Apply For Autism Service Dogs Near Milwaukee

Our trained support dogs are ready to become part of your Milwaukee home. They’re dedicated family members in waiting, fully prepared to connect with your autistic child or young adult. Experience the indescribable joy of relieving the barriers presented by your child’s autism.

We’re headquartered in Palmyra, just about an hour from Milwaukee. You’re a single phone call or email away from beginning a new chapter in your child’s life. Contact DogsInVests to learn more about our Milwaukee-area service program.

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Psychiatric Service Dogs For Autism

Apply for an autism support dog for your child or young adult in Milwaukee today. The comfort and support our animals provide are unparalleled – it’s a wordless, gentle love that bridges the gap to the outside world. A support dog’s simple presence empowers young people on the spectrum to thrive in situations that might otherwise feel insurmountable.

We train the dogs, and you bring them into your household.

If you believe your child and family would benefit from DogsInVests, don’t hesitate to contact us today. It’s our sole mission to uplift and support the children and families of southeastern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee.

To qualify, you must:

Be diagnosed with autism by a licensed healthcare professional
Be 5 years of age or older
Be confident the child will not cause harm to the dog
Attend a weekly training session at our Palmyra facility for 12 months prior
Attend annual recertification for the dog and handler

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Nonprofit volunteer opportunities in Milwaukee

Are you a dog lover in Milwaukee with a mind for volunteer work? If so, DogsInVests has the perfect opportunity. Become a puppy trainer and spend about a year with the dog. You’ll provide an integral role in preparing the animal for a life dedicated to helping kids and young adults with autism. You'll love working with our trained therapy dogs!

We hand-pick volunteers to ensure our puppies are going to a good trainer. Prospective volunteers within an hour of our Palmyra, WI headquarters are encouraged to apply (Milwaukee included) – that way, we can easily conduct in-person meetings to verify the dog’s training remains on steady ground.

We’re actively recruiting volunteers! Learn more and apply to be a puppy raiser today.

Milwaukee charitable donations

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the goodwill of others. We have several great options for Milwaukee residents to support our mission: Improving the lives of autistic children, young adults, and their families. We provide trained therapy dogs at no cost to the recipient families, and your assistance goes towards food, training, medical bills, and more. Our work requires a lot of resources, and your help makes it all possible. Financial donations are always tax-deductible.

Choose from:

One-time support

Take a moment to donate a one-time gift. It’s fast and easy, and the size of your contribution is completely up to you – any amount helps us continue to serve the children and service dogs in the DogsInVest organization.

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Ongoing support

Our mission is a day-to-day operation. Join us every month to establish ongoing support. The process is easy to complete online, and your contributions will reach families, children, and young adults with autism who need your help.

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Round-up support

Connect your credit or debit card and effortlessly support DogsInVests! At the end of every month, charges to your credit or debit card will be rounded up to the dollar. Those cents allow us to provide essential emotional support to children with autism and their families.

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Donate dogs and puppies in Milwaukee

If you have a bright, gentle puppy or dog in Milwaukee, it may be a great candidate for our training program. Keep pets out of animal shelters or households ill-equipped to raise a happy, healthy animal. Rest assured knowing your dog will be in good hands – our trainers and recipient families are hand-picked to ensure the dog’s wellbeing is always front-and-center.

Donate dog food and supplies in Milwaukee

Items like dog food, treats, toys, and dog beds in Milwaukee are always in high demand. We will gladly accept your donations today. As always, any form of donation you make to DogsInVests is tax-deductible.

Check out our supplies donation page to learn more about supporting our mission. Your help will reverberate throughout Milwaukee and southeastern WI.

Apply For Autism Service Dogs Near Milwaukee

Psychiatric Service Dogs For Autism

To qualify, you must:

Nonprofit volunteer opportunities in Milwaukee

Milwaukee charitable donations

Choose from:

One-time support

Ongoing support

Round-up support

Donate dogs and puppies in Milwaukee

Donate dog food and supplies in Milwaukee

Contact us today or learn more about the donation process.

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