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Alice is a Blue Merle Great Dane acquired through ROAR. She is a natural at serving her owner and has become a world traveler!

Bama was acquired through ROAR. He is a handsome Dutch Shepherd/Terrier Mix. He serves an adolescent boy.

Belle is a Golden Retriever and the "OG" of C4C dogs. Now a semi-retired PSD, she is our lead therapy dog. 

Biscuit is a standard poodle rescued with his mother and littermate. He is preparing to become a PSD and will soon train with his "person." 

Champ is a Cocker Spaniel mix acquired through HWMAR. He has nearly completed his training and is now focusing on the tasks to help his teenage partner. 

Ella is a Catahoula/Terrier mix brought to us through ROAR. She does remarkable things for an adolescent boy!

Frankie is a Great Pyrenees mix from HWMAR. She was HW+ upon arrival, completed her treatments and training, and now is away at college with her person! Follow her adventures.

Kona is a mini Goldendoodle who came to us from a farm in southern Illinois. He now serves a veteran and retired law enforcement officer. 

 Lilly, a petite German Shepherd, defies her size by making a BIG impact! Acquired from a local breeder, this loving little girl has become integral to her forever handler’s college experience. Follow her on Instagram

 Meet Lucy, a standard poodle donated by Stonewick Poodles. She is now in training with her future handler to refine essential tasks. Lucy has developed a keen ability to recognize signs of distress. 

Max is a German Shepherd donated by a local family when their child developed severe allergies. Max now makes a significant difference in the life of an Army veteran. 

Oreo is a standard poodle rescued from a puppy mill, along with his mother and brother. He serves an adolescent and proudly attends a local high school.

Danté was given to C4C by a friend whose health prevented her from caring for him. He quickly worked his way into our hearts and showed us his strong affinity for children. Danté has established himself as a viable resource at Copeland Manor Elementary School. 

Charlie is a Golden Retriever/Shepherd mix donated by a local family. His littermate is Phoebe, a C4C PSD. Charlie serves as the comfort dog for the St. Charles Police Department.  

 Meet Chester, our Springer Spaniel! Generously donated by a local breeder, Chester was sworn in to serve as the Libertyville Fire Department's comfort dog. His friendly demeanor and unwavering loyalty make him invaluable to our team. You can see what he is up to in the community by liking his Facebook page. 

Donated by Stonewick Poodles, Desi is a Standard Poodle assigned to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. They describe her as having an "uncanny ability to make almost everyone smile."  Littermate to Lucy, this girl has a sweet disposition and loves to cuddle! 

Elwood is a Golden Retriever mix who came to us through HWMAR (his brother is Jake). He serves as the comfort dog for the Libertyville Police Department. Check out the Instagram profile of Elwood, the comfort K9.

 A gift from a Plano family, Hope is a Golden Retriever/Shepherd mix, making a big difference. As the comfort dog for the Streamwood Police Department, she offers a calming presence to children at the advocacy center. 

Jake is a Golden Retriever mix who came to us through HWMAR (his brother is Elwood). He serves as the comfort dog for the Grayslake Police Department. See what Jake has been up to when you follow him on Instagram or like him on Facebook! 

 Meet Kaylee, our compassionate standard poodle. Acquired after her owner’s passing, Kaylee is now assigned to Adler School as their dedicated comfort dog. Currently in training, she’ll be joining the class later this year!

Krieger was instrumental in helping us assess the need for facility dogs in schools. He serves Greenbriar Elementary School, where the program was piloted. Follow him on Instagram!

 Maverick is the first C4C dog placed as a law enforcement comfort dog. Donated by Dashgold Retrievers, Mav is another Belle offspring. He is a member of the Bartlett Police Department. Follow his moves on Facebook!

You'd never guess this happy-go-lucky Labrador Retriever started a little timid! Moose, generously donated by an Oklahoma family, has found his groove at Everett Middle School. This kid-loving goofball is a total natural in his role there! 

Emily is a golden retriever donated by Purple Gate Farms. Emi's love for children and enjoyment of being petted are already shining through. These outstanding qualities make her a natural addition to Prairie Crossing Charter School as their facility dog. 

Barney is a Shih Tzu mix who came to us via HWMAR. He helps his adolescent partner through tough days. 

Caine is a German Shepherd who hand-picked his veteran owner/handler during a C4C training session, and it's a perfect match!

Gracie is a sweet Pomeranian who has done marvelous things to support her owner's mental health. 

KC, a Lalabradoodle, previously lived on a farm and now helps his owner cultivate emotional balance. 

Molly is a  Bishon mix dedicated to improving the emotional well-being of her owner.  She has an impressive repertoire of tricks. 

 Meet Olive, a petite Pyrenees and Shepherd mix with a heart of gold! She provides comfort to a young man and has become an invaluable part of his life. Together, they've made incredible strides. 

Whiskey is a sweet German Shepherd mix with a similar personality to her owner/handler. Whiskey loves all the dog friends she met at training.