The Dallas Morning News Features New Graduates – A New Leash on Life
July 18, 2023
Kathy Schneider finds help for post-traumatic stress disorder in the form of a service dog named Dakota.
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.
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EVENTS
Events in the Southeast Region
NEWS AND STORIES
2023 August National Graduation Day – New Canine Companions Service Dogs to Graduate
July 17, 2023
On Friday, August 11, 2023, more Labrador and Golden Retriever crosses will graduate to start their destined careers as service dogs. Graduation ceremonies are held at each of our six regions across the country – in California, Florida, New York, Ohio and Texas.