In over a dozen correctional facilities across the nation, puppies are paired with inmates in Canine Companions for Independence’s prison program. It all started 20 years ago at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon. There are now programs at locations in 9 states. The prison program is a success for the dogs, as well […]
Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that depends on business sponsors, fundraisers, grants and donations.
As the day approaches for me to “hand over the leash,” I reflect on the reasons I, and others, puppy raise for Canine Companions for Independence. It’s not a simple answer. But, then, it is. For me, I love dogs. I really love dogs. I have a college degree in Veterinary Technology but ended up […]
During the month of September I got to go to not one, but THREE, slumber parties! I love slumber parties! Weekend One The first weekend was spent at another puppy raiser’s home. She is currently raising CCI puppy Peggy, and she also has a CCI Change of Career dog, Keely. Guess what? Keely is my […]
Friday-Wednesday It has been quite a crazy ride the last 10 days! It all started a week ago, Friday, when our Breeder Caretaker took all of my brothers, sisters and me to the Early Development Center at Canine Companions for Independence Headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA. It was time to leave our Mama Margie. It […]
Today we’re introducing a new category to Simply Heartfelt, CC Diary. CC Diary will contain posts following Mackenzie, a new Canine Companions (CC) puppy. These posts will be written by our new blogger, Sarah. Sarah is Mackenzie’s puppy raiser. Hope you enjoy it! ~Alyson Introducing Mackenzie Hello! I’m Mackenzie, a Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) […]
