Our dogs change lives.
Our dogs transform lives across the United States—at no cost to the recipients—thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
Welcome to Dogs Inc.
Our dogs offer hope and so much more.
Guide Dogs
Turn darkness into light.
Freedom and confidence for teens, adults, and veterans with vision loss
Service Dogs
Restore freedom.
- Hope for veterans healing from physical and invisible wounds
- Strength for Gold Star family members carrying the weight of sacrifice (coming soon)
- Lifesaving support for teens living with diabetes (coming soon)
Skilled Companion Dogs
Comfort in times of need.
- Friendship to children, teens, and adults with vision loss facing isolation
- Hope to veterans battling with loneliness
- Relief to military families grappling with stress
- Love to Gold Star families coping with grief
Therapy Dogs
Bring healing.
- Peace to patients and healthcare workers at military facilities across the U.S.
- Comfort to first responder facilities in the Tampa Bay Area
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.
Welcome to Dogs Inc
Here at Dogs Inc, passion meets purpose—turning darkness into light, one paw at a time.
If numbers are your thing, we’ve got some.
1982
FOUR DECADES OF HOPE
What began with one instructor and three Labrador retrievers sparked a mission that continues today.
1,300+
PUPPIES AND DOGS
We care for dogs on campus, in puppy raiser homes, and living with alumni.
700+
ACTIVE TEAMS
We support more than 700 active guide and service dog teams.
2
YEARS OF TRAINING
Our pups start learning at two days old. From Puppy Preschool to Canine University, our dogs love to learn!
100%
YOUR FRIENDSHIP MATTERS
Your donations and volunteer service make our mission possible.
$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.
Strategic Alliances
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.
