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Canine Inspired Change is proud to be featured in local and national media for our innovative therapy dog programs that promote confidence, connection, and community healing. Explore the stories below to see how our work is making an impact.
Volunteers of America - May 22, 2025
How Canine Inspired Change Therapy Dogs help Bring Out the Pawsitives in Avanti Teens
WCCO - March 23, 2025
CIC hosted a doggy-centric Relaxation Event with Heidi of Sound Hound Canine Massage on National Puppy Day!
KSTP - December 23, 2024
Danielle Graczyk tells us about CIC and how she approaches pet therapy differently than others. Featuring CIC Therapy Dogs Blu and Nasa.
Quad News - Jan 2, 2024
Canine Inspired Change: Dogs serve as bridge to connection. Sharing Susan and Hutch’s story working with Canine Inspired Change.
Twin Cities Live - June 8, 2022
Danielle and some CIC therapy dogs are joined by CIC volunteers and work-based learning students to show off what Canine Inspired Change is all about!
The Monitor - January 14, 2021
Danielle shares her story and the inspiration behind Canine Inspired Change plus the impact of CIC’s program even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Villager - September 2, 2020
St. Paul Highland Park neighborhood publication features a long-time CIC student and his story of healing through his connection with Copper, a CIC therapy dog.
myTalk 107.1 - July, 31, 2020
Danielle chats with Colleen and Holly from the Colleen and Bradley Show on myTalk 107.1. She shares CIC’s move to the Wilder Center in St. Paul plus ways to support and get involved with CIC programming.
Hometown Source - January 13, 2019
Local publication features CIC programming at Valley View Elementary School.
Katie K9 on myTalk 107.1 - October 7, 2018
Danielle and Katie discuss CIC’s beginnings and programming and take calls from listeners.
Kare 11 - May 29, 2015
Kare 11 features a CIC program graduation performance with Transitions Plus Program students through the Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka School Districts.
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