Because we strive to make the best possible match between the service dog and the client, placement schedules will vary. Making the best matches means we must evaluate and compare the temperament, motivations, and strengths of the dog with the lifestyle, personality, and assistance needs of the recipient. Therefore, we may not always adhere to the strict first-come-first-serve policy. Wait time to be paired with a service dog is based on the needs of the client and the availability of the right dog to fit those needs.
If you are considering applying for a service dog, please read through the different types of dogs that are available to determine what type of service dog best fits your needs.
What happens after I send my application to ICAN?
Once your application form for a service dog is complete (including the application form, and the medical reference form and personal reference form, if required), we will contact you to come to the office for an interview and/or we schedule an in-home evaluation. The results of those meetings will determine whether or not we will add your name to the list of possible service dog recipients. We ask your permission to videotape this interview so we can get a sense of your capabilities and living situation. The videotape also allows us to revisit your needs as we evaluate possible canine matches.
How does ICAN evaluate if someone is eligible to have a service dog placed with him/her?
The decision for a person, family, or facility to bring a service dog into their lives requires a serious and sustained commitment. While the mission of ICAN is to provide as many people as possible with healthy, safe service dogs, we are also committed to making sure that ICAN dogs are placed in safe, healthy environments and that their training is maintained after the dog leaves our care.
Questions ICAN will ask you include the following:
Additional questions to ask yourself:
After thoroughly reading the information including the Q&A Section and the service dog placement descriptions on the ICAN website, determine what type of service dog best fits your needs and lifestyle and then complete the appropriate application in its entirety; and ask your medical and personal references (if required) to complete their part of the application. Once the information is complete, send ICAN the application and supporting documents along with your $75 non-refundable application fee. Only completed applications will be reviewed by ICAN. Applications received without the $75 fee will not be reviewed by ICAN until the fee is received. Applicants must reside in Indiana to apply. Before submitting your application, please review Do I Quality for an ICAN dog info – 7.2020
Service Dog Application – revised 7.2020.docx
Diabetes Alert Dog Application – revised 7.2020.docx
Facility Dog Application – revised 7.2020.docx
Veteran Service Dog Application – revised 7.2020-1.docx
Please mail your completed application, along with the $75 application fee, to:
Attention: Sandi Clark, Director of Client Services
5100 Charles Court, Suite 100
Zionsville, Indiana 46077
ICAN considers applications regardless of a person’s age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origins, or disabilities.
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