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In 2019, Don Jones decided to take care of himself, an act far removed from his position as a public servant; he applied for a service dog from Canine Companions and matched with Walla, whom he calls his “life saver.”
Service Dog Deen really helps with anxiety interruption, having confidence to go into public, and not just avoiding those situations because of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The story of Dr. Cara Miller and her hearing dog Frankie, who helps Cara locate and react to important sounds in her environment.
Service dog Hawkins has become Jason’s unwavering ally, helping him regain some of his mobility, and become more confident within his community.
In the midst of a chaotic time in the world, Tarik, an Army soldier stationed in Europe, found himself facing stressors that were quickly becoming unmanageable.
Happiness and beaming smiles overflow from the Swierz family’s home – that’s because their incredible daughter, Zoey, has a wingman by her side.
The story of Chet and his service dog Miles who helped Chet regain a sense of independence.
Zander has cerebral palsy, which impacts his mobility and speech. Zanna, with her long, flowing fur catches the eye of everyone she meets, bridging the social gap disability can create.
Linda McMahan has been highly involved with Canine Companions over the years, by serving on the leadership team of the Red Earth Volunteer Chapter in Oklahoma, plus raising 11 cumulative puppies.
As a volunteer puppy raiser, Nick takes Enzo to many places, allowing him to socialize with strangers, attend classes, walk amid crowds and become familiar with the world around him.
