Dogs make days better, and that’s why Canine Companions for Independence is spreading a little joy during a time when we all still need some puppy love. In honor National Puppy Day on Tuesday, the non-profit is inviting everyone to take a peek at its puppy cam. Viewers can watch a live feed featuring a litter of 6-week-old future service dogs as they eat, sleep and play. Canine Companions service dogs are trained in over 40 commands such as opening and closing doors, and retrieving dropped items to help improve the lives of humans. The puppy cam is live from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. You can watch the litter by clicking here.

For the next few weeks, viewers can check in on a litter of 4-week-old puppies via the Canine Companions for Independence live puppy cam, and get an idea of what the first stages of life are like for these future assistance dogs. In the volunteer puppy raising program, volunteers teach puppies commands that are essential for becoming an service dog. Currently, there are over 400 people with disabilities waiting for an expertly trained Canine Companions for Independence service dog. Haley has been Winnifred’s volunteer puppy raiser since April 2019, and shares all her training milestones on Winnie’s Instagram, @Winnieatlife. For more information on how to become a volunteer puppy raiser, click here.