Welcome to Veterans With Dogs

The UK's leading organisation providing life-changing assistance dogs

for current and former members of the British Armed Forces.

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What we do

An award winning organisation, Veterans With Dogs trains and provides assistance dogs for Veterans with complex mental health difficulties - including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

We believe in the incredible power of the human-canine connection. Our mission is to empower Veterans by providing them with highly trained assistance dogs, offering unwavering support and a renewed sense of purpose.

Together, we're transforming lives, one wet nose at a time.

Assistance Dogs for Mental Health

Exclusively for current and former members of the British Armed Forces.

Life changing support for Veterans

Assistance dogs have a profound effect on the everyday lives of those coping with mental health challenges.

Puppy Programme

Raising future Hero dogs to help change lives for the better.

Community Dogs

Providing services and representation of the charity for a wide range of community settings and involvement.

Discover the Life-Changing Benefits

Our four-legged heroes provide so much more than companionship. With their loyalty, expert training, and unconditional love, our assistance dogs help Veterans in overcoming mental health challenges.

From mitigating the effects of complex mental health difficulties, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to boosting confidence and enhancing overall well-being, these remarkable canines provide life-changing support.

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Changing Lives, One Wet Nose at a Time

Your help makes a world of difference. By donating to Veterans With Dogs or sponsoring an assistance dog, you become an integral part of our mission to empower Veterans.

Help us provide life-changing opportunities, increase awareness, and foster the life-long bonds between Veterans and their trusted canine companions.

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Take Action Today

Ready to make a difference? Explore our website to learn more about our programmes, success stories, and ways to get involved. Whether you're a Veteran seeking support or someone looking to contribute, we invite you to join us.

Together, we can create a brighter future for our nation's heroes.

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NEWS

10 Years of Research

Through our unique PALS assistance dog programme, research shows consistent improvements across all measured categories of wellbeing. 94% of PALS™ Veterans maintained clinically significant PTSD symptom reduction at decade mark.

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What does the science say about assistance dogs for mental health?

Research into the effectiveness of Assistance Dogs for Veterans with PTSD revealed that 94% of PALS™ Veterans report improved mental health within six months of partnership and that 40% of Veterans partnered with an assistance dog reduced medication after their partnership began.

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Evidence

Evidence demonstrates improvement in anxiety, fear, depression, and loneliness with associated physiological changes following animal-assisted interventions. Our data shows that 72% of Veterans experienced improved ability to engage in daily activities and routines after partnering with an assistance dog.

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Dogs for Mental Health

Our own research indicates that 82% of Veterans partnered with an assistance dog reported a reduction in their PTSD symptoms

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Military personnel who are exposed to combat violence are strongly at risk for developing PTSD

Up to 25% of British Military personnel who have transitioned out of active duty would meet criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD. Research shows 75% of Veterans developed a greater sense of purpose and fulfilment through their partnership with an assistance dog.

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