Summit Assistance Dogs creates life-changing partnerships by providing highly skilled mobility service dogs for people living with mobility disabilities, at no cost. 

Every community member involved with Summit makes a profound impact on Summit's mission. As Summit staff members, we have the unique opportunity of joining a Summit dog through their entire journey. From clumsy puppyhood to polished advanced training, every day reminds us of the beautiful relationship between dogs and their partners.

Your support allows Summit to develop those relationships; relationships that lead to greater independence, confidence, and connection. Through tasking such as item retrieval, opening and closing of doors, and turning on and off switches, a Summit dog is more than a service dog. Summit Assistance Dogs are partners, best friends, and a representation of the connection that every dog-lover knows.

We envision a future in which every qualified applicant receives their life-changing service dog within one year of applying, so they too can have the irreplaceable relationship that all our service dog teams experience every day. Help us make that future a reality by donating today, knowing you support a Summit dog every step of the way until the day find their match.

Team Happy Tails, 

Lindy, Gabriella, Carlin, Kat

“Seeing a service dog and their human move through the world as almost one being, the dog as an extension of the human, a synchronistic relationship, is so beautiful and profound. I love I can be a catalyst for that relationship.” - Lindy (Trainer)

“Getting to watch the puppies grow and develop personalities is my favorite part of the job! It is an honor to see what the puppies become and the difference they can make for a person.” - Gabriella  (Kennel Manager)

"Getting to experience the joy and independence a service dog brings to others encourages me to continue doing my best to support Summit. Donations allow Summit to place more service dogs and continue supporting our amazing prison program, where dogs and men work together every day to make the world a little brighter." - Carlin (Community Outreach Coordinator)

"When the day comes that our dogs graduate and are matched with one of our clients, I think of all the contributions of time, training, and love that lead to that life-changing moment. Every member of our community, from the volunteer puppy raisers and sitters to our generous donors, make Summit’s mission possible. Our dogs are amazing, because our humans are amazing. I am honored to be a part of a community that has so much to give! " - Kat (Puppy Raising Program Coordinator)