North Central - Canine Companions

A black dog wearing a service vest runs towards the viewer, with images of people and service dogs in the background. Text reads "50 Canine Companions" and "Independence is Golden."

Independence is Golden North Central

December 6, 2024 • By Sandrine

Join us for our 50th anniversary gala supporting Canine Companions under the sparkling lights of the North Central campus.

A young boy in leg braces and using crutches shakes hands with a black service dog while a woman holds the dog's leash.

DogFest North Central

December 4, 2024 • By Sandrine

Join us for family-friendly and dog-friendly DogFest events in the North Central Region!

Canine Companions Celebrates the Placement of Its 8,000th Service Dog Team

August 6, 2024 • By Sandrine

Canine Companions Graduation Ceremony on August 9th will mark an exciting milestone for Canine Companions. During the graduation, where clients are paired with their service dogs, they’ll place their 8,000th service dog team.

Heartland Volunteer Chapter members visit the Kansas City Chiefs and pose in front of a trophy case.

Kansas City Chiefs ‘Interview’ Canine Companions Future Service Dogs

April 26, 2024 • By Emily Oliver

Canine Companions paid a visit to the Kansas City Chiefs’ offices in April, and our future service dogs in training stole the show.

Canine Companions and Nationwide Children's Hospital staff gather with a group of facility and therapy dogs at the new Canine Corner.

Columbus Children’s Hospital Expands Facility, Therapy Dog Program in Partnership With Canine Companions

April 4, 2024 • By Emily Oliver

All three of the facility dogs currently working at Nationwide Children’s were raised and trained by Canine Companions.

A woman hugging her service dog with red hearts in the background

Canine Companions leads with love as new partnerships form nationwide

January 31, 2024 • By Sandrine

Watch as fifty-eight service dogs and facility dogs graduate from training February 9, paired to provide greater independence to people with disabilities.

Kentucky Volunteer Chapter

January 10, 2024 • By Hayley Gordon

The Kentucky Volunteer Chapter is the newest addition to the growing list of Canine Companions volunteer chapters in the North Central Region. Our chapter encompasses the entire state of Nebraska.

Canine Companions branded cleats sit in front of a George Karlaftis jersey

Canine Companions Graduate Forms Friendship with Kansas City Chiefs Player

October 18, 2023 • By Emily Oliver

Canine Companions Graduate Patrick and Service Dog Julio gained the attention of Chiefs Defensive End George Karlaftis.

Dogs sit in graduation caps on the steps of a church wearing yellow puppy vests

2023 August National Graduation Day – New Canine Companions Service Dogs to Graduate

July 17, 2023 • By Sandrine

On Friday, August 11, 2023, more Labrador and Golden Retriever crosses will graduate to start their destined careers as service dogs. Graduation ceremonies are held at each of our six regions across the country – in California, Florida, New York, Ohio and Texas.

A woman kneels next to a yellow lab wearing an American flag bandana. The two are under a red awning that reads ‘NBC4.’

Canine Companions Celebrates Independence Day with a BOOM!

July 6, 2023 • By Emily Oliver

Canine Companions future service dog Brutus represented our mission during Red, White & BOOM, the largest Independence Day celebration in the Midwest.