By connecting our nation’s military Veterans with rescued animals, Pets for Vets helps create second chances and new beginnings. With over 300 successful matches and counting, we are changing lives one lick at a time.
Making the perfect, lifelong match begins with our dedicated volunteer trainers who help select and prepare animal companions for their new lives. If you are a professional dog trainer who wants to make a difference for Veterans and pets, we would love to have you on our team!
Turn your dollars into real change with a tax-deductible donation to Pets for Vets. Your contribution directly impacts Veterans and their animal companions by providing everything they need to start their life together on the right paw.
We enrich the lives of Veterans by creating a Super Bond® with custom trained working animals.
Finger Lakes, NY Chapter is a
Nonprofit Organization
Founded on (month), 2018
Meet the Chapter Director - Paul Dewing
I am a 20 year service English police officer, a K9 handler and behaviourist/trainer, now retired to upstate New York. I was run over by a car while on duty which resulted in TBI in 2007. I have some memory loss from my injuries. I have significant empathy with returning veterans, having suffered a TBI and been diagnosed with PTSD. I have some understanding of the need for support in dark times. My work was my calling, and I feel that as I can no longer do that, a new calling awaits, of being able to offer support to veterans. I'm married, and have a horse farm, two dogs, two cats and too many cars!
"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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