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Canine Companions Graduate Forms Friendship with Kansas City Chiefs Player

October 18, 2023 • By Emily Oliver

Canine Companions Graduate Patrick and Service Dog Julio gained the attention of Chiefs Defensive End George Karlaftis.

A smiling woman in a wheelchair holds a yellow lab puppy in a yellow puppy cape in her lap. She is surrounded by two smiling girls and a black lab in a service vest

National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW) is Here

October 17, 2023 • By Hayley Gordon

National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW) is here. Don’t miss your opportunity to plan ahead, create your vision for the future, and partner with Canine Companions.

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Pensacola Ice Flyers Announce New Puppy

August 22, 2023 • By Adam Goldman

The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced today the addition of a new team pup, a future service dog that they have named Buccella, and their recommitment to the nonprofit organization Canine Companions for the 2023-24 season. The Ice Flyers’ second team puppy’s name pays homage to the late Dan “Bucky” Buccella, one of the most beloved players in the history of Pensacola hockey.

A man and woman sit with a yellow lab puppy in a patch of orange fall leaves. The puppy, which is wearing a yellow vest that reads “Canine Companions,” looks up at the woman.

August is National Make-A-Will Month

August 15, 2023 • By Hayley Gordon

Canine Companions has partnered with FreeWill to make it easier than ever to start your will and make your most important plan for the future.

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Welcome Rich Mallow – Southeast Region’s New Executive Director

July 28, 2023 • By Adam Goldman

Canine Companions welcomes Rich Mallow as new executive director of the Southeast Region training center.

a black Canine Companions puppy in a yellow cape walking forward, with the Seattle skyline and water in the background.

Canine Companions opens Puget Sound Field Office

July 28, 2023 • By Hayley Gordon

Canine Companions recently opened a new Puget Sound Field Office in Seattle, Washington, to help expand their mission in the area.

Canine Companions Awarded GoodUse Grant for Efficiency Upgrades

July 13, 2023 • By Adam Goldman

The Canine Companions Southeast Region was selected by Southface Institute to receive a $60,000 check through their GoodUse grant program

A woman kneels next to a yellow lab wearing an American flag bandana. The two are under a red awning that reads ‘NBC4.’

Canine Companions Celebrates Independence Day with a BOOM!

July 6, 2023 • By Emily Oliver

Canine Companions future service dog Brutus represented our mission during Red, White & BOOM, the largest Independence Day celebration in the Midwest.

A black lab in a blue service vest sitting in a vineyard with the text For The Love of dogs and great wine - st francis winery & vineyards

Canine Companions’ National Partner St. Francis Winery Continues Their Support with Third Annual Campaign

April 18, 2023 • By Hayley Gordon

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards “For the Love of Dogs and Great Wine” campaign, supports Canine Companions. Every bottle of St. Francis wine purchased in the U.S. now through December 31, 2023, will result in a $1 donation, up to $100,000.