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A series of unfortunate events, poor decisions and addiction landed Erin Boetzer in prison for nine years. Prison had a way of making Erin feel like just a statistic, thinking she would “never amount to more than an addict.” That…
When Leah became a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions, she turned her lifelong hobby of dog training into a purpose. Her passion for training dogs led her down the path to a career as a service dog trainer. Leah…
Gary was searching for a purpose while behind prison bars. Fortunately, he was able to join the life-changing Canine Companions prison puppy raising program.
In 2022, Rosemary matched with Service Dog Dom. With a wagging tail, Dom picks up dropped items, turns lights on and off, opens and closes doors and more – plus, a partnership for a lifetime.
In 2019, Stryder and his family were matched, free of charge, with the coolest service dog around – “His name is Fonz, F-O-N-Z,” Stryder tells everyone he meets.
Izzy is living with brain cancer that impacts many aspects of her life, but with help from her service dog, Aurora, she is full of joy and love.
The prison puppy raising program at the Folsom prison has been life-changing for many of the inmates, providing positive impact and purpose. We are honored to have the chance to provide this opportunity to numerous individuals over the years at this location.
Makenzie McGuire has been profoundly deaf her whole life, using cochlear implants and lip reading to communicate with the world around her. While able to rely on these tools, she still wasn’t fully independent.
Service Dog Oscar was partnered with Sean in 2022, free of charge, and he would be key to bringing Sean and his family companionship and help.
Living with a traumatic brain injury, Londen spends more time than most children in a hospital setting. He received Service Dog Numa, just in time for Christmas in 2020.
