Regaining Independence by Welcoming Help
The story of Chet and his service dog Miles who helped Chet regain a sense of independence.
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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…
Lessons in Love, Beyond Prison Walls
Gary was searching for a purpose while behind prison bars. Fortunately, he was able to join the life-changing Canine Companions prison puppy raising program.
An InDOMitable Match
In 2022, Rosemary matched with Service Dog Dom. With a wagging tail, Dom picks up dropped items, turns lights on and off, opens and closes doors and more – plus, a partnership for a lifetime.
The Coolest Service Dog Around
In 2019, Stryder and his family were matched, free of charge, with the coolest service dog around – “His name is Fonz, F-O-N-Z,” Stryder tells everyone he meets.
Izzy Always Has a Friend in Aurora
Izzy is living with brain cancer that impacts many aspects of her life, but with help from her service dog, Aurora, she is full of joy and love.
