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B.C. teen with autism hires helping hands for dog-cookie business

Chilliwack adults with developmental disabilities hired to make Tommy’s Choice Dog Cookies

A Harrison-based, dog-cookie company that raises money for guide dogs has been able to increase its productivity thanks to a team of dedicated bakers in Chilliwack.

Four people with Chilliwack Society for Community Living (CSCL) – a non-profit organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities – were recently hired to help make Tommy’s Choice Dog Cookies.

Back in October 2023, they met 16-year-old Ryder Newhouse, the young entrepreneur who started the dog-treat business in January 2022.

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