My Canine Companion - Autism and Therapy Services

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My Canine Companion - Autism and Therapy Services

My Canine Companion is an Irish national charity RCN 20079147 who provide accredited service dogs Many of our clients have dual or multiple diagnoses.
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My Canine Companion is committed to enriching the lives of people with difficulties particularly autism,through the placement of highly skilled Service Dogs and companion dogs providing safety, independence, and companionship to our clients

As each child is different our organisation provides an outstanding customised service to meet the specific needs of each family. We work with children and

young adults with not only autism but varied other conditions. We assess a families specific needs and we try to adapt our services to satisfy those needs. We have placed service dogs that work with two siblings on the spectrum, we have also placed two service dogs in families with two or more children on the spectrum. My Canine Companion does not have a cut off age for applying for our service we have successfully worked with a number of teenagers and young adults

04/09/2024

€336k = 23 service dogs!! Please donate!

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/336k-23servicedogs

03/09/2024

Happy Tuesday from MCC puppy in training Yogi 🐾💚🐾

What a happy boy!!

02/09/2024

MCC school therapy dog Simon looking great on the first day back to school 😍😍😍

We were all thrilled (especially Simon!!) to welcome all our new Junior Infants to Dripsey NS!! 🥳🥳🥳 Don’t they all look amazing!!

30/08/2024

Dalkey Quarry, Dublin - October 25th!
Will you jump for a dog? Take on the Dalkey Quarry Abseil!!
Help us to change a child's life!
Register today!

https://www.mycaninecompanion.ie/jump-for-a-dog

30/08/2024

Well done MCC school therapy dog Wonder! Fantastic pictures!

30/08/2024

Happy Friday from one of our youngest MCC superheroes🐾💚

28/08/2024

Back to school made easier with our MCC superheroes!

Check out some fantastic pictures sent to us today!

27/08/2024

Team MCC are delighted to be shortlisted in 2 categories in the Charities Institute Ireland Charity Excellence Awards 2024!!

But now we need your help!
We are shortlisted in the Cii People's Choice Award and would love your votes!!

Simply click the link below, and vote for MCC!!

https://charitiesinstitute.ie/pages/peoples-choice-award-2024

26/08/2024

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY😍🐾💚

To the world they might be dogs, but to our clients they are the world💚
Just some of our amazing MCC superheroes!
We would love to see pictures of your dogs 💚🐾😍

25/08/2024

Some fantastic photos from the Haleon Walk with Me and MCC event yesterday!!

A huge thank you to everyone who took part!!

MCC superheroes Norris, Sophie and Alva loved meeting everyone!!
Well done guys

24/08/2024

Today is the big day for Team Haleon with their Walk With Me and MCC event in aid of MCC!!

We have loved meeting the team over the last few weeks and spreading awareness about MCC!

Thank you all for the amazing work you have all done! Here is to a great day!!

23/08/2024

Have you registered yet?
Places are booking up really fast!!!

October 18th, Thomond Park
Will you jump for a dog?
Help us to change a child's life!
Register today!

https://www.mycaninecompanion.ie/jump-for-a-dog

22/08/2024

MCC puppy in training Noelie enjoying a trip to the beach!
What a gorgeous photo!

21/08/2024

Some fantastic pictures from Dublin puppy class this week!

Check out some of our A litter during their first MCC puppy class.
Well done everyone!

20/08/2024

What a great photo!!
MCC puppy class in Cobh this morning with puppies in training Vesta, Yana, Zeb and Yale!
Well done guys!

19/08/2024

Well done Riley!

17/08/2024

We completed the Croke Park Abseil this year, now it is time to take on Dalkey Quarry, Dublin!

October 25th
Will you jump for a dog?
Help us to change a child's life!
Register today!

https://www.mycaninecompanion.ie/jump-for-a-dog

16/08/2024

Check out this exciting and FREE educational opportunity launching in the National Learning Network Model Farm Road campus, this September/October.

NLN Cork are introducing a nationally recognized QQI Level 4 Animal Care Course, taught by industry experts and specifically tailored for students with additional support needs.

Read more below

https://www.corkindependent.com/2024/08/07/animal-interaction-at-the-heart-of-new-cork-course/

National Learning Network

16/08/2024

We completed the Croke Park Abseil this year, now it is time to take on Thomond Park!!

October 18th
Will you jump for a dog?
Help us to change a child's life!
Register today!

https://www.mycaninecompanion.ie/jump-for-a-dog

14/08/2024

🐾🐾SAVE THE DATE🐾🐾

The My Canine Companion Green Tie Ball will take place on November 16th 2024, with a very exciting, festive night planned.

Planning a Christmas party this year? Look no further! This is the best night of the year. Round up your friends, family and work colleagues for our Christmas themed MCC ball!

Tickets will be on sale in September.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

13/08/2024

A huge welcome to our new families and schools who have now begun their journey on the My Canine Companion puppy programme!!

Exciting times ahead!
Welcome to the MCC family!

13/08/2024

Introducing our A litter!🐾🐾

Amelia, Amy, Alan, Andrew, Angelo, Adele, Aoibhinn and Alvin!!

