Canine Companions Facility Dog Squid and his handler, Leslie Grissim will be featured as part of “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala,” airing on CBS on February 21.
Canine Companions leads with love as new partnerships form nationwide
January 31, 2024 •
Watch as fifty-eight service dogs and facility dogs graduate from training February 9, paired to provide greater independence to people with disabilities.
Lee Health Welcomes First Facility Dog
January 23, 2024 •
Lee Health welcomes its newest furry team member, Fitzgerald III, who works at Gulf Coast Medical Center as its first facility dog. Read more!
Westhampton Beach Middle School Welcomes Canine Companions Dog ‘Oric’!
June 14, 2023 •
Two years ago, while working as a therapist at Camp Good Grief- a summer camp for kids dealing with the loss of a loved one, Kate Swezey learned about Canine Companions. Before long, she was filling out an application for a facility dog!
Facility Dog Brisket Joins the Glendale Police Department
April 20, 2023 •
Facility Dog Brisket joins the Glendale Police Department.
Canine Companions is celebrating the pros
September 29, 2022 •
September is National Service Dog Month – a time to celebrate service dogs and the great work they do for people with disabilities. Canine Companions created the concept of service dogs nearly 50 years ago.
This service dog has a nose for healing
June 20, 2022 •
Peru, a golden retriever, works with therapists to support patients through recovery.
Canine Companions Facility Dog Joins Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
April 2, 2021 •
Motivation and support can come in many forms, including a cold nose and warm heart, as John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital welcomed a Canine Companions for Independence facility dog to their team.
Brea an expertly trained 2-year-old dog provides comfort and support and serves as a friendly distraction for children during procedures and throughout their hospitalization.
New employee at South Bay therapy clinic has four paws and a wagging tail
January 7, 2021 •
Canine Companions Facility Dog Rumba joins South Bay children’s therapy clinic.