Question: How does a veteran with PTSD obtain a service dog?

Answer: VA does not provide service dogs for physical or mental health conditions, including PTSD. VA does provide veterinary care for service dogs that are deemed medically necessary for the rehabilitation or restorative care plan of veterans with permanent physical impairments. Research is underway to determine if dogs can provide service for persons with PTSD. VA will continue to provide service dogs for people with visual, hearing or mobility impairments.

Below you will find several websites of companies that provide free service dogs to veterans:

www.operationdeltadog.org

www.pawsforveterans.com/home

 www.canineangelsservicedogs.org