Not-for-profit assistance dog organizations interested in joining ADI may do so as a Candidate organization. Candidate organizations are established not-for-profit or charitable organizations that are working toward achieving Accredited Member status. Candidate status is designed as a structured pathway that supports organizations in aligning with ADI Standards through education, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices. Candidates are part of a global network committed to continuous improvement and excellence in the assistance dog industry.
Candidate organizations may apply to begin the accreditation process after a minimum of two years in good standing. They are expected to achieve full compliance with ADI Standards and complete accreditation within five years of entering the Candidate program. During this period, Candidate organizations are working toward full alignment with ADI Standards and may be at different stages of implementation. (Date candidacy started is indicated in parentheses.)
Africa
Honey's Garden (2024)
Asia
Australia and New Zealand - Oceania Regional Chapter
Integra Service Dogs Australia (2022)
Europe - ADEu Regional Chapter
Ajana Lolat Charity Fund (2024)
Ananda Guna K9 ASD (2023)
Arthanis Foundation (Fondation Arthanis) (2025)
Associação Pata D'Açúcar (2024)
Associazione il Collare d'Oro A.N.C. Ass. “E.T.S.” (2024)
Avustajakoira-Assistenthund ry (2020)
FARAH Dogs (2024)
FairTrained Assistenzhunde (2026)
Foreningen Servicehundeakademiet (2025)
Helpful Hounds (2023)
Hounds for Heroes (2026)
Hypo Hounds (2022)
Infinity Dogs CIC (2025)
Israeli Service Dog Center (2021)
Kuné perros de ayuda social (2025)
Kwispelhelden vzw (2026)
La Cape (2024)
Les Chiens du Silence (2026)
Medical Flair (2024)
Pomáháme Psím Srdcem (2024)
Simba Service Dogs (2026)
Stichting Animal4Health (2024)
Stichting Dutch Assistance Dogs (2026)
Stiftung Simpera (2025)
Swiss Help Dogs (2022)
Trinitas (2026)
Wild Spirit Canines CIC (2025)
North America - ADI NA Regional Chapter
BluePath Service Dogs (2021)
Canadian Veteran Service Dog Unit (2025)
Canines with a Cause (2026)
DogsInVests (2025)
Exceptional Sidekick Service Dogs (2021)
Faithfully K9 Service Dogs (2025)
Give Us Paws (2025)
Golden Opportunities for Independence (2022)
Hearts of Gold Service Dogs (2020)
Hero Pups (2024)
Honoring America's Warriors (2024)
Joybound People & Pets Shelter to Service (2025)
K9 Partners for Patriots (2025)
Kingston 4 Paws Service Dogs (2023)
Knowledge Point Network (2025)
Les Chiens TOGO (2023)
Maine Paws for Veterans (2022)
Medical Mutts Service Dogs, Inc. (2022)
Michael's Angel Paws (2026)
MidAmerica Service Dogs Foundation (2022)
Mission Working Dogs (2024)
Mobility Service Dogs (2024)
Operation at Ease (2025)
Operation Freedom Paws Canada (2023)
Operation Freedom Paws USA (2023)
Owen Care Foundation (2023)
Paws for Life USA (2020)
Pawsitive for Heroes (2025)
Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs (2024)
Project Kenny (2026)
Soldier's Best Friend (2022)
Sunrise Service Dogs (2026)
Top Dogg K-9 Foundation VDOGS (2025)
Valor Medical Service Dogs (2024)
Victory Service Dogs (2022)
Warrior Freedom Service Dogs (2021)
Central & South America
Instituo Reddogs (2024)