Our Mission
Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of veterans, first responders and their families, particularly those battling invisible wounds like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), by providing them with loyal service dogs that become not just companions but also catalysts for healing.
Simultaneously, we rescue and rehabilitate dogs and cats in dire straits, often plucking them from the brink of despair and giving them a new chance at life. Our reach extends into war-torn regions, reuniting military personnel with the animals they formed bonds with during service.
“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.
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Quick Facts
Founded in 2014
Graduates to date: 300+
Dogs Rescued: 455 dogs rescued since 2014 and visited 89 dog shelters.
Since 2014, 988 volunteers had worked over 68,000 hours
We have attended over 500 community events
services and programs
We honor and support our veterans, active military members, and first responders with services that enrich their lives through the rescue and training of service dogs for independence, adoption of companion animals, rescue of overseas animals in war zones, and other essential services to assist our heroes in need.
Service dog training
Companion animal adoption and training
Animal rescue for deployed military
No cost mobile veterinary clinic
Housing assistance for veterans with pets
Lifetime care for retired military working dogs
Therapy dog program for veterans and seniors
Ukraine animal rescue and care
Disaster response and animal rescue
Emergency foster for hospitalized veterans
There is no cost to our Heroes for the services we provide thanks to your support! Together we are “Helping both ends of the leash.”
WHO WE SERVE
Paws of War provides service dogs & training to veterans and first responders who:
Have served in any branch of the uniformed services in any era;
Have received an honorable or a general (under honorable conditions) discharge;
Have a service connected disabling medical condition
Have been released from all service and reserve obligations;
Have met all Paws of War requirements for application into the program, applied, and been accepted into the program;
Have successfully completed all required Paws of War training and certification requirements.
Our Headquarters is based in Nesconset, NY.
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