Please save the date and join us for Canine Companions annual Veterans Day event, “Salute Independence” 2024 on November 6 in Bay Shore, NY.
Canine Companions leads with love as new partnerships form nationwide
Watch as fifty-eight service dogs and facility dogs graduate from training February 9, paired to provide greater independence to people with disabilities.
Thanks for joining us and helping us celebrate our new Manhattan space!
Thanks for joining us to help celebrate the grand opening of our new space in Manhattan on February 15, 2024! Our new Manhattan space in the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Manhattan will help us better support our existing clients and volunteers…
The PenFed Foundation partners with Canine Companions to help more veterans get life-changing service dogs
National campaign addresses urgent need for more volunteer puppy raisers
Future Service Dog Catches the Eyes of Many at Temple University
A cute golden retriever lab mix is well on his way to becoming a highly-trained service dog thanks to one Temple University grad student.
Virginia Governor Donates Salary to Support Placement of Canine Companions Facility Dogs!
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin donated a portion of the Governor’s salary to Canine Companions, an organization that pairs service dogs with people and facilities to support independent and healthy living.
A Life-Changing Service Dog for a Veteran in Need
Service Dog Deen really helps with anxiety interruption, having confidence to go into public, and not just avoiding those situations because of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Service dog Radcliff helps Seaford man in his everyday life
Brian Bard of Seaford was recently matched with Canine Companions service dog Radcliff. “Radcliff is happy to be with me and he’s happy to work! “
2023 August National Graduation Day – New Canine Companions Service Dogs to Graduate
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.
Westhampton Beach Middle School Welcomes Canine Companions Dog ‘Oric’!
Two years ago, while working as a therapist at Camp Good Grief- a summer camp for kids dealing with the loss of a loved one, Kate Swezey learned about Canine Companions. Before long, she was filling out an application for a facility dog!