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The Heartbreak of Heartworm
Sweet Cassette going to the vet for her second heartworm treatment injection. She's all about the snuggle - Future Facility Dog We get a...
Mar 11


Announcing More Client-Dog Matches!
SDI Visits KEYE-TV's We Are Austin SDI Grad Kenny Conley and his Service Dog Ruby joined Founder Sheri Soltes January 24th on KEYE-TV's...
Feb 6

Meet Our Matches
We are ringing in 2025 with a series of exciting Client-Dog matches. During Matching, we introduce each client to multiple dogs in...
Jan 17


Home for the Holidays
As we ring out 2024, we are moving four of our beautiful dogs in with their clients as they complete the final stage of their training....
Dec 10, 2024


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...
Jun 10, 2024


“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.
Apr 3, 2024

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...
Mar 1, 2024

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 11, 2024


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 10, 2024

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 9, 2024

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 8, 2024

Amplify Austin 2024
Amplify Austin Day spotlights collective community giving with 24 hours for Central Texans to support their favorite local nonprofits....
Feb 5, 2024


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 31, 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 14, 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 8, 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.
Aug 7, 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 29, 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...
Jul 6, 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 11, 2023


June 8 Is National Best Friends Day!
Hint: W-O-O-F! Celebrate National Best Friends Day with this Paw-some News!
Jun 8, 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...
Jun 8, 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 8, 2023

Service Dogs at the Capitol
Our dogs navigated the busy Texas State Capitol building like pros! Take a look!
Apr 4, 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...
Mar 7, 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...
Feb 1, 2023
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