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Updates on Puppies in the Spotlight
December 10, 2021 •
Canine Charity T-Shirt Benefits Canine Companions
November 2, 2021 •
It is an honor to announce that we are one of the charity beneficiaries of the Linksoul charity t-shirt, the Canine Charity Tee
Walt Disney World Employee Turns a Promising Puppy into a Future Service Dog
July 13, 2021 •
Just like Mickey Mouse and Pluto are a dynamic duo, so are Walt Disney World Resort Tri-Circle- D Ranch Manager Robin Walker and Walt, her Canine Companions puppy.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos Teams Up With Canine Companions
June 25, 2021 •
Meet Watson an adorable black Labrador and Golden Retriever puppy from Canine Companions. He is now part of the regular lineup of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and is sure to become a crowd-pleasing entity.
Canine Companions New Look, Same Exceptional Mission
May 18, 2021 •
Canine Companions®, the first and largest provider of service dogs for people with disabilities, has launched a new brand.
Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute Fellows Suggest Ways to Improve Selection and Performance of Working Dogs
May 13, 2021 •
Members of the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute* published a paper this week entitled “Enhancing the Selection and Performance of Working Dogs”* in the international peer-reviewed journal, Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
Canine Companions Facility Dog Joins Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
April 2, 2021 •
Motivation and support can come in many forms, including a cold nose and warm heart, as John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital welcomed a Canine Companions for Independence facility dog to their team.
Brea an expertly trained 2-year-old dog provides comfort and support and serves as a friendly distraction for children during procedures and throughout their hospitalization.
The 25th Annual Tales & Tails Gala
March 26, 2021 •
25 Years of the Tales & Tails Gala.
Join us for an amazing event celebrating 25 years of independence, teamwork,
compassionate service and our life-changing service dog placements. We will pay tribute to all the people who have made the Tales & Tails Gala magic
happen—including you!
Live Puppy Cam Launches to Celebrate National Puppy Day
March 12, 2021 •
National nonprofit Canine Companions® launches two-week live puppy cam featuring six-week-old future service dogs.
Volunteer Pilots Transport Future Service Dogs
January 28, 2021 •
When the coronavirus pandemic made transporting future service dogs on commercial flights increasingly difficult, Canine Companions looked to private pilots for help and they stepped up in a big way, allowing the mission to continue in a difficult year.