About Service Dogs for Veterans NC

Our mission is to end veteran suicide by empowering veterans with life-saving support through the provision of highly trained service dogs and comprehensive training program. We are dedicated to restoring hope, purpose, and independence for those who have served our country by pairing them loyal, skilled canine companion. Through this bond, we aim to foster emotional healing, build resilience, and create a community where no veteran feels alone in their struggle. Every dog we train, every veteran we support, is a step toward a future where every hero gets the help they need and deserve.

Service Dogs for Veterans NC was born from a place of personal struggle, growth, and deep empathy. Seventeen years ago, our founder returned home from military service facing invisible battles-dealing with anger, isolation, and the painful aftermath of truama. Like many veterans, he felt lost and disconnected from the world around him. That changed when a group of dedicated service dog trainers stepped in and introduced him to a different way of healing-through the powerful bond with a service dog. That experience sparked a life-changing transformation, leading him to start this organization after the original group disbanded. Guided by faith, determination, and a profound understanding of what fellow veterans endure, he turned pain into purpose.

For nearly two decades, Service Dogs for Veterans NC has been committed to helping veterans find a new path forward. We’ve seen firsthand how the companionship and support of a trained service dog can rebuild lives, restore hope, and provide a sense of purpose. Today, we continue that mission with the same passion that started it all. As we look to the future, we are expanding our reach to support even more veterans in need. Because no one should have to fight their battles alone-and with the help of a service dog, they won’t have to.

At Service Dogs for Veterans NC, our team is united by a deep commitment to support those who have served our country. We are a passionate group of individuals working together to prevent veteran suicide through the powerful bond between veterans and service dogs. With compassion, dedication, and a shared belief in our mission, we guide each veteran through the process of receiving and training their service dogs- building not just skills, but trust and connection. Our team is here to walk alongside every veteran we serve, creating a path towards healing, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose.