Service Animal Resources
Service Dog Frequently Asked Questions
Dog Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to do to register my assistance/service dog?
Service Animals and the ADA (FAQs)
Assistance Animal Accommodations
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Frequently asked questions questions about service animals, including the differences between types of assistance animals, training requirements and rules for public spaces.
800-514-0301
ada.gov
Disability Rights California
Overview of rights to assistance animals in housing and public spaces in CA and free legal support including a guide to pursuing legal action in cases of discrimination.
disabilityrightsca.org
Opening Doors
Quick reference document for assistance animal regulations, sample verification letters for housing and FAQ about assistance animals.
pawsopeningdoors.com
Service Animal Training and Placement
Assistance Dogs International
Especially good resource for those looking to adopt and/or train their own service animal as well as a list of organizations that provide trained service animals in CA.
assistancedogsinternational.org
Canine Companions for Independence
Provides trained service animals for people with disabilities.
760-901-4300
cci.org
Little Angel Service Dogs
Provides trained service dogs to assist disabled children and adults throughout the country.
800-528-9550
littleangelsservicedogs.org
Love Heels Canine Partners
Provides trained service animals for people with disabilities.
loveheels.org
Pawsitive Teams
Helps train and place service and therapy dogs for San Diego residents.
858-558-7297
pawsteams.org
San Diego Dog Trainer Directory
List of positive reinforcement trainers in the San Diego area.
sandiegodogtrainers.org
Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs
Trains dogs for veterans with PTSD, TBI, or mobility issues, and individuals with autism.
858-461-6827
tenderlovingcanines.org
Assistance Animal Funding
Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) Program
Program that provides a monthly payment to eligible individuals in the state of California who use a guide, signal or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs.
cdss.ca.gov/assistance-dogs