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K9s For Warriors — No-Cost PTSD, TBI and MST Service Dogs for Veterans

National program; training campuses assigned after acceptance, United States, Puerto Rico and Guam · Veteran service dogs · residential handler training

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Active applications; estimated waitlist 18–24 months, subject to change

K9s For Warriors accepts applications from eligible military Veterans nationwide and in Puerto Rico and Guam who have clinically documented service-connected PTSD, traumatic brain injury or military sexual trauma. Selected participants receive a trained service dog and residential handler training, including lodging, meals and equipment, without program charges. The official FAQ reports an approximately 18–24 month wait, subject to change. Applicants must complete screening, medical verification, references and training requirements. This is an ongoing application program, not a dated public event

VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 27, 2026 · Recently updated

Waitlist

Availability

Waitlist · Not reported by source

Eligibility

U.S. military veterans with clinician-verified service-connected PTSD, TBI or military sexual trauma; program screening required

Cost

Service dog, handler training, lodging, meals and equipment provided at no financial cost to accepted Veterans

Organization: K9s For Warriors official program, FAQ and application pages

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