Freedom Service Dogs of America
About the Program
Current website indicates assistance-dog inquiries are not being accepted at the time verified.
Service Dogs Offered
Service dogs; PTSD/TBI service dogs; autism/neurocognitive support; facility dogs
Who Qualifies
Adults; veterans; first responders; qualifying people with autism/neurocognitive disabilities; facilities
Geographic eligibility: United States, with required travel to Colorado
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: Not publicly listed
Limited/specific programs; main placement program supplies dog
Cost & Financial Requirements
Dogs and training provided at no cost; clients pay travel and ongoing dog-care expenses
Directory cost category: Not published
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Published wait around 2.5 years once on waitlist
Applications: Closed / Paused
Assistance-dog inquiries currently paused/closed
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained dog; matching; 2-week placement class in Englewood, CO
Travel/on-site requirement: Travel to Englewood, CO for matching, 2-week placement class and periodic recertification
Support After Placement
Ongoing support and recertification