Blue Star Service Dogs

THE VETERANS
Veterans are returning from combat theaters with PTSD and TBI in record numbers. Estimates suggest that 13.8% of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans live with PTSD. Anywhere from 150,000 to 300,000 service members have some level of TBI. THE DOGS
Meanwhile there are five million dogs sitting in shelters and rescues every day across the country. Many of thes

e dogs would make excellent psychiatric service dogs for those veterans living with PTSD and TBI for whom traditional treatments are not enough. WE BELIEVE IN RESCUE DOGS
Our dogs come from rescue organizations, shelters, animal control agencies and humane societies. We believe that many mixed breed and rescue dogs can make wonderful service animals and create a mutually beneficial relationship with a veteran living with PTSD and/or TBI. WE CAN HELP IN HEALING
Service Dogs can perform a variety of tasks for their handler in order for the handler to have a fuller life with fewer symptoms. Service Dogs can do things such as turn on lights, provide a safe space in public, wake their handler from a night terror, reminding the handler to take medication and so much more. BLUE STAR SERVICE DOGS IS UNIQUE
Blue Star relies on donations and grants to provide this training to our military veterans at no cost to the veteran. Our programs are not one-size fits all. Instead, we provide a unique training experience that accounts for the strengths and needs of the dog and the veteran. We seek to form lifelong bonds between veteran and service dog, not just provide them with training. If you are a veteran looking to apply for a service dog, please send an email to [email protected] for more information. Please allow at least 72 hours for a response.