Canine Companions Cup is a hopeful, celebratory event By Chloe McGowan and Claire Miller
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nimals and humans have the capacity to form special bonds. Dogs and horses in particular have a long history of working and playing with humans, and both of those relationships will be on display Sept. 4 for the Canine Companions Cup, all in support of a good cause. Canine Companions will host the charity cup in partnership with Play Polo Club at Bryn Du Mansion in Granville. It’s the fourth event of its kind the two organizations have held together, but the first at the Granville location. “We do the polo and they do the party,” says Play Polo Club co-owner Tina Henriot, who also announces the matches at the cup. “It’s an amazing volunteer staff and people that come out with the hero pups. The dogs that are there, it’s just such a special thing they do to change the lives of individuals and families.” Canine Companions serves the New Albany community and 14 states in
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