4 Paws 4 Patriots
“giving back to those who have given so much”
4 PAWS 4 PATRIOTS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to provide free service dogs to disabled veterans across the United States. We utilize various resources including staff trainers, contract trainers and local animal shelters to provide service dogs, training, and equipment to Disabled American Veterans across the country.
On October 5th, a new VA directive brought about the exclusion of most disabled veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injury from being able to be reimbursed for the cost and care of their service dogs until at least 2014 when a VA study is scheduled to be completed. The VA has currently suspended that study so completion in 2014 is unlikely.
Without organizations like 4 Paws 4 Patriots, these disabled veterans simply have to do without the life changing and sometimes life saving benefits a service dog can provide. We can’t do it alone; we need your help. Most service dog programs need to raise about $30,000 to fund each service dog’s training. With the dedicated staff and volunteers here at 4 Paws 4 Patriots, we are able to accomplish the same results with $10,000 in expenses per dog. These disabled veterans rely on the generosity of Americans like you to help provide the funding necessary to accomplish the high level of training each service dog requires.
If you agree with us that every disabled veteran deserves the opportunity to return to an independent and productive life, then join the 4 Paws 4 Patriots team by becoming a contributing patriot. As 4 Paws 4 Patriots is a 501c3 non-profit organization, your contribution is tax deductible..
Have additional questions, concerns? Know a veteran in need of a service dog? Please contact me directly:
Masonically yours,
Tim LeBlanc, Master Mason
CEO 4 Paws 4 Patriots
tim@4paws4patriots.org
www.4paws4patriots.org