Provides professionally trained service and companion dogs to people with mobility impairments, seizure disorders, cardiac conditions (Dysautonomia), Diabetes, and other disabilities/needs.

Provides companion animals obtained from shelters and/or rescues, who might otherwise be euthanized, to active duty military personnel, military veterans, and first-responders recovering from psychological challenges.

Offers programs that connect clients and their family to supportive services. Support is as individualized as possible and addresses each person's needs, within their local community.

Trains and provides service dogs and hearing dogs to assist children and adults

Mission: Trains and provides service dogs and hearing dogs to assist children and adults with disabilities to become more independent.

Training of assistance dogs
Training of individuals who receive SSD dogs
Follow-up and retraining as necessary for working teams.
Demonstrations for community groups who are interested in furthering SSD's mission

Provides custom trained assistance dogs for mobility, hearing, autism, PTSD related issues, and a multitude of other disabilities for both children and adults.

Provides custom trained Assistance Dogs to help mitigate such injuries as PTSD, TBI, and many other military-related injuries unique to veterans.

Provides financial assistance for the purchase of a service dog or extraordinary veterinary costs for current service dog owners.

UDS service dogs are provided with proper training from the time they are pups for over two years by a team of dedicated volunteers and professionals. Then, they’re partnered with people who have a mobility disability or autism to help them live fuller lives. They are here to provide help with getting a service dog in PA.

* Service Dogs for Mobility Disabilities and Autism: For individuals with autism or have a mobility disability, a UDS service dog can help improve their quality of life.


- Pups in the Classroom:
Offers facility dogs that are specially trained to help children who struggle in the classroom.


- Sponsor a Dog:
Their service dog program is supplemented by donations from generous individuals and businesses in the community.


- Volunteer With UDS Service Dogs:
Learn about all their volunteer opportunities.