Canine Guardians Assistance Dogs
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How We Impact the Community
We provide life-changing service dogs—completely free of charge—to veterans with PTSD, 1st Responders, and individuals with disabilities. Our dedicated local volunteer puppy trainers pour their hearts into raising and training each pup for 20+ months, helping recipients reclaim independence, confidence, and hope. These incredible dogs serve many vital functions—they retrieve dropped items, carry essentials, offer comfort in public spaces, calm emotional distress, and provide unconditional love and unwavering support. Simply put: our dogs save lives.
The journey transforms our volunteer trainers, too. They discover the profound joy of giving back, witnessing the direct impact of their time, patience, and love on both the dogs and the people they serve, and make new friends.
We don’t stop there—Canine Guardians also provides facility dogs, engages with the community at local events, speaks to civic and service groups, and educates youth through 4-H programs.
Testimonial
I was blessed with my Canine Guardian service dog during the lowest point of my life, Freedom watches over me, neutralizing my debilitating tangle of PTSD symptoms, bringing me from a raw state of scorching anxiety into unconscious peace and acceptance.
What a $10 donation buys
Buys dog food, collars, leashes, training treats, toys, water bowls, blankets.
What a $50 donation buys
Can keep CG dogs safe- 2 months heartworm meds, flea/tick meds, vaccines, and CG vests.
Other Ways to Help
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Puppy Parents for our new litters – Puppy Parents are a vital part of our team. We need you to get these dogs to the point where they are expertly trained and socialized
- Puppy Babysitters for a weekend or a week – when the dogs cannot go with their trainer
- Newsletter writer
- Donation solicitation for FUNdraising events
Wish List for Donated Items:
- Flea and Tick med
- Gift Cards for Pet Supplies to give to our PPs
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