What Does it Cost to Receive a Service Dog?
Shore Service Dogs are provided on a sliding cost scale to individuals with disabilities but a Service Dog is just as important an investment in independence as a specially outfitted vehicle. In many ways, Service Dogs are much more versatile and valuable, as they are with you where ever you go and at all times, not just when you drive. Just as with other mobility aids, a Service Dog is an investment that is not insignificant but will repay their partner many times over during their working career. We highly encourage the prospective partner to initiate their own fundraising to help offset the fundraising SSD does to assist with the cost of their future dog. These dogs are an important investment and the dedication of the individual in obtaining their new Service Dog generally reflects the success of their partnership once they become a team. Please bear in mind that there are additional personal costs to be factored in during the team training stage of the placement (i.e. hotel, trave
