SERVICE DOGS OF VIRGINIA
Our Mission:
To raise and train exceptional dogs and match them with individuals with disabilities to create greater independence.
Start Your Journey Toward a Life-Changing Service or Facility Dog.
Join the Pack! volunteer with us and help change lives.
Help us train more life-changing service dogs—support our work today.
Hear directly from the people whose lives have been transformed by Service Dogs of Virginia. Their stories show how our service dogs bring independence, confidence, and hope—making a lasting difference every day.
Real stories, real impact
ABOUT SDV
WHO WE ARE
Service Dogs of Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Charlottesville, providing expertly trained service dogs to individuals across Virginia.
It costs about $40,000 and two years to raise and train each dog. Thanks to generous donors, we offer these dogs at no cost to those in need.
WHO WE Serve
Service Dogs of Virginia trains and places dogs for children and adults with disabilities—at no cost to our clients.
Our dogs support individuals with a wide range of needs, including children with autism (ages 2–10), adults with autism (18+), active-duty military, veterans, and 1st responders with PTSD, medical conditions, and mobility challenges. They also serve as facility dogs, working alongside professionals in schools, hospitals, and therapeutic settings.