Canine Companions has partnered with CBS News Texas in Dallas-Fort Worth to follow one puppy’s two-year journey to become a service dog!
CBS News Texas Following Puppy Lonestar
January 31, 2024 •
Future Service Dog Catches the Eyes of Many at Temple University
December 6, 2023 •
A cute golden retriever lab mix is well on his way to becoming a highly-trained service dog thanks to one Temple University grad student.
Critical Volunteer Shortage Threatens Supply of Life-Changing Service Dogs
August 7, 2023 •
A global shortage of volunteers to care for puppies and dogs in training could severely impact the lives of people with disabilities, according to Assistance Dogs International (ADI). Canine Companions, a founding member of ADI, is recruiting more volunteer puppy raisers to help serve the growing number of individuals with disabilities.
Meet Scooby II
June 14, 2023 •
The 22nd service dog raised by Delaware man starts the day greeting 617 children.
San Quentin Puppy Raising Program
May 1, 2023 •
Canine Companions recently began a new puppy raising program at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Read more!
Pensacola Blue Wahoos Announce Name of Their Newest Service Dog in Training
April 10, 2023 •
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos held a naming contest for their newest service dog in training from Canine Companions – the winning name is Bubba
Celebrating National Puppy Day
March 30, 2023 •
Canine Companions celebrated puppies all month long, including a live puppy cam on March 23. Check out the highlights!
Duval, a Future Service Dog in Training, Is a Jacksonville Jaguars Fan
January 23, 2023 •
As chants of “Duuuval” reverberated around TIAA field, Canine Companions future service dog in training Duval, was suited up and cheering on the team.
Floranne’s Journey to Become a Service Dog
January 19, 2023 •
In 2022, News 6 was at the Southeast Region capturing the bittersweet moment for Haley Coomes and her husband, Jamie, as they turned over Floranne’s leash to Canine Companions for professional training.
Channel 6 News Producer Raises Future Service Dogs in Training
August 30, 2022 •
Behind the scenes, Haley Coomes produces newscasts you see on News 6 every day. But she plays another role behind the scenes as a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions.