Support Dogs, Inc.
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| Type | 501(c)3 |
|---|---|
Service dogs | |
Revenue (2015) | $1,433,617 |
| Expenses (2015) | $839,352 |
| Endowment | $4,682,915 |
| Website | www |
Support Dogs, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3)
St. Louis, Missouri
.
Overview
Service dogs are trained to perform tasks their owners cannot, such as retrieve dropped and distant objects, open doors, pull wheelchairs, and help the client get undressed.[2] In addition, the dogs provide companionship and support. The dogs are trained by volunteers, including highly screened female prisoners in an Illinois maximum security prison.[3]
Embezzlement victim
In 2005, Support Dogs discovered it had been a victim of embezzlement when ex-director Robert Hansen was accused of stealing over $400,000 from the organization over a period of five years.[4] On September 9, 2005, Robert Hansen was convicted and sentenced to 24 months in prison and 36 months on supervised release.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Support Dogs, Inc. Form 990". ProPublica. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ Support Dogs, Inc. Canine companions make a dramatic difference Accessed 12 January 2007
- ^ Helping Paws Accessed 12 January 2007
- ^ Former Support Dogs director indicted for embezzlement Accessed 12 January 2007
- ^ 2006 Support dogs newsletter Accessed 12 January 2007
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