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Group Hears About Canine Companions
The North County Times
November 15, 2009
The Fallbrook VFW Ladies Auxiliary invited Canine Companions for Independence to a meeting recently to talk about their Veterans Initiative...
Silverman 2009 & Operation Rebound talk about the events!
13 Action News | Las Vegas
November 6, 2009
Skilled Companion Team Nico Marcolongo and Tali of Operation Rebound help injured troops regain an active lifestyle.
Ironman for IronPuppy
by Bill Folsom | KOAA
October 19, 2009
A local man's finish at Ironman Kona will also benefit many people who need some extra help to simply complete everyday tasks...
'Big Little Life' Koontz's Warm Tribute to Beloved Dog
by Laura Groch | North County Times
October 18, 2009
Trixie was a graduate of Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit that trains companion and assistance animals for the disabled. ...
Graduation Day Brought Together New Partners, Companions
by Christina Macone-Greene | The North County Voice
September 3, 2009
Something special happened on Aug. 22, at the Mission San Luis Rey Serra Center in Oceanside...
Service Dog Importance Prompts Fundraiser
by Johnna Ray, The Shawnee News-Star
August 12, 2009
They can’t restore vision, hearing or the ability to walk, but assistance dogs can — and do — provide independence for thousands of people...
Special Care's Special Canine
NewsOK, July 24, 2009
Costa is a 2-year-old black lab that works as an assistance dog at a childcare facility in Oklahoma City.
Dogs Help Veterans Heal the Wounds of War
by Patty McCormac, The San Diego Union-Tribune
July 10, 2009
As some pet owners know, some problems can be solved simply by talking to the dog...
Author Dean Koontz Builds a Dream Home, Dream Career
by Carol Memmott, USA TODAY
June 8, 2009
Dean Koontz's home office is filled with things he treasures: family photos, Japanese scroll paintings, a collection of art deco-era Bakelite radios, a dog bed in the corner for his golden retriever, Anna...
Cold Noses, Warm Hearts
by Karen Schickendanz | Oro Valley/Marana Magazine
June, 2009
When SaddleBrooke residents Sylvia and Frank Willett took in their "new bundle of wiggles" - better known as Yukiko, a seven-month-old Golden and Labrador Retriever mix - they became more than just a pet owner, they became part of a very special organization...
Woofstock Draws Canine Crowd to Balboa Park
by Manny Lopez | North County Times
April 11, 2009
It wasn't held at Max Yasgur's dairy farm in upstate New York and there were no screeching guitars, but occasional rain did fall and howling dogs could be heard everywhere at the fifth annual Woofstock celebration held by Canine Companions for Independence...
Get Ready for Woofstock with a Fido Friendly Workout
San Diego Living | San Diego 6
April 7, 2009
Click on the link above and look for this TV segment under Recent Videos.
Woofstock to Raise Money for Service Dogs
by Stephanie DePasquale | Bark About It
April 3, 2009
If you've ever wondered who it is that trains assistance dogs to perform tasks like retrieve a water bottle out of the refrigerator without eating last night's leftovers, look no further than Canine Companions for Independence...
Peace, Love and Walk-n-roll
Under The Sun
March 2009
Woofstock: A Festival for Dogs & People will 'walk 'n roll' into town Saturday, April 11 from 9am to 2pm at Balboa Park in San Diego...
Volunteers Train Pups to Service the Disabled
by Triveni Sheshadri | San Diego Union Tribune
February 27, 2009
Eight years ago, when Margie McDonnell brought a black Labrador into her home, she felt as nervous as a new mom. It was one thing to be with the dog in the presence of trainers. It was quite another to have him as a permanent member of the household...
Canine Companions Lift Oklahoma Veterans' Spirits
by Susan Simpson | NewsOK
February 22, 2009
A stroke left Dale Bruyere partly paralyzed and unable to speak clearly. But the former Marine and patient at the VA Medical Center didn't need words this week to show affection for a new friend...
Senior Smart: Canine Companions for Independence
KGTV Channel 10 News | San Diego
January 19, 2009
Disabled seniors can receive help from four-legged friends...
Brrr, Cold! So Let's Get Those Bikinis On...
by Alysia Gray Painter | NBC Los Angeles
January 1, 2009
Daredevils across the nation -- from alpine-ish lakes in Colorado to Coney Island -- have gained fame for welcoming New Year's Day with a mad jump into whatever frigid body of water happens to be nearby. Intrigued? Southern California has its own strip-down-and-go-for-it swim...
New Year's Day Revelers Take the Plunge
by Ellyn Pak | The Orange County Register
January 1, 2009
Scott Sharples' strategy was simple: Just go for it. Wearing nothing but a pink, purple and yellow Speedo, and a long, white beard that came down to his chest, the 52-year-old faced the frigid ocean and prepped to rush into the water...
Graduation Day for Canine Companions Puppies
by Promise Yee | The Coast News
November 21, 2008
It was a joyful afternoon filled with hugs, kisses and pats on the tummy at the Canine Companions for Independence graduation...
In This Class, 'Teacher's Pet' Gains New Meaning
By Caroline Melia | Today's Local News
November 7, 2008
"Fairfax is here!" the third- through fifth-grade students in Robin Hooper's special-education class often exclaim...
