Hero Dogs

Maryland · Mid-Atlantic / travel to Maryland required; exact residency criteria vary

ADI AccreditedOpen / Available

ServesMid-Atlantic / travel to Maryland required; exact residency criteria vary

Dog providedYes

Owner trainingNo

CostNo application fee and no charge for dog/training; recipient pays transport and future dog ownership costs

Wait timeWaitlist varies; full application phase typically takes 4–6 months once invited

ApplicationsOpen / Available

AccreditationADI Accredited

Who qualifiesVeterans and first responders

Travel requiredTravel to Maryland for training/placement activities

Training modelProvider-trained dog; applicant waitlist, matching and recurring handler training

About the Program

No fundraising requirement for clients.

PTSD & PsychiatricMobility AssistanceFacility Dogs

Service dogs for veterans/first responders; facility dogs

Veterans and first responders

Geographic eligibility: Mid-Atlantic / travel to Maryland required; exact residency criteria vary

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

No application fee and no charge for dog/training; recipient pays transport and future dog ownership costs

Directory cost category: Free / minimal

Wait time: Waitlist varies; full application phase typically takes 4–6 months once invited

Applications: Open / Available

Eligibility survey/waitlist process open as capacity allows

Training model: Provider-trained dog; applicant waitlist, matching and recurring handler training

Travel/on-site requirement: Travel to Maryland for training/placement activities

Ongoing team training/support