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: Spring Hill Arthritis Victim, Helper Dog a Perfect Match by Jeff Schmuker Hernando Today, April 29, 2010 Jessica McClellan claims her life is much more stress free following the completion and certification to have Gracie, a 2-year-old golden Labrador/retriver mix as a service dog that responds to more than 50 commands.. MORE Man's Best Friend Brings Help, Smiles by Meghan Cooke Charlotte Observer, April 21, 2010 A little girl tugged on her mom's pants and pointed at the yellow Labrador retriever strolling through a Harrisburg grocery store last week. MORE Raise a Puppy, Change A Life by Kate Santich Orlando Sentinal, April 5, 2010 At Canine Companions for Independence, every assistance dog starts out as a puppy raised by a volunteer. MORE Assistance Dog Offers Independence for Melbourne Florida Resident Bright Feats, March 2010 Melbourne, FL resident Shaina Levine, along with her mother Samantha, recently graduated from two weeks of training and received an assistance dog from CCI.  MORE Stone Creek Elementary to get Walker's third facility dog by Ben Benton, March 2010 Another Walker County school has gone to the dogs, or rather, another dog is coming to a Walker school.  MORE Hospital Adds New Assistance Dog Neshoba Democrat, December 2009 Philadelphia resident Stacy Cook recently received an assistance dog from Canine Companions for Independence.  MORE Rosen Hotels & Resorts' Chief Financial Officer, Frank Santos, Awarded Prestigious "Golden Leash" from Canine Companions for Independence Orlando Times, December 2009 For Rosen Hotels & Resorts' Chief Financial Officer, Frank Santos, enhancing the lives of others has always been a lifelong goal.  MORE Tales and Tails Gala Orlando Magazine, December 2009 Canine Companions for Independence's signature fundraising event featured entertainment by famed animal trainer and TV personality Jack Hanna and his amazing animals.  MORE Lend a Helping Paw by Varinia Pereira Orlando Style, December 2009 Cory was in grade school when he became paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident.  He desperately needed help to regain his life and independence.  MORE   Article and Press Release Archives

Press Kit: Current Issue of the Southeast Companion:   Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 required. Past Issues of the Southeast Companion: November 2009 March 2009 September 2008 March 2008

Press Releases:

CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE ANNOUNCES 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EIGHT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE VERY SPECIAL VALENTINES AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO

PERRY RESIDENT RAISES PUPPIES FOR A HIGHER PURPOSE

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, Public Relations Coordinator at (407) 522-3305.