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The Canine Companions Facebook page is meant to be a fun environment to discuss the Canine Companions mission of raising, training and placing service dogs with people with disabilities. Please note though, that while this community is intended to be a lighthearted place, we do take the safety of members very seriously. Though Canine Companions does not monitor every Facebook posting, please understand that we reserve the right to remove postings and photos that:
(1) are libelous profane, defamatory, disparaging, hateful, harassing, threatening, or obscene,
(2) violate another’s copyright or intellectual property;
(3) condones or promotes illegal activity;
(4) are fraudulent, deceptive or misleading;
(5) are otherwise sexual or offensive graphically or in tone;
(6) contain spam or are intended to cause technical disruptions to this page;
(7) are off topic; or
(8) violate any local, state, federal, and/or international laws or regulations.
Please note that Canine Companions does not endorse any opinions on this page not specifically posted by us. Additionally, Canine Companions is not responsible for the accuracy of the claims, information, advice or comments posted by visitors of the page. Canine Companions strongly encourages fans of this page to respect fellow community members and to follow Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. Anyone repeatedly posting material that falls into the above categories will be removed and banned from participating in this Facebook page.
Overview
Mentions in press and media 16
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| Jun 2, 2026 | Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By LAURA UNGAR CINCINNATI (AP) — The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equ... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Canine Companions® Challenges Americans to Volunteer as Service Dog Puppy Raisers to Combat Global Shortage | Canine Companions 50th Anniversary logo The Atlanta Chapter of Canine Companions will host a screening of award-winning short film Andy: A Dog's Tale with an appearance by director Jamy Wheless at Fetch Park Alpharetta, 11440 Maxwell Road, ... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Canine Companions® Honors 2025 Volunteer Award Winners Amid Global Service Dog Shortage | Canine Companions 50th Anniversary logo Maeve Cooney of Austin, Texas is Canine Companions' 2025 Jack Warnock National Volunteer Award winner. Since 2002, Maeve Cooney has raised 18 puppies for Canine Companions, with many going on to impac... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Canine Companions® Launches #PuppyNation Week and Puppy Cam on National Puppy Day to Address Global Service Dog Shortage | Canine Companions 50th Anniversary logo Volunteer puppy raisers care for and socialize future service dogs so they are ready for their professional training and life with a person with a disability. #PuppyNation week is a nationwide awarene... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Viral Short Film Inspires New Picture Book ‘Andy: A Dog’s Tale’ | "Andy: A Dog's Tale" is available online and in bookstores nationwide. Heartwarming story follows hero’s journey of a future service dog, proceeds benefit Canine Companions SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPress... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Lombard Veterinary Hospital & Canine Companions Honored with DuPage County Proclamation for National Service Dog Month | Lombard Veterinary Hospital’s decades-long support of Canine Companions helped secure a DuPage County proclamation for National Service Dog Month. Proclamation Recognizing September 2025 as National Service Dog Month Lombard Veterinary Hosp... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Canine Companions calls for support of assistance dog handlers facing daily exclusion, discrimination and anxiety | Assistance dog handler responses suggest the worst places for access include restaurants and cafes (56%); hotels and other accommodation (28%); medical facilities (28%); and grocery stores (19%). Canine Companions invented the concept of th... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Inventor of the Modern Service Dog Celebrates 50 Years Since First Life-Changing Dog Was Trained | Canine Companions service dogs are professionally trained to complete more than 45 different tasks ranging from picking up dropped items and opening doors to applying calming, deep pressure or alerting their handler to important sounds. The... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | The Healing Power of Paws: How Therapy Dogs Are Transforming Hospital Environments | In the bustling corridors of hospitals, where stress and anxiety often loom large, a new kind of therapy is wagging its tail. Therapy dogs are stepping into the fray, bringing a wave of calm and comfort to both medical staff and patients. T... |
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FAQ about Canine Companions®
When was Canine Companions® founded?
Canine Companions® was founded in 1975.
What has the press written about Canine Companions®?
Parsers VC has collected 16 articles mentioning Canine Companions®, among them “Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal” (Jun 2, 2026) and “Canine Companions® Challenges Americans to Volunteer as Service Dog Puppy Raisers to Combat Global Shortage” (Jun 2, 2026).
Is Canine Companions® still active?
Yes, Canine Companions® is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 24, 2026.