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Be A Lifesaver

Hearts & Heroes

May 29, 2026 • 6–10 PM • Ocean View, DE
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring live music, a buffet dinner, raffles, and more — all in support of Service Dogs Saving Lives and the life-changing impact of service animals.

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Turning Loss Into Lifelines

Every donation helps pair a life-saving service dog with someone battling severe mental health challenges. Help save other families the pain of losing a loved one.

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Ever wonder how a service dog can save a life?

Catch a powerful glimpse into the mission of Service Dogs Saving Lives in this moving ABC7 feature. Founders Linda and Paul Johnson share how they're changing lives—one hero, one dog at a time.

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Introducing the Adorable
Heroes-in-Training

These puppies are the heart of our mission to combat the devastating statistics of suicide. Through careful selection and specialized training, they develop the essential skills to become service dogs, offering invaluable assistance and unwavering companionship to those in need.

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Relive a Night of Hope – Watch the Impact Unfold

See how one powerful evening raised over $20,000 to support veterans, first responders, and others in need. Watch the highlights and feel the hope that service dogs bring to those facing mental health challenges.

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Service Dog Can Rescue a Life 

263

First Responders Lost by Suicide (2021)

7.3k

Veterans Lost by Suicide (2021)

49k+

Lives Lost by Suicide (2022)

About Us

A Lifesaving Mission with Love, Compassion, and Dedication

Who We Serve

Service Dogs Saving Lives has set out with a primary objective: to secure financial resources in order to provide service dogs to veterans and first responders who have previously experienced suicidal thoughts. These individuals are identified by professionals at the training organizations we have established partnerships with. Our collective aim is to save lives by working together towards this common goal. What We Do

How You Can Help

Help Service Dogs Saving Lives turn tragedy into hope for others and be a lifesaver by supporting the mission of saving lives through the power of service dogs. Donate today and join this compassionate and loving journey to make a difference in those affected by mental health challenges.

Goal for 2026: $95,000

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News + Events

Hearts & Heroes 2026

Uniting Hearts, Healing Lives — One Paw at a Time Service Dogs Saving Lives invites the community to join us…
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Meet Lipton Valor, the newest addition to our family.

Service Dogs Saving Lives proudly sponsored the training of service dog Lipton Valor and provided a two-week training scholarship preparing…
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Ford’s Garage Saturday, February 21, 12 – 2PM

Join Service Dogs Saving Lives for a Dine and Donate event at Ford’s Garage from 12 to 2 PM. You…
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🛟Third Annual – A Night of Hope

Record Breaking & Life-Changing 🛟 Our Third Annual “A Night of Hope” celebrated the remarkable impact that service dogs have…
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Foresters Financial shares SDSL’s mission 🐾

Foresters Financial has made a meaningful impact by awarding a Foresters Care Grant to Service Dogs Saving Lives. Their generous…
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Be the One to Be a Lifesaver

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April 15–April 16, 2026

Service Dogs Saving Lives is proud to participate in The Giving Challenge—a 24-hour, community-wide event supporting nonprofits across Sarasota and…
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Hearts and Heroes

Beautiful Waterfront View - VFW Post 7234
29265 Marshy Hope Way
Ocean View, DE 19970

Friday, May 29, 2026

Uniting hearts, healing lives — one paw at a time. Join us for an inspiring evening honoring our veterans, first…
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