Kids and Canines

Kids and Canines Kids and Canines’ mission is to serve disadvantaged youth through the use of a dog.

For more than 20 years, we have provided well-respected and tested programs to thousands of children. These children have been identified as having special needs or are part of the juvenile corrections system. We use trained dogs to help children achieve academically, socially, and in their pursuit of employment. The magic of the dog and child connection breaks down barriers, provides support, and

creates an environment that allows teens to learn important life skills through firsthand experiences.

Tomorrow is the big day! Come meet some of our newest pups at the 44th Annual Necronomicon at the Embassy Suite Tampa US...
09/26/2025

Tomorrow is the big day! Come meet some of our newest pups at the 44th Annual Necronomicon at the Embassy Suite Tampa USF. A big thanks to all our friends at the convention for once again choosing us as their charity of choice. We are looking forward to seeing you there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/40466053591/about

Our pups are getting ready to strut their stuff at this year's Necromonicom event! Join us at this fan-favorite, horror ...
09/24/2025

Our pups are getting ready to strut their stuff at this year's Necromonicom event! Join us at this fan-favorite, horror and sci-fi convention this Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Embassy Suites Tampa USF. Our dogs will be sporting their best costumes! https://www.facebook.com/groups/40466053591/about

A huge thank you to Tampa Bay 28 - WFTS for spotlighting our Kids and Canines reading programs. Please take a minute and...
09/04/2025

A huge thank you to Tampa Bay 28 - WFTS for spotlighting our Kids and Canines reading programs. Please take a minute and watch this fun story they did on our program at Thonotosassa Elementary!

Some of our final summer camp art projects from last week’s campers! 🖼️ 🎨
07/23/2025

Some of our final summer camp art projects from last week’s campers! 🖼️ 🎨

Behind the scenes of bath day for the pups- here’s Logan and Captain all brushed and pampered up! 🛁
07/18/2025

Behind the scenes of bath day for the pups- here’s Logan and Captain all brushed and pampered up! 🛁

Kids + Dogs = Learning Success! 📚🐶In Florida, only 35% of 4th graders read at grade level. That’s why Kids and Canines c...
07/11/2025

Kids + Dogs = Learning Success! 📚🐶

In Florida, only 35% of 4th graders read at grade level. That’s why Kids and Canines created Furry Tales — a program that makes reading fun, builds confidence, and helps struggling students catch up.

This past school year, 68 kids in low-income schools met weekly with our therapy dogs, staff, and volunteers. The result?
✅ 91% improved reading scores
✅ 94% had a better attitude toward school

Mikayla told us, “I never thought I liked reading, but the dogs have taught me to love it.”

📖 Just $50 gives one child the full Furry Tales experience.
Help us give even more kids the gift of reading.

We hope you’re having an amazing summer so far like Patriot is- pool days, play time, and soaking up the sun ☀️
07/09/2025

We hope you’re having an amazing summer so far like Patriot is- pool days, play time, and soaking up the sun ☀️

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Kids and Canines! 🎇⭐ We hope you have a sparkling holiday with loved ones and stay s...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Kids and Canines! 🎇⭐ We hope you have a sparkling holiday with loved ones and stay safe!

Don’t forget to give the furry members of your family some extra love and attention during fireworks and all the 4th festivities.

Did you know that the Fourth of July is common time for pets to go missing? We love Petco’s Love Lost website where you can use facial recognition to find your pets if ever they get loose or go missing.

Week 2 of Kids and Canines Camp is in the books! 🥰
06/30/2025

Week 2 of Kids and Canines Camp is in the books! 🥰

On our way to Youth Opportunities where we are going to be trained by a new group of boys! 🐾
06/13/2025

On our way to Youth Opportunities where we are going to be trained by a new group of boys! 🐾

We love a new stuffy toy around here 🥰
06/11/2025

We love a new stuffy toy around here 🥰

Address

13525 N 301 Highway
Thonotosassa, FL
33592

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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