Dog Works His Charm in Special Ed Classroom
by John Raifsnider | The North County Times
October 24, 2008
Students enrolled in a special education program for third- through fifth-graders at Hannalei Elementary School have a new friend in their classroom this fall...
Dana Point Man Finds a New Best Friend
by Chris Daines | The Orange County Register
October 23, 2008
Herb Langefeld recently turned 40, and on his birthday he met Oliver. They bonded quickly and became best friends...
Teacher's Pet Helps Students Improve Skills
NBC San Diego
October 22, 2008
There is a teacher's pet in a Vista special education classroom. He's a four-legged friend named Fairfax...
Meet the 2008 ASPCA Dog of the Year
ASPCA Pressroom
September 26, 2008
Ten-year-old Cole Massie of Los Angeles, CA, may live with cerebral palsy, but he has all the support a kid could want, thanks to a very special black Lab/golden retriever mix named Ilia...
Canine Support
San Diego 6
September 20, 2008
Novelist Dean Koontz is in town today signing books and drumming up support for dogs who are more than man's best friend...
Best-Selling Author Lets Dog Live On Through Books
by Jim Trageser | North County Times
September 13, 2008
For a dog who died last year, Trixie Koontz is mighty busy...
Wanted: Disabled War Vets
by Phillip Ireland | North County Times
August 9, 2008
Canine Companions for Independence launched an outreach program Saturday seeking disabled war veterans who could benefit from one of the organization's highly-trained assistance dogs...
Offering an Assist to Military Veterans
by Jeff Frank | North County Times
August 7, 2008
It's not far from the Canine Companions for Independence office in Oceanside to Camp Pendleton...
Service Dogs are Ready to Report for Duty
by Doug Kolk | News 8
August 4, 2008
A local disabled Marine is able to get around just fine, thanks to the help of his canine companion. It's a service many disabled veterans qualify for, but chose not to take advantange of...
Sylvie's Unconditional Love
by Kyra Kirkwood | Pasadena-Star News
August 1, 2008
Service Dogs have long been trained to help the blind. But now dogs can do so much more for people with all sorts of disabilities...
Canine Companions Reaches out to Disabled Vets
by Mark Walker | North County Times
July 30, 2008
A former Marine Corps reservist disabled by a spinal cord injury says many similarly injured troops he talks to are reluctant to apply for assistance dogs...
Service Dog Helps Disabled Vet
by Laura Forbes | Fox 21
July 24, 2008
Eight years after he was injured in a military training exercise, a Colorado Springs man is gaining some of his independence back, thanks to one loyal dog and the program that paired them up...
Lab-Retriever Mix Provides Big Dose of Hope
by Andrea Brown | The Gazette
July 21, 2008
Jay Huston could have his dog get him a beer from the fridge, but he prefers to have Timo fetch shoes and keys. Timo is a service dog for Huston...
Assistance Dogs Bring Hope and Comfort to Physically Challenged
by Jason McKinney | Colorado Dog Magazine
Summer 2008
Phlox knows how to switch lights on and off, open doors, and pick up dropped objects. She is also a ball girl for tennis player Brent Baribeau...
Canine Companions' Veterans Initiative
by Michael Gleeson | 10 News San Diego
July 2, 2008
Watch an online video of this San Diego news segment.
Beyond Best Friends: Canine Companions for Independence
by K. Castillo | sdPets
June, 2008
A dog is often considered to be man's best friend. The same goes for boys, too. Six-year-old Marisa is a great companion for 10-year-old Jason Gackstetter...
Bike Ride Raises $7,000 for Assistance Dogs
by Soraya Guttierrez | dogchannel.com
June 7, 2008
Soon after Bruce Ross completed his 715-mile bike ride down the California coast to raise funds for Canine Companions for Independence, he was already talking about his next cycling trip...
Canine Companions Volunteer Rides 700 Miles
by Manny Lopez | The North County Times
May 31, 2008
"With all the decisions we have to make in life, this is the one thing in my life that I know i'm supposed to be doing," said Bruce Ross, who rode his bicycle 700 miles to raise more than $6,000 on behalf of Canine Companions for Independence...
Organization Enhances Lives Through Priceless Gifts
by Angela Holman | Carlsbad Business Journal
May 2008
Since it was established in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence has enhanced the lives of people with disabilities....
Puppies Have Long Road from Infancy to Canine Companion With a Job To Do
by Diane A. Rhodes | The Press-Enterprise
April 24, 2008
Canine Companions for Independence believes that hope is a four-legged word. Since 1975 the national group has trained dogs...
Tommy Hollenstein: Tracking Art
by Sam Maddox | New Mobility
April 2008
Tommy Hollenstein's artwork is colorful and chaotic yet infused with the optimism and transformative drama that define the Southern California experience. Tommy is a native Angelino ex-surfer boy...
Canine Companions Takes Dogs to Balboa Park
by Joel D. Amos | The North County Times
April 12, 2008
Canine Companions for Independence went to Balboa Park on Saturday for its annual Woofstock, an event the Oceanside organization held at MiraCosta College in Cardiff until 2006...
Canine Companions Assist with Autism
by Ashley Walton | Spanish Fork News
April 2, 2008
April is Autism Awareness Month and Spanish Fork resident Kandace Hamilton shared a surprising secret that helps her son...
*Media may contact Katie Malatino, Southwest Region Public Relations Coordinator, at (760) 901-4307 with any questions or to arrange an interview.
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