On Independence Day, Canine Companions officially turned 50, marking five decades of providing service dogs to empower people with disabilities! Throughout the years, we’ve been able to transform over 8,300 lives, thanks to the support from our community members, donors and volunteers. Together, let’s Make Every Day Independence Day for the next 50 years.
The mission of Canine Companions moves forward because of passionate and generous supporters like you. Celebrate with us and help make the next 50 years even more magnificent!
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In The News
- Yahoo! News – Seattle Children's Hospital's “Golden Boy” Brings Smiles to Patients and Staff Alike*
- CBS | Texas – Lonestar Visits Coffee Shop, Hangs Out With a Fellow Service Dog in Training*
- NBC | Las Vegas – Washoe County DA's Office Welcomes Kace the Facility Dog To Aid Crime Victims*
- Orlando Sentinel | Orlando, FL – From Training to Triumph: Four Service Dogs Gifted To Disabled Owners in Orlando*
- Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA – Santa Rosa Gala Celebrates 50 Years of Canine Companions*
- The Winchester Star | Virginia – Winchester Couple Fosters Puppies To Become Service Dogs*
More From Canine Companions
- Start a personal fundraiser to celebrate our 50th anniversary!
- Attend an online info session on Wednesday, July 16, to learn ways to volunteer.
- Pre-order your 2026 puppy calendar filled with 12 months of puppies and Eukanuba coupons.
- Raise a glass for good: St. Francis Winery will donate $1 for every bottle sold, up to $100,000.
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