Give a Veteran and Rescue Dog a New Beginning
Your support does more than fund a service dog. It rescues a dog, empowers a veteran, and creates a partnership that can change both lives forever.
Every veteran receives their service dog, training, equipment, mental health support, and lifetime guidance at no cost.
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What Your Gift Makes Possible
Your Gift Supports the Entire Journey
Approximate Investment Per Team $21,400
That investment helps provide:
- Dog evaluation, veterinary care, and placement support
- 25 weeks of hands-on team training
- Service-dog equipment and graduation supplies
- Mental-health support and lifetime guidance
Grants cover only part of this investment. Private donations bridge the gap so qualifying veterans can complete the entire program at no cost.
Choose How You Give
More Ways to Make a Lasting Impact
Sponsor A Team
A full sponsorship supports a veteran–service dog team through 25 weeks of training, equipment, recertification, and lifetime guidance.
Monthly Donation
Join Vanguard Companions and provide dependable, year-round support for veterans and service dogs.
Memorial Donation
Honor or remember someone meaningful with a tribute gift, memorial e-card, or dedicated fundraising page.
Give Needed Supplies
Help equip veterans and care for rescue dogs by purchasing essential items from our Amazon Wish List.Crates, leashes, training gear, enrichment toys, and everyday care supplies directly support service dog teams throughout their journey.
More Ways to Help
Other Ways to Support the Mission
Mail A Donation
K9 Partners for Patriots
15322 Aviation Loop Dr.
Brooksville, FL 34604
Start a Fundraiser
Bring your community, workplace, or social network together to support veterans and service dogs.
Donate a Dog
Learn about the requirements and evaluation process for dogs being considered for our program.
Shop with Purpose
Wear the mission and help spread awareness with K9 Partners for Patriots apparel and accessories.
Already a donor? Access My Supporter Account or view account access instructions.
Your Donation at Work
Every contribution helps provide the training, care, equipment, and continuing support that make each partnership possible.
Dog Evaluation & Preparation
- When a veteran needs a dog, we work with shelters and rescues to identify a suitable candidate.
- Every dog—whether rescued or veteran-owned—is evaluated for temperament, health, and program readiness.
Veteran & Service Dog Training
- Veterans train alongside their dogs from day one through 25 weeks of guided instruction.
- Training includes obedience, individualized service tasks, public access, and real-world scenarios.
Equipment & Graduation Support
- Teams receive essential equipment including a service dog vest, identification, leashes, crate, vehicle restraint, and training gear.
- Graduation supplies and continuing recertification help support each team beyond the classroom.
Mental Wellness & Lifetime Support
- Our in-house licensed clinical social worker offers voluntary counseling and mental health support at no cost.
- Guidance continues after graduation through recertification and lifetime program support.
One Gift. Two Lives
Help A Veteran and Service Dog Move Forward— Together
Every gift helps transform uncertainty into trust, isolation into connection, and two lives in need into one extraordinary team.