Our Partners

Pioneering Change Through Collaboration

Our generous partners ensure that NSD can continue to train the highest quality Service Dogs for those in need, at no cost.

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Benefactors

Wounded Warriors Canada

Since 2012, Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) has made significant investments as a leading funder of PTSD Service Dogs. NSD is proud to partner with WWC to positively impact the lives of our veterans and first responders through PTSD Service Dogs and Peer Support Facility Dog teams. WWC has also provided resiliency and trauma awareness training for staff through Warrior Health.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command

The Royal Canadian Legion - Ontario Provincial Command's Operation Service Dog, in partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada, provides essential funding to expand access to Service Dogs for Veterans in Ontario.

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Visionary

Donner Canadian Foundation

Each year, the foundation’s board, members, staff, and advisors engage with current partners to identify opportunities to make positive change. Donner Canadian Foundation has had a significant role in Canadian philanthropy for nearly 75 years and has contributed more than $200 million to an array of charitable endeavours across Canada and in many other parts of the world.

The RAWZ Fund

Witnessing firsthand the profound connection between humans and animals was the inspiration behind The RAWZ Fund. The RAWZ fund assists individuals and families who are affected by injury and/or disability through donating 100% of RAWZ Natural Pet Food’s profits to organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of those living with a disability.

Ontario Trillium Foundation

The impact of the Ontario Trillium Foundation grant cannot be overstated, aiding in renovations to allow NSD to continue providing mental health support to Ontarians each year. NSD could not be more grateful for this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant and the opportunities it will create. Last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022 community projects and partnerships.

Elliott Family Foundation

The Elliott Family Foundation is a family-led Canadian charity dedicated to supporting programs that enhance community healthcare, youth activities, and global conservation. NSD is grateful for their generous support of our Autism Service Dog Program.

Champion

Kiwanis Club of Brampton

For almost 20 years, the Kiwanis Club has been supporting children and families living with autism through NSD’s Autism Service Dog Program. Their annual Celebrity Clown Event is tied to the Brampton Santa Claus Parade, and each year NSD staff and graduates join in the fun and dress up as clowns and walk the parade – bringing joy to hundreds of children each holiday season.

Cambridge Bingo & Gaming Centre

The Cambridge Bingo & Gaming Centre is the premiere source for entertainment in Cambridge, Ontario. Known as the premiere gaming facility in Waterloo Region, they offer prizes and events. We thank them for being a partner to NSD.

Dogtopia Foundation Canada

Dogtopia helps us enable dogs to positively change our world, with a focus on supporting veterans through PTSD Service Dogs, autistic youth/adults, and youth literacy through our CAI program.

Partners

Elanco Canada

Elanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole.

Purina Pro Plan

The advanced nutrition of Purina Pro Plan is a trusted choice of experts and veterinarians all across the country. Purina will never stop researching, discovering, and enhancing the food your pet depends on every day. We thank them for being a partner to NSD.

TENAQUIP

TENAQUIP has proudly served Canadian businesses with this model for 55 years offering state-of-the-art Industrial and Occupational Health & Safety products sourced from around the globe. We thank them for being a partner to NSD.

Fastenal

Fastenal has grown from North America’s largest fastener distributor, to the world’s most efficient supplier of OEM, MRO, and construction products. We thank them for being a partner to NSD.

The Hewitt Foundation

The Hewitt Foundation aims to bring about meaningful and sustainable social, economic, and cultural change by investing and collaborating with the public and other organizations and partners. We thank them for being a partner to NSD.

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