Service Dogs of Virginia

Service Dogs of Virginia Because life can change in an instant. www.servicedogsva.org Service Dogs of Virginia, Inc. raises, trains, and places dogs to assist people with disabilities.

Highly trained dogs perform a wealth of tasks that allow greater personal freedom and independence. We place dogs for residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia and we are based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

12/20/2025

SDV Woody has a very important message for Santa… 🎅🐾
Wait until you hear what the dogs in training are asking for this year. ✅

Amazon Wish List (if you’d like to help “grant” a wish by sending an item our pups): https://a.co/6fxwbbV

📌 SDV will be closed Dec 22–Jan 2.

With SDV Judith by her side, Laura has found greater comfort, confidence, and independence in her everyday life.“There i...
12/19/2025

With SDV Judith by her side, Laura has found greater comfort, confidence, and independence in her everyday life.

“There isn’t a part of my life that hasn’t improved since Judith came into it. Tasks that were once difficult—or even impossible—are now manageable. On the harder days, she always finds a way to lift my spirits. Our bond is hard to describe, but it goes much deeper than what meets the eye.”
— Laura, SDV Client

This is the difference a service dog can make.
And this is what your generosity makes possible.

When you support Service Dogs of Virginia, you’re doing more than funding training—you’re helping create essential, life-changing partnerships that bring comfort, safety, and renewed possibility to people who need it most.

12/17/2025

This is Chaya, the Facility Dog at , and these are the qualities she brings to the children she serves:

✨ Calm in overwhelming moments
✨ Reassurance during tough conversations
✨ Trust, connection, and emotional grounding

Chaya gives kids a safe place to land — and your support makes this work possible.

Your year-end donation helps train more dogs with this kind of impact.
Make a donation today at www.servicedogsva.org/donate

Looking for a meaningful way to give back before the year ends? 🎁Your year-end gift helps us train and place life-changi...
12/16/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to give back before the year ends? 🎁
Your year-end gift helps us train and place life-changing service dogs with the people who need them most.
Swipe to explore all the ways to give—there’s an option for everyone. 🐕🦺

A big thank you to Charlottesville branches of C&F Bank for the wonderful donation drive for SDV!We’re so grateful for a...
12/13/2025

A big thank you to Charlottesville branches of C&F Bank for the wonderful donation drive for SDV!
We’re so grateful for all the amazing supplies — and the dogs especially loved the tug toys! 🐶❤️

A special thanks to Marre for organizing everything and making this happen!

🎁 Holiday Gift Idea: Sponsor a Service Dog!Still searching for the perfect present for that hard-to-shop-for person on y...
12/10/2025

🎁 Holiday Gift Idea: Sponsor a Service Dog!

Still searching for the perfect present for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list?
Give a gift that changes a life — sponsor a service dog in their honor! ❤️🐾

Your sponsorship helps a future service dog on their journey from puppy to partner. And this holiday season, each sponsorship level comes with special thank-you gifts to make your contribution even more meaningful.

It’s the ideal gift for:
✔ The person who “has everything”
✔ Dog lovers
✔ Families who love giving back
✔ Anyone who appreciates a heartfelt, impactful present

We’ll also send a festive acknowledgment to the person you’re honoring — a perfect surprise that spreads joy twice. 🎄🐶
👉 Sponsor a dog today: www.servicedogsva.org/sponsor

12/09/2025

During the month of December, we’ll be sharing stories from our clients so you can see the impact you make when you donate, volunteer, or help spread the word about Service Dogs of Virginia.

First up: Rami and Facility Dog Josie.
Josie works alongside Rami at Virginia Tech Cook Counseling Center supporting students every day through her presence, skills, and steady companionship.

Listen to Rami as she shares her gratitude for all the support that made Josie’s placement possible. Your generosity truly changes lives.

It’s a snow day in Charlottesville! ❄️If you missed our graduation, you can now catch it online: https://youtu.be/cjEgYa...
12/08/2025

It’s a snow day in Charlottesville! ❄️
If you missed our graduation, you can now catch it online: https://youtu.be/cjEgYaMT9hE
Cozy up, enjoy the snow like SDV Perry, and then watch something that will warm your heart. 💙

A big thanks to Peter Lafford for filming our graduation!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for the   Gather Around Giving Grant!Your support — and your clicks — pa...
12/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for the Gather Around Giving Grant!
Your support — and your clicks — paid off.
We are officially one of the 12 organizations selected! 🎉🥃
We are so grateful for this community and the way you show up for our mission.

And don’t forget… Graduation is TOMORROW! 🎓🐾
📍 Monticello High School Auditorium (1400 Independence Way Charlottesville, VA)
🕥 Starts at 10:30 AM
Come celebrate with us and hear firsthand the impact these dogs are making.

12/04/2025

🎉 Incredible News—Thank You! 🎉
Because of your amazing generosity, we raised $25,636, and with the Board’s match, reached a grand total of $48,986! 🤩

Our Board was so thrilled by the outpouring of support yesterday that several members teamed up with our Executive Director to make a special thank-you video just for you!

Don't forget to join our Graduation Celebration on Saturday, December 6, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM at Monticello High School Auditorium to see the impact you’ve made in action.

Thank you for turning compassion into action. 💛

🎉 We reached our Giving Tuesday goal — $23,937 raised!Thank you to everyone who has given, shared, and supported our mis...
12/03/2025

🎉 We reached our Giving Tuesday goal — $23,937 raised!
Thank you to everyone who has given, shared, and supported our mission today. 💙🐾

But the day isn’t over yet — and your donation tonight still helps create more life-changing partnerships like Hannah + SDV Clara.

If you read one thing today, let it be this: your "Compassion Into Action" is changing lives in ways only our clients can truly express.

Before Clara, traveling out of state by herself felt impossible for Hannah. Clara alerts her to low cortisol levels, helping her stay steady and confident wherever she goes.
This fall, Hannah spent an entire week in the Outer Banks — exploring, relaxing, and enjoying independence she never imagined for herself.

Your gift tonight makes more moments like this possible.
More confidence. More independence. More lives changed.
www.servicedogsva.org/givingtuesday

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673 Berkmar Court
Charlottesville, VA
22901

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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