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Be A Lifesaver

Give Monthly. Help Fund a Lifeline.

Through the 20/20 Initiative, your monthly gift helps fund service dog scholarships and specialized training for veterans, first responders, and others who need the life-changing support of a trained service dog. Every recurring gift builds steady support toward the approximately $25,000 needed to fund each service dog and training scholarship, helping provide companionship, confidence, independence, and hope.

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Relive a Night of Hope – Watch the Impact Unfold

See how one powerful evening raised over $47,000 to support veterans, first responders, and others in need. Watch the highlights and feel the hope that service dogs bring to those facing mental health challenges.

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Turning Loss Into Lifelines

Every donation helps pair a life-saving service dog with someone battling severe mental health challenges. Help save other families the pain of losing a loved one.

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Ever wonder how a service dog can save a life?

Catch a powerful glimpse into the mission of Service Dogs Saving Lives in this moving ABC7 feature. Founders Linda and Paul Johnson share how they're changing lives—one hero, one dog at a time.

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Introducing the Adorable
Heroes-in-Training

These puppies are the heart of our mission to combat the devastating statistics of suicide. Through careful selection and specialized training, they develop the essential skills to become service dogs, offering invaluable assistance and unwavering companionship to those in need.

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Service Dog Can Rescue a Life 

263

First Responders Lost by Suicide (2021)

7.3k

Veterans Lost by Suicide (2021)

49k+

Lives Lost by Suicide (2022)

About Us

A Lifesaving Mission with Love, Compassion, and Dedication

Who We Serve

Service Dogs Saving Lives has set out with a primary objective: to secure financial resources in order to provide service dogs to veterans and first responders who have previously experienced suicidal thoughts. These individuals are identified by professionals at the training organizations we have established partnerships with. Our collective aim is to save lives by working together towards this common goal. What We Do

How You Can Help

Help Service Dogs Saving Lives turn tragedy into hope for others and be a lifesaver by supporting the mission of saving lives through the power of service dogs. Donate today and join this compassionate and loving journey to make a difference in those affected by mental health challenges.

Goal for 2026: $95,000

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Beyond The Canvas – Fresh Friday

SARASOTA… ARE YOU READY?! Something FRESH is coming your way! Join Service Dogs Saving Lives on November 6 as we…
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Fresh Fridays Kicks Off the Season in Style

Fresh Fridays are back in downtown Sarasota!
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Josie Featured on WWSB’s Empowering Voices

Service Dogs Saving Lives was recently featured on WWSB ABC7’s Empowering Voices for a special story about Josie and the…
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Annual National Night Out in Lewes

Senior Corporal Patrick Jackson with Service Dogs Saving Lives Board Members at Lewes National Night Out.
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Sarasota County Sheriff’s General Instructor Course

Sarasota County Sheriff’s 2026 General Instructor Course
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