help a wounded veteran All donations are 100% tax-deductible and provide our Veterans and First Responders with psychiatric service dogs, service dogs training, service dogs supplies, veterinary care, and at the same time save the life of 2 shelter dogs. read more
VA and service dogs. Research is underway to better understand if dogs can provide a disability service for persons with PTSD. VA has started a research study to determine if there are things a dog can do for a Veteran with PTSD that would qualify the animal as a Service Dog for PTSD. The study is expected to take several years to complete. read more
Federal regulations only allow the VA to recommend service dogs to veterans with hearing or sight loss, or those who have mobility issues - trouble getting around. Previously, the VA interpreted the definition of "mobility issues" to physical conditions that limited a veteran's mobility. read more