Programs

We believe a psychiatric service dog can greatly contribute to the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical healing of a Veteran or First Responder struggling with PTSD.

PAWS Act

Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act was signed into law August 25, 2021. It is a five year pilot program to provide canine training to eligible veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Public Safety Officer support act of 2022

There is shame and stigma associated with suicide in a culture that discourages showing weakness. First Responders are more likely to die by suicide than working in the line of duty. The CDC data for 2020 came in at 243 suicides. The resources lack for first responders dealing with PTSD, yet little has been done to address it. With no sufficient efforts and programs aimed at promoting awareness and preventing suicide, the shame and stigma will continue. The Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022 has been introduced in Senate. This bill extends death and disability benefits to certain Public Safety Officers and survivors who suffer from PTSD following an on-duty situation.

certified Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD)

Certified Psychiatric Service Dogs can save lives. Our main goal is to make these life-saving companions available to Veterans and First Responders. Whether it be for PTSD, Mobility Support, or Special Needs, we work to empower individuals with a specialized service animal, a partner in life, and a new best friend.

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Benefits of Psychiatric Service Dogs

  • Always With You

    A service animal will be able to go anywhere with you and assist in times of high anxiety and stress.

  • Crowd Control

    Service dogs help ground you to reality, prevent people from crowding or rushing up to you and provide the emotional support needed to de-escalate anxieties.

  • Pressure Relief

    They can be trained to recognize the signs of a panic attack, wake individuals experiencing night terrors and regulate emotional responses through pressure.

  • Promote Physical Activity

    Dogs are active and need exercise regularly, the responsibility of caring for a service animal will promote you to get out and exercise.

  • Recognition

    Service dogs recognize warning signs for anxiety, hyper-vigilance, and panic attacks and redirect that energy into positive coping skills & grounding techniques.

  • Safe Haven

    A service animal is trained to bring you back to reality quickly and calmly, ground the individual, and help them to feel safe in their environment again.

DIRECT DONATIONS ARE ONE OF THE BEST WAYS to help support our cause.

Your gift goes straight to our certified Psychiatric Service Dog program that helps Veterans & First Responders get the support they need.

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