Learn about Canine Companions service dogs that are featured on National Geographic’s “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” season 2 streaming on Disney+.
Take Action to Keep Service Dogs Safe
October 15, 2021 •
Canine Companions cares about service dogs and pets. Canine Companions is asking the community to amplify our voice by signing our petition supporting the Hot Cars Act
California Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Combat Emotional Support Animal Fraud
September 23, 2021 •
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the first bill in the nation to crack down on fraudulent practices concerning emotional support animals, while protecting public access rights for people with legitimate service dogs such as guide dogs…
In COVID-19 Crisis, Rutgers Instructor Fights for People With Disabilities
January 29, 2021 •
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Javier Robles, a teaching instructor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health in the School of Arts and Sciences, assembled a statewide panel of people with disabilities, relatives, caregivers and support professionals to fight for…
Facility dog visits children at home to soothe coronavirus anxiety
August 24, 2020 •
“It’s very emotional, it’s very touching to see the level of impact he’s having on the families. My idea is for him to go around to the kids and brighten up their days. I’ve had lots of conversations with families who are struggling, who have lost jobs or members of their family.”
Anchor’s Son Recieves an Assitance Dog
August 24, 2020 •
Shannon shares a first hand account of the difference that Wink is making in her son’s life in just a short amount of time.
Memphis Zoo Curator Raises a Dog for Canine Companions for Independence
July 21, 2020 •
It’s a Zoo Out There!
Art Under Quarantine
June 3, 2020 •
“What makes my day-to-day unique is that I live with another artist, and, surprisingly, he is a non-human, canine artist.”
Yvonne Dagger
How a celebrity photographer is helping N.J.’s class of 2020 mark the moment
June 2, 2020 •
“I think people are so excited to have a way to celebrate their graduate. Having the photos just kind of makes it real.”
Norfolk woman thankful for assistance dog in times of social distancing
May 12, 2020 •
In these times of social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus, people with disabilities depend on their service dogs more than ever.
