Regional News
Regional News

Canine Companions for Independence is excited to share its mission with as many people as possible. In the Regional News section you can learn more about our organization, see our latest stories in the media and read our recent newsletters.

Recent Headlines:
 Watch SER Board Member Bill Sarantis and SER graduate Andy Arnette and his dog Solis talk about CCI on Raising Charlotte - a FOX morning talk show in Charlotte, NC!

Altrusa of Orlando-Winter Park Adopts Alvin II
By Lida Coffman, Summer 2009
Altrusa International District Three Service Bulletin
Altrusa of Orlando-Winter Park donated $500 to Canine Companions for Independence in April.  Our donation qualified us to adopt Alvin II.  MORE

Puppy Raising Program Starts at South Florida Prison
By Daphne Sashin, September 9, 2009
Orlando Sentinal - Animal Crazy
I love reading stories about prisoners raising dogs to become service animals.  MORE

Pet Lends Helping Paw
By Tracie Simer, September 8,2009
JacksonSun.com
When someone asks for a soda, Wanita obediently walks to the refridgerator, opens it and grabs a can with her mouth.  MORE

This Reading Dog Helps Teach St. Lucie Children To Do The Same
By Joe Crankshaw, October 9,2009
TCPalm
Abigail, a golden retriever, pads quietly through the halls of Oak Hammock Elementary School on her way to class.  MORE

Autistic Girl Gains Pet Pal From Canine Companions
By Samantha Frank, August 27,2009
The Palm Beach Post
When it comes to animals and wildlife, Phoebe Ruttenberg loves them all.  MORE

Agency Focus: Canine Companions for Independence
Universal News, August 3-16,2009
Founded in Orlando in 1989, Canine Companions for Independence provides assistance dogs for people with developmental or physical disabilities who can demonstrate that a canine companion will enhance their independence and quality of life.  MORE

 

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Current Issue of the
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Past Issues of the Southeast Companion:

March 2008
September 2008
March 2009
Press Releases:
EIGHT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE VERY SPECIAL VALENTINES AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO
PERRY RESIDENT RAISES PUPPIES FOR A HIGHER PURPOSE
BAGELS WITH BENEFITS: NEW BRUEGGERS BAKERY & CAFE OPENS IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE HOSTS THE 2009 ASSISTANCE DOGS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN ORLANDO FLORIDA
THREE NEW MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED TO CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A PENSACOLA FATHER GIVES BACK TO THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED HIS SON
CHARLOTTE VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE THREE NEW PUPPIES DESTINED TO CHANGE LIVES
THE 22ND ANNUAL ATLANTA DOG JOG BENEFITING CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE

If you have questions about Canine Companions for Independence regional news or are interested in writing a story about Canine Companions for Independence, please contact Martha Johnson, Southeast Regional Development Associate at (407) 522-3305.