CANINE COMPANIONS LTD

Canine Companions, Ltd mission is to empower veterans with PTSD and children with autism spectrum disorder to live a life full of achievement and self-esteem. Founded by Walter Hart, Jr. in 2001, Canine Companions, Ltd began its journey in the state of Michigan. We are a registered 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization that has been serving veterans for 20 years. Canine Companions, Ltd mission started with a focus of providing service dogs to veterans with PTSD and working with the veterans to empower them to engage with their local communities and give back to their fellow veterans. We teach our veterans how to become dog trainers so they can train dogs that will provide invaluable emotional, mental, and physical support to their future veteran owners. In 2021, Canine Companions, Ltd discovered another population that needs the help and empowerment that these service dogs can provide. Children with autism spectrum disorder face a special set of challenges in living daily life to their fullest potential. Canine Companions, Ltd has decided to meet this need by adding a program that will provide autistic children with service dogs trained to perform specific tasks that will enable the child to meet their full potential.