Service Dog Frankie: Cara’s Ears
The story of Dr. Cara Miller and her hearing dog Frankie, who helps Cara locate and react to important sounds in her environment.
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A Newfound Independence with a New Partner
Service dog Hawkins has become Jason’s unwavering ally, helping him regain some of his mobility, and become more confident within his community.
A U.S. Army Veteran’s Lifeline
In the midst of a chaotic time in the world, Tarik, an Army soldier stationed in Europe, found himself facing stressors that were quickly becoming unmanageable.
A Wingman With the Power of Joy
Happiness and beaming smiles overflow from the Swierz family’s home – that’s because their incredible daughter, Zoey, has a wingman by her side.
Regaining Independence by Welcoming Help
The story of Chet and his service dog Miles who helped Chet regain a sense of independence.
The Z Team
Zander has cerebral palsy, which impacts his mobility and speech. Zanna, with her long, flowing fur catches the eye of everyone she meets, bridging the social gap disability can create.
Puppy Raising Spotlight: Linda McMahan
Linda McMahan has been highly involved with Canine Companions over the years, by serving on the leadership team of the Red Earth Volunteer Chapter in Oklahoma, plus raising 11 cumulative puppies.
Puppy Raising Spotlight: Nick Morgan
As a volunteer puppy raiser, Nick takes Enzo to many places, allowing him to socialize with strangers, attend classes, walk amid crowds and become familiar with the world around him.
Puppy Raising Spotlight: Erin Boetzer
A series of unfortunate events, poor decisions and addiction landed Erin Boetzer in prison for nine years. Prison had a way of making Erin feel like just a statistic, thinking she would “never amount to more than an addict.” That…
Puppy Raising Spotlight: Leah Thye
When Leah became a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions, she turned her lifelong hobby of dog training into a purpose. Her passion for training dogs led her down the path to a career as a service dog trainer. Leah…