Volunteer at Pets for Vets

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Pets for Vets. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely on a team of dedicated volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of Veterans and rescued animals. No matter what your interest, talent or skillset, we probably have an opportunity for you - from professional dog trainer to foster mom or dad and more!

The first step to making a difference in the lives of Veterans and rescue pets is to fill out the form below to be added to our database. We will contact you when an opportunity to help arises.

Thank you again for caring about Veterans and pets!

Pets for Vets Volunteer Roles

"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

"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

"He's my best friend and I love him.He saved my life and I believe I'm saving his life."

- Alfred and Louie

He's my special dog.

He's done wonders for me as a Veteran.

- Tim and Louie

Roxy provides a sense of security through our connection. Roxy helped me graduate.

- Brandon and Roxy

I adopted Gigi and she adopted me. The two oi is bonded like you would never believe. All can say is, 'who saved who?'

- Corey and Gigi

Ranger became my constant, comforting companion. It was an instant connection.

- Jose and Ranger

"She is more than he dog she is my partner in healing"

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Davis and Lady

"Ozzie has made my life better."

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Rich and Ozzie

"Since l've had Gunner I have had no nightmares and can sleep through the night."

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Lori and Gunner

"He has helped me emotionally with my depression and PTSD. He lies right next to me when I sleep and I haven't had nightmares since. He and I go everywhere together. He is my new battle buddy."

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Cody and Quincy

"She gave me the strength to carry on. I truly believe she rescued me."

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Chris and Princess

"Bob has brought light and joy into my life He Is the best and really is great therapy."

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James and Bob

"Spyder was very crucial in my healing process. "Spyder was that saving grace that centered me again and brought me back. All of my needs were met in Spyder. He is the raddest dog ever."

- Leif and Spyder

"You found me the bestest friend I have had."

- Daiana and Bravo

"Enzo is the perfect dog for me, for us! He even valks like me!'

- Justin and Enzo

"He Is more than a friend. He's sometimes more in tune to me than I am in tune to me.

The magic is in the match."

- Adam and Rakkasan

"I feel different already."

- Lenny and Kaye

Wrangler stops my panic attacks when driving.

He helps me from having nightmares.

- Steve and Wrangler

"DD rescued me and saved my life. I'm so happy to be with her. 22 Veterans take their own lives, without Pets for Vets and Clarissa, I would be just another statistic."

- Blade and DD