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Autism is proof that loves doesn't need words

〰️ Autism is proof that loves doesn't need words

Service Dogs for Autism

Requirements are meant to give a brief overview of the program and are subject to change at any time. We are not liable for any changed information. Contact the organizations listed for more information.

Assistance Dog United Campaign - Grants for assistance for those who need a service dog

Paws for Abilities - Self funded. Starts at $20,000

Amazing Tails - Self funded at $12,500

Can Do Canines - No charge for service dog. $50 application fee.

Canine Assistants - 5+ year waitlist. No charge. They do not place autism service dogs, only companion dogs.

Cope Service Dogs - $100 Application fee, $100 interview fee +mileage costs, $3300 Team Training fee.

Retrieving Freedom - No Charge.

Central Ohio Service Dogs - Various options available to assist those needing a service dog.

State Specific Service Dogs

Alabama

Service Dogs Alabama - Must be 14 years old depending on maturity.

Canine Companions - No Charge

Canine Support Team - Applicants under 16 considered on a case by case basis. $100 Application fee.

Dogs for Better Lives - Must reside in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Age range 4-8 years old. No Charge.

ECAD - Must be able to travel to Connecticut for training and interviews. More strict guidelines.

CPL - $200 fee for supplies, $600 requested donation

SDWR – SERVICE DOGS

  • Grants for Service Dogs

South Carolina

PAALS - Must live within 130 miles of Columbia, SC

Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Service Dogs - Must live within 4 hours of Grantville, PA. Cost varies from $2,500-$5,000.

UDS Service Dogs - Must live within 5 hours of Lancaster, PA.

Freedom Service Dogs - Ages 5 and up.

Good Dog! Service Canines - 6 years or older at the time of placement. Must travel to California for training. Must raise $16,000 towards program costs.

Guide Dogs of America - Must be between 4-12 years old. Must travel to Sylmar, CA for 10 days of training. No charge.

Little Angels Service Dogs - Must raise $18,000.

NEADS - Must raise $8,000.

Paws for a Cause - Only services certain areas.

paws4people - No Charge.

Must Reside in the State Listed to Qualify

Wisconsin

WAGS - Must live within 80 miles of Madison, WI. $25 application fee.

Pacific NW

Summit Assistance Dogs - Must live in the PNW. No Charge.

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