America's VetDogs

Last year, 2024 Citizen Honors Community Service awardee America's VetDogs recognized the Congressional Medal of Honor Society by naming a 9-week-old Labrador Retriever and future service dog "Honor." This is Honor now! America's VetDogs works to improve the lives of veterans and first responders with disabilities by matching them with dogs that best suit their needs, including their mobility, personality, lifestyle, and physical needs. We respect and appreciate their ongoing dedication to the men and women who have given so much to our country. Thank you for your service, Honor!

Welcome to the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Second Lieutenant Bailey! ???? Bailey joins SGT Cleo as a facility dog at Joint Base Andrews, providing animal-assisted therapy to personnel. Together, they make their rounds throughout the week, promoting wellness and stress management in a demanding work environment. Their presence brings comfort, connection, and a sense of calm to those who serve. Bailey’s enlistment ceremony was made even more special with a visit from local facility dogs Sully H.W. Bush, Charlie, and Bond. We are proud to see Bailey take on this important role. ?

America’s VetDogs returned to Capitol Hill, continuing to make a powerful and lasting impact! Our president and CEO, John Miller, Puppy Advisor Melissa Harrington, and future assistance dog in training, Delila, met with the U.S. Mint to begin the first steps in designing the Working Dog Commemorative Coin series. The Coin series will celebrate the vital role of working dogs in our society and is scheduled for production in 2027. While in D.C., America’s VetDogs also had the honor of briefing the President’s team at the White House on the Working Dog Commemorative Coin and sharing the impact of our mission and programs for veterans and first responders. Check out more info on the Working Dog Commemorative Coin by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/eumhuenT

Time flies when you’re making a difference! ?? Today, we celebrate 6 years of Sully H.W. Bush providing comfort, motivation, and healing through animal-assisted therapy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. ???? Alongside his fellow America’s VetDogs facility dogs—Truman, Dillon, Luke, Jimmy, and Biscuit—Sully plays a vital role in therapy sessions, lifting spirits, and supporting the recovery of veterans and service members. Their wagging tails and unwavering companionship make all the difference. Drop a comment below to help celebrate Sully and his pack for six amazing years of service!

Be a part of a future assistance dog’s journey by opening your home for a short stay! ?? Our temp home volunteers provide a safe and loving environment for a puppy or adult dog for short-term stays, helping them build essential skills. We provide the vet care, food, and supplies; you provide love. Flexible scheduling makes it easy to help when it works for you. Ready to make a difference? Tap the link below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/e7WbXd6V ??: @DawgsRaisingDogs (on IG)

Today’s the day! ???? Join us on Facebook at 1:30 PM EST for a special Celebration Saturday! Watch Storm, American Integrity’s first Corporate Puppy with a Purpose?, and nine other amazing pups graduate from our service dog program alongside their handlers. We will also recognize the dedication of each pup’s puppy raisers and sponsors who made this journey possible. Do not miss this special moment. Follow us on Facebook and watch live! https://lnkd.in/ermcUYyA

Employee Spotlight: Mark B. ?? Meet Mark B., a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) celebrating 20 years with the Guide Dog Foundation! ?? He began his journey working with dogs as a trainer, leading him to discover clicker training and other various methods. That passion brought him to the Foundation, where he has made a difference ever since. Before becoming a GDMI, Mark was part of our whelping team, caring for newborn puppies. One unforgettable moment was when a litter of 13 golden retrievers were born; but there was one runt in the litter that Mark was drawn to. The pup was given the name Annie, and though not expected to survive, Annie defied the odds and lived a joyful 13 years. Mark will always be grateful to the Foundation for the chance to share his life with such a special dog. Mark’s favorite part of his job is seeing clients thrive with their guide dogs and knowing he contributed to their success. VD: The image is an Employee Spotlight feature for Mark B., a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor at the Guide Dog Foundation. The background has a pattern of paw prints in soft pastel colors, including blue, beige, and pink. At the top, "EMPLOYEE" is displayed in bold, navy blue capital letters, with "Spotlight" written in an elegant, cursive white font overlapping it slightly. Below the text is a photograph of Mark B., who is smiling and wearing sunglasses, a black winter jacket with an America’s VetDogs logo on the sleeve, and a gray beanie. He is crouching beside a black Labrador Retriever in a guide dog harness. They are outside of the Training Center. At the bottom, a navy blue banner contains white text that reads: "MARK B. Guide Dog Mobility Instructor"

Join us for a special Celebration Saturday! ????? Tomorrow, February 22, at 1:30 PM EST, tune in on Facebook for an exciting edition of Celebration Saturday as Storm, American Integrity’s first Corporate Puppy with a Purpose?, graduates with her new handler! Watch Storm and nine other pups take their first steps toward a life of service. Plus, we’ll recognize the dedication of their puppy raisers and sponsors who helped make this journey possible. You won’t want to miss it! Follow us on Facebook and watch live (link below). ?? https://lnkd.in/e_AXjZCM

Just over a year ago, we proudly sponsored a puppy through America's VetDogs, supporting her on the path to becoming a life-changing service dog for a #Veteran or #FirstResponder. Today, Storm has grown into an extraordinary dog, specializing in PTSD support, and is ready to graduate! We invite you to celebrate this milestone by tuning into the live stream on America's VetDogs Facebook page this Saturday, 2/22 at 1:30 PM: https://lnkd.in/ebqr9pG6. We couldn’t be more proud to have been part of her journey and can’t wait to see her take the next step!

Meet April, an Air Force veteran, and her incredible service dog, Porto.?Their partnership is one of the many success stories made possible by the generous 'Fetch It Forward' sponsorship from the Dogtopia Foundation. ? Did you know it costs more than $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place each service dog? Thanks to the unwavering support of individuals, foundations, and partners like the Dogtopia Foundation, these life-changing companions are provided at no cost to recipients. ? The Dogtopia Foundation has generously donated more than $500,000 to America’s VetDogs, helping us support veterans and first responders Live Without Boundaries?.? Join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the Dogtopia Foundation and their dog parents for the incredible commitment they have for our mission.