Grantee - Susquehanna Service Dogs

Susquehanna Service Dogs
Harrisburg, PA

The mission of Susquehanna Service Dogs is to train and provide service dogs and hearing dogs to assist children and adults with disabilities. Founded in 1993, SSD specializes in the training and placement of highly specialized service dogs. They have placed service dogs in more than 23 counties in Pennsylvania and several additional states. Each SSD dog is qualified to help individuals with spinal cord injuries, polio, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, stroke and similar disabilities. Some dogs are trained to help people with psychiatric disorders and children with autism. With over 160 individuals and families who volunteer on a regular basis, SSD places approximately 15 service and/or hearing dogs each year.