Little Angels Service Dogs

Little Angels Service Dogs trains and places fully trained service dogs with approved individuals living with disabilities. Their training practices adhere to high standards as an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organization.

The organization offers “Owner-Training Service Dog Lessons” for individuals who wish to train their own service dog, as well as “Virtual Training for your Pet Dog” for general pet dog training. Their historical training process involved volunteers raising puppies for their first year, followed by 3-6 months of advanced training by staff.

They also manage several community-focused programs including a Foster Program, a Prison Program (PUPS) where incarcerated volunteers help train dogs, “Touched By An Angel,” and “FETCH for Schools.”

Little Angels Service Dogs is a non-profit organization dedicated to maximizing the innate ability of dogs to provide independence to individuals regardless of disability or age. Founded by Katie Gonzalez in 2006 in San Diego, CA, the organization has grown from humble beginnings in a garage with 10 volunteer puppy raisers to a dedicated team of 16 staff members and 47 volunteers.

They are an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organization, ensuring high standards for training practices, assistance for recipients, quality of life for dogs, and community safety. Little Angels Service Dogs trains and places fully trained service dogs with approved individuals living with disabilities.

Beyond providing fully trained service dogs, they offer “Virtual Training for your Pet Dog” and “Owner-Training Service Dog Lessons” for those who wish to train their own service dog. The organization also runs various community programs, including a Foster Program, a Prison Program (PUPS), “Touched By An Angel,” and “FETCH for Schools.” They support recipients globally and have active programs in San Diego County, CA, Nacogdoches County, TX, and New England.

Accomplishments

Little Angels Service Dogs was founded in 2006 by Katie Gonzalez. The organization is an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organization, which signifies adherence to high standards in service dog training and placement. Katie Gonzalez has also been featured on K Love Radio.

How to Get Started!

To get started, individuals can apply for a service dog through their website. They also have application processes for fostering a service dog or adopting a pet.