Healing Paws for Warriors Inc
Save a Veteran / Rescue a Dog
Mission
Healing Paws for Warriors is a veteran founded / veteran led 501(c)(3) that provides rescue-to trained ADA certified service dogs to veterans faced with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) at “no cost” to the veteran with continued support. Our team is comprised of a combat medical war veteran, practicing PTSD therapist, professional service dog trainer, a veterinarian, and many other supportive volunteers. Our dogs come only from local rescues. Our service dog trainer teaches the dogs and the veterans as a team. The dogs are not pets, they are service dogs with the complete protection and rights granted by the American with Disabilities Act. We are devoted to pairing and training service dogs with veterans at NO C
Ruling year
2015
Executive Director
Mike Arena
Co Principal Officer
Sheila Hale
Main address
PO BOX 4373
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32549 USA
EIN
47-3963187
NTEE code
Single Organization Support (E11)
Other Services (D60)
Unknown (Z99)
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our organization problem is working to address /meeting the demands for the request of service dogs for veterans faced with PTSD, TBI or MST while they transition from military to civilian life. These service dogs are a tool that provides an increase to quality of life.
Not all service members return needing a prosthetic leg, some need the support of a service dog.
Our programs
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Shelter to Service Canines / Combat Veteran Teams
Committed to providing veterans the tools to LIVE.
Shelter to service dogs are trained to become ADA certified canines and then teamed with combat veterans. Once canine becomes the "battle buddy", this improves the veteran’s symptoms as they re-adjust back into civilian life; building their self esteem and leading a more productive role.
Healing Paws for Warriors
Veteran founded / veteran led 501(c)((3) providing post 9/11 veterans rescue to ADA trained service dogs, at "no cost" to the veteran.
Service Dog Training
Program encompass costs from rescue to trained to partnered with a veteran.
Once the dogs is rescued, medical expenses to include shots, spayed/neutered and microchipped.
Then the dog is placed with a trainer for up to 180 hours with over 70-80 commands. Costs includes shelter, food, and training. Additionally, service dog is paired with a veteran for additional 2-3 months of training on how to use the dog. Costs include transportation/meals. Finally, veteran / K9 team graduates to include costs of location, vet records, and (x2) certifications.
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our organization's goal is to meet the application waiting list by obtaining a staffed training facility; increase rescue-to trained service dogs providing the veterans needs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our organization strategies is to continue to fund raise, apply for grants, and continue to obtain local support.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our organization's capabilities are determination and drive to "pay it forward".
We are a reputable veteran founded/veteran led organization that has received and continue to gain local support.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Our organization's progress is reflected from our graduates from the program and the on-going application receives for a continued need.
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Healing Paws for Warriors Inc
Board of directorsas of 02/02/2022
Dennis Krebs
Kelley Fuller
Tami Manyard
John Zimmerman
Terry Cowan
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