Canine Assistants has been part of the nonprofit community since 1991 and we are proud of our accomplishments. Our programs have enabled us to place nearly 1,000 service dogs nationally, reach more than 300,000 students through disabilities awareness educational presentations, and provide communities with over 95,000 hours of animal assisted therapy. Last year alone, Canine Assistants placed approximately70 service dogs to individuals throughout the United States.

Canine Assistants is supported by the private donations of individuals, foundations and corporations. Approximately 96% of all donations are directed towards our various programs and sponsorships. Contributions can be made in honor or memory of individuals and can be directed towards specific programs, such as service dog sponsorships, training camp sponsorships, medical aftercare, disability awareness education, and the K-9 Kids Literacy Program.

Service dogs can provide assistance with many physicals tasks including, turning on and off lights, opening and closing doors, pulling wheelchairs, retrieving dropped objects, summoning help, and providing secure companionship. In addition to physical commands, our dogs are wonderful social outlets breaking down barriers that might remain indefinitely without their presence. Dogs in service and training are an invaluable asset to the communities in which they reside. Like fully certified service dogs, dogs in training have full public access to venues open to the general public. Canine Assistants readily utilizes its service dogs-in-training for disabilities awareness education and animal assisted therapy programs.