Ways to Donate

NSD relies solely on the generosity of our community, partners and individuals.

We could not continue to provide the highest quality Service Dog without your support.

There are many ways to support NSD, our Service Dog programs and our Puppies-In-Training.

If you have questions about how to donate, please contact lynne@nsd.on.ca.

Become a Sponsor

Puppy Sponsorship | $1,500

Sponsor a puppy’s first year, including veterinary care and training. Sponsors will get the opportunity to name a puppy.

Puppy Class Sponsorship | $2,000

Sponsor the costs of hosting classes for our puppies in training.

Breeder Sponsorship | $3,000

Sponsor the costs of breeding a litter of puppies including health screening, x-rays, whelping home materials and food costs. Sponsors will get the opportunity to name a puppy from the litter.

NSD University Sponsorship | $5,000

Sponsor the costs associated with training one class of service and facility dogs at NSD University.

Team Sponsorship | $10,000

Sponsor a team from our Autism Service Dog, PTSD Service Dog, Skilled Companion Dog or CAI programs. Sponsorship covers the costs associated with team training, placements and follow-up for the working life of the Service Dog.

Become a Donor

One-time donations of any size are greatly appreciated! Donations over $20 will be eligible for a tax receipt. One-time donations can be made here!

Become a Partner in Hope

Become a monthly donor for as little as $10 a month or more a month. Your gifts sustain us and allow us to plan for the future, which is a gift in and of itself! Become a Partner in Hope here!

Donate a Gift of Stock

Please reach out to Lynne@nsd.on.ca if you would like to know more about gifting stocks.

Donate as an Organization

Host an employee campaign/event, donate a corporate gift or designate payroll deductions to NSD. Our staff would be happy to work with your organization for a one-time event or a long-term partnership. Reach out to Lynne@nsd.on.ca today for more details.

Host a Third-Party Fundraiser

Do you share NSD’s mission to empower individuals to reach their full potential by providing life-changing heroes… Certified Service Dogs. Why not organize your own fundraiser in support of National Service Dogs? Or support one of the great third-party events listed below. Donor-organized events are a special way you can help NSD get more service dogs to the people who need them.

NSD staff are available to help with all aspects of your fundraising event. We’ll provide you with everything you’ll need from promotion, planning and execution. We’ll even arrange an appearance from a puppy-in-training if proximity allows.

Get Started: Download a copy of our Third-Party Fundraising Package and submit it to cindy@nsd.on.ca and together we’ll work on making your event a success.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Community BBQ
Car Wash
Lemonade Stand
Bake Sale
Walk-A-Thon
Race
Scavenger Hunt
Turn your passion into a purpose. Yoga, hiking group by donation, kayaking event or organize a dinner
Challenge yourself, collect pledges to try to break a record, swim across a lake, climb a mountain
Challenge others, host a tournament in any number of activities from Golf to Ping Pong