These States Are Raising a Paw for Service Dogs
September 1, 2022
September is National Service Dog Month, recognizing the hard work and life-changing impact service dogs have for their handlers.
Emerald Coast Chapter
Canine Companions
Southeast Region
ABOUT
The Emerald Coast Volunteer Chapter of Canine Companions encompasses the Florida Panhandle, surrounding areas, Alabama and Mississippi.
Chapter members include graduates, volunteers, puppy raisers and donors who are enthusiastic about support the mission of Canine Companions – providing expertly trained service dogs for people with disabilities, free of charge.
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VOLUNTEER WITH THE EMERALD COAST CHAPTER
Volunteer chapters raise awareness, recruit new puppy raisers and volunteers, and support one another’s work on behalf of the mission in many ways. We are a lively network 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.
EVENTS
Events in the Southeast Region
NEWS AND STORIES
Channel 6 News Producer Raises Future Service Dogs in Training
August 30, 2022
Behind the scenes, Haley Coomes produces newscasts you see on News 6 every day. But she plays another role behind the scenes as a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions.