Can Do Canines

09/15/2025

The "P" Litter is in for final training: Pasha, Philly, Penny, Peetie, Patsy, and Pixie.

09/12/2025

Join us tomorrow, September 13, for the Can Do Woofaroo fundraising walk and festival. You can bring your pet dogs along, too! The event kicks off at 10 a.m., and the walk starts at 11 a.m. Check out the photos on this post or visit candocanines.org/woofaroo for all the event details. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments below! ⬇️

Arrive early to be eligible to win one of two fabulous Chuck & Don's Pet Food and Supplies gift baskets. The first 50 people will be entered into a drawing. To be eligible, be sure to fill out a slip with your name at the registration table.

09/10/2025

📣 PUPPY CAM TONIGHT!! Tune in from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on our YouTube channel and watch Kandy's six-week-old puppies play! https://www.youtube.com/

We're savoring our last moments with Kandy's puppies before they leave the WAG Center on September 18! The puppies have endless energy, following the WAG Center staff everywhere and wanting to be involved in everything.

09/08/2025

Have you assembled your crew for the Can Do Woofaroo this Saturday? Tank, Reese, Lily, Rummi, and Silas are excited that people will visit our campus for the festivities!

09/07/2025

Our Can Do Woofaroo fundraising walk and family-fun event is coming up quickly! It will be held on Saturday, September 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Are you getting excited about Woofaroo? Our emcee, KARE 11's Lauren Leamanczyk, is. Follow Lauren's lead and get inspired for this can't-miss event! Visit candocanines.org/woofaroo for more details! We hope to see you and your pet dogs there!

09/07/2025

📣 PUPPY CAM THIS WEEK!! Tune in on Wednesday, September 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on our YouTube channel and watch Kandy's six-week-old puppies play! https://www.youtube.com/

09/05/2025

Chad was born with spastic cerebral palsy and leads a busy life. “I like going to the mall, going to the movies, going to sporting events, going to restaurants. So I don't let my disability get in the way of doing anything.” However, some of his disability symptoms often made it scary for him to feel comfortable going out. That is where his Mobility Assist Dog Capri lends a paw. Read more about this team on our website!

Mobility Assist Dog Capri helps Chad, who was born with spastic cerebral palsy, with his daily life by allowing more independence.

09/04/2025

The Can Do Woofaroo is a little over a week away on Saturday, September 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and we have a special prize this year! The first 50 people who register will be entered
into the drawing for one of two fabulous pet gift baskets. Be sure to fill out the slip at the registration tables to be eligible. Visit candocanines.org/woofaroo for more details.

A lot goes on behind the scenes to make this event possible, and we want to acknowledge our generous Gold and Silver event sponsors for their contributions.

09/03/2025

For , we get another look at Kandy's little crew. Her puppies explored the upstairs playroom for the first time! Each time they go up there, they get a little braver. They also got to venture outside and enjoy the grass and sunshine. ☀

08/31/2025

We are so inspired by one of our graduates, Crystal, who has Diabetes Assist Dog "DeOhGee" and recently completed a lengthy hike as a fundraiser for us. Read about Crystal's motivation and accomplishments.

 I am an author, storyteller, educator, activist, and Nature lover; I capitalize Nature because to me it is a living proper noun. I am known for promoting inclusivity in outdoor spaces and sharing my experiences as an Afro-Indigenous, disabled backpacker. Originally from the South, I moved to

08/29/2025

Jim enjoys an active retirement life, spending time with friends and family and golfing regularly. Although his cochlear implant is a huge benefit, hearing others speak and interpreting different sounds requires some effort. “By the end of the day,” Jim says, “I am mentally drained.” When he's home, Jim removes the processor to give his brain a rest and to recharge the battery. Without the implant, however, sounds like a neighbor pounding on the door to alert him of an emergency or a smoke alarm going off in the night are often impossible to hear. With the help of his Hearing Assist Dog Gia, Jim doesn't need to worry about missing those critical sounds. Read more about the ways this team partners together.

By Mike Branch – Jim was born hard of hearing and lives with hearing loss in both ears. In 2007, he received a cochlear implant to replace his hearing aid. He describes the difference between the two devices as “like night and day.” However, one of the side effects of a cochlear implant is tha...

08/28/2025

There is still time to fundraise for the Can Do Woofaroo on September 13! The more you fundraise, the more fun prizes you're eligible for. Click through the photos to peek at the prizes for the top team and the top three individual fundraisers this year! Start fundraising today at candocanines.org/woofaroo.