Canine Companions for Independence has been providing assistance dogs to people with disabilities since 1975. You can help us unite people with trained assistance dogs in a powerful program that leads to greater independence. Every assistance dog starts as a puppy that needs a loving home. You can raise a dog and change a life. Volunteer puppy raising is an incredible way to help children and adults with disabilities live more independent lives.

• Pick up dropped items, like keys and cell phones
• Reach the light switch and turn lights on and off
• Open and close doors and drawers

• raise a puppy for 15 months
• feed it, love it and teach it
• tell a friend about us