CST 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 and 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.
Assisted Service work for individuals who can manage their dogs with help from another person, caregiver or attendant. Assisted Service
have all the skills associated with Service Dogs.
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 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. Canine Support Teams is a volunteer organization. Almost all skill, labor and help
of every kind is provided by people who volunteer their time and energy.
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 and 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.
Assisted Service work for individuals who can manage their dogs with help from another person, caregiver or attendant. Assisted Service
have all the skills associated with Service Dogs.
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 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. Canine Support Teams is a volunteer organization. Almost all skill, labor and help
of every kind is provided by people who volunteer their time and energy.
| 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 CST's ability to provide dogs at no cost to our clients |
| Providing the gift of independence & love… one dog at a time® |
About CST
| Canine Support Teams, Inc. |
| "Changing the way the world thinks about disabilities, one dog at a time" ® |
| 951-301-3625 cstmain@caninesupportteams.org |
