CCI's graduation ceremonies occur four times a year. At these inspiring events, people with disabilities will graduate with their new, highly-trained assistance dogs.  These dogs have been in training for over two years and know approximately 50 commands including opening doors, turning on/off lights, and retrieving dropped objects.  The graduation ceremony is the culmination of an intensive two-week Team Training course with these new human/canine partners at the CCI Southwest Regional Training Center in Oceanside. Graduations are free and open to the public. Volunteer opportunities are available.

The next CCI graduation is Saturday, November 15, 2008 at NOON. Please join us at the Serra Center at Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA. Attend this heartwarming celebration of new Graduate Teams and puppy raisers! Immediately following the November graduation, join us on campus for the "Leaves of Love" and "Disney VoluntEARS Canine Care Center" dedications.

For more information, please call 760-901-4300.

Volunteer and professional photographer, Ken Sergi, photographs each graduation ceremony. To purchase photos, please visit www.kensergi.com.