Graduation Watch Parties Near You!
If you’re unable to attend our in-person National Graduation Ceremony on August 14, we’re proud to announce local Graduation Ceremony Watch Parties are taking place in 5 locations throughout the Northeast Region.
Bay State Chapter
Canine Companions
Northeast Region
ABOUT
The Bay State Chapter encompasses puppy raisers, graduates and volunteers in the Massachusetts and New England area.
If you’re looking for deeper engagement as a Canine Companions volunteer, we encourage you to get involved with our chapter. The Bay State Chapter is an extension of the Northeast Regional Training Center. We work to raise awareness, recruit new puppy raisers and volunteers and support one another’s work on behalf of the Canine Companions’ mission.
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VOLUNTEER WITH THE BAY STATE CHAPTER
We are a lively network filled with opportunities for social engagement, from puppy classes to fundraisers. Beyond the satisfaction of doing good work for Canine Companions, lifelong friendships are often formed among chapter members. If you are interested in working with our chapter, contact us. We’d love to meet you!
Chapter Leadership:
Nadine Thomas, Leslie Zelamsky, PJ Jones, Kate O’Connor, Beth Paolero
EVENTS
Bay State Chapter Events
Dogfest New England
Dogfest is our annual signature fundraising event.
Stay tuned for the latest details on this year’s live event!
Events in the Northeast Region
Join us for “Salute Independence” 2026!
Our annual Salute Independence Veterans Day event honors veterans and the Canine Companions mission of providing expertly trained service dogs for veterans, adults, and children with disabilities at no cost.
Sit. Stay. Sparkle. 2026!
Thank you for making Sit. Stay. Sparkle. a tremendous success!