We are a passionate group dedicated to improving lives through the service dogs we breed, train, and love. Northeast Canine is a 501(c)(3) Organization.
About Our Nonprofit
Northeast Canine
Founded in 2020, Northeast Canine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains and places Great Danes with veterans and first responders facing mobility and emotional challenges. We believe in restoring independence, dignity, and confidence, and that Great Danes, with their strength and intuition, are uniquely suited to help.
Where We Serve
Based in New Hampshire, NEC serves individuals nationwide. We carefully breed, raise, and train each Great Dane to become a trusted companion and steady partner for those who need them most.
Our Approach
We train through trust. From early bonding to real-world support, our Great Danes are intuitive teammates offering calm, stability, and strength.
Our Purpose
It takes 18 months and $30,000 to train each dog. Our heroes never pay. We’re here to restore freedom, mobility, and independence with our Great Dane Service Dogs.
More Than a Program
Northeast Canine is a family. Every dog, every match, every story moves us closer to a future of independence and dignity for those who’ve served.
Megan Kokaras, Founder, Lead Trainer, and Board President
Megan is the founder and lead trainer at Northeast Canine. With over a decade of experience, she’s developed a bond-based approach to raising Great Danes as service dogs for veterans and first responders facing mobility and emotional challenges. Known for her honesty, grit, and deep connection with both dogs and people, Megan continues to build a community where everyone, human and canine alike, has a place to grow, heal, and thrive.
Adam has a deep background in management, events, fundraising, and technical/design project building.
He supports the NEC team with his knowledge of complex technical systems, design/branding skills, and quality leadership.
As Vice President of the Board, he works to serve the team in strengthening processes and facilitating fundraising efforts.
Devin DiBerto, Board Chair & Trainer
Devin is the Board Chair and a lead trainer at Northeast Canine, as well as the founder of Devin’s Pack.
She began training service dogs at a young age and brings over a decade of hands-on experience working with Great Danes for veterans, first responders, and families.
Known for her relationship-based training style, emotional intuition, and deep commitment to both dogs and people, Devin is dedicated to creating life-changing partnerships built on trust, connection, and mutual respect.
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