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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Ray and Suzy

Our Philly chapter welcomed its first two members to its family in April 2019. U.S. Navy/Coast Guard...

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Lori and Gunner

Without Pets for Vets, I would not have Gunner. In the short time I've had Gunner I have had no nigh...

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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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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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Larry and Saylor

As soon as U.S. Army - Combat Medic Larry and Irish Terrier/Irish Wolfhound Saylor were matched, it ...

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Mac and Lucy

I want to start out with a special thank you to Pets for Vets for my amazing dog Lucy! She has been ...

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DJ and Axel

Donald, also known as DJ, is from Michigan. DJ entered the Army in 2003 and left in 2011. He was an ...

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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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John and Maverick

Having Maverick come into my life has been a godsend for me. I know every time I open the door to my...

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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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Stephen and Diamond

Stephen Pipkin served in the Air Force for seven years. He recently moved to Las Vegas from Los Ange...

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Daniel and Fletcher

My name is Daniel Goodman and I'm an U.S. Army veteran. I served 5 years active duty with one major ...

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Paul and Bella

She bounces, She bounds She runs all around Her joy is today - Not what went away From rescue to lov...

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John and Bella

I did an internet search after my doctor talked about getting a pet. I found Pets for Vets in Columb...

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George and Romeo

George served in the Army from 1958 to 1962 at Fort Knox. Unable to have a live cat, George chose a ...

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Elmer and Lady

I don't know how to thank you for choosing Lady for us. She is such a treat to have. She takes me fo...

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Tommanee and Scarlet

E-4 Tommanee "Red" McKinney served in the Air Force during the Gulf War. She was a job database mana...

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Travis and Trexten

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone at Pets for Vets for finding and placing my new best fr...

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