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Give Us Paws is a Service-Connected, Disabled Veteran Founded, Texas, Federally recognized 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation based in Houston that provides free, in-home training and certification of eligible candidates' existing dogs as service animals for disabled veterans, especially with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)/emotional disabilities. We also provide services to disabled adults and children eligible under the ADA, but veterans receive priority for funding and training. We concentrate on funding our training of service animals with handlers suffering from PTSD, diabetes and limited mobility issues in order to improve the quality of their lives. There are thousands of returning veterans suffering from PTSD having issues adjusting to normal life. Last year, the VA cut all funding for service animals of veterans with PTSD and there's a large gap that needs to be filled with extremely limited resources. To acquire a trained Service Dog can cost $20,000.00-$30,000.00; the waiting lists can be multi-years long, programs for training and funding for that training are scarce. We provide an in-home training program free of charge to our disabled veterans, if funds are available for training. Our program costs $3,000.00-$5,000.00 for civilians.

DFW Canines for Veterans is a 501c3 non-profit organization that trains service dogs free for Veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI and/or Mobility issues.

Working Dogs For Vets Mission is to provide service dogs and training to disabled heroes in need, empowering them as they return to civilian life with newfound independence; reducing suicide and overcrowding in animal shelters.

Red White & Blue Dog Training After Government Service: Our services are provided to veterans in the Southern Nevada area, predominantly Las Vegas and Henderson. We provide services to our veterans returning with PTSD or TBI's by providing service dogs. Financial assistance is available for veterans with animals, by providing medical, basic need or pet deposits, where other organizations cannot assist. Dog training classes are afforded to veterans interested in becoming certified dog trainers. We work directly with other veteran organizations, in this area, to provide all services. All animals are adopted from local dog sanctuaries so we can work on helping two lives at once. Our goal is for veterans and animals to grow and live better and longer lives together. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The leadership gained while in the military can assist with many endeavors.

Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation is a 501(c)3 non profit that trains service dogs for veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD. The organization operates off of donations. All puppies are donated to the program free of charge. There is NO cost to the veteran or first responder for receiving a fully trained service dog. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership I am a 100% disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veteran Affairs. I suffer from PTSD myself. I have worked for one of the largest Police and Military Special Ops K9 training programs in the world. I know first hand how much a service dog can assist the veteran in mitigating life's daily challenges.

Fido Hikes is an online business that helps dog owners learn about hiking with their dog. The owner, Trisha Penrod, hiked half of the Appalachian Trail with her dog Toby and realized that there were few comprehensive resources on how to backpack long distances with a dog. Fido Hikes covers everything from dog friendly trails to dog gear recommendations.

100% Veteran Owned Company Our Instructors have prior Law Enforcement, K9, Corrections, Military & Security experience. We are the only facility that covers all Tactical Training, state Certifications in Florida and Entertainment for the family. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership I have been serving in the Armed Forces since 2012, currently a Sergeant in the Army Reserves and a Corporal in a local Sheriff’s Office. I own and operate E&O Tactical LLC (Tactical Training to include Firearms, K9, Active Shooter Scenarios, ETC.) using the most advance virtual training and Airsoft guns & rifles to add realism. John is also an Instructor for the Less-Lethal Weapons course (TASER, OC, M.A.C.H & Baton Techniques) For the Department of Defense (DoD) and a NRA instructor.

Our mission at AGA's Hounds & Heroes is to enhance the quality of life for our wounded and disabled veterans and their families, by providing them with fully trained Service Dogs at no cost to the veteran or their family. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Problem-solving is a skill that is part of the military experience. A veterans who has ventured into the market is likely to handle and solve problems better. Having a team that is dedicated to serving, disciplined, hardworking, and resilient is good for business growth.

Pop Smoke K9 for Veterans is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The objective of Pop Smoke K9 for Veterans is to: Provide Training, Support and Certification to Military Veterans who are in need of a certified K9 in order to reclaim their independence. Every day, 22 U.S. Military Veterans commit suicide. Our Mission is to help stop Veteran suicide by providing them with a trained service K9. A service dog is a working animal, not a pet. Our service dogs are animals that are individually trained to perform specific tasks for Veterans with PTSD, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) along with other qualified disabilities. We are all volunteers, and no one takes a salary. All of the K9 care, training equipment and certification expenses are paid for through donations and fundraising. At no time is there ever a cost to our Pop heroes.