Mutts With A Mission
About the Program
Does not place dogs in homes where individuals smoke or vape.
Service Dogs Offered
Service dogs
Who Qualifies
Active-duty/service members with service-connected disabilities; law-enforcement officers, first responders and federal agents with line-of-duty disabilities
Geographic eligibility: United States; annual application cycle and training relationship with Virginia-based organization
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: No
No owner-dog pathway found
Cost & Financial Requirements
No placement/training charge beyond $300 non-refundable application fee
Directory cost category: Under $1,000
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Approximately 2 years from acceptance
Applications: Contact / Verify
Annual cycle: request form, applications sent March 1, completed applications due May 31, decisions in August
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained service dog; recipient maintains long-term relationship with organization
Travel/on-site requirement: In-person annual recertification/meetings required; exact initial team-training travel details should be confirmed
Support After Placement
Working-life relationship, veterinary updates and at least annual in-person recertification