Giving two lives a better future

We give rescue dogs a new chance at life, helping give those who served our country a second chance at theirs.

Service animals for those who served the country.

We provide trained Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, limb loss, and other service-related trauma. The vast majority of these dogs are rescues, allowing veterans and their canine companions to build a deep and unshakable bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery.

Veterans Issues

As of January 2025, more than 980,000 Ukrainians have put on a uniform to defend their country.

More than 380,000 soldiers have been wounded, and more than 50,000 have lost limbs.

It’s estimated that 1.8 million of Ukraine’s military personnel and veterans will require psychological support.

Overlooked victims of Russia’s War

Before the war, Ukraine had a large population of 200,000 stray dogs, and since Russia’s invasion, the number has exploded, with estimates now nearing a million or more.

Many of these dogs were pets who’ve lost their homes, owners, and everything they’ve ever known. Often they’re in front-line villages, and are saved by rescuers at incredible risk to themselves.

These dogs deserve a second chance at life, and for the ones with the right temperament and fit, they can be of incredible service to those injured defending the country.

The Work of Service Dogs.

  • PTSD

    Veterans in a 2024 study had 66% lower odds of a PTSD diagnosis after three months with a service dog.

  • Quality of Life

    In a 2023 study, 97% of respondents with service dogs reported increased community participation, 97% reported quality of life benefits, and 98% noted a beneficial impact on psychological wellbeing.

  • Medication Use

    In a 2023 study, 78% of respondents with service dogs reported a reduction in prescribed medications.

  • Mental Health Impacts

    In a University of Arizona study, participants who received service dogs reported significantly lower PTSD symptom severity, anxiety, and depression, as well as less social isolation and higher companionship in the first 90 days.

Areas of impact.

  • A service dog can be an amazing companion for managing everyday PTSD symptoms. These specially trained friends can notice when you're feeling stressed and help redirect your attention to something positive. Here's what these helpful pups can do:

    • Give you a gentle nudge or rest their head in your lap when they sense anxiety coming on

    • Provide comfort by snuggling up against you or lying on your lap when you're feeling overwhelmed

    • Create a buffer zone by standing in front of you in crowded spaces

    • Watch your back and let you know if someone's approaching from behind

    • Break the ice in social situations by approaching others with a friendly greeting or offering a paw

    • Wake you gently if you're having a nightmare

    These furry partners are trained to recognize the signals your body gives when you're stressed, helping you stay grounded and connected to the present moment.

  • A service dog can help you manage everyday mobility limitations by assisting with physical tasks to help increase your independence and confidence:

    • Retrieve dropped items or fetch things like phones, remotes, or medications when they're out of reach

    • Help with balance by providing steady support when you're standing up or walking

    • Open and close doors, drawers, or cabinets with special pull straps attached to handles

    • Turn light switches on and off with their nose or paws when needed

    • Carry items in special vest pockets, freeing up your hands for mobility devices

    • Help with dressing by gently tugging sleeves or socks when you need assistance

    These dedicated partners are trained to respond to your specific needs, making daily activities less challenging and helping you navigate the world with greater ease and independence..

  • A service dog can be a transformative companion for those navigating the world with vision or hearing limitations; serving as an extension of your senses, while helping you move through daily life with greater confidence and independence:

    • Guide around obstacles and find specific locations like exits, elevators to help you travel safely in unfamiliar environments

    • Alert to important sounds like doorbells, alarms, phones, or someone calling your name

    • Notify you when vehicles are approaching, even if you can't see or hear them coming

    • Retrieve dropped items or find things you may not be able to locate visually

    • Create awareness of other people approaching or moving nearby in crowded spaces

    These devoted partners are trained to become your eyes or ears while helping you maintain your independence and security in all kinds of situations.

If you're a veteran who thinks a service dog might help, contact us and we’ll work with your mental health and medical professionals to make sure a service dog is the right fit for your journey.

How We’re Helping

Canistherapy, and rescues helping rescue.

Dogs have been helping people heal for centuries - all the way back to 1796 in England! Even Florence Nightingale noticed how small pets brought comfort and healing to hospital patients.

Today, we call this approach Canistherapy, and it's making a real difference for veterans dealing with both physical and emotional challenges from war. These special dogs don't just provide companionship - they're trained to help reduce PTSD, anxiety, and depression, while making it easier to reconnect with others.

We’ve launched a pilot program - working with a shelter and trainers near Lviv; helping to rescue dogs who need homes, and then training them as service animals. It's a beautiful partnership - veterans find new purpose with their canine friends, while rescue dogs get a second chance through meaningful service.

We carefully match each veteran with the right dog, creating partnerships that restore dignity, independence, and connection.