The Foundation for Service Dog Support

The FSDS is a non-profit organization based in Arizona. We are a support and resource center for those with service dogs, and for those who seek information and training on service dog issues. The FSDS preferentially grants service dogs to community servants in need, including wounded military, first responders, public school teachers, ministry and others who have served their community. If you are in need of a service dog, we are currently accepting applications.

The FSDS also trains Facility Dogs to assist agencies who work with crime victims and otherwise traumatized individuals, particularly abused children.

Our best wishes to all of our friends for a safe, happy and healthy new year!

Donations are Needed to assist us in providing service dogs to local heroes in need. Your gift can help us to change lives, and all donations are tax deductible.

The FSDS received a $25,000 Award on Dec. 19th: Visit our Classroom News page to learn more.

Upcoming events:
April 14, 2012 - Pet Fashion Show noon - 3 p.m. sponsored by the American Legion Auxillary Post #61 Children and Youth Committee at 35 N. 8th St., Avondale, AZ 85323 to benefit veterans receiving service dogs from the FSDS. April 21, 2012 FSDS Graduation Ceremony 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Center, come celebrate with us as the recipients are granted their new service dogs. TBA- Field trip to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in cooperation with Phoenix PD.

Check out our Classroom News page to meet our service dogs in training and follow your favorite team week by week during the training process.

TEAM / DOG OF THE MONTH

Chief It seems fitting that we pause to remember Chief, who died tragically just 3 years ago after choking on a squeaker toy while in foster care. With the holidays behind us, many of our dogs are happily playing with the new toys that they have received from their loving owners.

We ask all of our readers to remember a few simple safety facts about toys. Toys that have squeakers, fiber filling and removable parts can present as choking hazards, and even dogs who are properly supervised, as Chief was, can still choke to death. Another good general rule is that if the toy is small enough to be dropped through the center of a roll of toilet paper, it is too small and can be a choking hazard.

We encourage all of our readers to take a Canine CPR and First Aid course. In an emergency, every second matters and there are no "do-overs". Visit our Canine Safety page to learn more about training.