Paws for Purple Hearts

Alaska · Nationwide applications; regional training centers across Northwest, Southwest, South Central and Southeast

Not verifiedOpen / Available

ServesNationwide applications; regional training centers across Northwest, Southwest, South Central and Southeast

Dog providedYes

Owner trainingNo

CostNo recipient fee found in current application materials reviewed

Wait timeNot clearly published

ApplicationsOpen / Available

AccreditationNot verified

Who qualifiesService members and veterans; facility dogs for professionals serving military-connected populations

Travel requiredRegional centers; exact team-training requirement determined during placement

Training modelPurpose-bred Labrador/Golden Retriever assistance dogs; service dogs receive roughly two years of training

About the Program

Applicants may apply from anywhere in the U.S.; service-dog eligibility is military-focused. You do not need to be a Purple Heart recipient.

PTSD & PsychiatricMobility AssistanceFacility Dogs

Service dogs, facility dogs; canine-assisted warrior therapy

Service members and veterans; facility dogs for professionals serving military-connected populations

Geographic eligibility: Nationwide applications; regional training centers across Northwest, Southwest, South Central and Southeast

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

No owner-dog pathway found

No recipient fee found in current application materials reviewed

Directory cost category: Not published

Wait time: Not clearly published

Applications: Open / Available

Service-dog and facility-dog applications available

Training model: Purpose-bred Labrador/Golden Retriever assistance dogs; service dogs receive roughly two years of training

Travel/on-site requirement: Regional centers; exact team-training requirement determined during placement

Not yet researched