Save the Date for the 27th Annual Tales & Tails Gala – Saturday, October 21, 2023
Join us for an event filled with inspiring stories, lively entertainment, delightful cusisine and drinks and a great silent and live auction.
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.
Join 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
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Southeast Upcoming Events
Check out what’s going on in the Southeast Region and join in the fun and fundraising!
NEWS AND STORIES
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.
Puppy Raising Spotlight: Nick Morgan
March 20, 2023
As a volunteer puppy raiser, Nick takes Enzo to many places, allowing him to socialize with strangers, attend classes, walk amid crowds and become familiar with the world around him.
Lifeline and Companionship
December 22, 2022
Service Dog Oscar was partnered with Sean in 2022, free of charge, and he would be key to bringing Sean and his family companionship and help.
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.
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