HOW TO HELP

Imagine your logo on a therapy or service dog! Sponsoring a service dog is a unique way to increase your visibility in the community and make a difference! Provide a full scholarship and you will receive monthly visits from your dog to share in his/her growth and development plus you get to pick the puppy's name! For more information, please contact Tim Nichols, Executive Director at 404-824-4637 or e-mail: gcidogs@aol.com.

Each service dog receives two years of housing, 24/7 care, and intensive training and is then given away at no cost to increase the independence of people with disabilities. Plus, GCI provides a lifetime of behavioral and instructional support at no charge! At the current time, GCI is an ALL volunteer organization. Insurance does not cover animal therapy or assistance animals. It is only through community support that GCI's programs can continue!

Make a Tax-Deductible Donation.
GCI is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Your gift is tax-deductible!

Make your Donation Online!
GCI can accept donations through a variety of credit card and electronic banking options. Click the button above to use our safe and secure PayPal donation system. (You will not need a PayPal Account to make a donation. You can use your favorite credit card if you prefer.)

Make your Donation by Cash or Check!
Donations made payable to and mailed to:

Georgia Canines for Independence
1540 Heritage Cove
Acworth, Ga. 30102

Would you like to double your donation? It's easy. Ask your employer if they have a matching gifts program for charity. If so, your donation may qualify for a matching gift from your company to GCI. Most companies that have a matching gift program will require a simple form to be filled out by the donor and the charity. Please feel free to contact us for more info about this program. Email GCI.

Do you ever search or shop on-line? When you search and/or shop using the link below, you earn contributions for GCI! It is easy and free! It gives you access to all your favorite merchants and allows you to search and shop exactly like you normally do while earning money for our cause! Plus, you receive a tax deduction!

Donate Items on our wish List:
Pet store gift cards
Simple Solution cleanser or bleach
Paper towels and trash bags
Extra-large dog beds and durable dog toys

GCI is currently accepting applications for puppy raisers to keep and train dogs in their home for one year to help GCI continue its life-changing services. The basic requirements are:
Provide a safe environment for a puppy who will be the only dog under one-year old in the house.
Work closely with GCI monitoring the puppy’s progress and submit weekly reports. Attend weekly obedience classes at GCI in Acwoth, Ga.
Teach the puppy manners and basic commands.
Provide financially for the puppy’s food, healthcare, and transportation expenses.
Feed the puppy a diet recommended by GCI.
Provide a kennel or crate for sleeping indoors.
Provide the puppy with age-appropriate socialization opportunities such as public outings and medical appointments.
Keep the puppy on a leash at all times unless in a securely fenced area.
Supervise the young puppy throughout the day.
Agree to return the puppy upon request.
If you interested in this unique program, please e-mail us to request an information and application packet.