Professionally Trained Dogs
Access to professionally trained service dogs appropriate to the veteran's qualifying needs.
Helping eligible veterans access professionally trained service dogs that support greater independence, safety, and quality of life.
The program is being developed to support veterans whose needs may include PTSD-related tasks, mobility assistance, TBI-related support, and other appropriate service-dog work.
Planned assistance extends beyond the dog itself to the training, equipment, care, and follow-up that help create a strong working partnership.
Access to professionally trained service dogs appropriate to the veteran's qualifying needs.
Veteran-and-dog placement support focused on creating a strong and appropriate match.
Public-access and task training that supports safe, effective service-dog work.
Training equipment needed to support the veteran-and-dog partnership.
Veterinary care support as defined by program criteria and available resources.
Ongoing follow-up and partnership support after placement and training.
Forged to Serve also intends to develop support-dog assistance for eligible spouses and children of fallen service members. The exact program model and terminology will be published once formally approved.
Formal program details, eligibility requirements, partner standards, and application procedures will be announced as the program is established. Program-interest inquiries are welcome now.
Training organizations, veterinary partners, sponsors, and community supporters can help build a sustainable service-dog program.
Contact UsTell us how you are interested in the Service Dogs for Veterans program. This is an inquiry form only; formal eligibility requirements and application procedures are still being developed.