Help Create Life-Changing Partnership Today!

Service Dogs of Virginia provides service and facility dogs at not cost to our clients. Training and placing one service dogs cost about $40,000 - and your donation helps make each match possible.

Looking to make an even bigger impact? Choose “Ongoing” on the donation form to become a Paw Partner, SDV’s Monthly Giving Program. As a thank you you’ll receive a SDV service dogs stuffie or grocery tote!

You can also donate in honor of someone special or in memory of a loved one.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, because Service Dogs of Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and no goods or services were provided in exchange for your unrestricted financial donation, your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please keep this written acknowledgement for your tax records.

    FEIN: 54-1962908

  • Your donation goes directly toward training and placing service dogs, including veterinary care, food, training equipment, and the hands-on instruction needed to match each dog with the right person. We do not charge our clients for the cost of training their service dog, so your support helps cover these expenses and makes each placement possible.

  • We’re so glad you want to help! Volunteer opportunities may include puppy raising, helping at events, supporting fundraising and outreach, administrative support, and other behind-the-scenes roles. Click on Volunteer Opportunities to see how you can get involved.

  • Yes! Please visit our Items in Demand to see the items we currently need.

  • There are many ways to help! Click Ways to Give to see how you can support.