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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma Join the South Central Region

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As of January 1, 2022, the states of Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma are the newest members of the Canine Companions South Central Region. This transition brings the South Central Region to four states – Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

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Updates on Puppies in the Spotlight

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Featured Canine Companions puppies & dogs are part of our sponsored puppy program. They are sponsored by sports teams, corporate partners, news organizations, and more!