MISSION
to provide Service Dogs to Veterans and First Responders in order to give them back the quality of life they deserve.
There are 17,000 Disabled Veterans in South Dakota.
Our goal is to help ensure any veteran who needs a service dog receives one in a timely and affordable manner.
Why we’re here
It can take years for a veteran to receive a service dog through current programs. Unfortunately, many veterans succumb to PTSD-related problems while waiting.
South Dakota Service Dogs was founded in 2021 by Anthony & Eleanor Russell to help fill this need and provide service dogs free of charge to veterans to help them deal with the mental and emotional tolls that come with PTSD.
Recent South Dakota Service Dog Graduates
Allan & Kota
Brian & Max
Joann & Murphy
“Receiving Kota has been a blessing. I have battled for many years and I honestly feel SDSD and Kota have saved my life. I’m forever grateful and indebted!”
— Allan