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Pets and Vets Dogs

Like trusted battle buddies, ARF's Pets and Vets dogs are invaluable partners for Veterans readjusting to civilian life, providing powerful therapeutic and practical benefits. Proven benefits include:

Reducing anxiety, panic, depression, and symptoms of PTSD
Providing stability and companionship
Inspiring sociability
Establishing routines and self-care practices

Unlike service dog programs costing thousands of dollars and involving long waitlists, ARF matches Veteran-dog teams quickly and at no cost to the Veteran.

Shelter to Service Training

Teams complete service training curriculum together in Veteran-only classes, collectively deepening their bond while building new skills. Under the guidance of our skilled trainer, dogs learn obedience, public access skills, and perform a minimum of three tasks to help alleviate the Veteran's disability. Tasks may include alerting to oncoming panic attacks, interrupting nightmares, and more.

This unique training environment provides Veterans with comradery and a supportive class environment, as well as structure and task achievements often missed after leaving the armed services.

Our Service Dogs

ARF's Pets and Vets program exclusively places rescued dogs. Many of these dogs received a second chance after facing an uncertain future in a public shelter.

ARF does not consider breed mix as a factor in selection, and screens dogs for qualities including focus, confidence, calmness, and response to reward-based training. We assess aptitude through evaluation at ARF and for a period in a foster home. Graduating teams are re-certified on an annual basis.

Emotional Support Animals

ARF is committed to helping all Veterans find unconditional love and companionship. If you are a Veteran who is looking for loyalty and support, we're here to find you an emotional support animal. Not sure yet if you need an emotional support animal or a trained service dog? We'd love to answer your questions, explore your needs, and match you with the perfect companion.

Learn more about applying to ARF's Pets and Vets program.