Green Capes Super Pup Newsletter

May 2026

A banner image featuring the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides event on Sunday, May 31, 2026. On the left, a graphic displays the event logo with "Pet Valu" in a dark circle and "WALK FOR DOG GUIDES" in large black text with a stylized dog outline and a red heart for a nose. Below the logo, "SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026" is written in red. To the right, a line of cartoon dogs walks across a white background above a red bar. The dogs are diverse, including a black poodle, a white poodle, a golden retriever, a black labrador, and a yellow lab at the front wearing a green superhero cape. The red bar at the bottom features the text "Join the Green Capes Super Pup team" in white lettering.

 May 1, 2026 Newsletter

Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!

In this issue, “High tea and Puppy Cuddles – Celebrate Mother’s Day early” event a huge success, join us for the Pet Valu Walk for Dog guides, Green Capes proudly sponsors the “Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides” and much more!

“High Tea & Puppy Cuddles – Celebrate Moms Early” event a huge success!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for the second annual Mother’s Day High Tea event at the Lions Foundation Of Canada Dog Guides on April 11th.  With your generous support, just under $15,000 was raised, making the entire event an absolutely outstanding success for everyone!

Also, we would like to extend a special “Thank you!” to the support staff and volunteers for all their hard work leading up to, during, and after the event, and to Flower Deco for donating the flower arrangements!

The following is a collage of images taken at the event. 

On the top, from left to right:

  • Group of young girls in elegant dresses and hats posing together
  • Dog Guide Staff in red “Dog Guides” shirts greeting people
  • It takes a Village: From left to right, Jan (Geneva’s sitter), Janice (Geneva’s 2nd breeding foster and now owner), Maureen (Geneva’s first breeding foster), and Angela (Geneva’s puppy foster).  Janice is holding the leash of Geneva, a silver standard poodle and mom of Dixie, and Angela is holding the leash of Dixie, a silver standard poodle.

On the Second Row, from left to right:

  • Janice holding Geneva
  • Event Logo – Mothers Day Tea
  • A little girl with blonde pigtails patting Geneva ,the silver standard poodle and retired breeding mom
  • Beautiful brindle lab/golden cross Iko, a breeding mom (foster Cindy Kielt) sits in front of tables set for tea, wearing a green “Dog Guides Breeding Dog” bandana

On the third row, from left to right:

  • Kitchen prep area showing trays of sandwiches and tea service items
  • Travis (DG event planner) and foster to Darby, is kneeling behind a black standard poodle named Darby,, and Janice is kneeling with Geneva (mother of Darby)
  • Margaret and friend smiling at their tea table

On the bottom:

  • A tea table setting showing a Green Capes calendar, a flower arrangement and treats  
  • Staff serving tiny sandwiches to women in fascinator hats 
  • Dodger, with Elizabeth Lucas, next to an information poster
A collage of images from the High Tea event on April 11th. Picture descriptions above.

Join us for the Pet Valu Walk For Dog Guides on May 31

The Green Capes Lions Club would like to invite everyone to come out and join us for the PetValu Walk for Dog Guides on May 31st.

Donations raised from this event will go to support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides in providing highly trained dog guides to people with disabilities across Canada at no cost.

Together we can make a difference!

Green Capes proudly sponsors the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides 2026 “Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides”

An image showing a promotional banner for the "Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides" event. The banner is divided into several sections, creating a collage of images and text. On the left is a grassy area with a man and a woman, both wearing matching orange t-shirts. The man is wearing a baseball cap and the woman is wearing glasses. They are standing with leashes, and two dogs are partially visible at their feet. To the right of this is a section showing a line of motorcycles, mostly Harley-Davidsons, with riders on them, suggesting the beginning of a motorcycle rally. The next panel features a large black dog sitting and wearing an orange t-shirt identical to the ones worn by the people on the left. It is wearing a baseball cap. Following this is an image of a woman with blonde hair, wearing sunglasses and a blue bandana, holding a small black puppy. She is sitting on a motorcycle. To the far right is a cartoon illustration of a yellow dog wearing a green helmet and scarf, riding a black motorcycle. The dog has goggles on and a wide smile, conveying a sense of fun and adventure. The entire collage is overlaid on a green background. At the bottom of the banner, in large white lettering, is the title "Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides: June 20, 2026". Below this, on the right side, it says in smaller yellow text "sponsored by Green Capes Lions Club". The overall atmosphere is cheerful, community-oriented, and highlights the involvement of dogs and motorcycles in the event. The colors are vibrant, especially the orange t-shirts and the bright yellow of the cartoon dog, creating an inviting and positive mood.

Green Capes is once again proud to be the sponsor of this year’s Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides, presented by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides!

The scenic motorcycle ride takes place on June 20th, starting at the Oakville training school and ending at the Breslau facility (near Guelph).

So far, $29,770 of the $40,000 goal has already been raised, and the funds will help match more life-changing Dog Guides with those who need them most, empowering freedom, confidence, and independence for individuals across the country.

Tickets for the event are $30 per rider/passenger.

To register, please click here.

If you are interested in  hosting a ride,  or have any questions, please reach out to Dog Guides at ev****@*******es.com.

Try a free two-month trial, and join the GCLC Team!

Are you interested in helping Canadians with disabilities receive the gift of independence, safety and happiness a dog guide brings?  Then how about becoming a member of the Green Capes Lions Club, and helping us raise funds in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides!  Not sure if becoming a member is right for you?  No problem – you can join the club for free as a trial member for two months, and see what we are all about!

Did you know that there are fewer than 25 full-time members at Green Capes? Anyone is welcome to join, from anywhere in Canada! Most members are past or present puppy raisers, graduates and supporters, and we all work together to help make today’s puppies tomorrow’s Super Heroes!

Green Capes meets monthly via Zoom and currently conducts events in southern Ontario and northeast British Columbia.  Not only do we help raise funds in support of Dog Guides, we also work to spread knowledge and awareness about dog guides, and the benefits they bring to Canadians.

For a small annual fee of $97 (pro-rated, if applicable), plus a one-time Lion’s International setup fee of $50 for new memberships, full members are able to host and participate in fundraisers, lead or participate in various club committees and enjoy various fun and exciting members-only Club activities.  Full members also have a voice at our monthly and annual member’s meetings, and can vote on various motions that will help guide our future!  Members can even run for a position on the Club Executive, and help be a guiding light for the club and our future goals!

There is no better time to join, and a great opportunity to change the life of a person with a disability.  Join the Green Capes Lions Club today, and help make today’s puppies tomorrow’s Super Heroes!

If you are interested in joining, just reply to this message and our membership coordinator will get back to you as soon as possible.

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– The GCLC Team

April 2026

April 2026

Happy Easter, everyone! In this issue, Green Capes proudly sponsors the “Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides”, “High Tea & Puppy Cuddles - Celebrate Moms Early event update”, and much more! Green Capes proudly sponsors the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides 2026...

March 2026

March 2026

In this issue, Green Capes proudly sponsors “High Tea & Puppy Cuddles – Celebrate Moms Early”, and much more!

February 2026

February 2026

Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, and while you are sharing a special moment with your four-legged loved ones, and reflecting on all the love and memories you share, consider helping us to bring those same feelings and memories to others.