NBC4 Puppy Paris Graduates as a Service Dog
NBC4 Columbus Puppy Paris is now a full-time service dog! On January 16, Paris graduated with his partner, Josh, who he will help live a more independent life as an adult with quadriplegia. Paris is Josh’s third Canine Companions service dog and the fourth puppy raised in partnership with NBC4. “Paris will be helping me […]
Future Service Dog Champion Joins USOPM in Celebrating The 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
As the world’s premier athletes converge on Milano Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Canine Companions future service dog Champion will be part of the festivities. No, you won’t see Champion on ice skates or pulling a bobsled in Italy, but this puppy partner of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum is […]
2025 Jack Warnock and National Board of Directors Regional Volunteer Award Winners
Over 25 years ago, Canine Companions national board of directors established the Jack Warnock Award, named after longtime volunteer and graduate Jack Warnock. This annual, prestigious award acknowledges excellent volunteerism on a national level, with one volunteer winning from our six regions. We’re pleased to recognize South Central Region volunteer Maeve Cooney from Texas, as […]