Kindred Cain9 Connections Inc.

UPDATE: Lawsuit in VA Federal Court

We're currently navigating a critical phase in our lawsuit regarding Grace's custody. The defendants have opted to file a petition for dismissal instead of addressing their unlawful detention of Grace. While this tactic may delay resolution and increase costs, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of justice.

This lawsuit holds profound implications for puppy raisers across the industry. It is crucial that we emphasize the principle that temporary custody means just that — temporary. Puppy raisers/trainers must honor instructions to return puppies promptly.

Your continued support is invaluable as we strive to establish a precedent that protects the rights of Service Dog organizations that utilize puppy raisers. Together, we can send a clear message about the importance of ethical practices and accountability in animal custody.

Thank you for standing with us during this challenging but pivotal time.

Please donate what you can and forward this to everyone in your FB, IG or TikTok address book. You can also donate on our website: www.kindredcain9.org (http://www.kindredcain9.org/)

If you prefer to mail donations, PO BOX #191 Utopia TX 78884 – Please feel free to PM for more options.

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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT: Two former board members are refusing to return a puppy that they were granted temporary custody of for training. The puppy was donated to Kindred Cain9 Connections for a specific designated purpose and that is to be matched with a Veteran, Active Duty Member or First Responder, or she would be the future of Kindred Cain9s breeding program to produce more service dog prospects. We requested the dog be returned to us on Jan 1, 2024. We have exhausted all non-legal negotiations/action and must now file a lawsuit. We don’t take this action lightly, but feel we have no other option. 

 

These former board members have breached their fiduciary responsibility to the organization and they need to be held accountable to return our puppy. We are asking for support in our “Bring Grace Home” campaign. Filing a lawsuit in a different state isn’t going to be easy, fun or cheap, but it must be done. Grace is invaluable to Kindred Cain9’s future. She is the cornerstone to allowing this non-profit to help countless Veterans, Active Duty or First responders. Grace is the future of Kindred Cain9. Please donate what you can and forward this to everyone in your FB address book. You can also donate on our website: www.kindredcain9.org (http://www.kindredcain9.org/) If you prefer to mail donations, PO BOX #191 Utopia TX 78884 – Please feel free to PM for more options. We would like to see this post go viral! Please help

Why is this important? This puppy was meant to assist a Veteran, Active Duty Member, or First Responder. She was given temporary custody to a puppy raiser as is customary for nonprofits - nothing unusual. The puppy was requested to be returned to the nonprofit's training center in Utopia, TX- and the puppy raiser has refused. This has cost the nonprofit over twenty thousand dollars in legal fees and we are still fighting. This is a precedent-setting case for nonprofits like ours. We need your help so that we can continue to serve our community of heroes. Please donate what you can. Whether it be $5, $10, or $1000 - it all helps us bring Grace home. Thank you so much for your attention and participation.

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SERVICE DOG FOR A VETERAN, ACTIVE DUTY, OR FIRST RESPONDER MUST BE RETURNED TO THE NON-PROFIT. SHE IS BEING DETAINED BY HER PUPPY RAISER AND TRAINER.

A Judge in Federal court has denied the defendants motion to dismiss!!!

We’ve had a significant development in our quest to “Bring Grace Home!” The Judge has denied the defendants motion to dismiss. This is a crucial victory and a clear indication that the court recognizes the legitimacy of our claims. This is a big step forward in bringing Grace home and establishing a precedent that temporary custody of service puppies in training means temporary! You must return the puppy to the organization that owns the puppy.

We are working closely with our attorney to review all our options. We can't share specific details, however, we acknowledge that the remainder of this litigation process will be financially challenging. The trial will be in VA, the non profit is located in TX, there may be a bond required, and let's face it, attorney fees aren't cheap. We're asking for your continued support, both in donations and by spreading the word to help us reach a broader audience. This case will set a precedent for Service Dog providers that utilize puppy raisers, and trainers that are not located at the facility/home of the non profit.

If everyone who sees this post could donate just $5, it would make a significant difference in our ability to serve our community of Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting this important cause. www.kindredcain9.org

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*Any funds raised and not used for litigation will be redirected towards the future training of our service dogs for Veterans, Active Duty, and First Responders.