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The Nation’s Largest Provider of Service Dogs for Veterans

Saving Lives

at Both Ends of the Leash

Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With the majority of dogs being rescues, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery.

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The First 1,000 Warriors

A Battle Worth Fighting

Roughly 20 Veterans die by suicide every day, and and over 1,000 dogs are euthanized. K9s For Warriors exists because of a fierce dedication to saving the lives of both Veterans and rescue dogs. This program is backed by scientific research and empowers Veterans who fought for our freedom to live a life of independence. Graduates of the program are able to live a life of renewed purpose and independence, that they previously did not think was possible. Many have reunited with their families, gone back to school, restored their relationships with family, and significantly reduced their medications.

92

%

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of our Veteran graduates report a reduction in medication*

*Study conducted by Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida

82

%

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of our Veteran graduates report reduced suicide ideation*

*Study conducted by Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida

Real Warriors. Real Stories.

What Drives Us

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K9s For Warriors remains committed to ending Veteran suicide, raising awareness for invisible disabilities, and creating policy level reform. We do this through our best-in-class support & service, expert training program, and cutting-edge research.

Our Mission

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Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma.

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Nation’s Largest Rescue to Service Program

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Before it was widely accepted, K9s For Warriors believed in the power of Service Dogs to treat Veteran’s service-connected traumas. Independent research, along with our own, validates the effectiveness of a K9 companion in preventing Veteran suicide.

Our proven program allows us to save the lives of rescue dogs in conjunction with saving Veterans’ lives. To date, our team has rescued more than 2,000 dogs. Giving these four-legged heroes a second chance and new purpose.

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Leading the Way

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma.

Stories to Inspire

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Check out our blog to learn more about how K9s For Warriors is impacting the lives of Veterans and rescue dogs, our latest developments affecting the organization, along with relevant industry research and advocacy efforts.

Request A Tour

Thank you for your interest in touring our National Headquarters in Ponte Vedra, FL. K9s For Warriors is a residential training facility. Our Warriors live on our campus for 21 days while learning to work with their new Service Dogs. To respect our Warriors privacy, we are unable to accommodate field trips, large group outings, and large parties. Additionally, some of the tour information may not be suitable for children.

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Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our dogs. We hope that your perfect fit becomes available soon! Please fill out the application below – and our Adoption Team will add you to our waitlist. 

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