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Training life-changing service dogs and placing them with those in need at no cost. Building independence, confidence, and lifelong partnerships.

www.servicedogsva.org Service Dogs of Virginia, Inc. raises, trains, and places dogs to assist people with disabilities. Highly trained dogs perform a wealth of tasks that allow greater personal freedom and independence. We place dogs for residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia and we are based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

10/31/2026

🎃 Halloween can be full of spooky fun, but it’s important to keep our four-legged friends safe, too!

Swipe through for a few simple pet safety tips to help your furry family members enjoy a happy, stress-free Halloween. 🐾

10/29/2026

You’re invited! 🎓🐾

See what your support makes possible! Join us Saturday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m. at The Center at Belvedere as we celebrate our 2026 graduating teams and the partnerships that change lives.

Hear stories from the people and dogs at the heart of our mission, see the impact of your generosity, and enjoy a puppy parade featuring our littlest pups in training.

Come celebrate how far these teams have come and get a glimpse of what’s ahead for Service Dogs of Virginia. Light refreshments will follow.

10/23/2026

🎨🐾 Tomorrow is the night! Art Unleashed is almost here!

Twenty life-sized, one-of-a-kind Labrador statues. Unique silent auction finds. One incredible mission.

There’s still time to register and bid! Explore the silent auction and find your favorite Labrador statue. Place your bids now, or set a Max Bid to stay competitive while you enjoy the excitement.

🐕‍🦺 Every bid helps build the future home of Service Dogs of Virginia, creating more opportunities to train and place life-changing service dogs.

🎟️ Joining us in person? Doors open at 6:30 p.m. We can’t wait to see you!

A special thank-you to our event sponsors: Hanckel-Citizens Insurance, 29News WVIR, Sentara Health, Bunny French, O'Shea + Wilson Siteworks, and Eric Ross Architecture!

10/22/2026

🎨🐾 Have you seen our Art Unleashed statues in person?

Before they take center stage at Saturday's Art Unleashed auction, stop by in downtown Charlottesville to see 20 life-sized, one-of-a-kind Labrador statues created by talented artists in support of Service Dogs of Virginia! You’ll find 15 statues outside in the courtyard and five more inside the lobby.

📸 Snap a photo with your favorite statue and tag us in your photos! We’d love to see which one is your favorite.

🐾 Found the one you love? Bidding is open for both the silent auction and the statues! Place your bids now, or set a Max Bid for your chance to bring home a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Every bid supports our Together We Build campaign and helps create a future home where more service dogs can be trained to change lives.

10/21/2026

🏗️ Our future home is taking shape!

It’s been a year of progress at the future home of Service Dogs of Virginia. Sitework is nearly complete, the access road is being finished, and plumbing and electrical work are underway. Concrete is being poured as we prepare for the next major milestone: installation of the building walls by Bensonwood in November!

🐾 Help us build a future where more service dogs can change more lives.

We’re 90% of the way toward our $6.6 million Together We Build goal, and your gift can go twice as far. Three generous donors are matching contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a combined $750,000.

🌳 Gifts of $500 or more will also be recognized on the donor tree in our new facility.

Help us cross the finish line and build a home for the next generation of service dogs.

10/20/2026

🐾 Did you know Art Unleashed offers more than just our one-of-a-kind Labrador statues?

Our Silent Auction is filled with wonderful items and unique experiences, too!

Register to browse the Silent Auction and place your bids before bidding closes on October 24 at 7:40 p.m.

Every bid supports our Together We Build campaign to create a new home for Service Dogs of Virginia, allowing us to train more dogs for the people who need them. 🐾

Thank you to our silent auction sponsors: Monticello Country Ballooning, Lynne Goldman Elements, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, Lindsay Benton, Mimi deOlloqui-Turner, Stony Point Fire Dept., Oakencroft Farm & Winery

10/19/2026

🐾🎨 Statue Spotlight: Manzanilla — Our Last Stop Before the Auction

This is it — the final statue spotlight before the auction event.

Created by artist Chicho Lorenzo in bold, joyful colors, Manzanilla reflects the strength, calm, comfort, attentiveness, intelligence, and unwavering dedication that service dogs bring to the people they support. The name — Manzanilla, Spanish for chamomile — carries that same sense of peace, warmth, and comfort these dogs bring into people's lives every day.

Sponsored by 2RW Consultants, Inc. , this is your last chance to see Manzanilla in person before crossing the auction block.

📍 Find Manzanilla inside the CODE Building — and a big thank you to UVA Health for hosting Manzanilla this summer.

🔨 The Art Unleashed Auction is this Saturday, October 24 — your only chance to bid on Manzanilla and every statue in the collection, while supporting the future of Service Dogs of Virginia. 🐾✨

10/17/2026

☀️ Statue Spotlight: Sunny Day Fun Time

Pure joy, painted by kids.

This turquoise Labrador is covered edge to edge in a garden of imagination — stars scattered across the face, a bright yellow polka-dot nose, hearts cascading down the neck, and a whole ecosystem of butterflies, bees, and ladybugs tucked among purple and pink flowers and climbing vines. The legs fade into painted blades of grass, like the dog is standing right in the meadow it's covered in. Every detail came from a different kid's imagination, brought together by youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia into one joyful, cohesive piece.

It's the kind of statue that makes a room feel lighter the second you walk in.

📍 Sponsored by Virginia Donelson Studios you can now find this statue outside the CODE Building. A big thank to Foods Of All Nations Charlottesville — for hosting Sunny Day Fun Time this summer!

🔨 Bid on this statue during the Art Unleashed Auction, October 24, and bring home a piece that celebrates community and creativity — while supporting the future of Service Dogs of Virginia. 🐾✨

Address

673 Berkmar Court
Charlottesville, VA
22901

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.servicedogsva.org/

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