Dog Star Rescue is proud to have a special adoption program for the everyday heroes among us:

• Active military personnel and honorably discharged U.S. armed forces veterans*
• First responders (police officers, firefighters, EMTs, doctors & nurses)

*Proof of military service with a U.S. Military ID Card will be required by all military applicants, designating an honorably discharged veteran if you’re not currently active.

Watch the videos on this page to see the impact this program has had on some of our many veteran heroes.

About the Program

Qualified adopters will receive:

• Half off your adoption fee*
• Up to $200 towards one 6-week required basic skills obedience training session post adoption (an approved list of trainers will be provided)

DS4V will pay 100% of the adoption fee for disabled veterans.

Veteran Dog Matchmaking

• Matchmaking is completed by pairing veterans with a specifically selected and evaluated rescue dog, based on the veteran’s personality and lifestyle to make the perfect companion match.
• While we cannot guarantee any dog will be suitable as a an emotional support animal, this program aims to help heal the emotional wounds of military veterans.

Companion Dogs for Heroes Can

• Improve mental well-being
• Motivate veterans to get up and go out in the world
• Enhance disabled veterans transition into civilian life

Vaccination Clinics

Dog Star Rescue holds dog and cat vaccination/wellness clinics which are 100% free for veterans – our way of thanking you for your service. Information about upcoming dates and details around these clinics will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

For additional information or questions, please contact us about this program at: [email protected].