Southeast Region
Southeast Region

Canine Companions for Independence was founded in the Southeast Region in 1989 in Orlando, Florida. The Southeast Regional Center of Canine Companions for Independence opened on Independence Day, July 4, 2000, and serves the 8 states of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. The 8-acre Anheuser-Busch/SeaWorld campus, named in recognition of the company’s $1,000,000 gift, consists of four buildings with a total of 32,000 square feet. It is a state-of-the-art facility where training, education and caring come together.

14th Annual Tales & Tails Gala, Saturday November 20, 2010
This is a consistently sold-out event! Tickets are already on sale at www.cci.org/talesandtailsgala

8150 Clarcona Ocoee Road
Orlando, FL 32818
Office: 407-522-3300

Fax: 407-522-3347


Volunteer puppy raisers
  and foster sitters are in high demand right now.  If you or someone you know may be interested in this highly rewarding volunteer position, please contact Ed Burger, Puppy Program Manager, today at 407-522-3304 or eburger@cci.org


Puppy classes are held every Saturday for current puppy raisers in the Orlando area. Keep a copy of the class schedule handy for date and times.

Tours will be given of the campus every Tuesday at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance. Click here for more information and to fill out a tour request form. Some blackout dates may occur. Be sure to review the calendar for special notes.

School Tours will be offered on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM and are reserved for school groups only. Please contact us directly for more information or fill out the tour form to reserve your place.

Presentations are also offered for schools, civic groups, meetings and the like. Check out the presentation page for more information and to submit your request. Please allow four weeks before your scheduled meeting date to allow us time to find a presenter in your area. Be sure to review the calendar for special notes. 

What's New

Special 10th Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we take a look
back and see photos 
from our event .

Three little words that have
big impact. Caring,
Sharing and Service
!
Check out ourTribute Wall

Purchase a CCI Giclee
created by world renowned artis
and supporter Luis Sottil.

Check out our Ways to Help page for the Southeast Region's current wish list and naming opportunities!

Upcoming Events

8th Annual Athens
Run for the Dogs
September 25, 2010

Athens, Georgia

14th Annual Tales & Tails Gala, Saturday November 20, 2010
This is a consistently sold-out event! Tickets are already on sale at www.cci.org/talesandtailsgala 

Team Training Graduation
November 13, 2010

 

Southeast Regional Executive Director

Margaret S. Ager

President
Dave Gordon
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Vice President
Vince LaRuffa
Universal Orlando Resort
Vice President
Christine O'Neal
SeaWorld | Discovery Cove | Aquatica
 
Treasurer
Duane Comprosky
GE Capital Solutions
Secretary
Rev. Chuck Green
Orangewood Presbyterian Church
Pastor Emeritus
Immediate Past President
Nancy Baumann
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