Matches From Around the Nation

Pets For Vets has matched Veterans and pets around the nation. When a Veteran is matched with the right pet, both lives change for the better. The Veteran saves the animal and welcomes him/her into a loving home. The pet provides the Veteran with unconditional love and support, easing stress, depression, loneliness and anxiety. Together, they share a Super Bond™ that provides them both with a whole new “leash” on life. Search through our match stories, below, and see for yourself how both the Veteran's and the pet's lives have been changed forever.

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David and Charlie

Pets for Vets is honored to thank Sergeant David Mills for his service by introducing him to his for...

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Ricki and Molly

My dog Stuie, had to be rehomed due to aggression towards first responders that were trying to help ...

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Eddy and Sam

Eddy is in his 21st year of service, with three tours overseas in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait. He p...

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Bob and Roxy

Our latest match is for a Veteran who served in both the army and air force in the 1960's! Bob and h...

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Vickie and Sydney

The chapter recently matched Vickie Hart, a U.S. Army Sergeant Veteran, and her new companion, a cat...

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Steve and Jimi

My life had become a mess, so I went to the VA at West Haven, Connecticut, and checked in to seven y...

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Thomas and Rocky

While serving with the U.S. Marine Corps from July 1973 to June of 1975, Lance Corporal Thomas Manle...

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Bob and Willow

Bob enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1967 and served in Vietnam. Bob has had many dogs since his milit...

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Roger and Lady

I'm a Marine from Vietnam days. Lately my life has been going rather tough. My dog died last summer ...

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Cody and Quincy

I found out my dog's name a little before Pets for Vets brought him to me. I couldn't wait to meet Q...

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John and Emma

Emma waits for John on the stair landing as soon as she hears his car pull into the garage. She ofte...

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Geary and Cheyenne

I'm the recipient of a Pets for Vets companion dog, Cheyenne. I'm amazed by the time and effort they...

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Taneisha and Minx

Pets for Vets typically places dogs but sometimes, a cat is exactly what a Veteran needs! That was c...

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Darryl and Winston

Since Darryl, an Iraqi-era veteran, was matched with his dog Winston, the two have been regularly se...

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Gage and Poseidon

Gage is from Oakhurst, Texas. While Gage may look young, after you meet him, it is easy to tell that...

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Matthew and Laela

Meet Veteran Matthew and his new companion Laela, a brindle boxer mix. Matthew approached Pets for V...

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Russ and Tink

Meet Russ and Tink. Russ is a Staff Sergeant in the Army who served in OIF (06-07 and 2011) and is c...

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Chris and Thor

After retiring as a master sergeant following a 20-year career with the Air Force, Chris Stagner spe...

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