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title: "K9s For Warriors: Service Dogs for Veterans"
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# K9s For Warriors: Service Dogs for Veterans

Homepage Saving Veterans. Rescuing Dogs. Restoring Families. Help Save Lives Apply for a Service Dog Every Day roughly 20 Veterans die by suicide and over 1,000 dogs are euthanized. Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the leading nonprofit organization that provides trained Service Dogs to military Veterans nationwide suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma — at no financial cost to the Veteran. Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, K9s For Warriors is committed to saving lives at both ends of the leash by primarily rescuing dogs and pairing them with Veterans in need. About Our Program Lives Are On The Line Lives Lives Are Are On The On The Line Line Dogs rescued 0 + Veterans saved in all 50 states 0 + Savings Lives at Both Ends of the Leash We Rescue the Dog. The Dog Rescues the Veteran. Beyond our dedication to serving Veterans, we go the extra mile by rescuing dogs and giving them a second chance and new purpose as life-changing Service Dogs. Our innovative, research-backed program enables both the Veteran and Service Dog to build an unbreakable bond that fosters mutual healing and recovery. K9s For Warriors proudly serves Veterans from all eras across the United States. About Our Program 15 Years of K9s For Warriors For 15 years, K9s For Warriors has stood as a beacon of hope for Veterans battling the invisible wounds of war. Through the powerful, unbreakable bond between the Warrior and Service Dog, we’ve witnessed countless lives transformed. What began as a mother’s hope for her son to heal in 2011 has grown into a movement to restore Veteran independence across the country. By rescuing dogs and healing Veterans in need, K9s For Warriors is saving lives at both ends of the leash. 15th Anniversary Events End Veteran Suicide of our Veteran graduates report a reduction in medication* 0 % of our Veteran graduates report reduced suicide ideation* 0 % *Study conducted by Flagler College. St. Augustine, Florida Help Us End Veteran Suicide STORIES TO INSPIRE You Gave Him a “New Leash on Life” K9s For Warriors Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Tournament in Texas Your Impact Is Restoring Families How You Help Service Dogs Prepare for Takeoff It Started with a Mother’s Love Letter to a Future Warrior: Part 2