“Having a dog around just makes the whole day better,” said Dr. Julia Rosenstock, a Mt. Washington Pediatric attending pediatrician. “There are so many things that a kid won’t do for us that they’ll do for a dog.”
If All Goes Well, He Will Be Moving On
December 12, 2025 •
Hampton Bays resident Dorothy Marino is currently raising Jabba, a black lab puppy, for Canine Companions. After several months with Marino, Jabba will move on to professional training as a service dog for the nationwide organization, which is currently seeking more volunteer puppy raisers
More than a best friend: Service Dog transforms life of Syracuse man!
December 4, 2025 •
A Syracuse man living with multiple sclerosis is getting a new lease on life thanks to his new four-legged partner.. Read more!
Service dogs paired with new partners on Long Island!
December 4, 2025 •
It was a celebratory day in Medford, Long Island, as service dogs were paired with their new partners for Canine Companion Graduation Day.
Parents can now handle service dogs in schools after Virginia family pushes for change
December 4, 2025 •
A 13-year-old boy and his father successfully advocated for a clarification of Virginia law that allows parents of students with disabilities to serve as their child’s service dog handler inside public schools…Read more!
Daler, a Lab Puppy Who Eased Grief of Farmingdale School Community After Bus Crash, Becomes Service Dog
November 10, 2025 •
Daler was an 8-week-old yellow Labrador retriever puppy when she was adopted by Farmingdale School Superintendent Paul Defendini, three months after an unspeakable tragedy in the district.
Canine Companions Applauds Department of Justice Lawsuit against Uber for Discrimination against Customers with Service Dogs
September 16, 2025 •
Canine Companions Applauds Department of Justice Lawsuit against Uber for Discrimination against Customers with Service Dogs
Virginia
April 30, 2025 •
Mathews property will be used for puppy classes, gatherings for volunteers, outreach for clients, follow-up visits with veterans, on-site application activities, and fundraising.
Canine Companions to gain a new wing and help more people
April 30, 2025 •
Bay Shore construction company owner Jim Nazzaro is building and donating a new dorm wing at the Canine Companions headquarters in Medford.