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Young woman and her service dog on a runway

Canine Companions Joins the Fashion Revolution

August 26, 2022 • By Sandrine

Canine Companions is proud to be a Pioneer Sponsor of the Runway of Dreams fashion show hosted by the Runway of Dreams Foundation. Learn more.

Dixon Makes All The Difference

August 24, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

U.S. Marine Roger Rua embarks on a new journey with his service dog, Dixon, after a spinal cord injury and debilitating anxiety, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from serving in Afghanistan.

Andy’s Big Debut

August 5, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

The animated short, “Andy: A Dog’s Tale,” chronicles Andy’s journey to becoming a Canine Companions service dog, was directed by Jamy Wheless of Ignite Animation.

A man using a wheelchair looking down at a black service dog wearing a blue vest outdoors

Canine Companions on Good Morning America

August 3, 2022 • By Sandrine

Watch Canine Companions on Good Morning America, featuring United States Air Force veteran Jason Morgan and Service Dog Yago.

Portrait of Kathy Zastrow sitting between two dogs with yellow Canine Companions vests

2021 Jack Warnock Award Honoring Outstanding Volunteerism

July 27, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

We are pleased to recognize volunteer Kathy Zastrow of El Dorado Hills, California, as well as congratulate the five regional winners.

A black lab in a service vest laying down

Sarpy County, Iowa, Mourns Loss of Facility Dog Manny

July 13, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

Manny was a facility dog for seven and-a-half years with Sarpy County, Iowa, but following some health-related issues, Manny died – but his legacy lives on.

Sit Stay Sparkle event at the North Central campus

Sit. Stay. Sparkle exceeds fundraising goal at North Central campus

June 30, 2022 • By Emily Oliver

With help from volunteers, donors and graduates, Canine Companions raised more than $195,000 at the 2022 Sit. Stay. Sparkle Gala on its North Central campus.

woman looks down at a puppy during a cognition test

Do You Speak Dog?

June 20, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

Our partners at the Arizona Canine Cognition Center at the University of Arizona have determined that Canine Companions puppies understand aspects of human communication from just eight weeks old!