Lift up 2 Lives!
An unwanted dog, a person living a challenging life. We're an excellent, credible organization you can trust.

We’re 4* Charity Navigator, 501(c)3, BBB accredited, Platinum Candid (Guidestar) nonprofit. These ratings mean we’re exceptionally and effectively well run, and transparent in all aspects of our operation.

Together, we can change lives with your donation to service dogs.

At Putnam Service Dogs, we understand that you want your donation to make a difference. And that’s exactly what we want to do alongside you! Our mission is to create life changing happiness – for the dogs we rescue and train and for the recipients who are served by them. Your tax-deductible donation helps Keep our Dogs Free! Many other service dog schools now charge for their dogs. Our dogs and their follow up support are free. Your donations provide the necessary supplies and care to train quality service dogs that allow those with disabilities (other than blindness and veterans with PTSD) to lead happier, fuller, more independent lives. Simply put — your donation impacts a rescue dog, and their person; someone who lives a very challenging life.

Give tax deductible donations
for any amount at any time.

Online Donations

Click the Donate button below and choose your level of giving: Monthly or One-time.

Venmo Donations

Donate through Venmo through our handle: @putnam_service_dogs

By Check or In Person

Mail a check or money order to P.O. Box 573 Brewster, NY 10509.

Increase your impact with charitable giving through a donor advised fund.

Your donations make a real difference for service dogs in training.

We cannot do what we do without the incredible support from our faithful donors. Monthly giving helps provide stability for our organization, while one-time gifts can make a bigger impact. Thank you for your support!

Monthly Donor Program

In Honor of Callie

Our Monthly Donor Program honors our star Service Dog, Callie. Please join 100 Friends of Callie as a monthly donor. Easy start, easy stop. Callie and her recipient were truly a Romeo and Juliet couple. Tragically, Callie died unexpectedly. We honor this outstanding service dog with our Monthly Donor Program.

Donate monthly to supply:

$10 = Toy
$25 = In-Training Vest
$35 = Food
$50 = Program supplies
$75 = Vet care
$125 = Training

We train our service dogs for at least two years. By the time they’re placed, we’ve spent over $70,000 on their care & training.

Donate one-time gifts to provide:

$60 = Supplies for a pup
$125 = One hour of training
$250 = Vet visit for a pup
$600 = One month of training
$1,250 = 10 days formal training (End of training – Service Dog Task Training)
$2,500 = Name a puppy in honor of someone special in your life, or pick a favorite name.

$5,000 = Sponsor a fundraising event or service dog community event
$5,000 = Training & care of a pup’s first six months
$10,000 = Training & care of a pup’s first year

$20,000 = Training & care of a pup’s first 18 months of training
$70,000 = Training & care of a pup from adoption to graduation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a current financial or annual report?

Yes! We value transparency and make our most recent 990s and Annual Reports available on our website for donors and the community to see the impact we’re making year after year. BBB re-evaluates our organization, using their 20 daunting standards, to re-certify us.

Are all donations to Putnam Service Dogs tax deductible?

Yes! We are a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization with charitable status.

Will you give my name and contact information to other organizations or affiliates?

No. We do not sell our list of donors to other organizations, or share it with anyone beyond our organization. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

How do I know my donation is making an impact?

Provide us your email address to receive updates about our progress, success stories, and events. We’re a small organization. No matter how large or small your gift, you can be sure your funds are making a difference in a dog’s life and in the lives of individuals with disabilities. We keep our team lean and focus our efforts on the work it takes to raise service dogs and change lives for the better.