When Hope Meets the Right Partner

A Rescue Dog and a Veteran Make a Powerful Team

At K9 Partners for Patriots, we pair veterans battling PTSD, TBI, or MST with rescued dogs and guide them through training to become service dog teams—restoring purpose, strength, and freedom.

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What Your Support Makes Possible

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Veterans In Our Program

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Rescue Dogs Saved

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Graduated Service Dog Teams

Every Number is a Life Changed—and a Future Reclaimed.

Every Hero Deserves A Path to Healing

Veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma often feel isolated and unsupported. At K9 Partners for Patriots, we empower them to train their own dog or a rescue dog into a service dog—restoring confidence, connection, and independence.

How Our Program Works

One Mission. Two Ways to Make an Impact.

Need A Service Dog?

If you’re a veteran battling PTSD, TBI, or MST, we’re here to help—at no cost to you. Our program pairs you with a rescued dog and guides you through a life-changing journey.

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Want to Support Our Mission?

Your gift helps us save dogs and change the lives of veterans. You can donate, sponsor a team, or fundraise with us—every dollar makes a difference.

Ways to Give

Omar and Bruno - K9 Partners for Patriots Service Dog Team Graduates.

A Bond Forged in Healing

“I am no longer in a dark place. I am well and I’m alive.”

“I don’t know where I would be today. I was in a very dark place and couldn’t see any way out or any light at the end of the tunnel. I learned about K9PFP from a person who has benefited from the program. I was partnered with my Service Dog, Bruno, and after much hard work and dedication, we graduated from the program in April 2023. I am no longer in a dark place, and I am well and alive. I pray that many veterans find their way to K9P4P.

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Knowledge That Supports Healing

5 Things All Businesses Should Know About Service Dogs

Mar 25, 2021

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. businesses that serve the public are required to let service dogs go anywhere on the premises that customers are typically allowed, with few exceptions.

What’s the Difference Between Service Dogs vs Therapy Dogs?

Dec 20, 2018

Some dogs serve very specific purposes and require special kinds of training to be able to work and provide the assistance their handler needs, 24/7.

What is the Difference Between a Service Dog and a Therapy Dog?

Feb 12, 2017

A service dog is trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Service dogs are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) giving them public access rights. A therapy dog…

Testimonials

What Our Program Veterans Are Saying

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Leland & Kayla

I have a reason to get up and do things with her in the morning. Kayla provides stability. She helps me stay steady, and if I fall, I know I have help getting back on my feet or she will come find me.

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Tim & Colt

I had come to the end of my self and really didn’t know what to do. PTSD was getting the best of me and I was getting worse every day. K9P4P embraced Colt and I and during our time there we became a close family.

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Omar & Bruno

I am no longer in a dark place and I am well and alive. I just pray that many Veterans find their way to K9P4P and get the needed help for many years to come. Thank you K9P4P.

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Luke & Maverick

My day-to-day life is ten times better than before I took this program. This program gave me a purpose again and lifted my confidence to new heights.

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Sarah & Tohopka

From the day I walked into their facility, this organization treated me like a family member and has never wavered in its commitment to me or the dogs it rescues. I owe my life to K9P4P.

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Mladen & Odie

The combat trauma I experienced gave birth to feelings of worthlessness, failure, and the idea suicide would solve everything. I was lovingly taken in by K9 Partners for Patriots and received hope with nothing asked for in return.

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Frank & Gracie

I have more confidence with Gracie. K9P4P has made it easier for me to interact with people. I used to turn down a lot of opportunities because I wasn’t comfortable. K9 Partners for Patriots made a big difference.