competition. Anyone with a service dog who needs help with a training issue is welcome to a free lesson. We train all breeds. But we don’t just train dogs—we transform lives. Training dogs is the easy part; the true purpose is fostering healing and connection for every family. With decades of experience and a philosophy of healing through connection, we guide families—including veterans and first responders—from puppy to fully trained companion. Embracing the I Am Underdog spirit, we are proud to serve those who served us, delivering peace, purpose, and life-changing connection. Please support our GoFundMe to help Kane find his forever home. We are donating Kane to a veteran or first responder in need—your support makes this life-changing partnership possible. https://gofund.me/48da32e67 Peace &amp; Love, Kevin k9kevin.dog

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South Garden Service Dogs: Built on Purpose At South Garden Service Dogs, Kevin’s lifelong commitment remains: producing balanced, confident dogs...

Chancellor Volunteer Fire &amp; Rescue invites the community to an Open House event on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM to kickoff national Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11). The Open House will take place at CVFR's Company 5, located at 5992 Plank Road. "The theme of Fire Prevention Week this year is Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives," said Kevin Dillard, Administrative Chief of CVFR. "Every home should have at least one smoke alarm and larger homes should have several. Also, it is important to test the alarm often, ideally once a month." Activities at the Open House include:<ul><li>FREE lunch with hot dogs and fixings (chips, cookies, lemonade/tea/sodas) </li><li>Bounce house for kids</li><li>Fire station tours</li><li>Fire safety info</li><li>Hands-on CPR demos</li><li>And more!</li></ul>All of the activities are free to the public and registration is not required. Help CVFR celebrate Fire Prevention Week!

Chancellor Volunteer Fire &amp; Rescue invites the community to an Open House event on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM to kickoff national Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11). The Open House will take place at CVFR’s Company 5, located at 5992 Plank Road.

“The theme of Fire Prevention Week this year is Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives,” said Kevin Dillard, Administrative Chief of CVFR. “Every home should have at least one smoke alarm and larger homes should have several. Also, it is important to test the alarm often, ideally once a month.” Activities at the Open House include:

<ul><li>FREE lunch with hot dogs and fixings (chips, cookies, lemonade/tea/sodas) </li><li>Bounce house for kids</li><li>Fire station tours</li><li>Fire safety info</li><li>Hands-on CPR demos</li><li>And more!</li></ul>All of the activities are free to the public and registration is not required. Help CVFR celebrate Fire Prevention Week!

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11. Join CVFR on Oct. 5, 11:30-3:00, for a free lunch & fun activities for the whole family!

CVFR Hosts Open House on Oct. 5 to Celebrate Fire Prevention Week

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