Group of puppies sitting on a road

Hill Country Volunteer Chapter

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The Hill Country Volunteer Chapter was established in 2023 after many years of being a Canine Companions Group. Our chapter serves the Austin, Georgetown, San Antonio area and consists of volunteers, puppy raisers, and graduate teams who actively work to support and further the mission of Canine Companions.

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Puppy Raising Spotlight: Linda McMahan

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Linda McMahan has been highly involved with Canine Companions over the years, by serving on the leadership team of the Red Earth Volunteer Chapter in Oklahoma, plus raising 11 cumulative puppies.

a smiling girl sitting next to a yellow lab in a yellow puppy vest

Puppy Raising Spotlight: Leah Thye

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When Leah became a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions, she turned her lifelong hobby of dog training into a purpose. Her passion for training dogs led her down the path to a career as a service dog trainer. Leah…

Young woman lying down on the grass with her hearing dog

Sound the Alarm

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Makenzie McGuire has been profoundly deaf her whole life, using cochlear implants and lip reading to communicate with the world around her. While able to rely on these tools, she still wasn’t fully independent.

Boy in wheel chair with his service dog

A Christmas Gift of a Lifetime

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Living with a traumatic brain injury, Londen spends more time than most children in a hospital setting. He received Service Dog Numa, just in time for Christmas in 2020.

Group of puppies sitting on a road

Diamond Volunteer Chapter

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The Diamond Volunteer Chapter was established in 2022 after many years of being a Canine Companions Group. Our chapter serves the entire state of Arkansas and consists of volunteers, puppy raisers, and graduate teams who actively work to support and further the mission of Canine Companions.