PR Newswire·May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM ET

Synchrony and CareCredit Lend a Helping Paw to College Puppy Raisers Training Canine Companions' Next Generation of Service Dogs

Synchrony announced a $150,000 donation on behalf of CareCredit to Canine Companions to support training & placement of service dogs at no cost to recipients.
$50,000 of the donation is dedicated to covering veterinary costs for college student puppy raisers at 30 universities across 23 states.
The remaining $100,000 will support Canine Companions' broader program operations as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
The partnership marks 10 years between CareCredit & Canine Companions to help manage care costs for families, pets, & service dogs.
Collegiate puppy raisers traditionally cover $2,500-$3,500 in expenses per puppy over 18 months, with veterinary bills often being a significant financial barrier.
The funding aims to allow student volunteers to focus on developing confident dogs without the stress of unpredictable veterinary expenses.
Active collegiate puppy raising clubs include institutions such as UCLA, Colorado State University, University of Connecticut, Texas Tech, Rice University, & University of Pennsylvania.
Canine Companions has placed over 8,600 service dogs since its 1975 founding & has collaborated with student raisers for more than 25 years.