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Canada's Animals in War Tribute Video
AIW Dedication 
​A Special Thanks and Tribute to Veteran Lloyd Swick
Animals In War Dedication Monument

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The Animals in War Dedication was placed near the Boer War Monument in Confederation Park, Ottawa, Canada.

Canada won its first battle on foreign land and under British command. Canada supplied 50,000 horses and the mounted troops for the Boer war. Regiments that fought in the Boer war are perpetuated in today’s regiments, namely The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, and the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Read more...


Veteran Lloyd Swick
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Lloyd Swick’s military and public service career spans more than 44 years. He served as a platoon commander with the Calgary Highlanders in the liberation of Holland during WWII. Post war he attended the University of Manitoba and earned a BSc degree. He rejoined the military to serve with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment in Korea. He also undertook United Nations’ Observer duties in India and Pakistan. 

An author as well, Lloyd collected, wrote, and published the stories of servicemen who, after WWII, exchanged their military bonds for those of a unique veteran community at the University of Manitoba.Read More...
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Canada's Animals in War Tribute Video
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A Tribute to Mascots... 
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Canada's Animals in War Tribute Video
The Legacy Continues

Animals Serving at Home

Not only have animals worked side-by-side with the military for centuries on the front-line they have also been acting as mascots, as well as aids, to help manage stress and the fallout of operational stress and related injuries. As a result, The Canadian Foundation for Animal Assisted Support Services invited Major-General Lew MacKenzie (Rtd) to become a patron of the foundation naming this national military fund in his honour. Read more...

The Major General Lew MacKenzie Fund
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Funding Charities across Canada to serve Canadian troops, veterans, and families with a seamless continuum of exceptional Animal Assisted Support Services.

Sustainable Solutions for Complex Challenges 
  • Service Dogs
  • Equine Assisted Wellness and Learning Programs
  • Animal Assisted Therapy and Activities
  • Therapeutic and Trail Riding
  • Research/Peer Support/National Speakers Bureau
  • Public Relations and Special Events

The Legacy Continues

A special tribute to our canine allies Commemorative Monument / Heroes Park Beaconsfield, Québec.
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​The Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services (CFAS) All rights reserved.


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  • Getting Involved is Easy
    • SMART Ambassadors
    • Build a Legacy
    • Charity Car
    • Donate Now Form
    • Giving Made Easy
    • How Your Gifts Can Help
    • ​​Round Up to Give! ​
    • The Major-General Lew MacKenzie Fund >
      • Animals in War Dedication! The Legacy Continues
  • Sector Innovation
    • Service Dogs in Canada
  • Volunteerism
    • Employer Supported Volunteerism
    • Post Secondary Student Internships