Help the SSD Princes

SSD Philip, Aladdin and Caspian need your help! These three service dogs-in-training have been diagnosed with Cauda Equina Syndrome, a serious disease in which the spinal nerves in the dog’s lower back are compressed. This compression can be caused by a variety of things, including infection or a ruptured disc. It can be very painful for the dogs.

However, there is good news! The nerves damaged by Cauda Equina Syndrome can be repaired through surgery! Philip and Aladdin have already had the surgery and both are doing well. We expect Philip to return to training in early January. Since Aladdin had his surgery more recently, we are unable to determine when he’ll be able to return to training. However, he is doing well in his recovery. Caspian will be having his surgery sometime soon. We hope that all three of these wonderful dogs will be able to return to training in the new year.

Susquehanna Service Dogs, Philip, Aladdin and Caspian need your help! The diagnosis and surgery for these three princes costs a total of $4,800. ($1,600 for each dog) Would you please consider making a donation to help us pay for these important surgeries? Please help us make sure that Philip, Aladdin and Caspian are happy, healthy dogs that will one day help their partners live full, independent lives.

Thank you so much for your support for these wonderful dogs!

Please make a donation now.

Read more about Cauda Equina Syndrome.

State College Spikes Support SSD!

The State College Spikes are auctioning off their game bats at their home game tonight against the Aberdeen IronBirds. They're generously donating the proceeds to SSD! Each bat is autographed, and four of the bats have been signed by the entire team! The bats will be auctioned through a silent auction.

We're trying to raise funds to match their donation. For every $10 we raise, the Spikes will donate another bat. Plus, if you donate $10, your name will be entered into a drawing to throw the first pitch! Click here to donate and support SSD.

We'll be at the game tonight with some of the dogs. You'll be able to meet SSD Gideon, Basil, Ichabod and Vision. Stop by the silent auction table and say hi! The game starts at 7:05 p.m. in State College.

Thank you so much for your support! It is through your donations that we're able to raise and train service dogs to do things like alert their deaf partner that the smoke alarm is going off or to find and retrieve a cordless phone. Your donations help change lives.