Looking for ways to volunteer? Check out canine companions for independence

Video: Canine Companions for Independence DogFest Walk 'N Roll

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is the most amazing organization. It’s a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs like the one in the photo.

Basically, people in wheelchairs (children and adults) are given these highly trained dogs to help them with day to day tasks. The bond that the dog and student form is deep and very endearing.

Before we decided to make CCI our charity of record we went down to CCIs facility in San Diego and watched the new teams work together– it was like a first date. The dog and student were figuring each other out, how each other moved and reacted to the world. The dogs were so cute and so willing to work and help out. It literally brought tears to our eyes!

Video: Three lives forever changed.

CCI is looking for volunteers…Every assistance dog starts as a puppy that needs a loving home. You can raise a dog and change a life. Volunteer puppy raising is an incredible way to help children and adults with disabilities live more independent lives.

How you can help:

Video: Oren and Ondine feb 2013

• raise a puppy for 15 months
• feed it, love it and teach it
• tell a friend about us

To learn more go to cci.org

Video: Olivia Ellis Volunteer Award.m4v

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To read about the boy in the photo, click here

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