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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James and Judd

After serving in the Army for seven years, James had extensive physical injuries and was diagnosed w...

Matthew and Laela

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

David and Charley

David is a Corporal in the Marine Corps and a veteran of two Iraq tours. David joined the Marines pr...

Thomas and Jordy

Unlike most of her breed, Jordy is quite the chill and mellow Border Collie who lets out her playful...

Chris and Buster

My name is Christopher Myers SSG Ret. I was medically retired from the Army in 2015. I found myself ...

Taneisha and Minx

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

Cody and Bailey

I was in the Army for almost 4 years and during that time a lot took place. I have multiple injuries...

Luke and Samson

You would think that a dog is just a dog. That may be true for some, but not me. Before Samson, I wa...

Cherish and Teddy

My name is Cherish and I am the recipient of a Pets for Vets dog named Teddy. He has been with me fo...

Michael and Phoenix

Thank You, Pets for Vets! My name is Michael Mastriana and I would like to express my gratitude and ...

Steve and Whiskers

Introducing Steve and Whiskers who were matched on New Years Day 2016! Steve was a member of the Arm...

Doug and Peter

Doug, a retired Sergeant of the US Army, was looking for a friendly, affectionate animal companion. ...

Rich and Ozzy

I'd like to thank you for finding me my new friend Ozzy. Ozzy is a terrier mix with lots of energy, ...

Cathy Mcdonough Drake

Cathy McDonough Drake received her robo dog, Bingo, shortly before she died at age 96. Cathy was a f...

Albert and His Dog

Albert Merkley received his interactive pet dog in November 2019.

Charlie and Ace

Infantryman Charles VanDrunen entered the Army in 1971 as one man and returned home a different man....

John and Tag

John, who served in the Marines, and his Pets for Vets dog, Tag, lead an active Colorado lifestyle -...

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...