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Paws of War — Free Service Dogs, Companion Animal Adoption and Training

Nesconset headquarters; additional chapters, New York, North Carolina and Florida · Veteran and first responder service dogs · companion animal support

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Paws of War offers rescue-dog matching and service-dog training for eligible veterans and first responders, companion animal adoption for veterans, first responders and Gold Star families, emergency fostering and other pet-related support. The service-dog program requires application, qualifying service and medical documentation, interviews and continuing training. Not all adoptable dogs qualify as service dogs. Based in Nesconset, New York with North Carolina and Florida chapters. Confirm current regional openings directly

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

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Service dog program for qualifying veterans and first responders with service-related disability and required documentation; companion adoption also available to Gold Star families, subject to screening.
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Organization states its services are provided at no cost to qualifying participants

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