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.
Future Service Dog Catches the Eyes of Many at Temple University
December 6, 2023 •
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.
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.
Future Service Dog Surprises Massapequa Man Running Boston Marathon
June 3, 2022 •
Massapequa resident Bob Goldfarb was surprised to meet the future service dog he named while running the Boston Marathon.
Pensacola Ice Flyers Teams Up With Canine Companions
January 18, 2022 •
Meet Ranger, an adorable black Labrador and Golden Retriever puppy from Canine Companions. He is now part of the regular lineup of the Pensacola Ice Flyers and is sure to become a crowd-pleasing entity.
