Thank You For Attending DogFest Orlando 2025
This year’s DogFest Orlando took place at Shady Park in Winter Park, Florida on Saturday, March 8, 2025. It was a beautiful day as supporters, graduates and local community members attended in support of the Canine Companions mission to provide service dogs free of charge to adults, children and veterans with disabilities.
The human-canine bond was on full display with hundreds of attendees and their dogs enjoying the weather and event activities. This free event had over 30 dog-loving vendors, a DJ, silent auction, games, food trucks and the highly popular lure course donated by SwiftPaws.
Graduate team Ashley and David with Service Dog Negri gave an empowering speech on their life changing experiences having a service dog from Canine Companions, showcasing why events like DogFest are so important to fund our mission.
As we await DogFest 2026, we want to thank all the attendees and supporters of DogFest Orlando 2025! Just because DogFest is over doesn’t mean your impact has to stop. We encourage supporters and donors to keep fundraising throughout the end of the year as to help us provide service dogs free of charge.
Why We Fundraise
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.
Click here to learn more about this important cause and how your support is vital.
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DogFest Orlando Leaderboard
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Cathy Fischer $24,453.29 raised
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Linda Mucha $15,000.00 raised
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Katie & Thad Seymour $6,065.74 raised
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Patty Gordon $3,587.75 raised
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Friends For Independence $6,736.00 raised
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Odin’s Heroes $1,660.12 raised
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Working Canine to Five $1,246.62 raised
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1 Cathy & Marty Fischer $15,710.00
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2 Anonymous $15,000.00
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3 Gary Daniels $10,350.00
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DogFest Orlando Leaderboard
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Cathy Fischer $24,453.29 raised
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Linda Mucha $15,000.00 raised
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Katie & Thad Seymour $6,065.74 raised
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Patty Gordon $3,587.75 raised
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Jo Ellen McPherson $2,661.50 raised
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Starlight Starbright $25,053.91 raised
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Roberts Rascals $15,719.00 raised
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Friends For Independence $6,736.00 raised
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Odin’s Heroes $1,660.12 raised
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Working Canine to Five $1,246.62 raised
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1 Cathy & Marty Fischer $15,710.00
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2 Anonymous $15,000.00
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3 Gary Daniels $10,350.00
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4 Gary Daniels $10,000.00
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5 Anonymous $4,750.00
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