Meet our corporate sponsored dogs

  • Black Labrador with service vest sitting on a brick path in front of a small pavilion, with E&H flag in background.

    GUS

    Facility Dog

    Sponsored by Brown Collision Center big and happy, Legacy "Gus" began his career as a physical assistance dog for a Parkinson’s patient. After his original client passed away, Gus returned to SDV for additional training to be placed with another client as he was still young. He worked as a facility dog at Emory&Henry College in southwest Virginia and is currently working with his handler at Appalachian State in Boone, NC.

  • Black Labrador wearing orange bandana labeled 'Wagner Therapy Dog' in a garden setting.

    Wagner

    Facility Dog

    Sponsored by Scott Wagner Integrated Medicine, Wagner is a lovable guy who enjoyed participating in our staff meetings by pulling up his own chair to join at the table. Wagner worked as a facility dog at The Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech and now works with his handler in her private practice.

  • Yellow Labrador wearing a red service dog vest, sitting on a concrete bench outside a building.

    Spirit

    PTSD Service Dog

    Sponsored by L'Esprit de Campagne, Spirit was a pleasure to train and now works as a PTSD service dog for a retired Army Captain, Joel. Read about Spirit’s work supporting Joel here.

  • Labrador retriever service dog on a leash with a red vest, indoors, with people in the background.

    Palmer

    PTSD Service Dog

    Sponsored by Scott Wagner Integrated Medicine, Palmer is one of Holly's litter of 10. Palmer is now working as a PTSD service dog for an retired naval officer.

  • Black Labrador Retriever sitting on a forest trail with blurred greenery in the background.

    Pearl

    Medical Alert Service Dog

    Sponsored by Pearl's Bake Shoppe, Pearl is a fun and energetic girl and now works as a medical alert service dog for a recent JMU student who is now working as a Family Liaison with an elementary school.

  • Yellow Labrador Retriever wearing a red service dog vest lying on grass.

    Bonnie

    Physical Assistance/Medical Alert Service Dog

    Sponsored by Albemarle Dermatology and Signature Medical Spa, Bonnie helped her handler transition form law student to lawyer.

  • Black service dog wearing a red vest, outdoors with a cloudy sky background.

    Fender

    Fender-Bender, sponsored by Brown’s Collision, was an easy-going, affectionate, and handsome guy. Originally placed as a medical alert service dog, Fender returned to SDV in 2023 after his handler passed away. He then underwent training to become a facility dog and was successfully placed in August 2024 at UVA's Women's Center, where he brought comfort and support to many.

    Sadly, Fender passed away in the spring of 2025 after a battle with cancer. We are grateful for his years of service and the joy he brought to so many lives. His gentle spirit and dedication will always be remembered.

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    Jams

    Sponsored by Jefferson Area Motorcycle Squad, Jams is an sweet energetic girl with an efficiency for nose work. She is worked as medical alert dog for a little girl with Type 1 diabetes until the summer of 2023. She is now retired and living with her trainer Linda.

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  • Black Labrador puppy wearing a red service dog vest on a leash in a hardware store.

    Axel


    Sponsored by Brown Collision Center, Axle is part of Nova's litter of nine. Axle was released from the program due to medical issues

  • Black Labrador wearing a service dog vest lying on a cement ledge.

    Lincoln

    Facility Dog

    Sponsored by Brown Collision Center, co-op puppy Lincoln came to SDV from Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Paws (EENP). Lincoln was placed as a facility dog in June 2023 and works with a psychologist who specializes in working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and stressed family systems.

  • A happy Labrador Retriever service dog lying on a white background, wearing a red vest labeled 'Service Dog of Virginia' and 'Ruffwear', with a red leash attached.

    Cash II

    PTSD Service Dog

    Sponsored by HomeBase Credit Union, Cash II came to SDV from the ABC breeding co-op member NEADs in April 2022. Cash was placed in September 2023 and works as a PTSD service dog.

  • A black Labrador Retriever wearing a red harness and red collar, sitting on a white background.

    Star

    Sta was sponsored by The Order of the Eastern Star - Grand Virginia Chapter. Highly energetic, she struggled to settle into our program and was eventually released. However, she discovered her true calling and is now employed with the CIA.

  • A Labrador Retriever service dog lying on the floor of a pet store aisle, looking at the camera with alert expression.

    Finn

    Sponsored by HomeBase Credit Union, Finn came to SDV in February 2023 from the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind in New York. Finn was placed as an Autism Service Dog in August 2024.

  • A black Labrador Retriever wearing a red service dog vest sitting on the ground next to a small tree with green leaves.

    Clara

    Clara, sponsored by High Point Digital, is a co-op puppy with an impressive background. Her mother comes from a program in Massachusetts, while her father is from a service dog organization in Europe, making Clara quite the international pup. One of her standout traits is her strong desire to stay close to her special person, which made her an ideal candidate for medical alert training. Clara was placed in November 2024 and now serves as a medical alert service dog.

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    Lily

    Sponsored by The Order of the Eastern Star, Lily was a pup from SDV Maggie’s first litter. Lily began her advanced training in May 2024 and was placed in April 2025. She works as a facility dog with the University of Virginia’s Police Dept.

  • Black labrador puppy wearing a red service dog vest in front of an American flag.

    Stratos

    Born on November 25, 2023, and sponsored by Stratos Solutions. Stratos is currently being trained to be either at PTSD or autism service dog.

  • Labrador retriever wearing a red service dog vest, sitting against a white background.

    Penny

    Penny is the third dog to be named by our longtime sponsors, HomeBase Credit Union. Born on April 13, 2024, Penny came to SDV from a service dog organization in North Carolina. In April 2024, Penny began her advanced training.