Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With the majority of dogs coming from high-kill rescue shelters, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery.
Our nonprofit provides PTSD Service Dogs of the highest quality at no cost to those in our program in order to help restore their physical and emotional independence. Our focus is on healing - helping the veteran and paired Service Dog build a bond to facilitate healing and recovery. As the healing takes place, the reintegration to society begins. Warriors can return to their communities with a new “leash” on life as productive citizens who make a positive difference. After completing our three-week in-house training program they have gained the emotional means to repair their relationship with themselves, their families and their friends.
Roughly 20 veterans die by suicide every day, and K9s For Warriors is determined to change that. K9s For Warriors exists because of a fierce dedication to saving the lives of both veterans and rescue dogs. This program is backed by scientific research and empowers veterans who fought for our freedom to live a life of dignity and independence. Graduates of the program are able to live a life that they previously did not think was possible. Many have reunited with their families, gone back to school, found renewed enjoyment in life, and significantly reduced their medications.
Warriors looking to apply to our program who are in need of a service dog apply here.
Learn More:
The staff at K9s For Warriors respects the service of all generations of our military heroes and we thank you for your service. Our Warrior Relations Team is dedicated to finding the support and resources our veterans need. Visit our main website for more information https://www.k9sforwarriors.org/
