Canine Partners for Life

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Canine Partners For Life (CPL) is a nonprofit organization located in Cochranville, Pennsylvania. CPL trains and places dogs to assist individuals with a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. CPL trains full-service dogs to provide physical assistance to their partner 24 hours a day, both at home and in public environments (for example, individuals with disabilities caused by ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, paralysis, amputation, and more). CPL also places full-service seizure-alert dogs to detect and alert to upcoming seizure activity. Finally, CPL places home-companion dogs with special-needs children or the elderly to work in the home environment. Each dog receives training adapted to meet the specific needs of its human partner. Skills may include how to retrieve items; operate light switches, elevator buttons, door openers; tug a laundry basket and put laundry in/out of the machine; roll someone over in bed to prevent sores; pay cashiers; open and close doors; assist with dressing and undressing; help an unsteady walker negotiate bumpy terrain or stairs; and a wide variety of other tasks. Just as important, the dogs provide a constant source of love and comfort. Please visit www.k94life.org or phone (610) 869-4902.

Happy International Women’s Day! CPL is proud to have strong, kind, compassionate women that help make up our CPL family...
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! CPL is proud to have strong, kind, compassionate women that help make up our CPL family. Here’s to celebrating all of the women in our lives!

Delaware's Giving Day, , ends at 6pm! Each gift to Canine Partners for Life will help make future partnerships like Fre...
03/06/2026

Delaware's Giving Day, , ends at 6pm! Each gift to Canine Partners for Life will help make future partnerships like Fred, Donna, and Ziggy possible.

Matched in the Summer of 2024, not only has Ziggy provided Fred and Donna with steady companionship, but Fred stated that Ziggy has allowed him to start living again and has helped him find new purpose in life. Ziggy’s big personality and his eagerness to please made him a perfect match for Fred and Donna.

Visit https://www.degives.org/fundraisers/canine-partners-for-life to make a gift and transform the lives of individuals with disabilities by giving them greater independence.

Last week, Dr. Schwartz, Kimmy, and Naomi of Pine Creek Animal Hospital came to CPL for Vet Call to administer vaccines,...
03/05/2026

Last week, Dr. Schwartz, Kimmy, and Naomi of Pine Creek Animal Hospital came to CPL for Vet Call to administer vaccines, check-up on our kennel dogs, and make sure everyone is in good health. We are so grateful for their continued support of our mission, and their dedication to our four-legged friends!

Every March, The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation dedicates the month to National MS Education and Awareness Month, aiming ...
03/04/2026

Every March, The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation dedicates the month to National MS Education and Awareness Month, aiming to empower, educate, and unite those living with multiple sclerosis.

Service dogs can assist those with multiple sclerosis by performing tasks that mitigate both physical and cognitive symptoms of the disability, such as providing balance and mobility support, retrieving dropped items, opening doors, and more!

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Each year, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Di...
03/03/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Each year, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners collaborate to lead Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) in order to highlight how people with and without disabilities come together to form strong communities.

Here at Canine Partners for Life, we are proud to have a community of individuals with and without disabilities that support, care for, and celebrate each other each and every day – including volunteers, clients, applicants, board members, donors, and staff members!

Due to the road conditions, CPL’s offices will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, March 3rd. We will open at 10am...
03/03/2026

Due to the road conditions, CPL’s offices will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, March 3rd. We will open at 10am. Be safe!

March 1st is recognized each year at International Wheelchair Day. CPL is proud to partner highly trained service dogs w...
03/01/2026

March 1st is recognized each year at International Wheelchair Day. CPL is proud to partner highly trained service dogs with individuals who use wheelchairs, helping increase independence and confidence in everyday life. According to Assistance Dogs International, more than 80 million people worldwide use a wheelchair regularly. For many, an assistance dog is more than a companion — they’re an essential teammate, helping with daily tasks like opening doors, pressing elevator buttons, retrieving dropped items, and even loading the washing machine. Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and partnership behind every working team.

Last week, some of our staff visited our friends at West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for a puppy party with the Eagle...
02/27/2026

Last week, some of our staff visited our friends at West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for a puppy party with the Eagles Autism Foundation. To our surprise, we even ran into Philadelphia royalty - Eagles' mascot, Swoop! This was a great opportunity for our puppies to build their confidence and practice staying calm around so much excitement. We’re so grateful for our longstanding partnership with West and for their dedicated employees who continue to support CPL’s mission!

Delaware’s annual giving day, Do More 24 Delaware, starts in just one week! From March 5 at 6pm to March 6 at 6pm, the D...
02/26/2026

Delaware’s annual giving day, Do More 24 Delaware, starts in just one week! From March 5 at 6pm to March 6 at 6pm, the Delaware community will come together to support organizations, like Canine Partners for Life, that serve Delaware and beyond. We invite you to participate in this special day and help Canine Partners for Life raise $2,500! You have the power to make a difference and to help more individuals experience a life-changing partnership with a CPL service or companion dog. Visit https://www.degives.org/fundraisers/canine-partners-for-life to make a gift during Do More 24 Delaware!

For our final What’s My Name Wednesday of the month, we are featuring Cindy and Buggy, of Lovey’s second litter.Cindy wa...
02/25/2026

For our final What’s My Name Wednesday of the month, we are featuring Cindy and Buggy, of Lovey’s second litter.

Cindy was named by M.R., who chose the name to honor his wife. He stated, “Cindy is my wonderful wife. She does so many things to help people.” What a wonderful name to honor someone you love!

Buggy was named by the State Correctional Institution, Muncy. SCI-Muncy hosts a fundraiser, the Paws Walk, each year, which raises funds for the Prison Puppy Raising Program at Canine Partners for Life. Because of their fundraising efforts, they were invited to name a puppy and chose Buggy. In a full-circle moment, Buggy is now being raised at SCI-Muncy with the inmate handlers who helped choose her name!

Photos by Jim Coarse, Moonloop Photography

This week is Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week. Here at CPL, we are incredibly grateful for all of our Veterinary S...
02/24/2026

This week is Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week. Here at CPL, we are incredibly grateful for all of our Veterinary Sponsors, who continue to contribute to the CPL mission through free or discounted vet care for our puppies and kennel dogs. Because of your generosity, we are able to continue making the miracle of independence possible!

Pictured is Gracie by Jim Coarse, Moonloop Photography

Due to the road conditions, CPL will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule today. Our offices will open at 10am. Be safe!Pi...
02/24/2026

Due to the road conditions, CPL will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule today. Our offices will open at 10am. Be safe!

Pictured is Chewie by Jim Coarse, Moonloop Photography

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334 Faggs Manor Road
Cochranville, PA
19330

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16108694902

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Canine Partners For Life (CPL) is a nonprofit organization located in Cochranville, Pennsylvania. CPL trains and places dogs to assist individuals with a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. CPL trains full-service dogs to provide physical assistance to their partner 24 hours a day, both at home and in public environments (for example, individuals with disabilities caused by ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, paralysis, amputation, and more). CPL also places full-service seizure-alert dogs to detect and alert to upcoming seizure activity. Finally, CPL places home-companion dogs with special-needs children or the elderly to work in the home environment. Each dog receives training adapted to meet the specific needs of its human partner. Skills may include how to retrieve items; operate light switches, elevator buttons, door openers; tug a laundry basket and put laundry in/out of the machine; roll someone over in bed to prevent sores; pay cashiers; open and close doors; assist with dressing and un******ng; help an unsteady walker negotiate bumpy terrain or stairs; and a wide variety of other tasks. Just as important, the dogs provide a constant source of love and comfort. Want to know more? Please visit www.k94life.org or phone (610) 869-4902.