Brigadoon Service Dogs
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Brigadoon Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization based in Bellingham, Washington, that trains service dogs to assist veterans, children, and adults with physical, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities. The organization emphasizes both emotional support and practical assistance provided by its dogs, aiming to promote greater independence and enriched lives for clients facing conditions such as hearing impairment, seizures, mobility and sight impairments, autism, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury. Serving a diverse range of individuals, Brigadoon positions itself within the service-dog sector by pairing professionally trained dogs with people in need to address a variety of daily challenges and health concerns. The group operates with a regional focus in the United States and has a staff size that supports its mission, with relations to the broader nonprofit industry dedicated to assistive animal services. A notable recent development includes recognition at the 2018 People Helping People Awards as an Employee’s Choice winner, reflecting its engagement with the community and stakeholders in the nonprofit sector.