Recent Headlines:
Brentwood Resident Sponsors Los Angeles Expansion of Canine Companions for Independence
by Shirley McKernan | Brentwood News
August 19, 2010
Thanks to a generous grant from Brentwood resident Shirley McKernan and The Shirley McKernan Courage Foundation, the Southwest Regional Center fo Canine Companions for Independence opened is new West Los Angeles field office in June.
Good Times Car Show Raises Cash for Canine Companions
KKTV
August 15, 2010
Thousands showed up to check under the hoods of hundreds of cars Sunday at the Good Times Car Show in Old Colorado City.
Cordillera Event Benefits Service Dog Organization
Vail Daily
August 13, 2010
Journey to Independence, Canine Companions for Independence's annual Vail Valley fundraising event, will be held Monday at the Timber Hearth Grille in Cordillera.
Canine Companions Provides Assistance to People with Disabilities
San Diego Living
August 10, 2010
Watch this interview with Instructor Seamus Cashin on San Diego Living. Click here for the Flash version and here for the Windows Media version.
Hitting Links to Raise Money for Canine Companions
KOAT ABC 7
July 18, 2010
New Mexico volunteers are preparing for the Enchanted Canines Golf Classic to benefit Canine Companions for Independence.
Amazing Dog Serves Salt Lake Paraplegic
by Ed Yeates | KSL
A Salt Lake woman, paralyzed in a plane crash 14 years ago, now has a special someone helping her out in a very novel way.
Local Veteran's Life Changed by a Dog
by Kim Fischer | NBC DFW
June 29, 2010
Jason Morgan, an Air Force veteran, was injured in the line of duty 11 years ago, leaving him paralyzed...
Canine Companions for Independence Provides Lifeline to Disabled
by Nicole Sours Larson | San Diego Pets
June 18, 2010
Jennifer McCallson was only 20 when her whole life changed in an instant. A college cheerleader, she was doing a back flip when she collided with a male cheerleader...
Dogs Help Autistic Kids Interact with Adults
by Ed Yeates | KSL-TV
June 14, 2010
Utah children with autism are talking and learning to interact with adults through dogs...
Another Hero Named Sully
www.thepetcast.com
June, 2010
Listen to a podcast interview featuring Las Vegas area puppy raiser, Kelly Haugh, and puppy in program, Sully V.
Service Dog Trainers Raise Puppies for Greatness
Fox 13 Now
May 27, 2010
Salt Lake City volunteers raise future Canine Companions assistance dogs.
Atomic Dog Radio Features Canine Companions
LA Talk Radio
May 20, 2010
Play the episode on May 20 to hear hosts Jillian Boyd and Russ Avison interview Canine Companions graduate and artist Tommy Hollenstein.
Pay it 4Ward
KFOR
April 28, 2010
Volunteer puppy raiser Linda McMahan was surprised with $400 in recognition of her charitable efforts on this local news segment.
Friends Who Make a Difference
by David L. Coddon | San Diego Magazine
April 2010
Jason and Marisa are a team. They take care of each other. They go just about everywhere together, and they're popular wherever they go...
Working Like a Dog: Furry Friends with Important Jobs
by Sharon Sullivan | Grand Junction Free Press
April 16, 2010
Mary Moore intends to eventually adopt her constant companion, a golden labrador named Embree...
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