Complete an application

Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee

Complete a video in-home interview

Pay $2,500 non-refundable deposit

Find the perfect match!

Pay the remainder of the fee ($6,000 more for a started dog, $8,500 more for a fully trained dog)

Come to Idaho (at your expense) or have Kate deliver your new life saver ($1,500) and complete a 3 day training intensive

Sign the Kate Plus Dogs Program Dog contract (preview the contract SOON)

Complete mandatory follow up training/check-in sessions as dictated by your contract

Start your new journey with your life changing service dog!

Program dogs will be health tested through OFA scans, PennHIP scans, and Embark DNA testing in addition to regular and thorough preventative veterinary care while in training.

Dogs are placed with disabled individuals as a team on a trial basis. After a successful year together, the match is considered a success.

If a match doesn’t work out for whatever reason, dogs will be returned to Kate Plus Dogs and another match will be made at no additional charge (except travel for placement if desired).

Dogs will be accepted back by Kate Plus Dogs at any point throughout their life for any reason.

All veterinary care, food, and other expenses during the dog’s working life are the responsibility of the disabled partner the dog is placed with while they live together.

In order to get started on your journey to receive a dog, you need to click the button below and fill out the application in its entirety. Once it’s filled out and you have sent your application fee, Kate will be in touch via email. In the meantime, you can check out our program dogs below!