Who is Eligible for a Service Dog?
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Carolina Canines for Service, Inc. seeks to place service dogs with individuals who experience functional limitations due to a variety of disabling conditions which include, but are not limited to the following:

• Cerebral palsy • Spinal cord injury
• Multiple sclerosis • Stroke/Traumatic brain injury
• Seizure Disorders • Severe heart conditions
• Muscular dystrophy • Arthritis
• Spina bifida • Ataxia/poor balance

Applicants are screened to determine their individual needs and ability to benefit from a service dog, as well as their ability to provide a suitable home and on-going care for a service dog. Once accepted, the applicant’s name is placed on the Applicant Waiting List.

Due to the extensive training time for each service dog (24-36 months there is often a substantial wait for just the right dog to meet each applicant’s needs. Our projection is currently a wait of 2-4 years.

Many service dog programs charge recipients for their dogs from $2,000 to $12,000 or more. Carolina Canines For Service, Inc. places dogs at NO COST to the recipient!

Once a match is made, the applicant is notified and team training is arranged.  Upon completion of team training, the individual becomes a partner with a certified service dog.