28th Annual Tales & Tails Gala
Join us for an event filled with inspiring stories, lively entertainment, delightful cusisine and drinks and a great silent and live auction.
Central Florida Chapter
Canine Companions
Southeast Region
ABOUT
The Central Florida Chapter of Canine Companions serves the Central Florida area. Our chapter includes graduates, volunteers, puppy raisers and donors who are enthusiastic about supporting the mission of Canine Companions – providing expertly- trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities, free of charge.
DogFest Orlando 2022 was an amazing success thanks to our chapter volunteers and attendees! Together we raised over $95,000 for Canine Companions while having fun and educating people about service dog awareness. Watch the video re-cap and make plans to attend DogFest Orlando 2023.
Our service dogs open up new opportunities and spread incredible joy. By raising funds through DogFest, you support our mission and the people we serve.
VOLUNTEER WITH THE CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER
If you’re looking for deeper engagement as a Canine Companions volunteer, we encourage you to get involved with our chapter. The Central Florida Chapter is an extension of the Southest Region Training Center. We work to raise awareness, recruit new puppy raisers and volunteers and support one another’s work on behalf of the Canine Companions’ mission. If you are interested in working with our chapter, contact us. We’d love to meet you!
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REGIONAL EVENTS
Events in the Southeast Region
Chip in for Canines
Chip in for Canines will return in October, 2024. Stay tuned to our channels for more information regarding the event.
Find a DogFest in the Southeast Region
Join us for a DogFest in your community!
NEWS AND STORIES
In Honor of Apex
January 25, 2024
CARY, NC – Margot Bennett, a dedicated volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions, is setting up a fund in honor of her late service dog in training, Apex. Apex, a yellow lab golden cross, tragically passed away at only five months of age on November 22, 2023.
Lee Health Welcomes First Facility Dog
January 23, 2024
Lee Health welcomes its newest furry team member, Fitzgerald III, who works at Gulf Coast Medical Center as its first facility dog. Read more!
Puppy Raising Spotlight: Nick Morgan
March 20, 2023
As a volunteer puppy raiser, Nick takes Enzo to many places, allowing him to socialize with strangers, attend classes, walk amid crowds and become familiar with the world around him.
Lifeline and Companionship
December 22, 2022
Service Dog Oscar was partnered with Sean in 2022, free of charge, and he would be key to bringing Sean and his family companionship and help.
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