our mission People Saving Dogs
Dogs Saving People
We turn rescued shelter dogs into Service Dogs and pair them with Survivors of sexual assault and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) who have been diagnosed with PTSD.
learn moreAbout Our Mission
We are a Maine 501(c)(3) that funds adoption and training costs for Service Dogs and Survivors. This includes spaying/neutering. We match the appropriate dog with their survivor and place the team in a 20-week training program together. This training transforms the dogs from ordinary, shelter dogs into highly trained, "medical equipment" that offer both survivors and their dogs a new lease on life.
The GoalBecome a survivor with confidence.
Our main team consists of survivors themselves. Our team believes in responsible sustainability since we solely use shelter dogs and do not buy from breeders. We believe in the healing power of animals and recognize the strength of connection between dogs and their survivors. Victims of sexual violence sometimes have difficulty connecting with other people and the symptoms of PTSD can draw them into their own isolated world. With a service dog, victims can change their outlook to become a survivor able to navigate the world with confidence again.
