Service dog and puppy in training seating in the grass

Take Action to Keep Service Dogs Safe

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Canine Companions cares about service dogs and pets. Canine Companions is asking the community to amplify our voice by signing our petition supporting the Hot Cars Act

Girl in wheelchair smiling at a golden retriever dog sitting on her lap who is wearing a blue vest with the text Canine Companions

Love at First Sight

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The love between Naomi and Service Dog Inga is irreplaceable. Inga enhances Naomi’s confidence to explore and engage with the world around her. Although there is an abundance of advanced technology that people with disabilities can rely on to further their independence, Service Dog Inga’s deep affection and support can never be replicated.

woman in wheelchair with Canine Companions service dog resting on her lap

September 2021 eNews

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A Journey of 25 Years and Counting Sharon’s journey with Canine Companions started with a single dog bone and a letter her mom placed under their Christmas tree in the mid-1990s. Even after 25 years, she still hasn’t forgotten that…

woman in wheelchair with Canine Companions service dog resting on her lap

A Canine Companions Journey: 25 Years and Counting

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Sharon Heyer’s journey with Canine Companions started 25 years ago when her mom applied for a service dog on her behalf. Over the years, her service dogs has transformed her life and enriched her independence.

Man traveling in wheelchair with white labrador besides him

August 2021 eNews

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With an adorable name like Tortilla, it’s easy to underestimate what this service dog means to Arash Bayatmakou. After injuring his spine from a fall in 2012, Arash’s life changed dramatically, but he never wavered from his passion for the outdoors. With Tortilla expertly trained in 45 commands, he enhances Arash’s independence and confidence.

A woman in a blue dress and graduation hat stands next to a yellow lab in a blue service vest also wearing a graduation hat

July 2021 eNews

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Kearria is the definition of resilience. Senseless gun violence turned her life upside down during spring break, resulting in Kearria having to re-learn how to walk and speak again.