Canines for Service is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities increased independence and enhanced quality of life through the gift of quality trained service dogs.

Serving the needs of people with disabilities for over 20 years. 

Now, you too can support the mission with CFS logo wear. 

Program areas:

• CANINES FOR SERVICE— primary mission in which dogs are raised and trained to assist a person with a physical disability but are not limited to the following: cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, arthritis, and ataxia or poor balance.
• CANINES FOR VETERANS –– a national program that trains service dogs for our Veterans.  The program uses shelter dogs to train as service dogs.
• CANINES FOR THERAPY- offers pet owners of dogs the opportunity to become registered therapy teams to provide animal-assisted interventions in hospitals, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, children’s homes, schools, group homes, and treatment facilities.
• CANINES FOR LITERACY — provides children who currently read below grade level the opportunity to read to an animal-assisted therapy team, to spark their interest, increase their enjoyment in reading and offer them the unconditional acceptance that only animals can provide.
• COMMUNITY EDUCATION - committed to community education through schools, scouts, civic groups, and other venues regarding disability awareness and the role of service dogs for people with disabilities.