CEO Paige Mazzoni Wins 2026 Influential Women Award
May 28, 2026
We’re thrilled to share that Canine Companions CEO Paige Mazzoni is a recipient of a North Bay Business Journal’s 2026 Influential Women award!
Fort Lauderdale Chapter
Canine Companions
Southeast Region
ABOUT
Welcome to the Fort Lauderdale Chapter Website. Our membership includes graduates, volunteers, puppy raisers and donors, who are all enthusiastic about supporting the mission of Canine Companions – providing highly trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities, free of charge.
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VOLUNTEER WITH THE FORT LAUDERDALE CHAPTER
If you’re looking for deeper engagement as a Canine Companions volunteer, we encourage you to get involved with our chapter. The Fort Lauderdale Chapter is an extension of the Southeast Region, located in Orlando, FL. We work to raise awareness, raise funds recruit new puppy raisers and volunteers and support one another’s work on behalf of the Canine Companions’ mission.
We are a lively network filled with opportunities for social engagement, from puppy classes to fundraisers. Beyond the satisfaction of doing good work for Canine Companions, lifelong friendships are often formed among chapter members. If you are interested in working with our chapter, contact us. We’d love to meet you!
EVENTS
Events in the Southeast Region
NEWS AND STORIES
Arizona Collar Scholar and Graduate Jenna Bryant Spotlighted With Future Service Dog Jelly
May 18, 2026
A future service dog and a Wildcat for life: That’s puppy Jelly IV and his raiser, University of Arizona Collar Scholar turned graduate Jenna Bryant.
Updates on Puppies in the Spotlight
December 10, 2021
Featured Canine Companions puppies & dogs are part of our sponsored puppy program. They are sponsored by sports teams, corporate partners, news organizations, and more!