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Help Veteran’s K9 Solutions Help Our Community

Author Michelle Mitchell
Veterans K9 Solutions needs your help to save more shelter dogs and veterans!

Friends to The Austin Rhodes Show, service K9 Sailor and his handler Jerry Lyda of Veteran’s K9 Solutions are asking for a little help. You may remember Mr. Lyda is a Master Dog Trainer and the co-owner, along with his son Jay, of Southern K-9 Solutions and they are dedicated to all aspects of dog training. They’re also the co-founders of Veterans K9 Solutions, an organization that’s bringing canine and veterans together in a unique concept that has a simple goal; rehabilitate a canine in order to rehabilitate a veteran. VK9S takes shelter dogs from a bleak life in a stressful situation and trains them to be service dogs for veterans. This basically saves two lives, the veteran and the shelter dog.

Jerry and Jay already had a successful dog obedience training and boarding business with Southern K-9 Solutions when they were asked to board some pups that were going to be trained as service dogs back in 2011. It occurred to them that they could do that as well and the brainchild of these two Master Dog Trainers as born.

Since Jerry is a veteran of the Vietnam war himself, they decided to make a not-for-profit side of the business and incorporated it as a 501(c) (3) non-profit, volunteer run organization, providing free Service Dog training to disabled veterans.

Helping Our Veterans and K9s!

Today there are so many veterans in need of help from emotional to physical disabilities. Likewise, there are hundreds of dogs in shelters waiting and hoping for the chance to be rescued. The unique concept of Veterans K9 Solutions, Inc is that by saving a shelter dog you can also save a veteran.
Saving a shelter dog and rehabilitating them provides the dog with a purpose, gives life back to them, and enables them to provide an emotional and physical bond with the veteran in need. Jerry and Jay’s love for dogs and gratitude towards those whom served makes Veterans K9 Solutions goal simple: “Giving back to those in need by saving two lives at a time.”

You Can Help Veteran’s K9 Solutions

Veterans K9 Solutions are currently in need of donations in order to build a large kennel for the adopted dogs. These dogs will be kept in the kennel as they are being trained so they can be placed with veterans to become service dogs. Donation is easy, simply go to their website and click on the donate button. They’ve already got the concrete poured and you can help them get this done. There are far too many good dogs in shelters that they can save and in turn, the dogs can save their veteran.

4th Of July In Augusta - Events To Celebrate Our Independence

It’s almost time to celebrate Independence Day! Do you have plans for the 4th of July in Augusta? If not, we’ve got a list of patriotic events below for you and family to check out from Wednesday, July 3rd through the weekend.

4th Of July History

Independence Day, 4th of July, July 4th… no matter what you call it, it’s a day we celebrate our country’s independence. This day became a federal holiday here in the United State in 1941, according to History.com. But celebrating our independence goes even further back to the 18th century.

The Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775. Colonists were trying to break free from Great Britain. Hostility grew and more and more colonists were hoping for independence.

When the Continental Congress met on June 7th, 1776, there was a motion called for independence, but a heated debate postponed a vote. That’s when a 5 man committee was appointed to draft a formal statement. That formal statement would become what we know as the Declaration of Independence.

It was July 2nd, 1776, when the Continental Congress voted in favor of our independence. And two days later, July 4th, delegates from the 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence. From that day, the 4th of July became the day to honor the birth of American independence.

Ways To Celebrate The 4th Of July

In the early days of celebrating our independence, some colonists actually help mock funerals for King George III to celebrate the end of the monarchy’s reign over them. From there, celebrations evolved to include concerts, bonfires, parades, firing of cannons and muskets, and some held public readings of the Declaration of Independence.

Celebrating the 4th of July hasn’t changed too much. We still celebrate with concerts, parades, and fireworks. Some people also host cookouts, pool parties, and family get togethers.

4th of July In Augusta – Events

If you’re not quite sure how you’ll celebrate the 4th of July in Augusta, we’ve got some local events for you happening from Wednesday, July 3rd through the weekend.

  • Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - Fort Eisenhower Independence Celebration

    Don’t miss the Fort Eisenhower Independence Celebration at Barton Field! It’s the perfect way to celebrate our nation’s freedom. Enjoy live entertainment from Chris Cagle and Lonestar, along with a kiddie carnival, food vendors, and more. The night will wrap up with a fireworks extravaganza.

    This is a FREE event that is open to the public. For more information, visit Eisenhower.ArmyMWR.com.

    Fort Eisenhower Independence Celebration

  • Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Yankee Doodle Dash 5K/10K

    Kick off your 4th of July with a 5K or 10K! Put on your red, white, and blue and enjoy this celebration on the river. It’s a flat out and back course that goes along the scenic Savannah River. The event is chip-timed. The first 275 registrants will receive a finisher medal.

    The course is dog, stroller, and family-friendly. The 10K starts at 7 a.m. And the 5K starts at 7:10 a.m.

    Registration is available online or at bib pick up on Wednesday, July 3rd at Fleet Feet Augusta. There is no morning of packet pick up.

    Address: Mill Village Trailhead – Augusta Canal – 109 Eve Street, Augusta, GA

  • Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Independence Day at Meadow Garden

    Meadow Garden is a historic home which belonged to George Walton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. In honor of the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, there will be a reading of it at 11 a.m. along with the revolutionary color guard and live music from the Garden City Strummers. There will also be a Revolutionary Soldiers’ display and children’s activities, including quill pen writing.

    This is a free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get more information HERE.

    Address: 1320 Independence Drive, Augusta, GA

  • Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Augusta GreenJackets Independence Celebration & Fireworks Show

    Enjoy America’s favorite pastime to celebrate the 4th of July! The Augusta GreenJackets will host their Independence Celebration & Fireworks Show. The GreenJackets will take on the Columbia Fireflies, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and first pitch at 6:35 p.m. There will be a pre-game concert with Gone Again! And there will be an Independence Day Jersey Auction to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta.

    The night will wrap up with a fireworks extravaganza!
    Address: 187 Railroad Avenue, North Augusta, SC
    Posted by Augusta GreenJackets on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

  • Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Independence Day Paddle

    It’s the third annual Independence Day Paddle hosted by Two Dudes and a Boat Kayak Rentals. You can enjoy enjoy a kayak adventure with obstacle free views of two different fireworks shows in the Augusta area.

    The paddle kicks off at 7 p.m. at the 5th Street Marina Terrace. Get more details HERE.

    Address: 1 5th Street, Augusta, GA

    Posted by Two Dudes and a Boat Kayak Rentals on Tuesday, June 4, 2024

  • Thursday, July 4, 2024 - BOOM! In The Park

    The biggest 4th of July celebration in town! It’s Boom! In The Park at Evans Towne Center Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. There will be food and beverage vendors, live music from Whiskey Run and Ryan Trotti, plus a brand-new laser show!

    The night will wrap up with fireworks. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy this FREE Independence Day celebration in Evans.

    Address: 7016 Evans Town Center Boulevard, Evans, GA

    Posted by Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events on Thursday, May 2, 2024

  • Friday, July 5, 2024 - Freedom Blast

    The Thomson-McDuffie Chamber Of Commerce is hosting its annual Freedom Blast on Friday, July 5th. The fireworks show will be held in Downtown Thomson and is open to the public. They encourage you to bring your own chairs and enjoy a night of food, fellowship, and fireworks.

    Food vendors will be on-site with food and refreshments for purchase. There will also be music throughout the night, along with inflatables for the kids.  The event kicks off at 7 p.m.

    Address: 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA

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