Service Dogs of Virginia 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.

  • Calling All Puppy Raisers

    Puppy Raiser Class will be starting on Monday, February 6. Each Monday we will meet at the training center at 218 Albemarle Square from 5:30 - 8:30. The class runs for 5 weeks. If you are interested in becoming a puppy raiser this class is...

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  • Nickels for NonProfits

    Service Dogs of Virginia has been chosen as the Charlottesville Whole Foods Nickel for Nonprofit charity for the month of January.  Every time you use your own bag, Whole Foods gives you the option of keeping your 5 cent bag credit or donating it...

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  • We’ve Moved!

    Service Dogs of Virginia has found a new home!  You can find us at 218 Albemarle Square, right next to the Northside Library.  The dogs are loving all the room to run and play at our new 5,000 square foot facility. Thank you to everyone who helped...

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  • Significant Achievement

    Service Dogs of Virginia has successfully met all the professional standards and requirements necessary to achieve full accreditation from Assistance Dogs International. "ADI full accreditation represents a significant achievement for the...

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  • Share the Journey ... Sponsor a Service Dog.

    Carly is just one of our dogs in training that you can sponsor through our new Dog Sponsorship Program.

    When you sponsor a service dog, you will receive regular updates on your dog’s progress—as well as the other pups too—a handsome certificate...

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donate

It costs approximately $20,000 per year to raise and train a service dog and each dog is in the program one-and-a-half to two years. We need your help to make it work.