Thanksgiving Edition

2011-10-29T11:38:00.002-04:00

It is the last days of October and we have been forecasted a Northeastern - the snow hasn't started but by tomorrow morning we will be transformed from autumn living color to the winter wonderland of ice crystals and virgin white snow. Winter has arrived at the Kennels of Levi!

The loggers could not come onto the property due to the delay from so much rain (thanks to Hurricane Irene causing massive flooding through out Vermont) We regret that we could not have the building site cleared during the fall. But once the ground freezes this winter the big machines will be active in clearing white pines, red pines and hardwood for the site of the building for the Kennels of Levi Training Center.

There is much excitement as we work closely with Bob Minnich and Bob Grigg in drawing the building plans for the kennels - we hope to have the architect drawings for your viewing soon on our website.

The month of October brought many friends with their support to the Kennels of Levi. We appreciated Marcia and her mother driving in from Michigan. They brought a three gallon plastic laundry pail filled with pennies for our Pennies for Puppies project as well as a $100 check designated to the Kennels. We thank Bob as well for traveling the three hours from the Berkshires in MA to bring two coffee cans filleds with dimes, nickels, and quarters..over $200! We would like to recogize those who supported the Pennies for Puppies locally, as well. Our local pet store Lebanon Pet and Aquarium has stood with us all summer and collected $50 in one can, emptied it and started over, as well as requesting another can for their Claremont, NH store. Tozier's, in Bethel, VT, collected $47 in pennies, nickels, and quarters in spite of the devastation and road washouts that still haunt the area from Hurricane Irene. We have just placed the Pennies for Puppies canisters in new stores and the project as a whole is generating much interest and support in various ways. Folks, those pennies really do add up!!! If you would like a can to place in a public place in your area, please email us at speaks2sue@yahoo.com It's a great way to collect for a great cause without creating pain in anyone's pocketbook!

As we approach the month of November, we are thankful for all that has been accomplished at the Kennels of Levi this summer. We are thankful for each of you for the interest that you have shown and the support that you have given. We wish each of you a very blessed Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Please remember, no turkey bones for your favorite pup! ~ Sue Thomas

Grand Opening!

2011-09-24T13:48:00.005-04:00

Welcome, friends! Today is our Grand Opening for our Kennels of Levi Blog! Help us to celebrate by getting the word out that the legacy of Levi lives at the Kennels of Levi: EPEC Service Dogs!

For those that have followed the popular tv series Sue Thomas:FBEye, Levi, the hearing dog, was an all time favorite cast member. Get the word out to your family and friends that they can play an active role in helping Levi change lives for those that face extraordinary physical challenges.

Keep up with Levi's Blog for the latest news and developments. Get involved with ideas and suggestions. Host a Levi Dog Walk or simply stay in touch on the blog and cheer us on!

We will post questions from time to time to pick your brain so you can become more aware of what we do and how we do it.

Let's hear from Levi's fans on this Grand Opening of Levi's Kennels Blog - this one is for the dogs and we want you to be a part of it!!

To help celebrate this day give your dog an extra cookie on behalf of Levi!