As Pets for Vets celebrates their first year of connecting US Military Veterans with Shelter Pets, they now offer the ability to apply online!
Some estimates say that as many as 20% of our returning military veterans suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The goal of Pets for Vets is to ease the emotional and physical suffering of our returning military veterans by matching them with a shelter pet who also benefits from the animal / human bonding and having their own home.
All pets in the Pets for Vets program have worked with professional pet trainers to ensure their good manners and best behavior so that they easily fit into a veteran's home and lifestyle. Desensitization training to crutches, walkers and wheelchairs is also given, depending on the veteran who will be receiving this special new family member.
Pets for Vets is a concrete way to thank U.S. Military Veterans for their service.
- Featured on NPR, CBS2 and CNN, PBS and the Pentagon Channel
- Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law
- Serving veterans in our chapter areas
- With each veteran-pet match we provide the necessary equipment for them to start their new life together
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