Can Do Canines

11/03/2025

Recently, Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte visited our facility in New Hope, MN. RJ, who also has cerebral palsy, is a passionate advocate for our mission of providing specially trained dogs for people with disabilities. Early giving is open already for Give to the Max Day! Donate today at 🔗can-do.link/gtmd

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our team! We want to see your dog's costume. Pop a photo in the comments!

10/30/2025

We were thrilled to be the charity partner for the 2025 Fall Conference of the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA), which was held in Minneapolis last month.

During the conference, they organized a volunteer project where participants packed nearly 100 grooming kits to be given to clients when they leave with their new dog, and raised over $15,000 to support our mission. This generous amount was made possible through a matching opportunity from the event sponsor, Channel. Additionally, they will be naming a future hero through our Name-a-Puppy sponsorship program.

We are incredibly grateful to partner with the community not only to raise funds to change lives through specially trained assistance dogs but also to spread awareness of our mission.

A huge thank you to NEFA and everyone who attended the Fall Conference. You truly make our tails wag!

10/29/2025

Sasha's babies are toddling around, and their eyes are just starting to open. Mama Sasha is getting to enjoy some fresh fall air and sunshine.

10/28/2025

This Penny shows us how she alerts to alarms, doorbells, and phone sounds.

10/26/2025

There is still time to order the limited-edition design: “Four Paws. One Purpose.” The design is available in multiple colors and styles. This shirt honors the amazing dedication of service dogs. Order at can-do.link/merch.

Order by 11:59 p.m. EST on October 31 to get yours! Purchases ship by late November—just in time for the holidays!

10/24/2025

A few weeks ago, we reached out to RJ Mitte, who played Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on AMC’s Breaking Bad. RJ has cerebral palsy, just as many Can Do Canines clients do, and he immediately became interested in starting a partnership with our organization.

It just so happened that RJ and his fiancée, Kennedy Suarez, were visiting the Twin Cities on October 22 for RJ’s work on a new movie, and they decided to spend some time at Can Do Canines.

Read the full story on our website.

A few weeks ago, we reached out to RJ Mitte, who played Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on AMC’s Breaking Bad. RJ has cerebral palsy, just as many Can Do Canines clients do, and he immediately became interested in starting a partnership with our organization. It just so happened that RJ and his fianc...

10/22/2025

Sasha's puppies are growing, but they are still smaller than a football. This litter's temporary names are based on some NFL teams. They are also starting to wear their little training capes for very short periods of time.

10/21/2025

Georgia joined us for final training!

10/19/2025

Say hi to our latest pup to enter final training - Whim!

10/17/2025

Amy has epilepsy due to HSV-1 Encephalitis. Her epilepsy was compounded by a stroke in 2020. Prior to her stroke, she was attempting to continue teaching math, but unable to proceed, her days became quiet and isolated. “After teaching for over 20 years, years which were packed with daily activities and interactions with people, most days I am now sitting home alone. I also experience a lot of fear and anxiety, because I don't have controlled epilepsy. I often wake up alone after seizing, wondering what has happened and wondering who can assist me. Because of her companionship and training, Merrie is helping to change that.” Read more about the ways this team partners together.

When Amy applied for an assistance dog, she asked for a funny one. Little black Lab Merrie fits that bill perfectly. “You can’t not be happy and joyous when you meet Merrie,” Amy says. She describes her as eager to please with a tail that never stops wagging. Amy has epilepsy due to HSV-1 Ence...