To help heal the emotional wounds of military veterans by using the power of the human-animal bond to provide a second chance for shelter animals by rescuing, training and pairing them with America's servicemen and women who could benefit from having a companion animal.
Chicagoland Chapter is a
Nonprofit Organization
Date Founded August 8, 2014
Pets for Vets Chicagoland serves Chicago and the surrounding collar counties, including DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
Our staff
Roger Rosenquist - Chapter Director
Ray Valadez - Events and Fundraising Manager
Rachel Fein - Trainer
Carla Wagner - Trainer
Montana Hayes - Trainer
Gretchen Decker - Trainer
Deb Plowman - Trainer
Brandi Calvert - Trainer
About our Chapter
Pets for Vets Chicagoland is a local chapter of the national organization, Pets for Vets, and is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to providing a second chance for shelter pets by rescuing, training and pairing them with America's veterans who could benefit from having a companion animal. The Pets for Vets Chicagoland Chapter serves veterans in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will Counties.
"He’s more than just a friend. He’s my battle buddy. He’s my left hand. We’re connected by a leash, but it’s really our umbilical cord. He’s sometimes more tuned into me than I’m tuned into me. He knows more about me than I do sometimes. He lets me know what’s going on."
– Adam
"You would think that a dog is just a dog. That may be true for some, but not me.
I used to sit at home, alone, and just let life pass me by, but now I have a reason to get up. Even if it’s feeding Samson, or taking him for walks, he has motivated me to live again."
– Luke
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