In a heartwarming event last month, the remarkable duo of Canine Companions graduate Grace and her service dog, Justin, graduated as a united team from Seton Hall University in New Jersey. As they proudly crossed the stage together, an extraordinary moment unfolded; Justin received his own diploma! He received an honorary “goodest service dog” degree for attending all of Grace’s classes with her. Grace, a Canine Companion graduate from the Northeast Region, plans to pursue her dream of becoming an elementary school educator with a focus on special education.
From now until June 30, we are accepting photo submissions for our 2024 Canine Companions Puppy Calendar, and your photo could be included! All photos must meet the following guidelines to be considered:
• Photo must be shot in landscape/horizontal orientation.
• Photo resolution must be at least 5 MB.
• Puppy must be wearing a Canine Companions vest with the new logo.
• Leash must be visible if the puppy is not in an obviously enclosed area.
• No use of gentle leader.
Introducing two adorable new puppies available for sponsorship on their journey to become service dogs! Meet Libby, a playful Golden Retriever with a gentle demeanor, and Marvel, a charming Labrador Retriever with a big personality! Your support helps Canine Companions provide expertly trained service dogs to people with disabilities free of charge, creating lasting partnerships and helping children, adults and veterans to live with greater independence.
Janet Era is an investigator with the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office in Northern California. She works with children and young adult victims or witnesses of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abduction. In 2019, Janet was partnered with Facility Dog Roberto, known as Bear. Bear helps Janet in her work supporting these individuals and their families as they navigate the criminal justice system.
In The News
- CBS News, 60 Minutes: Survival of the friendliest - How dogs evolved to be man's best friend*
- WISH TV, Indianapolis: Pet Pals TV: Canine Companion*
- News 12, Long Island: Three Service Dogs Graduate From Canine Companions Veterans Program*
- The Coast News, San Diego: Service Dogs, Handlers Graduate From Canine Companions*
- CBS San Francisco: San Quentin Inmates Help Train Puppies to Become Service Animals*
- CBS Pittsburgh: PTL Pupdate: The Playful Stage*
- PBS San Diego: Canine Companions Graduate and Get Matched With Forever Families*
- CBS Texas: Service Dogs Graduate With Top Honors*