Canine Companions

  1. A group of people wearing blue shirts, some holding pom-poms, pose cheerfully with several dogs in yellow bandanas. They celebrate in front of a backdrop with logos related to a dog charity event. Signs with messages about dog adoption are visible. APRIL IS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH

    Learn the many ways you can make an impact to help provide service dogs to people with disabilities.
  2. Collage of Canine Companions milestone photos from 1975, 1978, 1985, 1987, 1995, 2002, and 2007 with a "50 Canine Companions" logo. 50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

    Celebrate the past, present and future of Canine Companions, and learn about the exciting new activities planned for our 50th year.
  3. Two Labrador Retriever puppies, one yellow and one black, wearing yellow capes with blue ribbons. They are sitting side by side against a blue background with repeated names 'Finley' and 'Frederick.' MAKE A PUPPY'S FUTURE BRIGHT

    Sponsor a future service dog's incredible journey!
  4. Three people pose together at an outdoor event, all wearing yellow shirts featuring 'DogFest' and 'Canine Companions.' One person wears sunglasses and has a blue fanny pack, while another has a headband and a name tag. The third person wears a light-colored tank top and has a green fanny pack, appearing cheerful in a festive setting. EVENTS SCHEDULE

    Join our milestone events happening across the country and connect with community members making a difference.
  5. Young woman with her service dog at Stanford ABOUT US

    From puppy to hero. We lead with independence.
  1. A group of people wearing blue shirts, some holding pom-poms, pose cheerfully with several dogs in yellow bandanas. They celebrate in front of a backdrop with logos related to a dog charity event. Signs with messages about dog adoption are visible.

    Learn the many ways you can make an impact to help provide service dogs to people with disabilities.

    Learn More
  2. Collage of Canine Companions milestone photos from 1975, 1978, 1985, 1987, 1995, 2002, and 2007 with a "50 Canine Companions" logo.

    Celebrate the past, present and future of Canine Companions, and learn about the exciting new activities planned for our 50th year.

    Learn More
  3. Two Labrador Retriever puppies, one yellow and one black, wearing yellow capes with blue ribbons. They are sitting side by side against a blue background with repeated names 'Finley' and 'Frederick.'

    Sponsor a future service dog's incredible journey!

    Learn More
  4. Three people pose together at an outdoor event, all wearing yellow shirts featuring 'DogFest' and 'Canine Companions.' One person wears sunglasses and has a blue fanny pack, while another has a headband and a name tag. The third person wears a light-colored tank top and has a green fanny pack, appearing cheerful in a festive setting.

    Join our milestone events happening across the country and connect with community members making a difference.

    Find Events

  5. From puppy to hero. We lead with independence.

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