

In the Community
Canine Companions Heartland Volunteer Chapter members are active in the Kansas City community. Get to know our chapter members and learn how you can make a difference.
About Canine Companions
Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence.
We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.
Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Meet Patrick and Canine Companions Service Dog Julio
To eight-year-old Patrick, attending the Kansas City Chiefs training camp each year is an absolute dream. Patrick is a dedicated Chiefs fan, and it brightens his day every time his team wins.
But Patrick’s love of football extends beyond the field. While Chiefs training camp is fun to attend, it also holds a special place in his heart because that’s exactly where he was the day he learned he’d been approved to receive a Canine Companions service dog.
“We were super excited,” says Brie, Patrick’s mom. “The first thing we did was head over to the Chiefs gift shop and pick out a dog bandana.”
Stories of Independence

Norwood Makes Anything Possible
The impact Service Dog Norwood would have on Daniel was beyond anything he expected. Norwood has become Daniel’s partner in every sense.

Breaking Down Barriers With Halpert’s Expert Training
This facility where I work is often filled with hostility, anger and complex emotions. That is, until my wiggly, silly partner, a Canine Companions facility dog named Halpert, walks through the door of my classroom.

Service Dog Nia’s Secret Power
Sophie hopes to be a veterinarian and has recently taken serious steps to learn more about dogs – especially her Canine Companions service dog named Webster.

Preparing for a Lifetime of Independence
Sophie hopes to be a veterinarian and has recently taken serious steps to learn more about dogs – especially her Canine Companions service dog named Webster.