Daniel with Service Dog Norwood | Southeast Region | October, 25, 2025 | Canine Companions

Daniel was on the path to turning his life around when a tragic motorcycle accident left him a quadriplegic. His mother, Michelle, fought tirelessly to ensure he received the best care and rehabilitation possible—but she knew he needed something more to truly regain his independence. That’s when Michelle met a future service dog in training. Inspired by the possibilities, she encouraged Daniel to apply for a Canine Companions service dog. Soon after, Daniel met Norwood, his new best friend and partner on the journey to greater independence. » Support Canine Companions mission of providing expertly trained service dogs to people with disabilities - free of charge: https://canine.org/donate-now » Watch more videos: https://youtube.com/c/CanineCompanions/videos » Subscribe to news and stories: https://canine.org/about/stories/#newsletter Canine Companions is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities. We also offer facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. All our dogs and follow-up services are provided free of charge to clients in the U.S. » Learn more about us at https://canine.org Connect with Canine Companions! » View photos and videos on Instagram: https://instagram.com/canineorg » Stay connected on Facebook: https://facebook.com/caninecompanions » Follow us on X: https://x.com/canineorg » Watch puppy videos and more on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@canineorg » Shop Canine Companions merch: https://canine.org/shop #dog #servicedog #nonprofit #LeadWithIndependence