Working Dogs For Vets

Working Dogs For Vets

CHARITY STORY
Working Dogs For Vets CFC 37322
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Working Dogs For Vets
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Brenda Moody

Working Dogs For Vets is Saving Lives at Both Ends of the Leash
At Working Dogs For Vets (CFC #37322), we believe in the transformative power of service dogs. Our mission is to provide service dogs and training to disabled veterans, empowering them to regain independence and improve their quality of life.
We rescue, train, and pair service dogs with Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine, and disabled military veterans. We provide training, supplies, school, classes, retreats, events, and supportive services. Service dogs reduce suicide. We've served more than 3,600 dog/veteran teams. Your donation saves lives at both ends of the leash!
Meet Richard Smith/Eli, Lonn Cunningham/Hank, and Pam Douglas/Anna: In the video see stories of Veterans and their service dogs, with Hope and Healing.

Our Impact

Reducing Veteran Suicide: Veterans now commit suicide at the rate of one every 59 minutes that's 22 veterans a day. One a day is a tragedy, 22 a day is unacceptable! Our service dogs provide the companionship and support that can make a life-saving difference.
Saving Shelter Dogs: Approximately 2.7 million dogs are euthanized in U.S. shelters each year. By training these dogs to become service animals, we save lives on both ends of the leash.
Empowering Veterans: Our program helps veterans with PTSD, TBI, mobility issues, and other disabilities to lead more fulfilling lives.
Join Us in Making a Difference

Your support through the Combined Federal Campaign can help us continue our mission. Every donation brings us closer to ensuring that no veteran is left behind. Together, we can provide hope, healing, and a brighter future for our heroes.

More info at: https://www.workingdogsforvets.org/combined-federal-campaign

CHARITY VIDEO
Working Dogs For Vets CFC # 37322
Transcript

Switch on, Leave it, Good boy! “If you just talk to the veterans I think they explain better” Working Dogs For Vets Founder Kenneth Knabenshue. My name is Richard Smith, Pam Douglas, and Lonn Cunningham. “This is my dog, Eli, when I drop stuff he picks it up for me.” Says Richard Smith with his Service Dog Eli. “I depend on her because I can't hear.” Pam Douglas with Service Dog Anna. “He can open doors,” says Lonn Cunningham with his Service dog Hank. “He helps me with my balance.” Richard “Shell hear the alarm clock and lick me on the cheek to wake me up” Pam “This place is incredible,” says Lonn “They brought me to a place in my life that I never knew could have existed,” says Richard. “It connects you to a dog that can get you back out into the world and other people so that you are not so isolated anymore” Veteran Pam Douglas. “If we're going to help more veterans the public is going to have to get involved,” Says Kenneth Knabenshue “$5 $10 whatever you can afford to save a veteran to save a dog,” Says Veteran Lonn Cunningham “We’ll take your dollar and turn it into three It’s literally that simple,” Says Kenneth “This place is a GodSend” Lonn “I love these guys,” Pam “Thank you Working Dogs For Vets” Richard.

Working Dogs For Vets
CFC Number
37322

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