Practical support
Practical, direct support for veterans and the animals beside them.
Programs include service dog training and certification, public access preparation, veteran pet assistance, food and supplies, veterinary support, emergency foster support, DOGTAGS School, and veteran advocacy.
Training pathways focused on public access testing, Canine Good Citizen skills, and veteran-specific service tasks.
Support for qualifying veterans whose service dog tasks are connected to PTSD, TBI, trauma, medical alert, mobility, or suicide-prevention needs.
Food, veterinary care, pet deposits, emergency resources, and practical help for low-income or transitioning veterans and their animals.
A companion-animal pathway for retired and senior veterans who need connection, purpose, and daily support.
A trainer-development pathway where veterans can learn canine handling, behavior, mentorship, and service dog training fundamentals.
Foster care support for veterans’ animals during treatment, housing transition, or urgent personal circumstances.