MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN AMERICAN HERO.
With the support of a NWBB service dog, Veterans can overcome the debilitating symptoms of PTSD and start living the life they deserve, with freedom and independence.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN AMERICAN HERO.
With the support of a NWBB service dog, Veterans can overcome the disabilitating symptoms of PTSD and start living the life they deserve, with freedom and independence.
APPLY NOW SUPPORT TODAYWhy we do what we do
Give back to our American heroes who have sacrificed for our freedom.
Today, on American soil, approximately 20+ Veterans will end their own lives by suicide due in part to Post Traumatic Stress.
Many American Heroes return home to find their greatest battle still awaits. For a Veteran with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the battle is never over. They come home and find everything has changed… because they have been changed.
There is no cure for PTSD; however, with a canine Battle Buddy by their side, veterans with PTSD can reduce their symptoms with life-changing results.
OUR MISSION & IMPACT
Northwest Battle Buddies gifts professionally trained service dogs to Veterans battling PTSD, helping them regain their freedom and independence.
224+
Veteran
Teams
100%
Success
Rate
65+
Shelter
Dogs
160
Training hours
per team
Upcoming Events & Latest News
The NY Dog Film Festival®
March 29, 2024 - All Day
The 8th Annual Dog Film Festival features a new batch of heartwarming and paw-some dog-centric films from around the world, showcasing the best in independent cinema!
Beaches: Give Back Day
April 11, 2024 - All Day
Visit Beaches restaurant in Vancouver, WA on April 11th for “Give Back Days”, where 50% of all money spent will be donated to Northwest Battle Buddies.
NWBB was featured on Good Morning America for Veteran’s Day.
Northwest Battle Buddies has been gifting trained service dogs to Veterans since 2012. Founder and CEO Shannon Walker discusses NWBB's commitment to Veterans looking to reclaim their lives.
A SERVICE DOG’S JOURNEY
Follow the journey of Koa and see one of our service dogs grow up and learn about life and the specific skills needed to serve a Veteran battling PTSD.
