Veteran Companion Animal Services

Veteran Companion Animal Services Veteran Companion Animal Services (VCAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization VCAS currently serves veterans and military families in central Ohio.

VCAS Mission – To enrich the lives of veterans, military families, and dogs through the many benefits of the human-animal bond. VCAS fulfills this mission through three programs:
Rescue Dog Placement Program: Many service men and women return home finding that their structure and purpose have been lost. Through the rescue dog placement program, VCAS returns this structure and purpose with the unc

onditional love of a dog. VCAS gets to know the veteran and matches them with a rescue dog that will fit their lifestyle and needs – creating a mutually beneficial relationship. VCAS covers the costs of all food, veterinary care, training and supplies for the first year. Frontline Dog Training Program: The Frontline Dog Training Program is a 7-week long training class taught by a professional dog trainer. These trainings are open and at no cost to all veterans and military families that currently own a dog. It may just sound like a simple step to prevent pulling on the leash, but our training program does so much more. As many veterans struggle with social isolation, group training allows veterans to connect with peers as well as VCAS volunteers. The classes focus on manners, working through experiences that dogs would be exposed to in their everyday lives, such as walking on a leash, sitting, staying and maintaining focus during distractions. Classes are held at VFW and American Legion post locations throughout central Ohio. Alumni Program: After a veteran receives a dog or attends a training class they are still a part of the VCAS family. The community events we host give veterans a chance to build lasting friendships and create an atmosphere to connect with other veterans and have fun. We use these opportunities to celebrate their contributions and as a check in to see how they are doing and how we can help.

Huge thank you to Barley Hopsters for hosting a cookout to raise funds for VCAS on Memorial Day❗We are so grateful for y...
05/30/2026

Huge thank you to Barley Hopsters for hosting a cookout to raise funds for VCAS on Memorial Day❗

We are so grateful for your support ❤

05/29/2026

The 6th Annual VCAS Veteran Champions Club Gala was a magical night ✨

Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a success. More than $91,000 raised for local veterans and rescue dogs 🐾

We can't wait to do it again next year❗

Today, we pause to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day, honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives for ...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day, honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country.

From all of us at VCAS, we remember and honor our fallen heroes 🇺🇸

Awesome story on our of our Cincinnati Veteran Companion Animal Services placements❗🐾
05/22/2026

Awesome story on our of our Cincinnati Veteran Companion Animal Services placements❗🐾

For Craig Gearns, a United States Army veteran living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression, the bond he has formed with a dog named Cookie was life-changing.

We were honored to be featured by 10TV - WBNS in a special spotlight on VCAS Navy veteran Jim Webb and his rescue dog, L...
05/20/2026

We were honored to be featured by 10TV - WBNS in a special spotlight on VCAS Navy veteran Jim Webb and his rescue dog, Lucky.

Thank you to 10TV and Stacia Naquin for sharing our mission in hopes of helping rescue more dogs to rescue more veterans❗

Watch the story here ⬇️

VCAS placed 13 dogs with veterans in 2024, then placed 27 in 2025, their all-time record.

What an incredible night at the 6th Annual VCAS Veteran Champions Club Dinner Gala❗Thanks to your incredible generosity,...
05/20/2026

What an incredible night at the 6th Annual VCAS Veteran Champions Club Dinner Gala❗

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised $91,465 for local veterans and rescue dogs. We are so grateful to everyone who donated, attended, and volunteered their time and talents. You are truly making a difference.

It was a truly magical night celebrating the power of companionship and awarding Warren Motts of Motts Military Museum, Inc with the Champion of Veterans Award 🐾🇺🇸

Full Photo Album ➡ flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUmJR

Can you help me❓Hi, I’m Ferdinand 🐾 I’m a 2-year-old, 53-pound Flat-Coated Retriever/Collie mix, and I’ve already been ...
05/18/2026

Can you help me❓Hi, I’m Ferdinand 🐾 I’m a 2-year-old, 53-pound Flat-Coated Retriever/Collie mix, and I’ve already been chosen to become the companion dog for Army combat veteran Gloria. Before I begin my new adventure, I’m looking for a foster family to hang out with for 2–3 weeks while I get ready to meet her.

My friends say I’m a calm, easygoing boy who walks nicely on a leash. My favorite thing? Being as close to my people as possible, I love to snuggle ❤️

All of my food and supplies will be provided by VCAS and Gigi's. You just provide the love, cuddles, and a temporary place for me to stay.

If you’d like to help me take this important step toward my forever home with Gloria, please contact Lisa at [email protected].

I can’t wait to be home with my veteran, and with your help, I’ll be ready 🇺🇸🐶

05/17/2026
Thank you to our friends at EPS Commercial Security Integration, a veteran-owned company, for the awesome bourbon donati...
05/15/2026

Thank you to our friends at EPS Commercial Security Integration, a veteran-owned company, for the awesome bourbon donation for our bourbon pull at the 6th Annual VCAS Veteran Champions Club Gala❗

We are so excited to celebrate tomorrow night the impact all of you have helped us make.

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70 S. Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH
43015

Telephone

+16149188221

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