Susquehanna Service Dogs

Pennsylvania · United States / Pennsylvania-based; exact geographic limits vary

ADI AccreditedOpen / Available

ServesUnited States / Pennsylvania-based; exact geographic limits vary

Dog providedYes

Owner trainingNo

Cost$5,000 fee-for-service; need-based scholarships can cover up to $4,200 for eligible Pennsylvania residents

Wait timeApproximately 3 years for assistance/hearing dog; other categories may be shorter

ApplicationsOpen / Available

AccreditationADI Accredited

Who qualifiesCurrent open intake limited to veterans and existing SSD partners seeking successor dogs

Travel requiredNot yet researched

Training modelPurpose-bred/provider-trained dogs; approximately 2.5 years of dog training

About the Program

Application restriction is current as of 2026-09-02.

Mobility AssistanceHearing DogsFacility Dogs

Service dogs, hearing dogs, facility dogs, in-home service/skilled companion dogs

Current open intake limited to veterans and existing SSD partners seeking successor dogs

Geographic eligibility: United States / Pennsylvania-based; exact geographic limits vary

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

$5,000 fee-for-service; need-based scholarships can cover up to $4,200 for eligible Pennsylvania residents

Directory cost category: $5,000–$14,999

Wait time: Approximately 3 years for assistance/hearing dog; other categories may be shorter

Applications: Open / Available

Currently only accepting veterans and current SSD partners for successor dogs; broader enrollment expected summer 2027

Training model: Purpose-bred/provider-trained dogs; approximately 2.5 years of dog training

Travel/on-site requirement: Not yet researched

Life-of-dog follow-up