August 2023 eNews
August 13, 2023
View the August 2023 eNews for Canine Companions, featuring the new Puget Sound office and the story of Kathy Schneider, a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran
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
Critical Volunteer Shortage Threatens Supply of Life-Changing Service Dogs
August 7, 2023
A global shortage of volunteers to care for puppies and dogs in training could severely impact the lives of people with disabilities, according to Assistance Dogs International (ADI). Canine Companions, a founding member of ADI, is recruiting more volunteer puppy raisers to help serve the growing number of individuals with disabilities.