🚨 Puppy alert! 🐶 Recently, our VERY FIRST litter was born at our new Canine Health and Wellness Center, located in Northern California. And just last week, they've reached an age old enough to experience their outside enrichment for the first time! The new building provides a portal that connects the indoor area with an outdoor space, giving the pups a safe opportunity to start building their puppy skills. This amazing experience is a wonderful example of what this new facility can offer to our future generations of #servicedogs. 💛💙 To help ensure more healthy puppies come into this world, visit https://bit.ly/4cBFsXK #puppy #futureservicedog #servicedog #LeadWithIndependence #veterinary #veterinarycare #science #siblings
Canine Companions®
Non-profit Organizations
Santa Rosa, CA 12,262 followers
Providing expertly trained service dogs to empower children, adults and veterans with disabilities - free of charge.
About us
Canine Companions is a national nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to children, adults and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Our dogs and ongoing follow-up services are provided to clients completely free of charge. Canine Companions headquarters is located in Santa Rosa, California. We have seven training centers across the country, with locations in Northern California, Southern California, Florida, Ohio, Puget Sound (Seattle), New York and Texas.
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https://canine.org
External link for Canine Companions®
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- Service Dog, Advocacy, Disability Rights, and Dog Training
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Employees at Canine Companions®
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Proud to highlight our Nonprofit Partners of the Game for the eighth homestand of the 2024 Season: Girls Inc. of Alameda County Beyond Emancipation California State Parks Foundation Joshua's Gift Canine Companions® Daily Bowl
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📣 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Canine Companions is featured in a #Netflix documentary, Inside the Mind of a Dog, premiering on Friday, August 9! 🐾 Make sure to check out this delightful journey into the world of dogs that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs. 🐶 🎬 Watch the trailer by visiting: https://bit.ly/3y9EeUK P.S. Rob Lowe narrates the documentary! #documentary #dog #puppy #science #canine #roblowe
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Help more children match with their very own #servicedogs at no cost. 🐕🦺 Every dollar is DOUBLED, up to $100K by giving today: canine.org/independence24 💙 Four years ago, no one could have predicted that a routine car ride would end in an accident, leaving seven-year-old Emma with paralysis and changing her young life. Now, at 12 years old, Emma, a sweet-spirited redhead, has learned to navigate life with a disability as fully as possible. She's cultivated a love for art, piano, trombone and gardening in her accessible veggie patch. However, another kind-hearted, redhead – a Canine Companions #servicedog named Marcia – gives Emma even greater independence and confidence. “It’s really nice having a service dog,” says Emma. “They can impact your life so much. It feels like having an extra hand helping you. Marcia’s just the sweetest dog I could ever hope to have.” Together, Emma and Marcia are doing all of the activities Emma loves, with greater confidence and the joy that only a special dog can provide. Marcia picks up dropped paintbrushes and colored pencils and carries a basket of freshly cut flowers and vegetables back into the house for Emma. Marcia’s ability to tug open doors has given Emma access to her home and garden without relying on her mother to help. It’s easy to see that this duo is a perfect fit and Emma’s #independence is blossoming, thanks to a red-haired best friend named Marcia. Support the future of more children with disabilities. ➡️ Donate today to DOUBLE your impact with a $100K dollar-for-dollar match: canine.org/independence24 $25 DONATION --> becomes $50 Can provide TWO service dog vests to our canine teams. $50 DONATION --> becomes $100 Can provide TWO months of food for a dog in service dog training. $100 DONATION --> becomes $200 Can provide expert medical and wellness care for TWO of our dogs. $500 DONATION --> becomes $1,000 Can provide dedicated follow-up services to support TWO clients and their service dogs. $1,000 DONATION --> becomes $2,000 Can provide food for SIX dogs during their entire service dog training period. #servicedog #fundraiser #fundraising #donate #donation #community #giveback #LeadWithIndependence
