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ASA Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Assistance Dog placement, training education, and awareness.

ASSISTANCE DOGS

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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS
(ESA)

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THERAPY DOGS
 

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SERVICE DOGS
(SD)

Service Dogs provide innumerable benefits.

Whom and how to they help?

SERVICE DOG RECIPIENTS

Our Service Dog recipients receive a loyal, compassionate, joyful, and loving presence that has specialized training. Along with performing tasks to that assist their disabled person, SD's encourage daily routines, teach responsibilities, improve communication skills, and provide companionship! Recipients have described the feeling of an SD by their side as encouraging, healing, and hopeful to know their loving best friend is there JUST for them.

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A woman in a UF shirt poses with her black service dog who has their paws on her wheelchair
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FAMILY AND FRIENDS

The family and friends of individuals who receive service dogs from ASA also experience benefits. They receive the love, comfort, and laughter the service dog adds to daily life. They also get to see their loved one's lives improved; this may look like:

A daughter reading more often because she loves telling stories to her judgement-free best friend.

A mother diagnosed with PTSD able to safely wean off anxiety medications because the panic of being alone is gone.

An autistic child deescalating quicker during a meltdown with deep pressure therapy.

A granddaughter receiving an alert 15-minutes prior to an anaphylactic reaction resulting in less trips to the hospital.

THE DOGS

Previously destined for the life of a pet or even living in a shelter, our dogs instead go on to become educated and cared for family members. Our dogs are called upon to do incredible work for their handlers. But this higher calling comes with perks; service dogs get to go places most dogs can’t. Our service dogs have fun, too! When not working, they may be resting, visiting other members of the family, playing with dog friends, exercising, or even on vacation.

A young woman in graduate regalia stands besides her black poodle service dog who is also wearing a graduation cap
A service dog wearing a brightly colored bandana chases bubbles in a field
A german sherpard service dog in a mobility harness jumps up to catch a ball
An Alaskan Malamute service dog smiles in front of Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World's

OUR COMMUNITY

We are incredibly proud of the value we add to our community through educational programs and events. A few of the programs we offer:

SERVICE DOG FOSTER TRAINER PROGRAM

Members of our community learn how to train a dog - a unique skill that many pay thousands of dollars to go to school to learn! This program offers hands-on education that allows both kids and teenagers to get involved. Participants can learn valuable life skills, discover a possible career path, and all while accruing community service hours.

A girl in a grey ASA Service Dog shrit crouches down next to a golden retriever service dog in training
A mom and her son sitting on the floor with a brown service dog in training
A boy sits on the floor with a service dog in training laying over his lap

READ TO THE DOGS

Our group of dogs, trainers, and volunteers visit schools, camps, clubs like Girl and Boy Scouts, libraries, and other events to teach kids (and adults!) about the awesome world of assistance dogs! We are excitedly spreading awareness about disabilities, the proper ways to interact with dogs, various dog breeds, and the awesome world of animal training. We give the kids an opportunity to read their favorite books aloud to the dogs. Kids with dyslexia, those lacking strong social skills, or children who just don't feel confident reading out loud, feel comfortable reading to our judgement-free, loving dogs!

A young girl reads from a book while a dog listens and is fed a treat
A young boy shows a dog pictures from the book he is reading aloud
A young girl reads to a service dog in training
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SUPPORT

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Trained ASA dogs are available to any individual living in the United States.

CONTACT US

704-323-6650

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