The Canine Newsletter | December 2023

THE GREATEST HOLIDAY GIFT

Every step of our dogs’ journeys to become service dogs is laid out with the utmost thoughtfulness. For over 48 years, we’ve been learning from our research, refining training techniques and partnering with volunteers and communities to provide expertly trained service dogs free of charge. Our clients have reported a 99% satisfaction rate with our service dogs – the greatest gift. What we are doing is working, and that’s no small thanks to our generous donors and volunteers. ?

This holiday season, we need your help to reach more people and transform the lives of children, adults and veterans with disabilities with expertly trained service dogs. Our waitlist is growing, and you can make a difference to satisfy the growing demand. Donate now to give the greatest gift.

Limited-Edition Raising Cane’s Plush*

Thanks to our partnership with Raising Cane’s, net proceeds of online sales of their exclusive, limited-edition dog plushies will be donated to Canine Companions! The plushies come in two options, both irresistibly adorable not to purchase both. Get your hands on them before they sell out! Click here to buy them now.*

Turn Donations Into Southwest Miles!

Exciting news from our friends at Soutwest Airlines! Until December 14, 2023, through their Points for a Purpose Holiday Promotion, Rapid Rewards? Members earn 10 Rapid Rewards points for every dollar they donate to Canine Companions! Plus, Southwest will also match and donate to us the points members earn - so we can use the points for our travel needs. Learn more and donate now.

A One-of-a-Kind Gift

Want to surprise your loved one with a unique gift? Send them a puppy sponsorship – a limited-time offer that helps a puppy become a hero for a lifetime. Gift a Scarlett and/or Tripp puppy sponsorship(s), and your special-someone will receive an official certificate, a custom magnet with stickers, custom nametag and more! Order now.

Follow Us on Social Media!

Keep up with what’s going on at Canine Companions by following us on social media! From adorable dog content and special announcements to client stories and fundraising campaigns – your feed will be full of engaging content you wouldn’t want to miss. And, don’t forget to tell your friends and family to follow us, too. Find out how to follow us and to see sample posts to share with your network.?

IN THE NEWS

• Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Donate Salary To Canine Companions To Support the Placement of Facility Dogs*
• NBC | Orlando: Canine Companions Hosts Graduation for Service Dogs*
• CBS | Fort Worth: Meet Lonestar, Our New Puppy From Canine Companions*
• NBC | Colorado Springs: Colorado Offenders Find Purpose Through Dog Training*
• KSRO | Sonoma: Sonoma County Focus – Canine Companions*
• Virginia Tech News: A Puppy With a Purpose: Veterinary Student Raises and Trains a Service Dog*

MORE FROM CANINE COMPANIONS

• Get limited-edition holiday greeting cards, holiday shirts and more by shopping at our online store!
• Volunteer to raise a future hero.
• Become an advocate and fight for service dog rights.
• Get your wine today! For every bottle of St. Francis wine purchased, they’ll donate $1 (up to $100,000).

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