Serving Our Hero Troops, Veterans & First Responders
Since 2014, we have brought more than 600 dogs and cats, rescued by our troops serving overseas to safety in the U.S. We have provided 100’s of Veterans with service and support dogs rescued from kill shelters.
Our Mission
To honor and support our veterans, active military members, and first responders with services that enrich their lives through the rescue and training of service dogs for independence, adoption of companion animals, rescue of overseas animals in war zones, and other essential services to assist our heroes in need.
“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.
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Quick Facts
Founded in 2014
Graduates to date: 300+
Dogs Rescued: 455 dogs rescued since 2014 and visited 89 dog shelters.
WHO WE SERVE
Paws of War provides service dogs & training to veterans and first responders who:
Have served in any branch of the uniformed services in any era;
Have received an honorable or a general (under honorable conditions) discharge;
Have a service connected disabling medical condition
Have been released from all service and reserve obligations;
Since 2014, 988 volunteers had worked over 68,000 hours
We have attended over 500 community events
Have met all Paws of War requirements for application into the program, applied, and been accepted into the program;
Have successfully completed all required Paws of War training and certification requirements.
There is no cost to a Veteran for the dogs we rescue, train, and place.
Our Mission
To honor and support our veterans, active military members, and first responders with services that enrich their lives through the rescue and training of service dogs for independence, adoption of companion animals, rescue of overseas animals in war zones, and other essential services to assist our heroes in need.
Service dog training
Companion animal adoption and training
Animal rescue for deployed military
No cost mobile veterinary clinic
Housing assistance for veterans with pets
Lifetime care for retired military working dogs
Therapy dog program for veterans and seniors
Ukraine animal rescue and care
Disaster response and animal rescue
Emergency foster for hospitalized veterans
There is no cost to our Heroes for the services we provide thanks to your support! Together we are “Helping both ends of the leash.”
