A new $150,000 donation from Synchrony’s CareCredit is expected to ease financial pressure for Colorado college students helping raise future service dogs through Canine Companions programs.
The funding includes $50,000 specifically designated to cover veterinary care costs for collegiate puppy raisers nationwide, including student volunteers involved in Collar Scholars programs at Colorado State University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the Colorado School of Mines.
Canine Companions partners with university clubs in 23 states to help train service dogs that will eventually support adults, children, and veterans living with disabilities, as well as professionals working in healthcare, education, and law enforcement settings…