A SERVICE DOG CAN CHANGE WHAT COMES NEXT.

Vets & K9s helps veterans and service members move forward with professionally trained service dogs and lasting support.

SUPPORT A VETERAN

FROM PUPPY TO PARTNER

Every placement is built around the veteran, the dog, and the work they will do together.

    • We select and develop dogs with the temperament, health, and drive needed for service work.

    • Each dog receives individualized training for the veteran’s documented needs and daily life.

    • We carefully match each veteran and dog, then provide hands-on education to build a confident team.

    • Our commitment continues after placement with guidance, resources, and long-term team support.

HOW IT WORKS

SERVING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED • SERVICE DOGS • LASTING SUPPORT • VETS & K9S •

SERVING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED • SERVICE DOGS • LASTING SUPPORT • VETS & K9S •

WAYS TO GIVE

Every gift helps move a veteran’s service-dog journey forward. Choose a level that is meaningful to you.

$25 — FOUNDATION SUPPORTER
Helps provide daily care and development essentials for our dogs in training: nutritious food, safe housing, enrichment toys, and basic supplies that keep puppies healthy and learning.

$50 — TRAINING SUPPORTER
Supports structured training and socialization programs that build obedience, confidence, and the teamwork skills necessary for future service work.

$100 — HEALTH & WELLNESS SUPPORTER
Contributes to veterinary care and wellness needs, including vaccinations, routine exams, preventive care, and necessary treatments that keep trainees healthy and mission-ready.

$250 — TEAM PREPARATION SUPPORTER
Provides service-dog equipment and handler education: harnesses, leashes, training tools, and instructional resources that prepare both dog and handler for successful partnership.

$500 — PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTER
Advances individualized task training and placement preparation, funding specialized instruction tailored to a veteran’s unique needs and the intensive work required to match dog and handler.

$1,000+ — MISSION PARTNER
Funds the full continuum—from early development through advanced training, veterinary care, placement, and long-term team support—ensuring sustainable success for veterans and their service dogs.

No veteran or service member should be prevented from receiving the support of a professionally trained service dog because of cost.

Why We Exist

Vets & K9s brings together experienced dog professionals, compassionate donors, and veterans ready for a new way forward.

OUR MISSION

LET’S BUILD A PARTNERSHIP.

Businesses, community partners, and supporters can help make trained service-dog partnerships possible for veterans and service members.

Tell us how you would like to get involved.

For charitable giving, please donate directly through the Vets & K9s Compassion Fund administered by Help Hope Live.