Join Canine Companions for a sparkling evening at our annual gala event.

Saturday, June 6, 2026
5 – 9 p.m. PT
Newport Beach Country Club

You’re invited to be part of an unforgettable evening at the Sit Stay Sparkle Southwest gala, where purpose and celebration come together in the most inspiring way. This is your chance to support the life‑changing mission of Canine Companions while enjoying a night designed to delight from start to finish. Join us for an exceptional dinner, a beautifully curated silent auction, and a high‑energy live auction led by an exciting auctioneer who will be revealed soon. All of it unfolds within the elegant coastal setting of Newport Beach Country Club.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for those who want to make a meaningful impact while gaining visibility among a passionate and engaged audience. Tables are included with select sponsorship packages, and early commitments allow for expanded recognition leading up to the event.

Sit. Stay. Sparkle. Southwest 2026 is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist or to request accommodations, please email us at swrevents@canine.org.

This event benefits Canine Companions and our mission to provide greater independence to children, adults and veterans with disabilities through the help of an expertly trained service dog, free of charge.

Canine Companions is committed to hosting inclusive, accessible events. To request accommodations, please email us or call us at 760-901-4300.

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Meet Sit. Stay. Sparkle. Guest Speaker Lucy and Service Dog Aeble

Woman in an electric wheelchair on stage with two adults and a yellow lab service dog in a blue vest lying at her feet.

After Rachel Coleman met a Canine Companions client, she quickly came convinced a service dog would help increase independence for her children.  

Rachel’s two children both have disabilities. Lucy was born with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and she uses a wheelchair. In 2025, Lucy paired with her second service dog, Aeble. “Aby Baby,” as Aeble has been nicknamed, supports Lucy in myriad ways. In much the same way that Lucy’s first service dog profoundly changed Lucy’s life for the better, so too has Aeble.  

The Colemans have since gone from being what Rachel describes as “not a dog family” to a shining example of the independence service dogs offer — and enthusiastic advocates for Canine Companions. 

“Don't wait,” Rachel says for those considering applying for a Canine Companions service dog. “It'll change your life. It'll change your child's life in ways you can't even imagine. You'll thank me.”

Hear the rest of Lucy, Rachel and Aeble’s story and the magic of welcoming a professionally trained service dog in their home at Sit. Stay. Sparkle.

About Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

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