a row of yellow lab puppies in yellow puppy capes sitting in a field

Central Florida Chapter

Canine Companions
Southeast Region

ABOUT

The Central Florida Chapter of Canine Companions serves the Central Florida area. Our chapter includes graduates, volunteers, puppy raisers and donors who are enthusiastic about supporting the mission of Canine Companions – providing expertly- trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities, free of charge.

Man and woman with a young boy holding two small white fluffy dogs who are wearing yellow bandanasJoin the fun at DogFest Orlando 2023 on April 22 in Central Park (Winter Park.)  Celebrate the joy dogs bring to our lives. Registration is free. Fundraising is encouraged. There are sponsorship , volunteer and vendor opportunities too!

Our service dogs open up new opportunities and spread incredible joy. By raising funds through DogFest, you support our mission and the people we serve. 

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER

If you’re looking for deeper engagement as a Canine Companions volunteer, we encourage you to get involved with our chapter. The Central Florida Chapter is an extension of the Southest Region 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. If you are interested in working with our chapter, contact us. We’d love to meet you!

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REGIONAL EVENTS

Events in the Southeast Region

NEWS AND STORIES

LEADERSHIP

Chapter Leadership

Mary Tench

Mary started volunteering as a puppy raiser and quickly became very active in the Central Florida Chapter. She is currently raising Winston, her third puppy. Mary is passionate about the mission, the dogs, and the people who have become her “extended family.