Mission

Can Do Canines transforms people's lives by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. We envision a world where people with disabilities live free and independent lives. Since 1989, Can Do Canines has provided assistance dogs to people with disabilities, free of charge. Our fully-trained dogs, sometimes adopted from local animal shelters, are provided to clients with mobility challenges, hearing loss or deafness, seizure disorders, diabetes complicated by hypoglycemia unawareness, or children with autism. We also train facility dogs to work in places such as hospitals or with a community service provider. Can Do Canines is the largest provider of assistance dogs in Minnesota and relies on individual contributions to support its important work. Currently, we place dogs for clients in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Can Do Canines partners with 10 prisons in Minnesota and Wisconsin to operate prison puppy programs. Specially selected inmates are assigned to each dog, allowing us to expand our program and serve more people in the community.