At Pets for Vets, we believe our country owes military veterans a debt of gratitude. Our troops have been brave but many of them have returned with physical and emotional injuries that have made it difficult to transition back to civilian life. Some estimates state that as many as 20% of returning military veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Our Story…

Pets for Vets is helping.

Our goal is to help heal the emotional wounds of military veterans by pairing them with a shelter dog that is specially selected to match his or her personality. Professional animal trainers rehabilitate the dogs and teach them good manners to fit into the veteran’s lifestyle. Training may also include desensitization to wheel chairs or crutches as well as recognizing panic or anxiety disorder behaviors.

It’s win-win.

Needy shelter dogs receive a second chance at life while giving our returning troops a second chance at health and happiness. The bonds of friendship formed between man and animal have the power to ease the suffering of our troops when they return from overseas.

Saying Thank You

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

Veterans in our chapter areas who could benefit from having a companion animal and who are also able to care for an animal are eligible to receive a Pets for Vets companion animal.

PSA from Gary Sinise

Pets for Vets, Inc. is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to Pets for Vets, Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Pets for Vets, Inc.’s tax identification number is 27-1250302.