America's Vet Dogs The Veteran's K 9 Corps.
America's Vet Dogs The Veteran's K 9 Corps.
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About this organization
Mission
America's VetDogs' mission is to help those who have served our country honorably to live with dignity and independence, whether they are visually impaired or have other special needs, through the use of assistance dogs. America's VetDogs provides independence, mobility and companionship for veterans and military personnel of all eras - from World War II to those recently wounded in active conflicts abroad - who are visually impaired or have other disabilities, through the use of guide, service, facility, therapy and companion dogs. Both guide and service dogs enable veterans to reclaim their independence and maximize the value they provide to their families, communities and country. For many combat-wounded survivors, success will be to live independently, achieving the highest quality of life possible with a realized hope for employment. Veterans with disabilities often have limited access to traditional employment, need flexible work schedules, or need a more accommodating work environment. Guide or service dogs provide a unique opportunity for our nation's hereos to continue their education and/or return to work. Freedom is precious to Americans. Our applicants, students and graduates valiantly fought to preserve it. With your support, America's VetDogs can continue to answer the call for our servicemen and women and provide them the support they deserve.
About
TRAINING PROGRAM - OUR INSTRUCTORS COMPLETE A THREE YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM BEFORE THEY BECOME CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS. DURING FY 2019, 418 DOGS BEGAN FORMAL TRAINING FOR PLACEMENT WITH A CONSUMER OF EITHER AMERICA'S VETDOGS - THE VETERAN'S K-9 CORPS, INC. OR ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION THE GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND, INC. AMERICA'S VETDOGS IS MANAGED BY THE GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION AND REIMBURSES FOR THE SERVICES IT RECEIVES FROM THE GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION. FORMAL TRAINING OF AN ASSISTANCE DOG TAKES APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS DURING WHICH TIME THE FOUNDATION CARES FOR ALL DOGS. DOGS ARE HOUSED ON CAMPUS IN STATE OF THE ART KENNELS IN THE DESIGNATED TRAINING CENTER. NOT EVERY DOG THAT ENTERS FORMAL TRAINING BECOMES A GUIDE OR SERVICE DOG. THE FOUNDATION CURRENTLY ESTIMATES A SUCCESS RATE OF 60%. AFTER COMPLETION OF FORMAL TRAINING, THE DOG IS READY TO BE TEAMED WITH A CONSUMER. THE TRAINING OF THE DOG AND THE STUDENT ARE CUSTOMIZED TO THE INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR DISABILITIES. HARNESSES, BACK PACKS AND OTHER REQUIRED ACCESSORIES ARE ALSO CUSTOMIZED TO THE NEEDS OF THE PARTICULAR CONSUMER. THE CONSUMER OR STUDENT AND THEIR DOG ARE TRAINED TO WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM EITHER ON OUR CAMPUS, IN THE CONSUMER'S HOME COMMUNITY OR A COMBINATION OF THE TWO. THE PROCESS AND THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT CONTINUES AFTER PLACEMENT WITH AFTERCARE, FOLLOW-UP, SUPPORT AND OUTREACH THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE DOG. THE CYCLE IS PERPETUAL, WITH EACH STAGE FINANCED 100% BY THE ORGANIZATIONS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To assist disabled veterans, active military personnel, first responders with disabilities, and those who have served our country honorably to live with dignity and independence. vetdogs trains and places guide dogs for individuals who are blind or have low vision; ptsd service dogs to help mitigate the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder; hearing dogs for those who have profound hearing loss; service dogs for those with other physical disabilities and facility dogs as part of the rehabilitation process in military and va hospitals.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To assist disabled veterans, active military personnel, first responders with disabilities, and those who have served our country honorably to live with dignity and independence. vetdogs trains and places guide dogs for individuals who are blind or have low vision; ptsd service dogs to help mitigate the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder; hearing dogs for those who have profound hearing loss; service dogs for those with other physical disabilities and facility dogs as part of the rehabilitation process in military and va hospitals.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as DE.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 371 E JERICHO TURNPIKE, SMITHTOWN, NY, 11787.
- The non-profit has reported 0 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $108,567.
- The organization has 29 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $985,334 in fundraising expenses.
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