What we are all

About

At Pups4Heroes, we believe every veteran deserves the chance to live with dignity, independence, and renewed purpose. By pairing disabled veterans with highly trained service dogs, we provide more than support—we create life-changing partnerships built on trust, loyalty, and unconditional love.

Intensive Training

Our service dogs complete four to eight months of rigorous training to meet the highest standards. Once they graduate, they are ready to be paired with a veteran, beginning a meaningful journey together. More than companions, these dogs are essential allies in enhancing the quality of life for veterans and their families.

Daily Support

Many veterans face challenges such as anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks, or mobility issues. A service dog can step in with timely, trained responses—offering calming physical contact, creating helpful distractions, retrieving medication or dropped items, opening doors, providing balance and stability, or even alerting others in an emergency.

Building Connections

These remarkable dogs also act as social bridges, helping veterans reconnect with family, friends, and the world around them. For those who feel isolated, this bond can be truly transformative.

Restoring Independence

With the support of a service dog, veterans are empowered to regain independence, rebuild confidence, and embrace a renewed sense of pride.

Dr Richard Pimentel with his Pups4Heroes service dog, Starkey