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December 08, 2016 09:04 ET | Source: Canine Companions for Independence

Gifts That Give Back: Holiday Shopping Helps Provide Assistance Dogs

SANTA ROSA, CALIF., Dec. 8, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Looking for a great holiday gift that also helps others? Nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence® is unleashing a great way to fill...
May 16, 2016 15:03 ET | Source: Canine Companions for Independence

Canine Companions for Independence(R) Celebrates 5,000th Service Dog Team

SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 16, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navy veteran Jason Gieser spent 9 years training fellow military in survival skills. But nothing prepared him for an accident years later that left...
May 09, 2016 14:20 ET | Source: Canine Companions for Independence

Canine Companions Wounded Veteran Assistance Dog Teams Compete in 2016 Invictus Games

SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 9, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stefan LeRoy (US Army Ret.) and Gabe Martinez (US Marines Ret.) are competing in the 2016 Invictus Games in Florida. Both veterans are bilateral...
April 01, 2016 17:28 ET | Source: Canine Companions for Independence

NASCAR Driver Korbin Forrister Supporting Canine Companions for Independence at New York International Auto Show

MEDFORD, N.Y., April 1, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Korbin Forrister is an adventurous athlete with a passion for giving back. Since he was kindergarten age, Korbin could be found racing on the dirt...
November 05, 2012 09:27 ET | Source: Canine Companions for Independence

National Graduation Day November 9th

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Something amazing is going to happen Friday. 54 puppies Canine Companions for Independence has raised and trained for two years will become...