To qualify for a service dog, you must have either a mental or physical disability that interferes with a least one aspect of your life that the animal can help to alleviate. You also need to get an official diagnosis form a health provider (such as a physician or licensed therapist).
Specific Requirements:
- Must live within 50 miles of Omaha, Nebraska
- Permanent residence with clean living conditions and an area for dog to run, play, relax when off-duty.
- Steady financial income to provide food and care for the dog.
- Able to safely transport Service Dog.
- Attend scheduled dog training classes
- No prior or pending felony or animal abuse charges
- Responsible for taking service dog to vet appointments, ensure dog is up-to-date on vaccines and retain vet records after each visit
- State or city animal dog license renewed annually
- Recipient must be involved with ongoing training for Service Dog
Assistance Dogs of the Heartland reserves the right to remove a Service Dog in the event of abuse or the handler is unable to care for the dog or meet the above requirements.
Complete the Online Application
Application Fee: $25
This application fee is essential to cover the costs associated with conducting thorough background checks for applicants seeking a service dog. This process ensures that we maintain a safe and supportive environment for both the dogs and their future handlers. By vetting applicants carefully, we can better match service dogs with those who truly need their assistance, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of the service they provide. Thank you for your understanding and support in ensuring the highest standards for our program.
We will follow up once the application is submitted to collect payment.