About Us

A therapy dog gives comfort and support to people experiencing physical or emotional difficulties.  Therapy dogs are not service dogs.  Service dogs provide a specific service to a person with a disability and are permitted full public access.  Therapy dogs receive training and special certification to visit people in facilities.

Research has shown that owning and training a dog can help military veterans navigate the complexities of civilian reintegration.  They may help lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, and increase levels of endorphins and oxytocin.  Check out this research article learn more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101425 

We respect your privacy and the privacy of our veterans.  Our job is first and foremost to help veterans and the local community.  There are several reasons why a military veteran might not wish to be seen on social media. Firstly, veterans may be concerned about their personal privacy and security, particularly if they have served in sensitive or classified positions. Secondly, some veterans may be dealing with mental health issues related to their service, and may not want to be reminded of their experiences or have their condition publicly disclosed. Lastly, veterans may simply prefer to keep their private lives separate from their online presence, and may not feel comfortable sharing personal information or photos on social media platforms.  

Dogs are individuals.  This means that not all dogs will have the temperament or desire to be a certified therapy dog. However, even if your dog is not into other people (hey we get that), you can still receive all of the benefits having a battle buddy will bring through your personal connection and bond. The goal is to find the right dog for you, the veteran, in whatever form is right.