Highland Canine Connect

10/31/2026

A Halloween pup dressed with flair,
In a costume beyond all compare!
Show us your hounds,
In costumes renowned.
Post pics for the whole pack to see!

📸Share your spooky, silly, or sweet pup pics with Highland Canine Connect!🎃

10/30/2026

Halloween is full of costumes, candy, and excitement, but for our furry friends, it can also bring a few hidden dangers!

A few simple reminders:

🍫 Keep candy out of reach! Chocolate, sugar-free candy containing xylitol, and other Halloween treats can be dangerous for dogs and cats.

🎃 Choose decorations wisely. Keep lit candles, electrical cords, and small decorations away from curious noses and paws.

🚪 Watch those doors! Frequent trick-or-treaters can mean more opportunities for an adventurous pets to slip outside. Keep pets secure and make sure their ID tags are up to date.

🐕 Costumes should be comfortable. If your pet dresses up, make sure the costume fits properly, allows free movement, and doesn’t restrict breathing or vision.

🐾 Know when your pet needs a break. Costumes, doorbells, and excited visitors can be overwhelming. Give your furry friend a quiet, safe place to relax.

From all of us at Highland Canine Connect, we wish you a happy, healthy, and SAFE Halloween! 🧡

Remember, the best Halloween treat is making sure our four-legged family members are safe, too!

10/28/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 🎃📚
Stella and Frankie dressed up in their Halloween best for a special visit to Union Grove Elementary!

These two brought plenty of smiles as they joined the students for a Waggy Tales day. We love seeing our therapy dog teams make reading a little more fun and memorable.

10/26/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Grand Chapter of North Carolina, Order of the Eastern Star, for hosting a Cruise-In in support of Highland Canine Connect!

For years, Eastern Star has made service dogs a permanent charitable cause, demonstrating an incredible, lasting commitment to the people and families who rely on them. We are deeply grateful for their continued support and for a partnership that helps build a more inclusive North Carolina, one service dog at a time.

10/20/2026

Some matches just feel right!

Mallory stopped by Highland Canine Connect for a visit with Thumper, her service dog in training, and we couldn’t be more excited about these two!

They’re an amazing match, and we know they’re going to make one incredible team. We can’t wait to see where their journey takes them.

Help us give Mallory and Thumper a little HCC love!

10/15/2026

Legitimate service dogs can take years to train. Behind every trained service dog is an incredible investment of time, consistency, and specialized training to help a person with a disability navigate daily life.

Buying a vest on Amazon doesn’t make a pet a service dog. Neither does an ID card or certificate purchased online. Under the ADA, service dogs must be trained to perform SPECIFIC TASKS related to a person’s disability.

Why does this matter? Misrepresenting pets as service dogs creates confusion and can make public access more difficult for people who genuinely rely on their highly trained partners.

This isn’t about judging someone’s disability. Many disabilities are invisible.

A vest is easy to buy. Training a service dog is a commitment. Let’s know the difference.

10/13/2026

Stella, the therapy dog, made a lasting impact on a student at App State Academy at Middle Fork, reminding us just how powerful the human-animal connection can be.

10/07/2026

Look who’s bringing a little extra comfort to Rainbow Kidz Children's Grief Program
each week.

JJ and Dolly have an important job: showing up, offering a moment of connection, and reminding kids that they don’t have to navigate grief alone. Sometimes, the best kind of support has four paws.

Rainbow Kidz provides a safe, supportive space for children and families as they navigate the journey through grief. We are grateful for this community partnership.

10/05/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲. We think kindness is one of the easiest things to give, and one of the most powerful.

Hold the door. Check on a neighbor. Buy someone a coffee. Thank a teacher. Read with a child. Help someone who could use a hand. Spend a little extra time with your dog, or simply remind someone that they matter.

We see every day how one small act of kindness can become something much bigger. A volunteer gives their time. A puppy raiser opens their home. A dog learns. A person gains confidence, independence, comfort, or connection.

Small acts can impact lives. We think every day should be about doing something nice!

10/03/2026

🍂🍁𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫?🎃There’s always something going on, and it all comes back to our mission of creating more knowledgeable, welcoming communities for people and dogs.

We work every day to educate, connect, and make a difference. Take a look at what’s happening at HCC!

What’s Happening At Highland Canine Connect October 2026 Volunteer Now Build Confidence – Change Lives October brings cooler days, falling leaves, Halloween fun, and plenty of opportunities to help our dogs learn something new. We believe one of the most powerful things we can give a dog is conf...