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Red Roof® Invites Future Guests to Book “Feel Good” Summer Travel as Part of Room in Your Heart Program to Support Canine Companions®

June 1, 2021 • By Sandrine

One in four Americans have a disability and this summer, from June 1 – July 31, Red Roof® will donate 5% of proceeds to Canine Companions®.

Canine Companions New Look, Same Exceptional Mission

May 18, 2021 • By Hayley Gordon

Canine Companions®, the first and largest provider of service dogs for people with disabilities, has launched a new brand.

A young Black man using a power wheelchair smiles with a yellow Labrador in a blue vest resting its upper body on the man’s legs.

May 2021 eNews

May 17, 2021 • By Sandrine

Emmanuel is living his dream life despite the pandemic. He has a loving family. He loves his job as the community resource officer for the State of Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council, and last year, another dream came true when he was matched with Service Dog Hogan.

Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute Fellows Suggest Ways to Improve Selection and Performance of Working Dogs

May 13, 2021 • By Sandrine

Members of the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute* published a paper this week entitled “Enhancing the Selection and Performance of Working Dogs”* in the international peer-reviewed journal, Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

Red Roof® Room in Your Heart Campaign Partners with Canine Companions® This Summer

May 4, 2021 • By Sandrine

Start planning your summer vacation with Red Roof® and help Canine Companions! Reservations made on this special webpage between June 1 and July 31 will donate 5% to support the Canine Companions mission.

4 adults with 3 puppies with flags behind

Texas A&M Supports Prison Puppy Raising Program

May 4, 2021 • By Sandrine

In Texas, college students and inmates of a local prison work together to train future Canine Companions service dogs.

Leading Life with Greater Independence

May 4, 2021 • By Sandrine

Born and raised in Delaware, Emmanuel is living his dream life despite the pandemic. Read how Canine Companions has helped.

man with Canine Companions service dog face to face

April 2021 eNews

April 17, 2021 • By Sandrine

We are pleased to honor our 20th Jack Warnock Award winner, volunteer Chris Newbern of Conroe, Texas

Canine Companions Facility Dog Joins Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

April 2, 2021 • By Sandrine

Motivation and support can come in many forms, including a cold nose and warm heart, as John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital welcomed a Canine Companions for Independence facility dog to their team.
Brea an expertly trained 2-year-old dog provides comfort and support and serves as a friendly distraction for children during procedures and throughout their hospitalization.