Donate to Bergin
Your gift makes the dogs’ gifts to the world possible. When you donate, you help dogs help humankind: service dogs, guide dogs, hearing dogs, diabetic alert dogs, drug detection dogs, bomb sniffing dogs, agriculture scent detection dogs, social/therapy dogs, dogs helping servicemen and women with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and children with autism.
Your donations can take many forms – from direct gifts and pledges to online gifts. There are also many options for volunteering to support our mission. We are certified by America's Best Charities. All donations are tax-deductible. Tax ID 68-0259118 Remember, even $1 can make a difference. View our Privacy Policy for information we collect online. Thank you! |
OUR DOGS APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY!
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Online Donation: GiveDirect
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GiveDirect is a secure donation service provided exclusively to the members of Independent Charities of America.
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Online Donation: PayPal
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You may also choose to donate via PayPal. PayPal takes all major credit and debit cards or you can pay directly from your own PayPal account.
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Direct Gifts & Pledges
We are pleased to accept cash, checks and credit cards. Please make checks payable to Bergin College of Canine Studies. Our address is 10201 Old Redwood Highway, Penngrove, CA 94951, or you can call us at (707) 545-DOGS (3647) to donate via credit card.
Wish Lists
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Our supporters often ask if we have a “Wish List” of things that the College needs. Thanks for asking--the answer is yes! Listed below are some items that we are always in need of. If you have an item to donate that is not on the list, please contact us to see if it’s something we can use.
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Amazon Wish List
Another way to support Bergin College is by purchasing items on our wish list. We have an ongoing need for puppy supplies, dog toys, comfort items, and more. Go ahead, make our day! We appreciate it.
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Service Dog SponsorshipsIt costs approximately $25,000 to raise, train and partner a service dog with a client. This cost includes the two-week client-training course, which teaches the client the necessary techniques required to best utilize their new canine partner.
Your donation of a $25,000 team sponsorship would cover the entire cost of training and pairing one service dog with her new lifelong companion. |
Service Dog Costs
Most of these costs are incurred during the first two years of the dog's life. After a dog is placed, there is some cost for ongoing training of both dog and client.
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Source: Bergin College of Canine Studies
Planned Giving
Responding to the requests of our dedicated Board of Trustees and donors, Bergin College of Canine Studies has established a means by which we may receive bequests left by donors who name our endowed fund in their wills to help advance the human-canine partnership through research and education.
The Legacy Foundation of Bergin College invites you to join us as we continue to break new ground in “Helping Dogs Help People,” as the only College offering masters, bachelors and associate degrees in dog studies. Your gift will help us to continue and further our exciting research into canine cognition and human/canine partnerships. Through this research we find new and innovative methods to provide a loving helpmate to those with disabilities.
Please contact us at [email protected] for more information
The Legacy Foundation of Bergin College invites you to join us as we continue to break new ground in “Helping Dogs Help People,” as the only College offering masters, bachelors and associate degrees in dog studies. Your gift will help us to continue and further our exciting research into canine cognition and human/canine partnerships. Through this research we find new and innovative methods to provide a loving helpmate to those with disabilities.
Please contact us at [email protected] for more information
In Memory Donations
Your donation in memory of a dog or person is an opportunity to recognize your or a friend’s dog or a dear human friend or family member. To make your donation please click here: In Memory donations
Workplace Contributions & Matching Gifts
Workplace and corporate matching gifts that involve your employer have an added bonus of more people learning about us. Bergin College is eligible to receive your directed donations via the United Way; and for federal employees, via the Combined Federal Campaign. For the Combined Federal Campaign, please use #11646 for contributions to our College.
Matching Gifts: Many employers will match the charitable donations of their employees. This is a great opportunity to double your contribution to Bergin College! Please contact your Human Resources department for any necessary forms and we will happily send in the required documentation.
Matching Gifts: Many employers will match the charitable donations of their employees. This is a great opportunity to double your contribution to Bergin College! Please contact your Human Resources department for any necessary forms and we will happily send in the required documentation.
Donate Your Vehicle
We can now accept your unwanted cars, boats and even airplanes! By simply clicking on the car logo you are well on your way to both getting the extra garage space you’ve been wishing for, and to providing a generous donation to our organization. Once you fill out the simple form, a representative from the CARS program will call you to set up an appointment to tow your car, at no cost to you! For your convenience, this program is available nationwide and your car is usually picked up within one week after the paperwork is filed. You can also call the CARS program at 855-500-7433 and a representative will assist you.