Healing With Service Dog Rhapsody
Discover how Rhapsody, a service dog, empowers U.S. Army veteran April to overcome PTSD and reconnect with her community.
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The Last Project
Groundbreaking for our new wing of dorms at the Northeast Region Miller Family Campus is expected to begin in the spring of 2025.
A Colonel’s Renewed Independence
For U.S. Air Force veteran Chuck Graf, Service Dog Navy has been a valuable asset in allowing him to remain independent despite a life altering injury sustained during flight training.
Sleeping Soundly, Thanks to Service Dog Trapper
For 14 years, U.S. Air Force veteran Karen Steelman struggled with night terrors and isolation, but Canine Companions’ Service Dog Trapper gave her the security and freedom she needed to reclaim her life.
Emma and Service Dog Marcia
Together, Emma and service dog Marcia are doing all of the activities Emma loves, with greater confidence and the joy that only a special dog can provide.
Bari and Service Dog Anikan
Service dog Anikan assists with complex tasks like retrieving the charger for her wheelchair, grabbing her debit card from the ATM and more.
Gavin and Service Dog Epic
In addition to helping Gavin in the zoo gift shop, service dog Epic has his plate full as Gavin’s classmate.
David and Service Dog Kellen
Kellen provides even more sense of safety and peace of mind for David, thanks to his training to mitigate symptoms of PTSD. Tasks like anxiety interruption and creating a buffer in crowds have been life-altering for David’s ability to connect with the world around him.
Sofia and Service Dog Trooper
In October 2023, Sofia was invited to Team Training. The first dog she met would become her new best friend and partner – Trooper. Service Dog Trooper is the difference between a silent, confusing world and a world of safety and independence.
Therapy Dog Webster Brings Love to Prison
Canine Companions therapy dog Webster brings so much of what life behind bars lacks every day: love, hope and and companionship.
