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Imagine not being
able to reach a light switch, pick up your keys when you drop
them, or open a cabinet door. Then imagine having a dog that
could do all of that for you, and more. Canine Companions
for Independence provides assistance dogs to people with
developmental or physical disabilities who can demonstrate that
a Canine Companion will enhance their independence or quality of
life. CCI dogs are provided at virtually no cost to the
graduates. All the expenses of breeding, raising, and
training a Canine Companion is funded through private donations.
CCI was founded in the Northwest Region in 1975, and the
regional headquarters are located on the Schulz Campus in Santa
Rosa, California, where there are 214 active graduates, 226
volunteer puppy raisers, and 91 breeder caretaker's. The
Northwest Region of Canine Companions for Independence is
responsible for graduates, puppy raisers, applicants and
candidates, breeder caretakers, volunteers, donors and
supporters in the states of Washington, Oregon, Wyoming,
Montana, Alaska, Idaho, and northern California and Nevada.
Throughout the region there are more than 1,000 dedicated CCI
volunteers.
The Puget Sound
Chapter is an integral part of the Northwest Region with
approximately 70 current puppy raisers. We participate in local
events like Special Olympics and the Issaquah Salmon Days
parade, provide informative presentations to various groups and
hold a fund-raiser in the Spring. We welcome all donors and
volunteers!
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