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“Raising a Hero”– A Story About an Assistance Dog
A Kickstarter campaign is about conveying a vision. It’s this wacky, collaborative fundraising effort to bring a project to life. Laura Numeroff and I experienced all the joys and challenges one might...
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Play ball with the Hero Litter
Game time with the Hero Litter means crowds, cheering, lots of action and plenty of distractions. When they head out to local sporting events, they are preparing for their future as assistance dogs to...
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The E Litter Meets an Amazing Milestone
On September 14, 2012, Canine Companions for Independence along with corporate sponsor Eukanuba introduced the world to eight newborn pups – Emma, Everett, Ella, Elmo, Euka, Emily, Ethan and Eliza,...
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The Hero Litter is Ready for Summer!
Summer is headed our way and guess who’s ready? The Hero Litter pups! The longer and warmer days mean more time outside, more walks, more opportunities to meet new friends and more socialization. As...
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Patriotic Pups!
Want a great way to show your support for veterans? Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in style? How about a yellow ribbon stencil for your pup? Or patriotic bandana? There are so many options...
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Hero Litter – Mastering the Basics
The Hero Litter pups have been working diligently with their volunteer puppy raisers to perfect the basic commands that will help prepare them for professional training and ultimately their work as...
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Send a Love Letter to Your Pup – #IHeartMyDog
What do you love about your dog? Is it the way she wakes you up in the morning with kisses? The way his entire body wiggles when you pull out the leash for a walk? How about “the look” they give you...
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Where do your donations go?
Here at Canine Companions for Independence we are continually working to provide more highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities. And the truth of the matter is that we can’t do this...
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Looking Ahead with the Hero Litter?
It seems like just last month we were announcing the arrival of the Eukanuba Hero Litter to our supporters! We shared their newborn pics, their “H” names and what their collar colors signified. What...
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The Hero Litter Meet and Greet
Who’s been lucky enough to meet and hang out with the Hero Litter? We are so proud to say, that there have been many, many lucky fans who’ve been able to spend time with this great litter of pups and...
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Hero Litter Pride
What’s the easiest question for a volunteer puppy raiser to answer? “What does your Canine Companions puppy do to make you proud?” If you ever ask this question (and it’s a fun one to ask), you will...
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The Best (and cutest) College Roommate
Robin is only five months old but she’s already in college. The Canine Companions puppy rooms with sophomore Morgan Bell, a volunteer puppy raiser who takes Robin with her to classes, study sessions...
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Love Letters to the Hero Litter
It’s amazing how quickly 18 months goes by when you’re loving, training and caring for a Canine Companions puppy. The early days of sleepless nights and chewed up toys quickly turn into trips to the...
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Now Casting!
A new commercial for Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort is sure to tug at your heartstrings. The ad features families enjoying special times at the theme parks and an adorable dog wearing a...
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Raising a Hero Litter Puppy
Last Friday was special. It was hard and emotional, but it was certainly special. It was the day the volunteer puppy raisers of the Eukanuba-sponsored Hero Litter returned their puppies to Canine...
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6 Tips to Keep Your Pup Healthy & Happy During the Holidays
The holidays are happening and you know what that means? Family and friends, parties and play, gifts and goodies and much, much more! This is a wonderful and exciting time of year, but we all know it...
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The Road to Rio
The U.S. Paralympic Sailing Team is in the midst of training for the Paralympic Games that will take place in Rio September 7-18, 2016. This year is bringing a lot of excitement to the team, including...
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A Life-Changing Experience
“I’d been married seven years when everything changed. I woke up one morning and I couldn’t pick up my foot,” recalls Nancy. “For thirty years I was very able bodied.” After weeks of trying to...
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Meet Puppy Merial!
Canine Companions is pleased to introduce puppy Merial! This adorable Labrador, Golden Retriever cross was born on September 17, 2015, along with her five brothers and four sisters. As a growing...
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A Letter From a Mom
On behalf of Mother’s Day, we’d like to share with you a letter we received from the mother of one of our graduates. Enjoy! – – – To Canine Companions supporters and volunteers: It is hard to believe...
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