Canine Companions for Independence
Since 1975, Canine Companions for Independence has provided assistance dogs free of charge to recipients.
It all starts with you!
Canine Companions® has had dedicated volunteers for 45 years, but for the past 20 years, we’ve been honoring outstanding volunteerism through the prestigious Jack Warnock Award. Each year, volunteers are nominated from our six regions. We are proud to name Chris Newbern as the recipient of the 20th Jack Warnock Award. Learn how Chris and the five National Board of Directors Regional Volunteer Award winners have made a tremendous impact on our mission.
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Eight-year-old girl finds her perfect companion
Brooke was matched with Skilled Companion Zara in February 2019.
Kristi Is My Best Friend
Nu Ja was born with limb differences in her arms and legs, meaning they are either absent or incomplete; however, this rarely slows her down. Click here to read the full story.
Partnered With Pablo
Life changed for Chelsey in 2010 when she contracted a bacterial infection after tubing on the Comal River, which led to a bilateral below-knee amputation. Click here to read the full story.
Moving Away From Home
Megan often has her nose buried in a book. When she’s not reading for fun, she is studying to take the bar exam this summer. Megan recently graduated from law school at Northeastern University in Boston, but she didn’t always think that her life could take her so far from her home in California. Click here to read the full story.
Puppy Raising Full Circle
Kelly and Kirk keep busy with their pre-teen daughters, Katherine and Killian, but they wanted their girls to experience giving back to the community in a way that would be tangible. They wanted Katherine and Killian to see, feel, experience and teach. Click here to read the full story.
Charlie and Devon
It takes a distinct form of courage to take on a job called “Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician.” Especially while serving in the Marine Corps in Afghanistan. Charlie Linville, of Boise, is that kind of brave. Click here to read the full story.
