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Puppy Parade

Puppy Parade postponed due to poor weather

Important update: The fifth annual Puppy Parade has been postponed due to poor weather. With fresh snow on the ground, cool temperatures and rain in the forecast, Quincy Green is not yet usable for this type of event.

Fifth annual Puppy Parade

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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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.

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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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