COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum has teamed up with Canine Companions to help raise and follow the journey of Champion, a yellow Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever cross who is being raised by a local volunteer puppy raiser.
Champion is not just a puppy—he’s training to become a future service dog for someone with a disability. As part of his journey, he will make special visits to the Museum and attend community events, meeting guests, athletes, and staff while learning the important socialization skills and confidence required of a Canine Companions service dog.
Canine Companions is a national nonprofit that provides highly trained service dogs to adults, children, and veterans – and many Paralympians – all at no cost to the recipient. Champion will visit the Museum and attend events, interacting with visitors, athletes, and staff as he learns the skills needed to bring independence to someone as a service dog.
Champion’s future appearances at the Museum will be announced on social media and through the Museum’s website.
CONTACT: Annie Rosack // [email protected] // 719.497.1234 ext. 12368
About Canine Companions
National nonprofit Canine Companions is celebrating 50 Years of Independence. In 1975, a door toward greater independence was opened for people with disabilities — and it all started with a dog. Canine Companions invented the concept of the modern service dog to assist people with physical disabilities, empowering people to live with greater independence. As the first and largest provider of service dogs, Canine Companions serves adults, children and veterans with disabilities and professionals working in health care, law enforcement, and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, we have provided these services at no cost to the recipient. Canine Companions is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and has eight locations across the country serving all 50 states. Learn more at canine.org or call 1-800-572-BARK (2275).
