Healing Paws for Warriors, Inc.

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OUR PROGRAM Healing Paws for Warriors (#HP4Ws) is veteran found/veteran led 501(c)(3) that believes service dogs provide help to veterans with invisible wounds, as not all service members return with physical wounds.

#HP4Ws provides post 9/11 veterans rescue-to-ADA trained service dogs to veterans faced with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST) at “no-cost” to the veteran and continued support; reducing the veteran su***de statistic. The program’s biggest asset is the trainers-- not only will there one on one dog training, but training from a veteran with his own service dog. What better way to learn, than from someone who understands. OUR GOAL Is to give hope and healing to veterans and rescue dogs through empowering military heroes to return to civilian life with dignity and independence with a new partner. Our philosophy is to involve the Veteran in the training of their new service canine partner, allowing them the opportunity to be part of the solution to their recovery. During the service canine's training we provide: training, certification, equipment, seminars and initial vet care, free of charge. OUR MISSION To empower our heroes to begin their recovery with their new service dog and return home to start their new lives as productive members of society. They enroll in college, start new jobs and most importantly return to their families with their freedom and independence, to begin the road to recovery. Service Canines are a treatment aid for PTSD, TBI, MST, where medications often fail. They are considered medical equipment and are a proven recovery tool for these invisible disorders. Many returning Veterans suffer from the sights, sounds, and memories of the horrors of war. They carry this home with them, and depression and suicidal thoughts are common. According to the Department of Defense 1 in 5 Veterans suffer from PTSD and 1 in 6 will attempt or have suicidal tendencies. Ourgoal is to reduce the number of Veterans expected to commit su***de daily from 22 to 0! We have seen and believe in the difference a canine can make in this life or death matter. Healing Paws for Warriors began this year in Fort Walton Beach FL due to the incredible need and volume of our local Veterans. We are proud to say that the dogs used for our program are rescued from shelters right here in Okaloosa/Walton and surrounding counties. We believe in the proven recovery aid our canines can provide. Serving our military community during their entire journey toward recovery is our priority. We hope you will support Healing Paws for Warriors. “Save a Veteran / Rescue a Dog”....