Gather your friends, family and dogs for a day of fun on March 8, 2025 at Shady Park in Winter Park, FL.

Join us for DogFest Orlando 2025, a milestone event celebrating 50 incredible years of Canine Companions! Enjoy a day full of fun, joy and a deep commitment to our mission of providing expertly trained service dogs to individuals with disabilities free of charge.

DogFest is a free, dog- and family-friendly event open to everyone! Bring your dogs and loved ones for a day filled with joy and celebration.

While there’s  no fee to register, we encourage all participants to raise funds to support us to we can  provide more service dogs to those in need.

• Exciting Activities: Enjoy agility courses, costume contests and more fun for everyone!
• Vendors: There’s  something for everyone, both humans and dogs, thanks to our fantastic vendors. 
• Live Entertainment: Groove to the beats of a DJ and lively commentary from an  emcee.

Let’s make DogFest Orlando 2025 a memorable celebration highlighting 50 years of enhancing independence. Your participation and fundraising efforts help us continue to provide life-changing service dogs to those in need.

Here are some ways YOU can get involved this year...We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

At Canine Companions, we’re at the forefront of the service dog industry, dedicated to enhancing the independence of our clients through our expertly trained service dogs. Since our founding in 1975, we’ve provided service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, as well as facility dogs to professionals in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings—all at no cost to our clients.

Our commitment is unwavering: every  dog and follow-up service are  provided at no charge, ensuring that individuals and organizations can focus on the life-changing impact of our  extraordinary dogs without financial barriers.

Daniel and Norwood

"Even if it sometimes takes me longer without a nurse’s help, I’m doing it on my own with Norwood. It feels like we can do anything together.”

When you raise funds through DogFest, you directly contribute to this mission and help provide the gift of enhanced independence to those we serve. Your efforts make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the country.

Get started now and make a difference!

Click here to learn more about this important cause and how your support is vital.