STEP 1:
PROGRAM OVERVIEW & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Read through our program overview & frequently
asked questions.
APPLY FOR A SERVICE DOG
Before completing our application, please note, we have four eligibility requirements:
- Must be a Veteran who has deployed
- Must have a doctor’s diagnosis of PTSD with required documentation
- Must have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces (active duty also eligible)
- For more information, reach out to our Veteran Liaison at 360-558-2049
STEP 2:
COMPLETE APPLICATION AND
UPLOAD DD214
Once we receive your application and DD214, our Veterans Liaison will contact you via phone within 48 hours.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Photo/Visual/Video Release Form (Will be provided by the Veterans Liaison)
- VA Release of Information Form (ROI) (Will be provided by the Veterans Liaison)
- No Dogs in the home policy (Will be provided by the Veterans Liaison)
- Personal Statement (Tell us how you feel a Service Dog would benefit you)?
- Three Letters of Recommendation (From Friends or Family. How do they know you? How do they feel a service dog would benefit you)?
- Doctor/Therapist Note (Must be on official letterhead with PTSD diagnosis and recommendation for a Service Dog)
- Proof of Stable Income (VA awards letter or a pay stub)
- Proof of Stable Housing (Copy of Lease/Rental Agreement or Mortgage Statement)
- Detailed pictures of the inside and outside of your home. (Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, yard and gates)
- Current Photo ID
At any point, we reserve the right to refuse any applicant, up to and including until they receive their service dog.