Canine Companions for Independence, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities.

Canine Companions for Independence provides assistance dogs to people with developmental or physical disabilities who can demonstrate that a Canine Companion will enhance their independence or quality of life. Canine Companions' dogs are provided at virtually no cost to the graduates. All the expenses of breeding, raising, and training a Canine Companion is funded through private donations.

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