Dear Partner Members & friends, First, I want to wish everyone and their families a wonderful holiday season for 2019! Now is the best time of year to reflect on family, on our values, and the things in life for which we are most grateful. Second, I want to thank everyone who has worked so […]
Florida Republican Congressman John Rutherford is sponsoring the bill Washington, D.C. – The PAWs Act was introduced to Congress June 5th by Congressman John Rutherford and, if passed, will require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide service dogs to veterans diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The bill is supported by the Association of Service […]
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 SACRAMENTO – With strong bipartisan support, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee today approved legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will require the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) to establish a competitive grant program to assist veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with the cost of a […]
We are actively seeking speakers for the 2020 ASDPMV Service Dog Conference! The Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans (ASDPMV) is accepting keynote, panelist and break-out session speaking proposals for its conference in Washington DC, this July. We are inviting Association members and non-members, professional dog trainers, and veteran service professionals looking for a better […]
Provided by American Service Dog Access Coalition Fake and poorly trained Service Dogs are inundating airlines, restaurants, hotels and other access providers creating undue burdens for disabled individuals when they travel. In response, industry leaders have come together to form the American Service Dog Access Coalition(ASDAC). ASDAC prioritizes collaboration with the goal of building the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Richard Burr introduced legislation to align the definition of a “service animal” under the Air Carriers Access Act (ACAA) with the definition under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), establish a criminal penalty for making misrepresentations about a service animal, and require federal agencies to establish a standard of service […]
(Ponte Vedra, Fla.) – Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine partnered with K9s For Warriors in a ground-breaking study which assessed the efficacy of service dogs in lowering Post-traumatic Stress symptoms among veterans. Results published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology reveal that veterans suffering from PTSD exhibited better mental health and well-being […]
Quantico, VA- If the Super Bowl’s not for you, the Puppy Bowl is always an adorable alternative aired earlier in the day. There’s even more reason to watch it this year—local rescue puppy with a purpose will be competing for the coveted MVP title and a Lombarky trophy for their team. Pete, a rescue pup […]
On January 31st, K9s For Warriors will hold a dedication ceremony for its brand new training facility, the Gold Family Campus. Named after its previous owners, it was donated to K9s For Warriors last year and is located near Gainesville, about two hours from the organization’s headquarters in Ponte Vedra, FL. The campus is beautifully nestled […]