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Throughout the year, we plan a variety of inspiring events that highlight the work we do.


Graduations – Events held in February/March, June and October to recognize several of the newly formed partnerships of an assistance dog and a person with a disability.


Open Houses – Quarterly presentations for those who would like to learn more about Can Do Canines.


The Fetching Ball Gala – A wonderful evening held each winter, celebrating Can Do Canines.


Can Do Woofaroo – Our family-fun festival is held in September and includes a variety of exciting activities.


We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events. Click on a listing to view more details.

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Whelping Center Open House

Can Do Canines WAG Center 8127 Yale Avenue, New Germany, United States

Can Do Canines will host an open house on Tuesday, August 22, from 5-8 p.m., at its new Whelping and Growth (WAG) Center (8127 Yale Avenue, New Germany, Minn. 55367). The public is invited to see how this additional site to the current Can Do Canines New Hope campus will be used to whelp new litters of assistance dogs. Please note that this facility is not accessible for those with mobility challenges. Whelping is the process of a dog giving birth. For several years, Can Do Canines volunteers have opened up their homes to care for these dogs. Whelping homes …

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Can Do Woofaroo 2023

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

Bring your friends and well-behaved dogs and join us at the Can Do Woofaroo-a one-mile walk and festival that benefits Can Do Canines! Visit our Can Do Woofaroo page to learn more.

Open House: November 11, 2023

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

We will be hosting an open house on Saturday, November 11, from noon-2 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. There is no pre-registration for this event, so please join us on November 11. You will be asked to share some contact information at our registration table upon arrival. Take a virtual tour of our campus. Through a self-guided tour, attendees can: Watch a trainer demonstrate some general skills an assistance …

Free

Fetching Ball Gala 2024

Radisson Blu Mall of America 2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN, United States

Enjoy dinner, entertainment, games and silent and live auctions-all benefitting our organization. Event Page

Open House: March 9, 2024

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

We will be hosting an open house on Saturday, March 9, from noon-2 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. There is no pre-registration for this event, so please join us on March 9. You will be asked to share some contact information at our registration table upon arrival. Take a virtual tour of our campus. Through a self-guided tour, attendees can: Can Do Canines Journey: Part 1  Hear from a …

Free

Open House: May 18, 2024

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

We will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 18, from noon-2 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. There is no pre-registration for this event, so please join us on May 18. You will be asked to share some contact information at our registration table upon arrival. To request a sign language interpreter for the Open House, please contact Laurie at lcarlson@candocanines.org or call 763-331-3000 at least two weeks in advance. We'll do …

Free

Open House: August 20, 2024

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

We will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, August 20, from 6-8 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. There is no pre-registration for this event, so please join us on August 20. You will be asked to share some contact information at our registration table upon arrival. To request a sign language interpreter for the Open House, please contact Laurie at lcarlson@candocanines.org or call 763-331-3000 at least two weeks in advance. We'll do …

Free

Can Do Woofaroo 2024

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

Bring your friends and well-behaved dogs and join us at the Can Do Woofaroo-a one-mile walk and festival that benefits Can Do Canines! Visit our Can Do Woofaroo page to learn more.

Open House: November 9, 2024

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

We will be hosting an open house on Saturday, November 9, from 12-2 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. There is no pre-registration for this event, so please join us on November 9. You will be asked to share some contact information at our registration table upon arrival. To request a sign language interpreter for the Open House, please contact Laurie at lcarlson@candocanines.org or call 763-331-3000 at least two weeks in advance. We'll do …

Free

Fetching Ball Gala 2025

Radisson Blu Mall of America 2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN, United States

Enjoy dinner, entertainment, games and silent and live auctions-all benefitting our organization. Event Page

Open House: March 8, 2025

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

We will be hosting an open house on Saturday, March 8, from 12-2 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. There is no pre-registration for this event, so please join us on March 8. You will be asked to share some contact information at our registration table upon arrival. To request a sign language interpreter for the Open House, please contact Laurie at lcarlson@candocanines.org or call 763-331-3000 at least two weeks in advance. We'll do …

Free

Spring Graduation

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

Due to a larger number of clients graduating this spring, we are holding our first dual graduation. You are invited to join us at Can Do Canines for either the morning (11 a.m.) or afternoon (3 p.m.) event ... or both! You can view a list of the clients and dogs that will be part of each ceremony on our website Graduation page. Then, if you would like to attend and celebrate our newest grads, please RSVP on that page.