Mobility Assistance Service Animals

Mobility Assistance Service Animals ( Blindness )

Provider: CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE

The program trains specially bred dogs to provide assistance for people who have physical/developmental disabilities. This is the Southwest Region facility which serves the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southern California, Southern Nevada and Utah. There are no geographic restrictions for services.

People who have been selected for the program attend an intensive 2-week training course, Team Training, where they are taught to work with a dog and to assume responsibility for its care, feeding, housing and medical needs.

The organization actively recruits volunteers to help with light maintenance, office work, canine care, puppy raising and socializing, and special events. People who want to become puppy-raisers must participate in obedience classes and make a 15-month commitment. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call, write or visit the agency's web site to request an application to obtain an assistance dog. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for services.
Languages
English Only
Service Condition Fee

Free

Free

Service/Intake

(800) 572-2275 (1-800-572-BARK)

Administration

(866) 224-3647 (National Headquarters)

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