About International Service AnimalsSobre International Service Animals
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping people and their support animals stay together -- with proper documentation, clear guidance, and respect.Una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) ayudando a personas y sus animales de apoyo a permanecer juntos -- con documentación adecuada, orientación clara y respeto.
Our VisionNuestra Visión
A future where every person partnered with a service dog or support animal lives without barriers -- secured by clinical integrity, compliance, and universal acceptance.Un futuro donde cada persona asociada con un perro de servicio o animal de apoyo viva sin barreras -- asegurada por integridad clínica, cumplimiento y aceptación universal.
Our MissionNuestra Misión
We empower people who rely on service dogs and support animals by connecting them with Licensed Clinical Doctors for proper documentation. Our focus is housing -- helping you and your pet stay together, legally and confidently.Empoderamos a personas que dependen de perros de servicio y animales de apoyo conectándolos con Doctores Clínicos Licenciados para documentación adecuada. Nuestro enfoque es la vivienda -- ayudándole a usted y su mascota a permanecer juntos, legal y confiadamente.
Our PromiseNuestra Promesa
Simple language anyone can understand. Honest about what we do and don't do. No fake "official registries." Real licensed providers, real documentation, real support. If you don't qualify, you don't pay.Lenguaje simple que cualquiera pueda entender. Honestos sobre lo que hacemos y no hacemos. Sin "registros oficiales" falsos. Proveedores licenciados reales, documentación real, apoyo real. Si no califica, no paga.
Our ValuesNuestros Valores
Privacy FirstPrivacidad Primero
Your personal information is protected. We follow strict security standards and never share your data with anyone who doesn't need it for your care.Su información personal está protegida. Seguimos estándares de seguridad estrictos y nunca compartimos sus datos.
Animal WelfareBienestar Animal
We actively support no-kill animal shelters through sponsorship and financial support. We believe every animal deserves a loving home.Apoyamos activamente refugios de animales sin sacrificio a través de patrocinio y apoyo financiero.
Honest & TransparentHonesto y Transparente
We tell you upfront: registration is not legally required. What matters is a legitimate letter from a licensed provider. That's what we provide.Le decimos de frente: el registro no es legalmente requerido. Lo que importa es una carta legítima de un proveedor licenciado. Eso es lo que proporcionamos.
Community ImpactImpacto Comunitario
As a nonprofit, we invest in education, advocacy, and community resources so people understand their rights and can advocate for themselves.Como organización sin fines de lucro, invertimos en educación, defensa y recursos comunitarios.
Verify Our Nonprofit StatusVerifique Nuestro Estatus sin Fines de Lucro
International Service Animals is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 84-4517546), accredited by TheraPetic Healthcare Provider Group. You can verify us independently:International Service Animals es una organización sin fines de lucro registrada 501(c)(3) (EIN: 84-4517546). Puede verificarnos independientemente:
Questions? We're Here.¿Preguntas? Estamos Aquí.
Call, email, or message us anytime. We're happy to help you understand your options.Llame, envíe un correo o escríbanos en cualquier momento.
1030 15th St NW, Suite 170, Washington, DC 20005
TheraPetic Healthcare Provider Group
A network of 501(c)(3) nonprofitsUna red de organizaciones sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3)
Our Clinical TeamNuestro Equipo Clínico
Every evaluation is conducted by a Licensed Clinical Doctor. Meet our leadership.Cada evaluación es realizada por un Doctor Clínico Licenciado. Conozca a nuestro liderazgo.
Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC
Founder & Clinical DirectorFundador y Director Clínico
Dr. Patrick Fisher founded TheraPetic® in 2016 with a mission to connect people with licensed clinical care for service dog and support animal documentation. His doctoral research on support animal therapeutic outcomes established the clinical framework that guides every TheraPetic® evaluation. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (PRC14016), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC #248269), and holds a PhD from Walden University.El Dr. Patrick Fisher fundó TheraPetic® en 2016 con la misión de conectar a las personas con atención clínica licenciada para documentación de perros de servicio y animales de apoyo. Su investigación doctoral sobre resultados terapéuticos de animales de apoyo estableció el marco clínico que guía cada evaluación de TheraPetic®.
Ryan Gaughan, BA, CSDT #6202
Executive Director · AuthorDirector Ejecutivo · Autor
Ryan Gaughan serves as Executive Director of the TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group. As one of fewer than 10 active CSDT-certified trainers worldwide (Certification #6202 via the International Association of Canine Professionals), he oversees all service dog training evaluations, clinical documentation standards, and organizational operations across the United States and Canada.Ryan Gaughan se desempeña como Director Ejecutivo del Grupo de Proveedores de Salud TheraPetic®. Como uno de los menos de 10 entrenadores certificados CSDT activos en todo el mundo (Certificación #6202), supervisa todas las evaluaciones de entrenamiento de perros de servicio y las operaciones organizacionales en Estados Unidos y Canadá.
Verified Nonprofit Transparency
Transparencia Verificada
Our nonprofit status, finances, and leadership are publicly verified by Candid (formerly GuideStar) — the leading source of nonprofit transparency data.
Verified Nonprofit Transparency
Transparencia Verificada
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, finances, and leadership are publicly verified by Candid (formerly GuideStar) — the leading source of nonprofit transparency data.
Editorial Review
This page was reviewed by Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC, Clinical Director on April 18, 2026 for accuracy, currency, and clarity. Content is updated when laws or clinical guidance change.