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Nine years ago, Luke was in a snowboarding accident that left him with a spinal cord injury. Luke was left unable to walk and had to adjust to navigating life in a wheelchair. In 2019, Luke found his perfect match in Service Dog Rummy.
Luke has Down Syndrome, creating cognitive and physical delays. Staying on task, speech and socialization are difficult for Luke. After being matched with Skilled Companion Ruff, Luke is making great strides. See how Ruff is making a huge impact in Luke’s life.
US Navy Veteran Austin Parker was matched with Canine Companions Service Dog Thiago in August 2019. Thiago was raised by a student in the Collar Scholars club at Colorado State University.
Brooke was matched with Skilled Companion Zara in February 2019.
Yoga is well known for its benefits to the mind, body and spirit. But for Canine Companions graduate Shakti, it also led to service dog Ember. Click here to read the full story.
LuLu is a smart, vivacious 7 year old who needs to stay active and exercise to help manage the progression of two rare genetic conditions. Skilled Companion Zuke is an expertly-trained assistance dog who helps LuLu move more and participate in the activities she enjoys most. Click here to read the full story.
At the Jean and Charles Schulz Campus in Santa Rosa, California, Thursday is also known as “Ruth Day.” Staff and dogs alike listen for the sounds of Canine Companions volunteer Ruth, her voice rising over the buzz of a Dremel tool as she travels from office to office throughout the morning giving puppies and dogs their weekly nail care. Click here to read the full story.
Long-time puppy raiser and former Capital Chapter president, Erin Scranton, co-chaired another successful DogFest Washington DC last year. Click here to read the full story.
Nu Ja was born with limb differences in her arms and legs, meaning they are either absent or incomplete; however, this rarely slows her down. Click here to read the full story.
Life changed for Chelsey in 2010 when she contracted a bacterial infection after tubing on the Comal River, which led to a bilateral below-knee amputation. Click here to read the full story.
