Canine Companions

10/17/2026

The Northeast Region enjoyed its annual visit from Canine Companions Chief Executive Officer Paige Mazzoni earlier this week! 🗽🚕 After a stop at our Manhattan office space meeting with members of the Northeast Region Leadership Council, Paige attend "Yappy Hour" with our volunteers and graduates.

She then made her way to the Northeast Region Miller Family Campus in Medford, New York, where she was interviewed by News 12 Long Island's Jenn Seelig before attending our Paws & Pours event at Kismet Coffee Company in Bay Shore, New York. There, Paige mingled with more volunteers, puppy raisers, regional board members and newcomers interested in our mission.

Paige had an amazing time and wants to share her excitement about our future here in the Northeast Region!

10/17/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ), and we’re proud to celebrate our clients who are living more independently, thanks to a partnership with our expertly trained ! 💼🐕‍🦺

Meet Javier. At the age of 16, Javier fell out of a tree, resulting in quadriplegia. Javier focused on his grades and pursued a future he hadn’t dreamed of before his accident: He earned a degree from Rutgers University and a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law. ⚖️

Javier is now partnered with his fourth Canine Companions Service Dog, Gonzalo. With Gonzalo there to provide greater independence, Javier works as a faculty and assistant teaching professor at Rutgers in the Department of Kinesiology and Health. He’s also a husband, father of two and a passionate advocate for disability rights. 💪

You can help more people with disabilities to support access and inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

As a Canine Companions advocate, you’ll also get exclusive access to webinars and action alerts - information to stay on top of disability advocacy world.

➡️ Register to become an advocate: canine.org/advocate


Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences

10/17/2026

DogFest Bay Area is TODAY from 12-4pm! 🐾🥳 Bring your people and pups out to the Presidio of San Francisco for our free, dog-friendly event featuring canine-centric crafts and activities, service dog demonstrations, food, music, canine costume contests and more!

Learn more at canine.org/DogFestBayArea

10/16/2026

🐾 We had such a great time with our friends at CareCredit!

It was wonderful to meet the CareCredit team, share more about our mission and and give their associates a chance to meet some very special four-legged guests (who certainly enjoyed all the belly rubs!). 💙 Thank you for welcoming us and for your continued in helping people with disabilities lead more independent lives.

10/16/2026

🐕‍🦺 We URGENTLY need volunteers to raise and prepare our puppies to become for people with disabilities! 💙

Join one of our 30-minute online info sessions to get started:
-Wed., 11/ 4, at 4:30 p.m. PT/ 7:30 p.m. ET
-Thurs., 12/3, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET

➡️ Sign up for an info session to learn more: canine.org/prinfo

🐶 Ready to apply?
Visit here: canine.tfaforms.net/f/BVII

Raise a Puppy. Change a Life. 🐾
You can become a puppy raising from anywhere in the U.S!

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

10/16/2026

🏒 Buccella, our former team pup for the Pensacola Ice Flyers, visited the team earlier this week for a bittersweet reunion. 🥲

Buccella, named after the late Dan “Bucky” Buccella, one of the most beloved players in the history of Pensacola hockey who passed away a few years ago from leukemia.

Last year, Buccella successfully graduated, and she's been a for Rosemary, a 25-year U.S. Navy veteran who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 🐕‍🦺

With his steady presence and unwavering companionship, Buccella helps Rosemary face each day with greater confidence, comfort and hope - keeping Dan's legacy alive. 💛💙

💪 Link in bio to learn more about our Veterans Initiative™, or visit canine.org/veterans.

📷: Pensacola Ice Flyers

SPHL

10/16/2026

Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, October 17 for DogFest Bay Area! 🐾 Bring your people and pups and head to the Presidio of San Francisco for an afternoon of canine-centric fun! Enjoy vendors and activities, food, music, service dog demonstrations, canine costume contests and more! 🎃

Learn more at canine.org/DogFestBayArea 🐶

10/16/2026

🍂 Clear out your garage and help provide to people with disabilities at the same time.🐕‍🦺🚗 Get your unwanted vehicles picked up for FREE - and the proceeds support our mission! 💙

Here's how it works:
💻 1. Complete and submit an online donation form here: bit.ly/4ypK1iT
You can also call toll-free at 855-CAR-1822 (855-227-1822) to speak to the Vehicle Donation Support Team from CARS - Charitable Adult Rides and Services, who's available seven days a week, will happily answer any questions.

🚚 2. Schedule your FREE pick-up: CARS will arrange to have a licensed tow company pick up your vehicle at your convenience.

📃 3. Receive your tax receipt: When your vehicle sells, we'll send you a thank-you letter, and CARS will send you any necessary documents you need for your tax-deductible gift.

Pro-tip: You can donate your car, boat and even your lawnmower, regardless of whether it runs or not!

10/15/2026

Please join us in celebrating the graduation of a very special pup: Service Dog Fifty! 🎉

In 2025, Canine Companions celebrated our 50th anniversary by naming Fifty. We first met him when he appeared on the live Puppy Cam with his littermates, and have followed his journey to becoming a life-changing . 🐕‍🦺

Fifty will help his new partner, U.S Air Force Veteran Henry, navigate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by interrupting nightmares and anxiety.

"Not that I'm different - but it's like I've re-found myself. That's what Fifty means to me," says Henry. 💙💛

➡️ Watch the full segment from WKYC Channel 3 - Cleveland: https://bit.ly/3VS7Ml8

After 20 months of training, Fifty is now helping an Air Force veteran. His graduation brought an emotional reunion with the family who helped raise him.

10/15/2026

🚨 New merch alert! 🛍️ Beat the holiday rush and get your shopping done early for the entire family!

From tie-dye sweatshirts and zip-up fleece jackets to an Andy puzzle and tees for kids, there's something for everyone. 👕🧩 And, best of all, proceeds support our mission to provide more to recipients at no cost. 🐕‍🦺

➡️ Check out the new merch and go shop: bit.ly/4jVrkNE