By connecting our nation's military Veterans with rescued animals, Pets for Vets helps create second chances and new beginnings. With over 600 successful matches and counting, we are changing lives one lick at a time. Making the perfect, lifelong match begins with our dedicated volunteer trainers who help select and prepare animal companions for their new lives.
If you are a professional dog trainer who wants to make a difference for Veterans and pets, we would love to have you on our team! Turn your dollars into real change with a tax-deductible donation to Pets for Vets. Your contribution directly impacts Veterans and their animal companions by providing everything they need to start their life together on the right paw.
Many brave troops return home with scars - both seen and unseen - that make it difficult to transition back to civilian life. At the same time, millions of wonderful companion animals wait in shelters for a forever home. Pets for Vets is the bridge that brings them together.
If you are a professional dog trainer who wants to make a difference for Veterans and pets, we would love to have you on our team! Turn your dollars into real change with a tax-deductible donation to Pets for Vets. Your contribution directly impacts Veterans and their animal companions by providing everything they need to start their life together on the right paw.
Many brave troops return home with scars - both seen and unseen - that make it difficult to transition back to civilian life. At the same time, millions of wonderful companion animals wait in shelters for a forever home. Pets for Vets is the bridge that brings them together.
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The Super Bond
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Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection?
Almost as if you had been friends all of your life even though you had never crossed paths until that very moment.
Pets for Vets creates that same feeling of immediate recognition and comfort between Veterans and their pets through a unique philosophy called the Super Bond.
Think of the billions of people on earth, each with his/her own personality, quirks, hopes, dreams and desires.
No two are exactly alike.
The same goes for our animal companions.
Almost as if you had been friends all of your life even though you had never crossed paths until that very moment.
Pets for Vets creates that same feeling of immediate recognition and comfort between Veterans and their pets through a unique philosophy called the Super Bond.
Think of the billions of people on earth, each with his/her own personality, quirks, hopes, dreams and desires.
No two are exactly alike.
The same goes for our animal companions.
How Our Program Works
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The enduring bond humans share with animals has the power to reduce suffering, mitigate loneliness, improve mental well-being and bridge the gap between ourselves and others.
For our returning troops, these benefits are especially important to help ease the transition into civilian life.
Pets for Vets was created to improve the lives of both Veterans and animals by bringing them together in a thoughtful, caring way.
Our goal is to give back to the brave servicemen and women who have given everything to our country, while finding homes for deserving shelter pets.
For our returning troops, these benefits are especially important to help ease the transition into civilian life.
Pets for Vets was created to improve the lives of both Veterans and animals by bringing them together in a thoughtful, caring way.
Our goal is to give back to the brave servicemen and women who have given everything to our country, while finding homes for deserving shelter pets.
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Thank you for your interest in adopting a skilled animal companion!
Our program is open to any U.S. Veteran who lives in one of our chapter areas, is capable of caring for a pet and who could benefit from having a pet.
Pets for Vets supports Veterans in several states and we would love to serve even more.
However, we are unable to predict where and when a new chapter will open.
Chapters are run entirely by volunteers and each chapter needs a director to coordinate the necessary activities.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about what is involved in opening and running a chapter, please contact cclile@petsforvets.com.
Our program is open to any U.S. Veteran who lives in one of our chapter areas, is capable of caring for a pet and who could benefit from having a pet.
Pets for Vets supports Veterans in several states and we would love to serve even more.
However, we are unable to predict where and when a new chapter will open.
Chapters are run entirely by volunteers and each chapter needs a director to coordinate the necessary activities.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about what is involved in opening and running a chapter, please contact cclile@petsforvets.com.
About Clarissa Black, Founder
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Animal Trainer Clarissa Black created Pets for Vets, Inc. in 2009 as a way to say thank you to our nation's heroes.
The organization brings together two of her greatest passions - helping Veterans and saving animal lives.
With a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Cornell University and a Masters in Anthrozoology from Canisius College, Clarissa has always been fascinated by animal behavior and the power of the human-animal bond.
She began her career by working with elephants and dolphins, where she learned advanced animal training principles and applied them to husbandry, veterinary, research, and program training.
The organization brings together two of her greatest passions - helping Veterans and saving animal lives.
With a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Cornell University and a Masters in Anthrozoology from Canisius College, Clarissa has always been fascinated by animal behavior and the power of the human-animal bond.
She began her career by working with elephants and dolphins, where she learned advanced animal training principles and applied them to husbandry, veterinary, research, and program training.
Our Sponsors
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ZuluTails mission is reuniting missing pets with their families while protecting the personal information of those involved with finding and returning pets.
Our innovative technology allows pet finders to instantly connect with pet owners while eliminating the need for third-party intervention.
ZuluTails supports organizations that share the value of improving the lives of animals.
The Patriot Health Alliance mission is to support your health, energy and well-being with top-quality, US-made dietary supplements, and reliable education you can trust.
Our innovative technology allows pet finders to instantly connect with pet owners while eliminating the need for third-party intervention.
ZuluTails supports organizations that share the value of improving the lives of animals.
The Patriot Health Alliance mission is to support your health, energy and well-being with top-quality, US-made dietary supplements, and reliable education you can trust.
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