Pets Assisting Wounded Soldiers (PAWS)

Our Mission

PAWS was founded seeing the benefits a rescued companion animal had on a veteran suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). We will adopt to all that are willing to devote time and love to our animals, not just military. *Please note our animals are strictly companion animals, not service animals.Pets Assisting Wounded Soldiers (PAWS) is a non-breed specific dog and cat rescue organization. We are dedicated to the education, rescue, and rehabilitation of unwanted dogs/cats. Our purpose is to connect a wounded soldier with a deserving dog/cat thus rehabilitating both in the process. PAWS tirelessly strives for and envisions the day where every adoptable companion animal, regardless of breed, has a loving, responsible home, all while aiding military veterans and their families with rehabilit

Eligibility

Career Phase:
Discharges Allowed:
  • No Minimum Discharge
Military Branch:
Programs for Family Members:
Service Counties:
  • Virtual - Online Only
Services Category:
  • MH - Service Animals
VA Disability Rating Requirement:
  • No Disability Requirement
Vet Plus:
  • Combat Wounded