Have you checked out our most recent Companion magazine, the special 50th anniversary issue? 📘 In it, you'll find stories from longtime clients like Paul and Anne, who are featured as the cover story, and so much more! Paul and his wife, Anne, are both trailblazers – Paul, who was born deaf, is a professor emeritus at fresno_state, and Anne was one of the first hard-of hearing registered nurses. 40 years ago, they were drawn to Canine Companions’ innovative two-week Team Training program, which emphasizes customized training for the handler and their dog. That decision brought Chelsea, Paul’s first #hearingdog, into their lives, setting him on a path where many sets of furry ears made life more accessible. Chelsea, a Belgian Shepherd, quickly became indispensable. She alerted Paul to fire alarms, doorbells, and even people calling his name. Camping trips and hotel stays felt safer, and she loved to deliver handwritten notes between Paul and Anne from across the house. “Chelsea gave...