Service dogs of Virginia
What is a Service Dog?
A Service Dog is the permanent companion of a person with a disability that enables them to live with greater independence. Service dogs are individually trained to perform specific tasks and to work with people with disabilities and are granted public access.
To learn more about service dogs, guide dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals (ESA) please see FAQs
Service Dogs of Virginia is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that raises, trains, and places dogs to assist people with disabilities. Highly trained dogs perform a multitude of tasks that allow greater personal freedom and independence. We serve clients residing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and are based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
It costs approximately $40,000 over a two-year period to raise, train, and place a successful service dog. Through the generous support of caring individuals, businesses, and foundations, Service Dogs of Virginia is able to provide service dogs at no cost to those in need.