In 2022, News 6 was at the Southeast Region capturing the bittersweet moment for Haley Coomes and her husband, Jamie, as they turned over Floranne’s leash to Canine Companions for professional training.
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.
Investigator Janet Era uses Bear’s trained tasks to help children open up during interviews by applying deep, calming pressure, doing puzzles and playing games.
Meet the service dogs who can switch on lights and open doors in this video story from CNN.
This white paper examines the impact of poorly trained dogs in public places on task-trained service dogs. Canine Companions spearheaded the collection of data from service dog users whose dogs were trained by Assistance Dogs International (ADI)-accredited training programs.
For nine-year-old Nika, she experienced an instant “sparkle” when she was matched with Service Dog Waverly earlier this year. Read more!
Proceeds from The Tales & Tails Gala allow us to empower more people with disabilities by partnering them with an expertly trained service dog – free of charge. From puppy to hero, Canine Companions leads with independence. And, you can give a helping paw to those who need it.
Fetch Me a Cocktail!
If you’re someone who enjoys a cocktail and a wagging tail at the same time, you might want to make a Tito’s Handmade Vodka purchase at an ABC Fine Wine & Spirits in October. Maybe make yourself a Greyhound (vodka and grapefruit juice)!
