MISSION
to provide Service Dogs to Veterans and First Responders in order to give them back the quality of life they deserve.
There are 17,000 Disabled Veterans in South Dakota.
Our goal is to help ensure any veteran who needs a service dog receives one in a timely and affordable manner.
Why we’re here
It can take years for a veteran to receive a service dog through current programs. Unfortunately, many veterans succumb to PTSD-related problems while waiting.
South Dakota Service Dogs was founded in 2021 by Anthony & Eleanor Russell to help fill this need and provide service dogs free of charge to veterans to help them deal with the mental and emotional tolls that come with PTSD.
Recent Dogs in the Spotlight
Jet
1 yr old Female Belgian Malinois who came to us from a shelter in Sioux Falls. She is training to be a Psychiatric Service dog.
Dakota
2 Yr old Male Red lab who was donated by Turkey Creek Labradors. He is very close to being Certified as a Multi Use Service dog for his handler.
Shadow
She is a four month old standard poodle who is training to be a Psychiatric service dog.
“Receiving Kota has been a blessing. I have battled for many years and I honestly feel SDSD and Kota have saved my life. I’m forever grateful and indebted!”
— Allan