Canine Companions
Southeast Region
The Florida East Coast Volunteer Chapter of Canine Companions encompasses Brevard and Indian River counties. Our mission is to support Canine Companions through fundraising and community awareness.
Did you know?
With an economy strongly influenced by the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard County is also known as the Space Coast. As such, it was designated with the telephone area code 321, as in “3, 2, 1 liftoff”.
Those who have discovered Indian River County know that it’s got everything – stunning beaches, never-ending activities, delicious eats, and the friendliest residents. Indian River County was named after the Indian River Lagoon that runs along the eastern side of the county.
Florida East Coast chapter members include graduates, volunteers, puppy raisers and donors who are enthusiastic about the mission of Canine Companions – providing expertly trained service dogs for people with disabilities, free of charge.
Volunteer chapters raise awareness, recruit new puppy raisers and volunteers, and support one another’s work on behalf of the mission in many ways. They are lively networks filled with opportunities for social engagement, from puppy classes to fundraisers. Beyond the satisfaction of doing good work for a good cause, lifelong friendships are often formed among chapter members.
If you are looking to become involved with Canine Companions, please reach out. We’d love to have you help us spread the mission of Canine Companions.
Please complete our contact us form and we will be in touch.
Florida East Coast Chapter EventsGrab Your Pup and Get Ready to Join Run 4 Paws on Saturday, September 3
A 2-Mile Run/Walk to Benefit Canine Companions
Location: The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940
Gather your family, your dogs, your friends, your friends’ dogs, and yourself and celebrate the mission of Canine Companions at Run 4 Paws. You can participate as a runner, jogger or walker on the two-mile course for a morning of fun.
Have even more fun on race day when you and/or your dog dress up in costume and participate in our pet costume contest! Prizes will be awarded.
As chants of “Duuuval” reverberated around TIAA field, Canine Companions future service dog in training Duval, was suited up and cheering on the team.
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.
Join us for an event filled with inspiring stories, lively entertainment, delightful cusisine and drinks and a great silent and live auction.
Chip in for Canines will return in 2025. Stay tuned to our channels for more information regarding the event.
Join us for a DogFest in your community!
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