Genius Dogs, Campus Expansion and Ditching That Wheelchair
Breaking Ground On Our New Kennel Craig Carlton keeps his promises. On May 28, his team broke ground on the new Carlton Kennel Building...
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Apr 3
“I’m With The Band,” Meet Our 5 Newest Stars!
We're not fooling - we have now adopted five more amazing dogs for our training program.
Mar 1
SDI Makes History: Adopts Brothers!
Meet Steinway & Broadway! For the first time in our 36-year history, SDI has adopted brothers! In our recent visit to San Marcos Regional...
Feb 11
We're building!
Exciting news! Thanks to support from Craig Carlton, owner of C.C. Carlton Industries, we are finally building our new quarantine kennel....
Feb 10
SDI's February: Fur-ever Your Love
Sweet News For You! Riff and his pals here at SDI are making sweet progress in their training. Join us in celebrating: Chris & Daisy...
Feb 9
Join Our Exciting Foundation Foster Team
We are accepting applications for our new Foundation Foster Team. For 12 weeks, you will house a newly adopted SDI dog and help train it...
Feb 8
Adopt a Career Change Dog: Save Double the Dogs!
Career Change Dogs start out in our professional Service Dog training program and then show us they prefer life as a pet dog. We...
Feb 5
Amplify Austin 2024
Amplify Austin Day spotlights collective community giving with 24 hours for Central Texans to support their favorite local nonprofits....
Aug 31, 2023
Why We Work: Deana Thiem, Client Coordinator
My name is Deana Thiem. I have been working for Service Dogs, Inc. for eight years. I have had many jobs in my lifetime, but I always...
Aug 31, 2023
Goji's Going Places!
Goji, the Trauma Response Dog trained for me by Service Dogs, Inc. helped our frontline workers feel comfortable to talk freely...
Aug 14, 2023
Matching Magic!
One of our favorite days is matching a client on our Waiting List to the perfect dog for their needs. Whole lotta waggin’ going on as we...
Aug 8, 2023
In Case You Missed It: Forever Families Visits SDI ❤️
Carla’s love of animals has helped her cope with living in the Texas foster system. Carla shares her dreams for a Forever Family during her
Aug 7, 2023
Why We Work: Tailer O'Neill, Trainer
Employees Seek Personal Value and Purpose at Work. Be Prepared to Deliver.
Aug 7, 2023
You Better Shop Around
Here Tailer works with Highlander to get him comfortable with walking next to a small shopping cart in our training building.
Jul 29, 2023
SDI Team Voted First In National Photo Contest
Big cheers for Austin Meredith and his Service Dog Peaches. They placed first in the United Spinal Association's photo contest! This win...
Jul 6, 2023
It’s never too early to register for SDI’s Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk.
Saturday, November 18 promises to be The Doggiest Day in Austin for you and your best friend! What’s up dog? It’s a scenic one-mile...
Jul 6, 2023
July is Disability Pride Month!
by Emily Sladek, SDI Canine Support Specialist The Disability Pride flag in the shape of a Service dog. Green is for sensory...
Jul 6, 2023
Our Volunteers Are Gold!
“It’s a lot of fun to be able to help the dogs and trainers over summer break,” one of our high school volunteers shared. “It’s good to...
Jul 6, 2023
Lyndon Loves Learning
We adopted Lyndon from PAWS of Central Texas. Here, he went on his first public outing to Tractor Supply. Looks simple, right? Well to...
Jun 10, 2023
To All Dog Fathers
My eyes never shine brighter Than when I look at you. My soul is never prouder Than when I walk with you. My heart never soars higher...
Jun 7, 2023
June 8 Is National Best Friends Day!
Hint: W-O-O-F! Celebrate National Best Friends Day with this Paw-some News!
Jun 7, 2023
Welcome New Trainer Tailer O’Neill!
We are thrilled to welcome Tailer O’Neill to our Training Staff. Tailer arrives with experience in animal behavior, management and...
Apr 7, 2023
Feeling Good About Myself
Hi, I'm Kona. Keeping an eye on the scale is a great way to make sure my insides are as gorgeous as my outside! Every Monday, I sit on...
Apr 3, 2023
Service Dogs at the Capitol
Our dogs navigated the busy Texas State Capitol building like pros! Take a look!
Mar 7, 2023
Dogs With Jobs - Take A Look!
Dogs With Jobs At SDI, our dogs have two main jobs. Help mitigate their partners’ disabilities and behave exemplary in public. We train...
Feb 1, 2023
How to Spell Love in 3 Letters: D-O-G
Feb. 4 Benefit for SDI Live Music, Award-Winning Wines, Silent Auction & More! Puppy Love Photography Benefit Make Me Yours for the...
Jan 9, 2023
Colonel Kim Olson Elected New SDI Board Chair
Our Board of Directors unanimously elected Colonel Kim Olson as SDI Board Chair at their final meeting of last year. Col. Olson was one...
Jan 9, 2023
SDI Founder Sheri Soltes Elected as National Chair
As we enter our 35th year, we want to share some exciting news about the team here at SDI. Our wonderful leader, Sheri Soltes, has been...
Jan 1, 2023
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