America's VetDogs Help Military Personnel

America's VetDogs is the premier organization providing assistance dogs to disabled veterans and active military personnel and the only 501 (c)(3) dedicated to this mission.

Active-duty personnel or veterans with a diagnosed disability can apply for an assistant dog through the Military Therapy Dog program. That includes PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), TBI (Traumatic brain injury), and physical disabilities such as vision impairment, amputations, spinal chord injuries, seizure disorders, etc.

A Military Therapy Dog refers to a dog trained to provide physical, occupational, or emotional therapy to wounded soldiers and active duty personnel in military installations, military and VA medical centers, and VA nursing homes.

Disabled veterans who need a guide or service dog are encouraged to register with the Department of Veterans Affairs because certain benefits are available only to those who are enrolled with the Veteran’s Administration (VA). However, VA registration is not required.

The dogs are provided completely free of charge with a lifetime of follow up care including home visits for follow up training.

Dogs are matched to individuals by the application process. A training team determines the needs of the applicant. They look for a dog best suited to meet those needs. For example, an amputee would have different needs then someone with a seizure disorder.

Service men and women need to talk to their local combat stress or behavioral health unit or talk to their chain of command to ask about this program.

For more information, visit America's VetDogs or call 1-866 VETDOGS (1-866-838-3647), or email info@vetdogs.org.