The Incredible Difference Hannon Makes
Tracy wasn’t sure she needed the skills of a Canine Companions service dog for PTSD. A life-changing service dog named Hannon proved her wrong.
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Colt’s New Journey With Wink: A Mother’s Story
Shannon Cogan is an anchor at WAVE News Sunrise in Louisville, Kentucky. She is also a mother to Colt Cogan, our client who graduated with Canine Companions Service Dog Wink three years ago. She has witnessed, first-hand, how much Wink…
A Teammate for Life
Since receiving Hearing Dog Prince in 2021, Alex feels more confident and ready to take on the day.
Dixon Makes All The Difference
U.S. Marine Roger Rua embarks on a new journey with his service dog, Dixon, after a spinal cord injury and debilitating anxiety, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from serving in Afghanistan.
Andy’s Big Debut
The animated short, “Andy: A Dog’s Tale,” chronicles Andy’s journey to becoming a Canine Companions service dog, was directed by Jamy Wheless of Ignite Animation.
2021 Jack Warnock Award Honoring Outstanding Volunteerism
We are pleased to recognize volunteer Kathy Zastrow of El Dorado Hills, California, as well as congratulate the five regional winners.
Working Dogs Provide Support for Uvalde Community
Canine Companions dogs joined forces to provide a safe and secure space for residents of Uvalde, Texas, to cope with the devastating event.
Sarpy County, Iowa, Mourns Loss of Facility Dog Manny
Manny was a facility dog for seven and-a-half years with Sarpy County, Iowa, but following some health-related issues, Manny died – but his legacy lives on.
The Instagram Scroll That Changed His Life
James, who is hard-of-hearing, was scrolling through Instagram one day to try to meet others who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Instead, it led to something more powerful.
Puppies, Planes & Pilots
Canine Companions has relied heavily on volunteer pilots to transport our puppies to their volunteer puppy raisers around the country!
