Born and raised in Delaware, Emmanuel is living his dream life despite the pandemic. Read how Canine Companions has helped.
April 2021 eNews
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
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.
CEO Paige Mazzoni on Faithful Friends Podcast
CEO Paige Mazzoni talks Canine Companions on the Faithful Friends Podcast.
Canine Cognition and Heritability
Canine Companions collaborates with multiple universities to conduct top-notch research on canine health and behavior. Our goal is to better understand which traits lead to a successful working dog.
Helping Explain Why Dogs Understand Human Communication
Dr. Evan MacLean, director of the Arizona Canine Cognition Center at the University of Arizona, is exploring ways to identify the best dogs for different jobs – before they start the long and expensive training process — by looking at their cognitive abilities.
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Partners with Canine Companions to Raise $100,000
March 2021 – St. Francis Winery & Vineyards has launched “For the Love of Dogs and Great Wine,” a nationwide campaign supporting Canine Companions®. Effective immediately, for every bottle of St. Francis wine purchased, the winery will donate $1.00 (up to $100,000) to the organization.
VA Study Shows Service Dogs help Veterans with PTSD
The results of an important research study completed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows significant benefits from service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Live Puppy Cam Launches to Celebrate National Puppy Day
National nonprofit Canine Companions® launches two-week live puppy cam featuring six-week-old future service dogs.
March 2021 eNews
13-year-old California resident Miller, who has a rare neurodegenerative disease, received Skilled Companion Bahama free of charge last year.