Canine Companions

Canine Companions Please note though, that while this community is intended to be a lighthearted place, we do take the safety of members very seriously.

Canine Companions® is a national nonprofit organization that provides expertly trained service dogs to people with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals – at no cost to recipients. ----------------------------------------
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The Canine Companions page is meant to be a fun environment to discuss the Canine Companions mission of raising, training and pl

acing service dogs with people with disabilities. 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 page.

09/02/2026

We’re looking back at when our friends at Bread Financial introduced the puppy they named, future service dog Crumb! 🐾💙💛

We’re so grateful to have Bread Financial cheering Crumb on and supporting her journey toward becoming a .

Has your city or state declared September as ? 🐕‍🦺📜 It takes one form and just a few seconds!➡️ Submit your request now...
09/02/2026

Has your city or state declared September as ? 🐕‍🦺📜 It takes one form and just a few seconds!

➡️ Submit your request now: bit.ly/4wAzkbl

By taking this step, you're not only supporting and people with disabilities - you're also making sure your community is inclusive. 💙

We're celebrating with a LIVE PUPPY CAM! 🐶🐶 ➡️ Sign up to get more info and exclusive content: canine.org/puppyWhen yo...
09/01/2026

We're celebrating with a LIVE PUPPY CAM! 🐶🐶

➡️ Sign up to get more info and exclusive content: canine.org/puppy

When you sign up, you get:
🐾 Adorable puppy content
👀 Sneak peek of our pups in action
🎴 Free downloadable goodies
⏰ Schedule and line up of live speaker events

From puppy sitter to puppy raiser, Amanda Acuna has been making a difference with Canine Companions since 2022, turnin...
09/01/2026

From puppy sitter to puppy raiser, Amanda Acuna has been making a difference with Canine Companions since 2022, turning her lifelong love of dogs into a way to help others. 💛💙

After joining STEP at UCF, an undergraduate student club at University of Central Florida with a mission of raising puppies to become future for Canine Companions, she was inspired by the incredible impact facility dogs have in healthcare.

“I am currently in an accelerated nursing program, and I was inspired by facility dogs,” says Amanda. “The idea of a facility dog really resonated with me and my career; I had no idea it was a possibility to have dogs in healthcare.”

“My family was always giving back and volunteering. I knew I wanted to help, too, but nothing clicked for me where I wanted to dedicate my time until I found out about Canine Companions in college. The network of people I have met, whether my new friends, the volunteers or graduates have been amazing."

Amanda now brings her passion for the mission back home to the newly renamed Miami Chapter, seeing an opportunity to expand our reach in South Florida, strengthening support for future Canine Companions teams across the region. 🐕‍🦺

Amanda is focused on growing the Miami chapter by recruiting new raisers, organizing fundraising efforts and building awareness about the life-changing impact service dogs can have on those with disabilities.

"The mission and dogs truly inspire and move me to give back to Canine Companions. I am so happy for the work that I do: the chapter leadership and puppy raising. Seeing my dog, Hansen, match and find his person was so moving for me and made me so happy for the work that I did.” ❤️

Thank you, Amanda, for your leadership, initiative and commitment to growing the Canine Companions community in South Florida!

🐕‍🦺 September is , a time to celebrate and raise awareness about the life-changing impact service dogs have on people w...
09/01/2026

🐕‍🦺 September is , a time to celebrate and raise awareness about the life-changing impact service dogs have on people with disabilities. 🎉

are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. They provide greater independence, confidence and joy, helping their partners live their lives to the fullest.

Some of the many tasks could include pulling wheelchairs, picking up dropped items, alerting to sounds and blood sugar levels, and mitigating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Throughout the month, we'll be sharing educational information, as well as fun ways you can celebrate, participate, make a difference - wherever you are! 💛💙

🐾 Learn more, take quizzes, download games and resources and more: canine.org/servicedogmonth

Congratulations to this group of dogs entering Team Training at the South Central Region during the week of August 30, 2...
08/31/2026

Congratulations to this group of dogs entering Team Training at the South Central Region during the week of August 30, 2026.

L-R: Petal, Isabel, Bodega, Lynn

Congratulations to this duo entering Team Training at the South Central Region during the week of August 30, 2026.L-R: Y...
08/31/2026

Congratulations to this duo entering Team Training at the South Central Region during the week of August 30, 2026.

L-R: Yancy and Walt

💙 Meet dog lovers in your community and make a difference together! 🐕‍🦺 Sign up for an online info session to and prov...
08/31/2026

💙 Meet dog lovers in your community and make a difference together! 🐕‍🦺 Sign up for an online info session to and provide service dogs to people with disabilities.

✔️ Opportunities with & without dogs
🐶 No prior dog experience necessary
💻 Nationwide/remote opportunities
⏰ Ability to track volunteer hours

Join an online info sessions to get started:
-Tues., September 8, at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET

➡️ Sign up: canine.org/volunteerinfosession

Canine Companions is a national nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to people with disabilities - free of charge.

We look forward to meeting you!

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08/30/2026

Happy ! 🏖️🌊 Share your best beach photos in the comments below ⤵️

Let's make sure your city and state officials declare this September! 🐕‍🦺📜 It takes one form and just a few seconds!➡️...
08/29/2026

Let's make sure your city and state officials declare this September! 🐕‍🦺📜 It takes one form and just a few seconds!

➡️ Submit your request now: bit.ly/4wAzkbl

By taking this step, you're not only supporting and people with disabilities - you're also making sure your community is inclusive. 💙

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2965 Dutton Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
95407

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+18005722275

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