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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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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Nick and Stryker

Staff Sergeant Nicholas Morgan served in the United States Army for six years as a military Intellig...

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Stephen and Teddy

When I first got Teddy from Pets for Vets, my brother asked, "What is the Pets for Vets? I'm seeing ...

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Alice

It is common to wonder what stories shelter dogs could tell us if they were able. At Pets for Vets, ...

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Bill and Buddy

On June 1, Pets for Vets Wisconsin placed Buddy, a red Cocker Spaniel/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ...

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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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Gene and Sarge

Gene served in the Army from 1967 to 1970 in VietNam. He is unable to have a live pet so he jumped a...

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Erica, Nala and Zoe

We placed two bunnies with a veteran on New Year's Day. Erica is so excited. The bunnies came from W...

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Leif and Spyder

United States Army veteran Specialist Leif Meisinger suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, tr...

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Steve and Toby

Stephen, a Navy Veteran who served our country for 2 years in 1992 -93, came to us with the hope of ...

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Irene and Her Dog

Pets for Vets SW IN provided her with an interactive pet dog.

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John and Blue

Meet John and Blue — The first match in Chicagoland!

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Alan and Eddie

The Portland, Maine chapter of Pets for Vets was excited to match Alan with his new animal companion...

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Cathy and Drake

Cathy McDonough Drake received her interactive pet dog, Bingo, shortly before she died at age 96.

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Sam and Chance

Sergeant Sam Montoya joined the United States Marine Corp at the age of 17. During his time in servi...

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Jake and Tank

Tank coming into my life has been so amazing. I can't believe how fast we connected. It's like he kn...

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Darrell and Scout

SW IN chapter placed an interactive pet with him which pleased him greatly. He has named his dog Sco...

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