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Paws With Purpose
In the middle of the holiday rush, pause for the holidays and transform training into purpose. So that our dog’s can gift a sense of purpose to individuals who benefit from their specialized care.
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Why Sponsor A Service Dog?
A single service dog costs around $25k to train, feed, house, certify, and care for.
Dogs give us love, care, and on hard days, purpose. At NSD, our dogs give a wide variety of support and care for individuals in need of mental health support services for PTSD, autism, and other disabilities.
How you can Help
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$5,000 – Sponsor & Name a Puppy
Give a future service dog their start in life and give them their name. A gift that leaves a legacy.
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$1,500 – Clear a Dog for Success
Cover spay/neuter and full orthopedic clearances so our dogs can train safely and confidently.
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$500 – Support a Team for a Year
Provide annual in-person client/graduate aftercare and team recertification.
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$250 – Keep Our Dogs Healthy
Fund annual vaccines and heartworm prevention for a dog in training.
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$100 – Send a Puppy to School
Get our dogs to NSD University for a full week of training and socialization.
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$50 – Feed a Dog for a Month
Provide a month of high-quality food for a service dog in training.
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$20 – Gear Up a New Puppy
Buy a leash and collar for a new service dog puppy joining the NSD family.
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Benefits
How Service Dogs Help
Comprehensive Healing
By improving mental health, assisting with physical goals, and supporting overall emotional well-being, our CAI Facility Dogs aid in the healing process for clients across multiple disciplines.
Promote Integration & Activity
Being responsible for a companion helps build ties to the future. Dogs require regular exercise and caring for an NSD dog can bring routine back into life.
Physiological Well-Being
Our skilled companion dogs provide day-to-day support which reduces stress and anxiety for individuals with disabilities.
SUCCESS STORIES
“such an amazing animal who’s only goal is to love.”
Maverick has continuously amazed and astounded me with her intelligence and abilities. It is truly amazing to be on the receiving end and see first-hand the capabilities of these amazing creatures.
It is not lost on me the amount of time, people and resources it takes to achieve this level of excellence, discipline and love these dogs exhibited on a daily basis, it truly is an honor. I hope you understand what these dogs do for us and the gratitude I’m sure everyone who has received an NSD service dog feels toward all the unsung heroes in the background making everything come together to create such an amazing animal who’s only goal is to love and help you.
Jim and NSD Maverick
SUCCESS STORIES
“Your support means more than words can express”
There are truly no words to express how grateful I am to have NSD Harley by my side in this work. I’m so excited to see the continued impact she will have in helping reduce trauma for the children and youth we support through the criminal justice system. She’s already shown that she’s going to be an incredible court support dog. Your support means more than words can express – thank you!
P.S. Harley now has her own Instagram account! You can follow along with her journey at Boost here: @boostforkidsharley
NSD Harley- and Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
SUCCESS STORIES
“Nurse Nancy has to make sure she is there to comfort them.”
Things are going really, really well with Nancy. It seems like she has been here a lot longer than 6 months. She really wants to be with people all the time. She has picked up the nickname “Nurse Nancy” because if anyone is under the weather then Nancy has to make sure she is there to comfort them. She is constantly with Haley, usually cuddled up together on Haley’s couch. She has quickly adapted to our fairly quiet routine, morning walk, afternoon playtime in the backyard, hanging out with all of us for game time in the evening.
Haley and NSD Nancy
SUCCESS STORIES
“The connection between them is incredible”
In just a few days, my son‘s autism service dog has already changed his world. I’ve seen him smile more, calm down faster and face situations that used to overwhelm him. The connection between them is incredible. It’s like his dog understands him in a way no one else can. Watching them together gives me so much hope for an amazing future.
Team NSD Medric
Our Programs
For a Brighter Tomorrow
At National Service Dogs, we understand the profound impact a compassionate companion can have on a person’s life. Explore our programs below to learn more about how NSD pioneers change in the lives of Canadians.
Service Dogs for Autism
An NSD companion allows families to participate in new experiences on a more regular basis.
Service Dogs for PTSD
After anxiety, or flashbacks, trained NSD dogs provide a safe environment and grounding presence.
Canine Assisted Intervention
Our CAI service dogs provide patients a way to mediate interactions in uncomfortable settings.
Skilled Companion Dogs
Our skilled companion dogs provide a built-in stepping stone towards friendship for individuals with disabilities.
Help Today
Gifting is a Walk In the Park
There will always be someone who needs what only our service dogs can provide. Your donation will gift someone the time to heal, find calm in turmoil, and have the ability to find independence.
Your donation will help fund training, food, and maintenance for NSD dogs this holiday season and beyond.
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Paws for the Holidays
Big or small, any donation will be a step forward to funding our mission, and supporting individuals in need of our dogs’ exceptional service.
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