Canine Support Teams, Inc

11/04/2026

🏒 An Incredible Night for Canine Support Teams at TD Garden! 🐾🇺🇸

On Monday evening, Canine Support Teams (CST) had the incredible honor of being recognized as a Boston Bruins Community All-Star during the Bruins' Veterans Appreciation Night!

This special recognition celebrated CST's commitment to providing highly trained service dogs to veterans with disabilities, along with our continued efforts to expand our mission throughout Massachusetts and the New England region.

What began as a partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation to sponsor two service dogs, Bo Bruin and Chrissie Bruin, has grown into something much bigger.

Through the support and generosity of the Boston Bruins Foundation, CST has been able to establish meaningful connections with the Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate (OVA), helping us identify and connect with local veterans who could benefit from the independence, confidence, and companionship a service dog can provide.

Monday night's celebration brought together CST service dog teams, veterans, representatives from the OVA, and members of the Bruins organization to celebrate the impact of these partnerships and the lives they are helping change.

The evening also included a special interview with NESN, highlighting CST's mission and our growing efforts to support veterans throughout New England. The interview will air again on Veterans Day, helping us share our story with an even larger audience.

We are incredibly grateful to the Boston Bruins, Boston Bruins Foundation, and Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate for their partnership, dedication, and continued commitment to supporting those who have served our country.

This is about so much more than hockey. It's about building relationships, creating opportunities, and changing the lives of veterans, one service dog at a time. 🐕‍🦺❤️

11/04/2026

Honor a Hero. Support a Mission ❤️🤍💙

With Veterans Day approaching, Canine Support Teams is proud to be an affiliate of the Murrieta Field of Honor, a beautiful tribute to those who have served our country.

For just $35, you can sponsor an American flag that will fly proudly at the Field of Honor from November 7–14. Each flag features a personalized ribbon honoring someone special, creating a meaningful tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Your tribute can also help support the life-changing work of our organization. 🐾

When you designate CST as your affiliate, $10 from your flag sponsorship goes directly to us, helping to continue our mission of providing incredible service dogs to those in need.

At the end of the event, you can even take your sponsored flag home or have it sent directly to you as a lasting keepsake.

Honor someone who has served while supporting a mission that continues to give back.❤️

🇺🇸 Sponsor your flag today:
https://murrietarotaryclub.org/murrieta-field-of-honor/

🐾 Be sure to mention Canine Support Teams as your affiliate when purchasing!

11/02/2026

This Veterans Month, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country 🇺🇸❤️

At Canine Support Teams, honoring their service means continuing ours.

Through our PAWZ for Wounded Veterans program, we’re proud to provide specially trained service dogs that help veterans regain independence, build confidence, and navigate everyday life with a loyal partner by their side.

To our veterans: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your courage. It is our privilege to stand beside you.

Are you a veteran who could benefit from a service dog? We encourage you to explore our PAWZ Program and submit an application to take the first step toward a life-changing partnership. Visit our website to learn more and apply.

🔗 caninesupportteams.org/pawz-for-wounded-veterans

10/31/2026

Which Way to the Treats?! 🧙‍♀️🐾🎃

Our pups are getting into the spooky spirit, and we hope you are too! Wishing you a Halloween full of sweet treats, wagging tails, and lots of puppy love! 👻

Happy Halloween from all of us at Canine Support Teams! 🐾🎃

10/27/2026

Right now, I’m just a puppy. I love naps, belly rubs, treats, and getting into a little mischief. 🐶

But one day? I could become someone’s lifeline. Their confidence. Their independence. Their best friend.

Before I can do any of that, though, I need someone to help me grow, learn, and discover the incredible things I’m capable of.

Could that someone be you? ❤️

Puppy Raisers are at the heart of everything we do at Canine Support Teams. By opening your home to a future service dog, you’re helping lay the foundation for a life-changing partnership.

🐾 And we have a little something special for our next Puppy Raisers!

The first 3 people who apply and are accepted into our Puppy Raiser Program will each receive their first 3 bags of puppy food, courtesy of Canine Support Teams!

Ready to make a difference? Visit our website to learn more and submit an application 🔗caninesupportteams.org

10/23/2026

Good Things Come in 3s! 🐶

Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule?

When a puppy enters a new home, those first days, weeks, and months are full of important milestones.

🐾 3 Days to decompress and explore new surroundings.
🐾 3 Weeks to settle into routines and begin feeling more comfortable.
🐾 3 Months to build trust, confidence, and a stronger bond.

Every puppy’s journey is different, but one thing remains the same: the love, patience, and guidance of a dedicated Puppy Raiser can make all the difference.

And speaking of the number 3… we have a special opportunity for our next Puppy Raisers! 🎉

The first 3 applicants that are accepted into our Puppy Raiser Program will each receive their first 3 bags of puppy food on us!

Our Puppy Raisers are an essential part of preparing future Service Dogs for the life-changing work ahead, and we’d love for you to be part of that journey.

Visit our website to learn more and submit an application 🔗caninesupportteams.org/raise-a-puppy

10/18/2026

Your Everyday. Their Extraordinary Future. 🦮

Your morning coffee run. A trip to the grocery store. An afternoon walk. To you, they’re everyday moments, but to a future Service Dog, they’re opportunities to learn, grow, and build the confidence they’ll one day need to change someone’s life.

That’s the beauty of becoming a Puppy Raiser with Canine Support Teams. You’re not just welcoming a puppy into your home, you’re helping prepare a future partner for someone who depends on their support and independence.

And you don’t have to do it alone! Our team provides support and guidance throughout the entire process.

Right now, we need more Puppy Raisers to help make these life-changing partnerships possible. Could your everyday routine become the beginning of someone’s extraordinary future?

Open your home. Change a life. Visit our website to learn more and apply. 🐾

10/16/2026

Small paws. Big purpose.🐾

Every life-changing partnership begins with something small: a puppy, a loving home, and someone willing to help them grow.

Puppy raisers are the heart of that journey. Through everyday experiences, patience, love, and guidance, they help lay the foundation for a future Service Dog who will one day change someone’s life.

The commitment may be temporary, but the impact can last a lifetime.

Ready to be part of something bigger? Become a volunteer Puppy Raiser and help give a future Service Dog the foundation they need to succeed❤️

🐶 Learn more at caninesupportteams.org/raise-a-puppy

10/13/2026

Puppy Raisers Needed! 🐾❤️

Behind every life-changing Service Dog is someone who helped them get their start.

At Canine Support Teams, our volunteer Puppy Raisers are the heart of everything we do. Without them, the incredible partnerships we help create simply wouldn’t be possible.

We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to open their homes and hearts to a future Service Dog! From puppy cuddles and first adventures to learning good manners and building confidence, you’ll help lay the foundation for a puppy who will one day change someone’s life.

Could you be the beginning of someone’s life-changing story? Become a Puppy Raiser! Visit our website to learn more about the program and apply today

🔗 http://www.caninesupportteams.org/raise-a-puppy

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Highly trained service dogs provided by Canine Support Teams empower veterans and individuals with disabilities to live more independent, confident lives through expert training and compassionate support.

10/05/2026

Myth vs. Fact: Round Two! 🐕‍🦺

There are a lot of misconceptions about service dogs, so we’re back to bust a few more myths and set the record straight 👀

Swipe through as we separate fact from fiction and clear up a few more things you may have heard about service dogs and proper etiquette.

A little knowledge can go a long way when it comes to giving service dogs and their handlers the respect and space they need to do their jobs ❤️

Did any of these surprise you? Let us know in the comments! 👇