South Central - Page 2 of 4 - Canine Companions

three smiling adults with a golden retriever in a yellow dogfest bandana in a photo booth that says DOGFEST

DogFest Houston 2024

February 8, 2023 • By Courtney Craig

Grab a leash and join Canine Companions for our signature event, DogFest! Celebrate the love of dogs while supporting an important mission.

Young woman lying down on the grass with her hearing dog

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.

A Christmas Gift of a Lifetime

December 19, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

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.

Diamond Volunteer Chapter

November 9, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

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.

A man using a wheelchair looking down at a black service dog wearing a blue vest outdoors

Canine Companions on Good Morning America

August 3, 2022 • By Sandrine

Watch Canine Companions on Good Morning America, featuring United States Air Force veteran Jason Morgan and Service Dog Yago.

a yellow lab in blue service vest lays on the floor with some children who are coloring

Working Dogs Provide Support for Uvalde Community

July 19, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

Canine Companions dogs joined forces to provide a safe and secure space for residents of Uvalde, Texas, to cope with the devastating event.

woman in a wheelchair hugging a yellow lab in blue service vest who is laying across her lap

Growing Up With Canine Companions

June 2, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

Hilary Pircher has had three Canine Companions service dogs by her side over the years and credits each of them with a unique purpose in her life.

Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma Join the South Central Region

January 7, 2022 • By Sandrine

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.