What do you think of their names?
We love them!

12/08/2024

MCC puppy in training Zeta has big dreams.

Just saying hi to President of Ireland / Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins

11/08/2024

MCC autism service dog, Lannah, celebrated her best pal Cayden's birthday this weekend!!

We love their matching outfits for the match!!

What a pair!

10/08/2024

What a fantastic afternoon at the Haleon Family Fun Day in Waterford today.

Rebecca and MCC autism service dog Sophie and Faith and MCC autism service dog Alva were delighted to meet everyone today!!

We cannot wait for the Haleon charity walk in aid of MCC on the 24th!

09/08/2024

Occupational Therapy time!!

Check out Nate and his best pal MCC autism service dog Alva off to a therapy session together!!
What a great photo!

08/08/2024

MCC Puppy in training, Zara, made a trip to Smugglers Cove last week!!

Check her out minding her friend Orla!!
What a great photo!

07/08/2024

Did you hear Rebecca, Caroline and Justine on WLR FM today speaking about the amazing fundraiser Haleon are hosting in aid of MCC on August 24th??

MCC autism service dog Sophie made sure to get in for a photo!

We cannot wait!!

Address

Unit 8 New Sunbeam Industrial Estate, Commons Road, Cork
Cork
T23HXO2

Telephone

+353214288593

Website

http://www.mycaninecompanion.ie/

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Some of our B Litter just rolling with it! Socialisation is in full swing for these guys! #TeamMCC

An enormous well done to MCC service user Sean who cycled 50km to raise funds for MCC! Check him out crossing the finish line! Sean and MCC autism service dog Iggy are an amazing team! We are so proud of you Sean!!well done! #TeamMCC

🐾🐾SAVE THE DATE🐾🐾 The My Canine Companion Green Tie Ball will take place on November 16th 2024, with a very exciting, festive night planned. Planning a Christmas party this year? Look no further! This is the best night of the year. Round up your friends, family and work colleagues for our Christmas themed MCC ball! Tickets will be on sale in September. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! #TeamMCC

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MCC SUPERHEROES!! MCC mommy Jules welcomed 8 beautiful babies just over 2 weeks ago! These guys will grow up to be MCC Autism Service Dogs and will change a child's life!! Prepare for some more MCC Puppy spam! #teammcc #puppiesofinstagram #shepadoodlepuppy puppy #puppylove

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MCC SUPERHEROES!! MCC mommy Nellie welcomed 8 beautiful babies just over 2 weeks ago! These guys will grow up to be MCC Autism Service Dogs and will change a child's life!! Prepare for some more MCC Puppy spam! #teammcc #puppiesofinstagram #shepadoodlepuppy puppy #puppylove

MCC Service user, Riley, has been busy this week helping MCC puppies in training, Yale and Yogi, to learn their down command! What a superstar!! These guys have a great teacher! #teammcc #autism #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodlepuppy #autismservicedog #assistancedog #13weeksold

Summer evenings 🐾💚 #teammcc

Goodnight from our Y litter🐾🐾🐾 #TEAMMCC #standardpoodlesoffacebook #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppy #puppiesofFacebook

Our Y litter are enjoying a rest day today!! No socialisation, no out and about, just lots of naps and fun with MCC superstars Polly and Jurgen!! These guys are too cute! #teammcc #puppiesofFacebook #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppy

Good morning from MCC Momma Blossom and her babies! Our Z litter have gotten so big!! #TEAMMCC #goldendoodlepuppy #puppiesoffacebook

Some Tuesday cuteness from our Y litter!! Our babies are now 8 weeks old and are loving to explore!! How big have they gotten! #TeamMCC

Congratulations to newly qualified autism service dog, Inca, her best pal Jackson and his mom Sandra on their first attachment. A trip to the shop is so much easier with your best pal by your side! We cannot wait to see what is to come for these guys! Well done everyone! #TeamMCC

Congratulations to newly qualified autism service dog, Kion, and his family on their first attachment. A trip to the shop is so much easier with your best pal by your side! We cannot wait to see what is to come for these guys! Well done everyone! #TEAMMCC

MCC Momma Marianne is enjoying the nice weather and her babies are enjoying exploring the garden!! So many new sounds, textures and smells!! How big have they gotten! #teammcc

Good morning from MCC Momma Blossom and her babies! These guys are getting bigger and stronger by the day♥️ #TeamMCC

3 weeks old and thriving!! These future MCC superheroes LOVE exploring! They are being introduced to different sounds and textures and they are doing amazing!! Some May Bank Holiday weekend cuteness!! #teammcc

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MCC SUPERHEROES!! Last week MCC mommy Marianne welcomed 4 beautiful babies! These guys will grow up to be MCC Autism Service Dogs and will change a child's life!! Prepare for some MCC Puppy spam! #teammcc

Some very emotional reunions today when MCC training dogs Hamish, Seamus, Hilary and Hunter were reunited with their families after their final training in Cork. An exciting couple of days ahead for these guys!! It's almost graduation time! #TeamMCC