Canine Companions- Southwest Region (Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern California, South

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Animals
  • Community
  • People with Disabilities
  • Veterans & Military Families

Location

PO Box 4568124 Rancho Del Oro Dr.Oceanside, CA 92057 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.

Description

There are approximately 64 million Americans living with a disability. Canine Companions is a national non-profit organization that provides expertly trained service dogs and a lifetime of follow-up services - completely free of charge - to children, adults and veterans with disabilities so they can lead lives with greater independence.

Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, Canine Companions is the largest non-profit provider of service dogs, and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. The result is a life full of increased independence and loving companionship.

Reviews

Would you recommend Canine Companions- Southwest Region (Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern California, South?
2 reviews Write a review
by Kelsey L. (2019-10-14 09:24:33.0)
The coordinators were very responsive and helpful. The amount of volunteers was shocking as well! Dogs and humans alike had an amazing time and the turn out for the DogFest was lovely. Can’t wait for the next one
by Katie H. (2016-12-19 10:57:10.0)
Great organization, very well run and super fun!

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