Can Do Canines

06/24/2026

We only have 2 litters left, and tomorrow, Kandy and puppies move out to Duluth.🧳
Kandy puppies are full of energy and are goofy like their mom!
They love to play outside 🌳 and run and chase each other!
Joy is a fantastic mom and even loves to play with Kandy’s puppies.
Joy puppies are growing every day. 🐕 They sure love time with their mom!

06/23/2026

Hudson's family used to stay home a lot. Because Hudson has a tendency to bolt in public, they did not feel it was safe for them to go out. They longed to open up Hudson's world, and Autism Assist Dog Iver is now helping that to happen.

Trapped. That’s how Hudson’s family felt before they got an assistance dog. Hudson has autism and is nonverbal. He also tends to bolt when in public. His mom, Sara, says of her 9-year-old son, “I can’t catch him anymore; he is too fast. I had to stop taking him to therapy and to visit my mot...

06/22/2026

Join us for a one-hour guided experience at Can Do Canines to learn more about supporting the Capital Campaign.

This immersive event offers a firsthand look at our mission in action. You will have the opportunity to witness how our dogs are trained and chosen for specific programs and learn how an expanded campus will allow us to create an even deeper impact in the community.

The Guided Experience introduces prospective donors to Can Do Canines' mission and operations in a personal, up-close way.

06/19/2026

Today's post is all about Joy! New mom Joy gave birth to four puppies on Monday, marking an exceptional milestone. Joy is the first mom to both have been born and weaned at our WAG Center, and now to whelp and wean her own litter at WAG. Enjoy these photos of Joy from both then—being one of Butter's seven puppies in January 2024—and and now.

06/18/2026

It has taken us over 37 years, but we are excited to introduce you to our 1,000th team! Nikki recently certified with Diabetes Assist Dog Pixie, and they are nothing short of amazing together.

Nikki assumed she had the flu. In 2010, at age 35, she started not feeling well. She went to urgent care, and after reviewing her blood test, a doctor walked in and asked her if she knew she was diabetic. Nikki remembers thinking, “No, wrong patient. That’s not me … I was 106 pounds. I was an ...

06/17/2026

This week's photos are sure to put a smile on your face!

👋 Zola puppies went off to prison, but they shared plenty of good snuggles before they left.
❤️ Dani puppies love being outside and have a blast playing with each other! They run towards humans with such excitement!
🐾 Kandi's puppies have lots of room to explore, and they are so curious! They enjoy upstairs and outside and are getting more comfortable and more exploratory with each visit.
🧸 We are overJOYed to announce the arrival of Joy and Ari's puppies, a mixed litter: two yellow and two black pups.

06/11/2026

Our apologies for the delay in sharing this week's post. We think you'll find it was worth the wait.
👋 We welcomed Joy to the crew. She is settling in great and has made friends with the moms.
❤️ Kandy puppies moved to the toddler wing and are enjoying more space to explore.
🐾 Zola puppies go off to prison Wednesday, and they are so ready for the adventure!
🧸 Dani puppies have been enjoying time outside and upstairs. They are starting to venture out to explore more areas. They’re cautious, but curiosity wins every time!

06/09/2026

Millie is a bundle of energy, and we are happy to welcome her to final training!

06/08/2026

Can Do Canines is sincerely grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Patterson Foundation. We are excited to share that Can Do Canines has been awarded a $60,000 Signature Grant, which will be used to upfit the veterinary clinic at our new building. Thank you, and Patterson Companies!

06/07/2026

Goldie is jumping for joy in final training!