Dogs 4 Disabled Veterans (D4DV)
D4DV's MISSION
The Mission of Dogs 4 Disabled Veterans (D4DV) is to help disabled veterans, as defined in the American Disability Act, reintegrate into the community through the utilization of rehabilitated, rescued dogs.
D4DV's Vision
The Vision of D4DV is to change the way people view dogs by recognizing their value, devotion and innate capacity to help humans.
D4DV is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that rescues dogs with the potential to become Service Dogs in order to provide disabled veterans more independence. D4DV is working with shelters and rescue centers which provide dogs to train as Service Dogs. Service Dog training is being provided by Martin Work Camp inmates through "Train the Trainer" program established by D4DV and the Florida Department of Corrections. This program is Beacon Among Rescued K-9, "BARK".
Note: Service Dogs, per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) are dogs that are specifically trained to do tasks for a person with "substantial life limitation" that ameliorates the severe disability.
Send all application requests to: LorriVolkman@Dogs4disabledveterans.org
The Mission of Dogs 4 Disabled Veterans (D4DV) is to help disabled veterans, as defined in the American Disability Act, reintegrate into the community through the utilization of rehabilitated, rescued dogs.
D4DV's Vision
The Vision of D4DV is to change the way people view dogs by recognizing their value, devotion and innate capacity to help humans.
USMC Sgt. John Baughman (retired) with his Service Dog Able USN BM2 Moises Castro (retired) and his Service Dog Salsa
D4DV is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that rescues dogs with the potential to become Service Dogs in order to provide disabled veterans more independence. D4DV is working with shelters and rescue centers which provide dogs to train as Service Dogs. Service Dog training is being provided by Martin Work Camp inmates through "Train the Trainer" program established by D4DV and the Florida Department of Corrections. This program is Beacon Among Rescued K-9, "BARK".
Note: Service Dogs, per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) are dogs that are specifically trained to do tasks for a person with "substantial life limitation" that ameliorates the severe disability.
Send all application requests to: LorriVolkman@Dogs4disabledveterans.org
photos of BARK program
