Donate A Dog

A Collaborative Canine Contribution

All dog donations must undergo a comprehensive temperament evaluation at the K9 Partners for Patriots Training Campus in Brooksville, Florida. Dogs not meeting minimum standard criteria during this assessment cannot be accepted into our program.

Join Our Collaborative Canine Initiative

K9 Partners for Patriots extends an invitation to animal shelters, rescues and individual dog owners who share our commitment to preventing veteran suicide and fostering hope and healing for those affected by PTSD, TBI, or MST.

By extending this collaborative opportunity to animal shelters and rescues, we broaden the impact of our program, involving communities in the collective effort to provide healing and companionship to our nation’s veterans and loving homes to rescue dogs. Your contribution, whether as an individual or a representative of an animal welfare organization, demonstrates social responsibility.

K9 Acquisition Team

All Dog Donations are handled by K9 Partners for Patriots’ Acquisition Team.

Review and Contact
Our K9 Acquisition Manager reviews applications and contacts applicants to schedule a temperament evaluation.

Scheduled Appointment
Temperament testing is done at our Training Campus in Brooksville, Florida. Applicants must bring the dog/s to their scheduled appointment and stay for the duration of testing.

Testing and Evaluation
During the testing, dogs must meet standard criteria, ensuring they are stable, confident, happy, and friendly.

Positive Evaluation
If the dog tests favorably for our program, arrangements will be made at that time for K9 Partners for Patriots to take possession of the dog.

Attributes that Disqualify Dogs from This Program

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9 Months old Minimum

The dog must be between 9 mos. and 3 years of age.

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Fear

If the dog is fearful, it cannot qualify for service work.

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Protective

Dogs must have a non-protective nature to qualify.

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Bully Breeds

We cannot accept bully breeds as donations for this program.

Breed Selection and the Right to Refuse

At K9 Partners for Patriots, we deeply value the importance of selecting the most suitable candidates for service work to ensure the safety and effectiveness of our program. As part of our commitment to excellence, we conduct thorough evaluations of dogs considered for service roles.

It is essential to highlight that while we strive to assess each dog with an open mind and a fair approach, we reserve the right to refuse specific breeds based on our extensive 35 years of knowledge and experience in this field. We firmly believe that not every breed is ideally suited for service work due to inherent genetic characteristics that may impact their suitability for the tasks required.

Our decision to exclude certain breeds is rooted in our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of service dog training and performance. We prioritize the well-being and success of both our service dogs and the veterans they serve, and therefore, breed selection plays a crucial role in achieving these objectives.

We appreciate your understanding and trust in our expertise as we continue to uphold the integrity of our program and the welfare of those we serve.

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