Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs
About the Program
Service dog itself is donated; recipient must demonstrate ability to support routine dog care.
Service Dogs Offered
PTSD/PTS; TBI; seizure alert/response; diabetic alert; mobility/balance; some hearing assistance; MST; in-home service dogs
Who Qualifies
Veterans; first responders (police/fire/EMS); civilians
Geographic eligibility: Multi-state U.S.; paired recipients in 33 states as of Jan. 2026
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: No
No indication
Cost & Financial Requirements
$70 application fee; service dog provided at no cost
Directory cost category: Under $1,000
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Varies; organization states it tries to keep wait under one year in most cases
Applications: Open / Available
Open / service-dog request form available
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider raises/rescues/trains dog; remote orientations followed by roughly 10-day pairing/team training in Florida
Travel/on-site requirement: Eligible recipients must travel to Williston, Florida for pairing/training
Support After Placement
Extensive lifetime follow-up/support; veterinary-support program available