My Nonprofit Reviews

As a former board member and long time supporter of Can Do Canines, I can say they are a well organized group of committed staff and volunteers who strongly believe in their mission.

I am especially impressed by Can Do Canines' long history of adapting and changing in order to meet the specialized needs of the people they serve. From their breeding program to specialized assistance dog training to their prison program, they continue to innovate and push the leading edge of what a service animal can do for people living with disabilities.

"When you support Can Do Canines, as a volunteer, as an employee or as a financial contributor, you save lives." These words were spoken by a person who experienced the life giving benefits of a Can Do Canines service dog.

As a long-time volunteer, financial supporter and former board member, I can tell you that Can Do Canines really does save lives - over 500 to date. What's more, it's not just the life of the person who is paired with the dog that benefits. It is their family, their neighbors, their co-workers, their community. The ripple effects of a service dog are immeasurable.

On top of that Can Do Canines is an excellent steward of the financial gifts they receive, using almost every penny to support their clients and programs.

As if that's not enough, Can Do Canines has been a leader in developing innovative training for their service dogs teaching them to detect sudden drops in low blood sugar, help children and families living with autism, and delivering life saving support for people suffering from seizures.

If it sounds like I am exaggerating, I am not. Go to a graduation, take a tour or talk to someone who has benefited from a Can Do Canine service dog and you will agree. A Can Do Canine really does save lives.