two people sitting with dog wearing a vest

Floranne’s Journey to Become a Service Dog

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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.

Young woman lying down on the grass with her hearing dog

Sound the Alarm

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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.

Young man in wheelchair and service dog on his lap with his parents next to him

Lifeline and Companionship

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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.