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Councillors will get on dunk tank -- for the dogs Continued from page 7 11 · Thursday, September 27, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com firefighters, a fire truck to explore, Ask the Vet and Ask the Trainer sessions, doggie massage, canine first-aid demos, free nail trims, and a raffle, as well as sales of art and potted mums. This year, the fundraiser will also feature a dunk tank with councillors Max Khan and Pam Damoff braving the hot seat to get dunked for dogs. "I think the biggest part of our day is, of course, our awesome dogs, who are so deserving of new loving homes," said Zindarec. "We are so lucky to have such wonderful supporters and we hope that everyone will come out with their own dogs, or just to hang out with ours, and join us for a fun day at the park." Currently, Dog Rescuers Inc., located at 115 George St., has 27 canines up for adoption -- the organization places about 120 dogs in new forever homes every year. There are several reasons as to why Dog Rescuers Inc. ends up with the dogs that it does, noted Zindarec. That can range from abandonment and abuse to changes in the lives of the pet's owners. The organization accepts dogs directly from their current families as owner surrenders. In addition, its long-standing relationships with many of the humane societies and animal controls throughout Ontario helps relieve overcrowding or situations where there is a lack of resources. All canines that come into the Dog Rescuers' care are given behavioural and medical assessments, and receive necessary veterinary care, which can range from annual care to costly surgeries -- all of the dogs are also vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped and spayed or neutered while in the organization's program. The cost of the medical care and basic supplies is funded by adoption fees, as well as donations made to the organization. For more information, visit www. thedogrescuersinc.ca. New Start begins Oct. 1 A new program is in place to help, support and mentor women who are interested in starting their own business or looking to refine their business skills. The Women's Centre is again offering its New Start Program for Entrepreneurial Women, which provides workshops, groups, individual exercises and professional consultations. The three-month program offers a series of workshops, which provide information on marketing, finances, sales, legal structure, networking, and self-development, among other topics. There are also two mastermind sessions and a graduation celebration. The program will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, starting on Oct. 1 and runs through Jan. 9, 2013, at The Women's Centre at Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229. Established in 1989 by a group of women who saw a need for a safe place within the community, The Women's Centre offers after-care and ongoing support services to women of all ages, races, religion and sexual orientation who have experienced abuse. For more information, or to register for the program, call 905-847-5488 or e-mail newstart@ haltonwomenscentre.org. Nominate Someone Today YMCA Peace Medallions In every community, there are exceptional leaders whose volunteer work influences the lives of others. The YMCA Peace Medallion is your way to recognize and celebrate leaders in your community who are dedicated to making our homes, streets and schools a safer and more peaceful place to live and learn. YMCA Peace Medallions and a $500 bursary to help each recipient continue their work will be awarded at the YMCA Community Breakfast for Peace on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Nomination Categories Visit ymcaofoakville.com for details. Nominations are due Friday, October 19, 2012 YMCA of Oakville 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville info@oakville.ymca.ca ymcaofoakville.com Trade up p now! Upgrade today! Trade in your old Mac today for special savings* * Ask our sales team for details. MacBook Pro with Retina display now in stock! Visit Vi it us i in d downtown t Oakville O k ill at 249 Lakeshore East or call us at 905.849.0737 www.Core 1 .ca YMCA of Oakville Downtown Oakville