Serving Cape Cod since 1986

Companion Animal Program: Social Events

COMPANION ANIMAL PROGRAM SOCIAL EVENTS

PICNIC

Each June there is a picnic for all Pet Partners -handlers and animals. This event includes all sorts of games for the animals including relay races, doggy square dancing, musical mats and other funny and fun exercises for everyone involved. Just to keep things interesting there is always a surprise event - each year - sometimes costumes, sometimes an unexpected competition.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Every December there is a Christmas Party for humans only - a potluck supper with entertainment and presentation of special awards. This gathering allows CAP members and their families and friends to enjoy each others' company without the distraction of the animals. Usually 50-75 people attend. It gets everyone into the Christmas spirit. This event is usually held at the Orleans Senior Center.

SPRING FLING

Each year the town of Chatham has a weekend - the second in May - to welcome the return of warmer weather and those who winter elsewhere. CAP members man an information booth with brochures and pictures for interested townspeople. This event is an opportunity for newcomers and others who might not know about CAP and what this organization does throughout the Cape.

CHATHAM FOURTH OF JULY PARADE

Each year the town of Chatham has an old fashioned small town parade complete with marching bands and floats and lots of walking groups, of which CAP is one. Our banner leads the way and many members and their animals participate. Since the parade has a different theme each year, the organizers try to make signs for young people to carry showing CAP's connection to Cape Cod's beauty and vision. This is a wonderful chance for both humans and animals to be seen by thousands of people.