Canine Companions for Independence Puppy Raiser Information Day

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) will host a free informational session for people interested in raising an Assistance Dog on March 1.

Meet volunteer Puppy Raisers and see if your family has what it takes to take an active part in changing the life of a disabled person for the better. Puppy Raisers provide a safe and loving home to assistance dogs for the first 18 months of their lives. They also take them to obedience classes, offer them a healthy diet and socialization opportunities, and give them lots of love! Ultimately these puppies will learn how to retrieve items from the floor, turn light switches on and off, open and close drawers, and pull a wheelchair. Pre-registration is not required. For questions or more information, email laniecantor@gmail.com. Attend the event to learn all about raising an assistance dog. 

CCI is a nationwide, non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs to people with disabilities other than blindness. Each hour spent caring for a CCI puppy is vital to its development as a future assistance dog. The CCI Puppy Raising Program provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to assist CCI with its very important mission. For general information about CCI, visit their website at www.cci.org.