Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD) Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD) is a nonprofit organization in the philanthropic fundraising services space that trains and places service dogs to assist wounded warriors, individuals with autism, and as facility dogs. The organization collaborates with prison inmates and incarcerated youth to train its dogs using positive reinforcement, and operates as an Assistance Dogs International accredited program. TLCAD partners with individuals, correctional facilities, and dog rescue groups to broaden its service reach and impact. Based in San Diego, California, TLCAD serves a diverse client base through partnerships and programs designed to transform lives with service dogs. A notable development in TLCAD’s recent history is its merger with Guide Dogs of America in 2020, which expanded the scope of PTSD support dogs, autism-related emotional support dogs, and career tech dogs across its network.