Southwest Archives - Canine Companions

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Nika’s Sparkle

November 13, 2022 • By Sandrine

For nine-year-old Nika, she experienced an instant “sparkle” when she was matched with Service Dog Waverly earlier this year. Read more!

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Colorado Switchbacks FC Welcome Adorable New Teammate

October 28, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

The Colorado Switchbacks FC welcomed a new Canine Companions future service dog to Colorado Springs in October.

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Canine Companions Receives Grant From Harrah’s All-In-4-Change Competition

October 14, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

The Canine Companions Southwest Region received a $25,000 grant from the Harrah’s Southern California All-In-4-Change competition.

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The Instagram Scroll That Changed His Life

July 8, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

James, who is hard-of-hearing, was scrolling through Instagram one day to try to meet others who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Instead, it led to something more powerful.

About Events Contact DONATE Canine CompanionsSouthwest Region ABOUT The Greater San Diego Volunteer Chapter consists of enthusiastic volunteers, puppy raisers and graduate teams from San Diego County, Riverside County and Imperial County, CA. We have a lot of fun! Our…

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Joseph Clayes III Charitable Trust Makes Generous Gift to Canine Companions

May 3, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

The Joseph Clayes III Charitable Trust donated a $250,000 endowment gift to Canine Companions’ Southwest Region.

Kern County Volunteer Chapter

May 3, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

About Events News & Stories Contact DONATE Canine CompanionsSouthwest Region ABOUT The Kern County Volunteer Chapter consists of enthusiastic volunteers, puppy raisers and graduate teams from Kern County, CA and the surrounding areas. We have a lot of fun! Our…