Carolina Canines is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve greater independence and enhanced quality of life and to improving people's lives through the services of specially trained dogs.Carolina Canines is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve greater independence and enhanced quality of life and to improving people's lives through the services of specially trained dogs.
Biblical Foundation.
"Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself. Do not merely look out for your own interests but also for the interests of others." Philippians 2:3-4
Biblical Foundation.
"Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself. Do not merely look out for your own interests but also for the interests of others." Philippians 2:3-4
Carolina Canines For Service, Inc. (CCFS) was established December 1, 1996 in Wilmington, North Carolina by co-founder Rick Hairston. His experience in raising and training service dogs began with several years of volunteer service for an internationally known service dog organization in St. Louis, Missouri. Upon moving to Wilmington, he found there were no service dog organizations in southeastern North Carolina. Knowing the great need people with physical disabilities have for quality trained service dog’s prayerful consideration began to start a service dog organization. CCFS was born out of Rick’s belief that God was calling him to establish this program, not only as a service organization but also as a mission to serve others with Christ-like compassion.
CCFS was incorporated December 1, 1998 in the state of North Carolina as a non-profit corporation and is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) 3 federal tax exempt organization.
A volunteer Board of Directors governs the corporation.
CCFS was incorporated December 1, 1998 in the state of North Carolina as a non-profit corporation and is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) 3 federal tax exempt organization.
A volunteer Board of Directors governs the corporation.
Improving Lives. One Dog At A Time.
At CCFS, our dogs change lives. Whether they are providing greater independence through mobility assistance or calmly helping a child learn to read, their positive impact is always felt. We offer five specialized programs that cater to emotional as well physical needs.
Carolina Canines for Service – volunteers raise a service dog in their home for 24 months while undergoing a service dog program.
Carolina Canines For Veterans –a national program that teaches military prisoners to train service dogs for wounded veterans.
Carolina Canine For Therapy – trains owners and their dogs to provide animal-assisted visitations in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, group homes and treatment facilities.
Paws For Reading – therapy dogs help children struggling to improve their reading and communication skills.
Professional Affiliations.
Carolina Canines for Service is professionally affiliated with the following.
Candidate Member of Assistance Dogs International, Inc.
At CCFS, our dogs change lives. Whether they are providing greater independence through mobility assistance or calmly helping a child learn to read, their positive impact is always felt. We offer five specialized programs that cater to emotional as well physical needs.
Carolina Canines for Service – volunteers raise a service dog in their home for 24 months while undergoing a service dog program.
Carolina Canines For Veterans –a national program that teaches military prisoners to train service dogs for wounded veterans.
Carolina Canine For Therapy – trains owners and their dogs to provide animal-assisted visitations in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, group homes and treatment facilities.
Paws For Reading – therapy dogs help children struggling to improve their reading and communication skills.
Professional Affiliations.
Carolina Canines for Service is professionally affiliated with the following.
Candidate Member of Assistance Dogs International, Inc.