Canine Support Teams Inc

Locations:

26500 Scott Rd Menifee
951-301-3625

Website:

www.caninesupportteams.org
Canine Support Teams Inc

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Canine Support Teams Inc. is made possible by the many people who volunteer their time, energy, money and love for the purpose of enhancing the lives of those affected by disabilities. Canine Support Teams (CST) is a California based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides specially trained dogs to people with disabilities other than blindness. (Tax ID# 33-0434821)

Service dogs are placed with people who use wheelchairs, walkers, crutches or canes. They are taught to assist their partners by:

  • pulling manual wheelchairs
  • turning lights on and off
  • pushing elevator buttons
  • retrieving dropped or hard to reach items
  • making purchases or banking transactions
  • opening and closing doors and drawers
  • barking to get help
  • providing stability for walking

In addition, these dogs help to serve as an ice-breaker in public situations and provide constant companionship for their partners. Social dogs are placed with individuals, in nursing homes or in group care facilities. Interaction with dogs have been proven to have a strong, positive psychological impact.

All dogs accepted into the Canine Support Teams training program must pass rigorous health and temperament tests. These dogs are either part of the CST breeding program or are donated by private breeders. We depend on our wonderful volunteers who provide for many of the needs CST has; Breeders contribute healthy, purebred, good-tempered puppies to keep the program going. Raisers give the puppies a home and provide for all of their food, medical and transportation needs. Raisers also train the puppies in basic obedience and proper social behavior. Sponsors contribute finances, supplies (food, medicine, etc.) as well as other needs.

Your ongoing support insures Canine Support Teams ability to provide dogs at no cost to our clients.

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