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Puppy Parade

Fifth annual Puppy Parade

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Copper Shores' Puppy Parade is a community awareness event and solidarity walk for survivors of sexual assault, held annually during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Join Copper Shores and help foster a community where people not only feel comfortable reaching out for help, but where people feel informed and empowered to prevent sexual violence before it occurs.

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Solidarity for victims

Bring your pup and join Copper Shores for a walk through downtown Hancock, showing solidarity and support for the victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse in our community.

Support for survivors

In addition to local service providers, Copper Shores Victim Advocates will be present, offering comfort and helpful information for those who are seeking support after surviving sexual assault.

Prevention for all ages

Gather helpful information on how to have age-appropriate conversations with your children and loved ones about consent, safe sex and healthy communication.

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Registration

Copper Shores asks that anyone bringing a dog registers for the Puppy Parade, and visits the check-in table at the event.
Registration is free and helps keep every person, and every dog, safe.

At check-in, Copper Shores will provide colored bandanas for every dog, indicating their comfortability around people and other dogs.

Please be mindful of each dog's needs:

Green - Friendly
Yellow - Please ask
Red - Give lots of space

Fill out to the form below if you are bringing your dog(s) and/or if you would like to make a donation to support the work being done
at Copper Shores Victim Support.

 

Itinerary

5 p.m. - Check-in

Make sure to grab the right bandana for your dog from the check-in table. This helps keep everybody, and every dog, safe!

5 to 6:30 p.m. - Vendors and activities

Connect with local resources for survivors of sexual assault.

Talk to Copper Shores Victim Advocates.

Practice talking about a difficult topic in a safe environment.

Find age-appropriate conversations starters for you and your family. 

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Walk

Walk through downtown Hancock with your furry friend and show the community your support for survivors of sexual assault.

Why Puppies?

Sexual assault can be difficult to talk about, but many people feel more comfortable with their best buddy by their side. 

Bring your four-legged pall for some exercise and emotional support while finding valuable resources, learning talking points and conversation starters, gathering information on how to prevent sexual assault in the Copper Country, and where to go for help when you or a loved one is in need.

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"Sam" the Therapy Dog

Copper Shores Victim Support is getting a therapy dog! "Sam" will work at the Child Advocacy Center, providing comfort to children and their families as interviews are conducted.

With more training, this therapy dog can also be certified to attend court dates and make school visits. Please consider donating to Victim Support, your generosity helps prepare the soon-to-be team member to comfort anyone in need.

Photo Album

2024 Puppy Parade

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) has been nationally recognized since 2001. The SAAM movement got its roots in the 1970s, as activists began to speak more publicly against marital and domestic violence. By the 1990s, activists were gathering annually to speak out against sexual violence and assault.

Copper Shores will be mobilizing throughout the month. Find the team across the community:

  • Start by Believing Day - April 2, 2025
  • Puppy Parade - April 17, 2025
  • Denim Day - April 30, 2025

You are not alone.

Connect with sexual assault victim advocates at Copper Shores Victim Support.

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