Our dogs change lives.
Our extraordinary dogs transform lives throughout the United States—at no cost to the recipients—thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers.
Welcome to Dogs Inc.
Our dogs offer hope and so much more.
Guide Dogs
Offer freedom and confidence to teens, adults, and veterans with vision loss.
Service Dogs
Offer help, healing, and hope to veterans.
- Service dogs help veterans heal from physical and invisible wounds.
- Therapy dogs assist patients and healthcare workers at military facilities to recover from pain and distress.
Skilled Companion Dogs
Offer comfort and companionship to their human partners. They give:
- Friendship to children, teens, and adults with vision loss facing isolation.
- Hope to veterans battling with despair.
- Relief to military families grappling with stress.
- Love to Gold Star families coping with grief.
Extraordinary Dogs. Quality Services. No Cost.
We are the only organization in North America to provide guide and service dogs, online and in-person training, lifetime alumni support, premium dog food, and preventative veterinary care—all at no cost. And our commitment doesn’t end there—we also offer financial assistance for unexpected veterinary bills.
Because love, hope, and independence should be given freely.
Hear their stories.
Experience the heartwarming stories of our graduates and the dogs they love.
Come see more.
The best way to learn more? Visit our Palmetto, Florida campus. Consider this your personal invitation to take a guided walking tour or see our dogs in action at Beyond the Dark. Your reservation fee directly supports our mission.
If numbers are your thing, we’ve got some.
1982
FOUR DECADES OF HOPE
Dogs making a difference since the Columbia launched its first mission and Pac-Man ruled the arcade.
1,300+
PUPPIES AND DOGS
We care for dogs on campus, in puppy raiser homes, and living with alumni—that’s a lot of puppy love.
700+
ACTIVE TEAMS
Hey, alumni friends, we’ve got your back. We support more than 630 active guide and service dog teams.
2
YEARS OF TRAINING
Our pups start “school” at 2 days old. From Puppy Preschool to Canine University and graduation, our smart dogs love to learn!
100%
YOUR FRIENDSHIP MATTERS
Your donations and volunteer service make our mission possible. There’s room for you in the Dogs Inc family!
$0
THE AMOUNT WE CHARGE
Our dogs give love unconditionally, and we follow their lead. Dogs, instruction, lifetime support—all free of charge.
Leadership
Our board of directors and management team lead our pack with passion.
Proud Partners
We’re grateful for the generosity of these caring, compassionate organizations.
Mission Advancement Council
These “friendraisers” cultivate relationships and share our vision with others.
“Our commitment to excellence and unsurpassed quality is mirrored in the Dogs Inc organization, and we are proud to partner with them in the Alumni Support program.”
— Bryan Nieman, fifth-generation family member of Fromm Family Pet Food. Fromm donates quality dog food to our nearly 600 guide and service dog alumni.
