There are several resources available for Veterans who are looking for service and support animals. Please note that emotional support animals are not covered by federal laws protecting the use of service animals.
Phone (920) 268-4199
Nationwide
D2DT creates an opportunity to save at risk, rescued, or donated dogs, train them, and place them with deserving service members and Veterans who have been diagnosed with post combat stress and anxiety. The purpose is to provide the Veteran, at no cost, a trained dog that they can gain a constant companion to help them cope with their unique challenges in everyday life.
Kansas City Area
Phone (913) 359-6100
Statewide
Dogs 4 Valor offers a heartfelt 6 to 9-month training and certification program for service dogs, specifically designed to support retired Veterans and first responders.
Phone (913) 717-9980
Nationwide
FISH supports service members, honorably discharged Veterans, and their families in the Greater Kansas City area.
Phone (417) 312-7484
They strive to pair the right canine with the right Veteran.
Phone (904) 686-1956
Nationwide
K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. They claim to be the largest provider of service dogs to Veterans.
Phone (207) 332-5432
Statewide
K9s on The Front Line provides certified, trained service dogs to Veterans who are affected by PTSD and/or TBI, at no cost to them.
Phone (573) 578-2141
Statewide
They provide Missouri Veterans, and First Responders suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with a trained Service dog, most of these dogs of which will be rescued from local shelters.
Phone (972) 772-3282
The mission of Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is to train and provide service dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled Veterans and others with mobile disabilities in order to help restore their physical and emotional independence.
Phone (800) 227-4645
Nationwide
American Humane’s Pups4Patriots program finds dogs in search of forever homes and trains them to be lifesaving service dogs for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress or Traumatic Brain Injury.
Phone (866) 838-3647
Nationwide
VetDogs trains and places service dogs for those with physical disabilities; guide dogs for individuals who are blind or have low vision; service dogs to help mitigate the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder; and facility dogs as part of the rehabilitation process in military and VA hospitals.