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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...

Boy with Disability Relies on Canine Comfort
The San Fernando Valley Sun
December 1, 2011
Eleven-year-old Luke Chulack, lives in Burbank...

Super Dog Gives a Little Girl Some Peace
by Teryl Zarnow | The Orange County Register
October 26, 2011
Julianna Smith, 6, lies on her back on the family room floor – and her dog Emilio lies right beside her...

Help is a Four-Legged Word at Canine Companions for Independence
by Oskar | Pet Blogs United
October 17-20, 2011
Read the posts from October 17-20 on Canine Companions.

Annual Golf Fundraiser Supports Canine Companions for Independence
CBS Los Angeles
October 3, 2011
Linda Thompson from Canine Companions for Independence visited the KCAL 9 studios Monday to talk about their upcoming fundraiser.

Canine Companions for Independence for Wounded Warriors
KSWO-TV
September 24, 2011
A program designed to help anyone who is disabled wants to reach out to more wounded warriors...

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Canine Companions Announces New Executive Director

Canine Companions for Independence to Host Open House

Canine Companions Invites Public to Celebrate International Assistance Dogs Week

Service Dog Organization to Honor Disabled Veterans with Free Community Event

Golf Tournament Benefits Service Dog Organization

Service Dog Organization Invites Public to PUPPY SUMMER SUNDAYS

BALBOA BARKS Festival Raises $32,000 for Canine Companions for Independence

 
 
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