Canine Companions for Independence puppies have a special purpose in life, growing up to provide independence to a person with a disability. The Canine Companions prison puppy raising program not only benefits the puppies, but the inmate program participants as well.
The Canine Companions prison puppy raising program has made great strides since its inception 13 years ago at the Coffee Creek Correctional Center in Wilsonville, Oregon. It has expanded to include 14 facilities throughout the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Montana, Oregon, Texas and Washington.