It starts with teens who teach Assistance Dogs and ends with disabled individuals who “learn to live”   with independence. For each of them, ECAD provides a new beginning.  Inspiring them all, is the love of a dog.

To Troy, a 16 year-old at-risk-youth, your generosity means learning new  skills, the real meaning of patience, and the satisfaction of helping someone.  Troy trained Pate and Moses, who are now Service Dogs for two  individuals  with disabilities.     

         

To Carey, a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, and an  employee of  the US Postal Service, who suffers from back pain and traumatic brain injury as a result of being hit by a drunk driver. Your generosity and the ECAD programs mean the ability to return to work and earn a living. With his ECAD Service Dog at his side, Carey is back at work with the US Postal Service.

For the dogs, they live a fulfilling life with someone that not only needs them -- but loves them very much. For more info, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.  Directions to the Training Center.

Volunteer Application

EAST COAST ASSISTANCE DOGS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CT and NY  State Law prohibits discrimination because of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, disability, marital status, arrest records.

Instructions: All sections of this application must be completed in full.

   East Coast Assistance Dogs reserves the right to refuse any volunteer. Youth participating in our weekend program must have parents consent and a waiver of liability signed prior to starting in the program.