Recent Headlines:
Canine Companions Expands Wounded Veterans Initiative
by Walter Morris | Fox 5
The nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence has placed service dogs in the homes of people with disabilities...
Barrow Finds Joy in Creating Four-Legged Friendships
Golf Digest
April 28, 2012
Although it's accurate to call Barbara Barrow a former LPGA tour winner, she is perhaps better described as a Renaissance woman...
Fuzzy Allies: Canine Companions Always on Duty to Help their Humans
by Becky Cairns | Standard Examiner
April 22, 2012
A leash in the hand means a new start in life for three Top of Utah residents with disabilities.
Police Dog's Training is a Comfort to Children
by Taylor Summers | KTAR
April 18, 2012
Police officers use dogs for many different jobs...
Phoenix PD Introduce Revolutionary K-9 Companion
by Ralph Chiappetta | CBS 5
April 12, 2012
The Phoeniz Polic Department unveiled its new partner...
Group Provides Service Dogs to Injured Military Vets
by Bob Lawrence | KGTV
February 9, 2012
Canine Companions for Independence has trained service dogs for more than 35 years...
Vet's Best Friend: Service Dog Helps Injured Marine
East County Magazine
February 8, 2012
Gabe, a San Diego military veteran, is a seemingly laid-back, young guy...
Festival of Human Abilities
By Kurt A. Eichsteadt and Jesse Lopez | Gazettes.com
January 30, 2012
View a video on this great event and see a short interview with Service Team Peter and Echuka.
Bettering Themselves Through Helping Others
by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Eller | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
January 27, 2012
They both have shiny blonde hair, big brown eyes and slender legs...
Charity Spotlight: Canine Companions for Independence
The Road Back Home
January 19, 2012
When you witness the work of a charitable organization, you often expect to be moved by its charity. What you don’t always expect, however, is to be moved by its organization...
Canine Companions Names New Director
by Ray Huard | North County Times
January 7, 2012
The Southwest Regional Center of Canine Companions for Independence in Oceanside has named Barbara Barrow as its executive director...
Turning Point: Intermountain Therapy Animals
BYUTV
January 2012
Watch this program which includes a profile of Graduate Susan's work with Facility Dog Diva.
Canine Companions Provides Four-Legged Friends
SpecialNeeds.com
December 9, 2011
Canine Companions for Independence is a national nonprofit organization that provies assistance dogs for people with disabilities completely free of charge...
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