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💪 To our client, Connor, #DisabilityPride has been a journey: "For many years, I grappled with the reality of being labeled as disabled, along with the knowledge that with each progression of my diagnosis, I would need to come to terms with more and more labels. However, it was in the embracing of labels that I found my pride. And with that pride came a community that I never imagined possible. For me, Disability Pride is the celebration of what every individual brings to the table, no matter their level of ability. It encompasses the community, harmony, diversity and beauty of our human journey, one that is often marked by varying disabilities. It is a journey where challenges become triumphs, and where differences enrich rather than divide. Disability Pride fosters a deep understanding that strength comes in many forms and that every person has inherent worth and dignity. It is about recognizing and celebrating the unique perspectives and contributions that arise from diverse experiences. In embracing Disability Pride, I have found not just acceptance but empowerment. It is a call to challenge stereotypes, dismantle barriers, and advocate for inclusivity and accessibility in all facets of life. Through Disability Pride, I have discovered a vibrant tapestry of stories, resilience, and solidarity that continues to inspire me. It is a celebration that invites everyone to recognize the inherent value of every individual, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Disability Pride is not just about acceptance; it is about embracing the richness of human diversity and affirming the right of every person to live fully and authentically. In this celebration, we find strength in unity and beauty in our differences. Disability Pride is a testament to the power of community and the limitless potential of every individual to make a meaningful impact on the world." Connor was matched with #servicedog Vespa at the Southwest Region in 2023. 💙 🐕🦺 Help more journeys to enhanced independence become a reality: canine.org/independence24 #DisabilityPrideMonth #disability #disabilityawareness #advocacy #servicedogs #LeadWithIndependence #inclusive #diversity
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Today marks the 34th year since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. 🐕🦺🦮🦽🦯 Most commonly known as #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay, this day celebrates this transformative law that prohibits disability discrimination by State and local governments; provides standards for access to places of public accommodation; protects people with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace; and ensures equal access to health care, social services, transportation and telecommunications. At Canine Companions, today and every day, we believe in the importance of promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities and providing greater independence for a lifetime. 💛💙 👍 Show your support by liking and sharing this post. #ADA34 #ADA #disabilitypridemonth #disabilitypride #LeadWithIndependence #servicedog #ThankstotheADA
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We're thrilled to have the support of community leaders like Jim and others who move forward initiatives to empower people with disabilities. 💛💙 #DisabilityPrideMonth #disabilitypride #inclusivity #LeadWithIndependence #SmileFarms
🌟 July is Disability Pride Month! 🌟 This month, we have a special opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. At Smile Farms Inc., our mission is to ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute to their community, empowering them to thrive. Let’s celebrate Disability Pride Month by recognizing and supporting the incredible talents and contributions of people with disabilities. Together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable world. #SmileFarms #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityEmployment
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Representation matters! This story is proof that small things like this make a huge impact on people in our community! 💙 Amazing job, Target! #DisabilityPrideMonth #disabilitypride #target #inclusion
Hey Target!!!!! Thank you. My son has a disability. He has neurological hearing loss. Inherited from me. It sets him apart and makes him stand out. We try to always stay positive with it but some days can be hard. Then a day like today happens and it just makes it easier. Today my son went shopping with my wife and he saw a model wearing hearing aids. “Mom!!! He has hearing aids like me! Can you take my picture with him?” It was an amazing feeling to see my son relate with another boy, in a totally positive way, around their similar hearing loss. So thank you Target for being inclusive. It is a beautiful thing on so many levels. Don’t stop.
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Coordinate travel arrangements for puppies and dogs (yes, it's an actual job)! 🐶 Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/4cRoxkb #applynow #apply #jobpost #jobalert #puppy #dog #nonprofitjob
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Our Facility Dog Brisket is a champ, both with the Los Angeles Chargers and with the community. 💛💙 We can't wait to continue to see the impact he makes to the City of Glendale, CA, the Glendale Police Department and beyond. #facilitydog #community #police
where are they now: chargers pups edition