Volunteer puppy raisers Audrey and Kyubin introduced UCLA women’s basketball to the Bruins newest teammate: Future service dog Pauley.
Canine Companions Facility and Therapy Dogs Provide Comfort to Evergreen High School Student
September 23, 2025 •
Canine Companions facility and therapy dog teams in Colorado joined students and faculty in the aftermath of the tragedy at Evergreen High School.
Goalie, Partner Pup of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Matriculates to Professional Service Dog Training
August 22, 2025 •
Goalie matriculated into professional service dog training in the Southwest Training Center after serving as a partner puppy of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Facility Dog Yosa Featured on ABC7 Los Angeles
July 28, 2025 •
OCEANSIDE, California — Canine Companions Facility Dog Yosa gained celebrity status in her community through her work with the Seal Beach (Calif.) Police Department. As the subject of an edition of “Tony in Your Town” on ABC7 Los Angeles, Yosa’s…
Canine Companions Volunteers Awarded President’s Volunteer Service Award
April 24, 2025 •
More than two dozen Canine Companions volunteers from across the country have been awarded the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their outstanding volunteer work in 2024.
Graduations
December 9, 2024 •
Southwest Region Graduations Graduation Ceremonies Canine Companions graduation ceremonies represent the culmination of hard work, love and dedication of many people, including breeder caretakers, puppy raisers, instructors, volunteers, staff members and graduates. We are grateful to our generous community and…
DogFest Southwest 2026
December 9, 2024 •
DogFest is Canine Companions’ signature national event. DogFest is a family-friendly and dog-friendly festival that raises funds and awareness for Canine Companions.
Future Service Dog Amicus Prepares for Professional Training
October 30, 2024 •
Canine Companions future service dog, Amicus, has become a friendly face around the campus of the University of San Diego.
Canine Companions Celebrates the Placement of Its 8,000th Service Dog Team
August 6, 2024 •
Canine Companions Graduation Ceremony on August 9th will mark an exciting milestone for Canine Companions. During the graduation, where clients are paired with their service dogs, they’ll place their 8,000th service dog team.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Add Puppy Goalie to Roster
June 4, 2024 •
The Colorado Switchbacks FC welcomed a new Canine Companions future service dog to Colorado Springs in October.