Canine Companions
Southeast Region
Welcome to the South Florida Chapter Website. Our chapter serves the East coast of South Florida. 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.
If you’re looking for deeper engagement as a Canine Companions volunteer, we encourage you to get involved with our chapter. The South Florida 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!
As Canine Companions celebrates our 50th anniversary, we are excited to continue the fifth year of our incredible partnership with St. Francis Winery & Vineyards.
Margot Bennett, a committed volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions, is making a lasting impact in honor of her late service dog in training, Apex. Since Apex’s tragic passing in November 2023, Bennett has worked tirelessly to raise funds for the Apex Fund, which sponsors future service dogs. Through her children’s books, Ely, Life as a Service Dog Puppy and Barley, Life as a Facility Dog Puppy, and numerous community efforts, Bennett has raised an impressive $12,330.99 for the cause.
