C4C has reached capacity. New applications will likely be for 2026-2027 placement
Alice
Biscuit
Alice
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
Biscuit
Alice
Bama was acquired through ROAR. He is a handsome Dutch Shepherd/Terrier Mix. He serves an adolescent boy.
Belle
Biscuit
Biscuit
Belle is a Golden Retriever and the "OG" of C4C dogs. Now a semi-retired PSD, she is our lead therapy dog.
Biscuit
Biscuit
Biscuit
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
Frankie
Champ
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
Frankie
Champ
Ella is a Catahoula/Terrier mix brought to us through ROAR. She does remarkable things for an adolescent boy!
Frankie
Frankie
Frankie
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
Frankie
Frankie
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
Lilly
Lilly
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
Lucy
Lilly
Lilly
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
Lilly
Oreo
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
Lilly
Oreo
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.
Ozzie
Phoebe
Ozzie
Ozzie is a Goldendoodle from HWMAR. He is assigned to an adolescent and loves attending school with him to help him manage his day.
Peppa
Phoebe
Ozzie
Peppa is Ozzie's littermate. She is a Goldendoodle who is super in sync with her adolescent handler. She arrived from HWMAR.
Phoebe
Phoebe
Phoebe
Phoebe is a German Shepherd/Retriever mix donated by a local family. Her littermate is Charlie, a C4C Facility Dog. Phoebe serves a veteran and has made a huge impact on his life!
Rosie
Phoebe
Phoebe
Rosie is one of the most jovial Golden Retrievers you will ever meet! Donated by Dashagold Retrievers, she happily serves a former police officer who is disabled. Can you see the resemblance to her mom, Belle?
Rubie
Sophie
Rubie
Rubie is a Rottie mix who arrived through HWMAR. Her calm disposition and strong obedience make her an excellent PSD. She attends high school and many soccer games with her person.
Salty
Sophie
Rubie
Vom Olsonhaus Shepherds donated Salty to C4C. A West German show line GSD, he was our first PSD placement and proudly serves a Marine.
Sophie
Sophie
Sophie
Sophie is a Labradoodle from a farm in southern Illinois. She is preparing to attend high school with her person. Sophie loves to flash her trademark smile.
Danté
Charlie
Charlie
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
Charlie
Charlie
Charlies 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.
Chester
Charlie
Chester
Meet Chester, our Springer Spaniel! Generously donated by a local breeder, Chester is currently in training to serve as the Libertyville Fire Department's comfort dog. His friendly demeanor and unwavering loyalty make him invaluable to our team.
Desi
Charlie
Chester
Donated by Stonewick Poodles, Desi is a Standard Poodle recently 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
Elwood
Elwood
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.
Hope
Elwood
Elwood
Hope is a Golden Retreiver/Shepherd mix donated to us by a family in Plano. She serves as the comfort dog for the Streamwood Police Department.
Jake
Elwood
Kaylee
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!
Kaylee
Elwood
Kaylee
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
Maverick
Maverick
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
Maverick
Maverick
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!
Moose
Maverick
Moose
Moose was donated to us by a family in Oklahoma. He is a Labrador Retriever who has done a remarkable job overcoming his shyness. He loves kids and is a natural at Everett Middle School.
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles
Pickles is a handsome Shepherd/Pyrnesse mix and littermate to Olive. He is the comfort dog for the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department and has an outfit for every occasion!
Polly
Pickles
Pickles
Polly is a sweet standard poodle ready to "sparkle" for Diamond Lake Elementary School. She is finishing her "princess" training and preparing for the royal treatment. Follow her on Instagram!
Oakley
Pickles
Oakley
Oakley! This Golden Retriever, generously donated by Mystic Ridge Goldens, has made tremendous progress and is doing a fantastic job serving his community. From arriving at C4C as a young pup, Oakley is now a dedicated member of the Hoffman Estates Police Department.
Sadie
Pickles
Oakley
Sadie is a Goldendoodle placed at the Cove School. Her daily calendar includes student therapies, staff support, and special events. She even appeared in the junior high musical, Annie!
Barney
Barney
Barney
Barney is a Shih Tzu mix who came to us via HWMAR. He helps his adolescent partner through tough days.
Caine
Barney
Barney
Caine is a German Shepherd who hand-picked his veteran owner/handler during a C4C training session, and it's a perfect match!
Gracie
Barney
Gracie
Gracie is a sweet Pomeranian who has done marvelous things to support her owner's mental health.
KC
Barney
Gracie
KC, a Lalabradoodle, previously lived on a farm and now helps his owner cultivate emotional balance.
Molly
Whiskey
Molly
Molly is a Bishon mix dedicated to improving the emotional well-being of her owner. She has an impressive repertoire of tricks.
Olive
Whiskey
Molly
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
Whiskey
Whiskey
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.
Blue
Harley
Dixie
Meet Blue! Named for his stunning blue eyes, this Lab mix arrived at Canines 4 Comfort from Hoof Woof & Meow with a spark in his step. Blue is training to become a dedicated Emotional Support Animal (ESA). We're confident that Blue's loving nature and loyal attachment will provide valuable comfort and support to his future individual.
Dixie
Harley
Dixie
Meet Dixie! This delightful poodle mix, rescued by Hoof Woof & Meow, is showing remarkable progress in her training to become a school facility dog. Her gentle spirit shines through as she enthusiastically learns, and we are confident Dixie will become an invaluable source of comfort and support within a school environment.
Emily
Harley
Harley
Purple Gate Farms' wonderful donation, Emi the Golden Retriever, continues to make great strides as she trains to join a school environment. Building on her natural affinity for people, Emi has also been spending quality time with her future handler and becoming familiar with her new school. We're confident her progress and loving nature will make her a fantastic facility dog.
Harley
Harley
Harley
Meet Harley! This sweet Golden Retriever, generously donated by his loving owner, is making wonderful progress in his training to become a compassionate facility dog in a school environment. Harley's natural love for people, especially children and young adults, has made him very popular during his visits to schools and senior communities.
Macki
Macki
Macki
Meet Mackie! This spunky Lab quickly won our hearts and is now training as a facility dog for a local fire department and the community they serve. She's bonding wonderfully and progressing with her future handler, preparing to offer comfort and support.
Nico
Macki
Macki
Nico is a sweet Doodle puppy who came to us from Hoof Woof & Meow. He's a mellow fellow who is already learning his obedience commands. We can't wait to see the wonderful things this gentle pup will accomplish in the future!
Ryan
Macki
Ryan
Meet Ryan! This gentle Standard Poodle from Stonewick Poodles is excelling in his training and continues to be a cuddle bug! He's mastering basic obedience skills, and we're excited to see his wonderful personality develop further as we explore how his talents can best help others.
