At Paws and Stripes, our mission has always been clear: to provide life-changing support for Veterans and rescue dogs. Today, we take an important step forward with the launch of the Veterans’ Resiliency Fund — an initiative that ensures the sustainability of our programs, allowing us to continue offering critical mental health services, animal-assisted therapies, and our Veteran Service Dog program to those who need it most.
Why Resiliency?
Resiliency defines who we are. Every day, Veterans demonstrate it as they navigate the invisible wounds of trauma, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and other mental health challenges. Our rescue dogs also embody resilience, overcoming neglect or abandonment to become well-trained companions and service dogs that offer unwavering support. Healing is not linear, but it is a process rooted in strength and partnership — values reflected in this fund.
The Impact
The Veterans’ Resiliency Fund is about more than financial support; it’s about securing a future of hope. This fund allows us to continue providing:
· Mental Health Services: Trauma-informed care for Veterans’ and their loved ones, delivered by licensed clinicians.
· Companion Animal Program (CAP): Designed for Veterans and their loved ones, this program focuses on building basic obedience, enrichment, and fostering a deeper bond with their dogs through training and support.
· Veteran Service Dog Program: Veterans choose their potential service dog from a pool of carefully vetted shelter dogs. Together, they embark on a journey where the Veteran actively trains their dog to become a fully certified service dog, providing essential support for PTSD, mobility issues, and other challenges.
How You Can Help
The Veterans’ Resiliency Fund will provide vital resources to sustain our programs. As we approach the official launch on Veterans’ Day, we invite you to contribute now. Every donation, regardless of size, makes a direct impact on the Veterans’ and dogs in our care, ensuring we can continue offering these life-changing services.
Your generosity allows Veterans to find healing, companionship, and purpose with their service dogs. Together, we can build a more resilient future, and we look forward to sharing the powerful success stories your support will create.
What’s Next?
By contributing to the Veterans’ Resiliency Fund, you’re doing more than making a donation. You’re investing in the future of a Veteran who has given so much, and a rescue dog now granted a second chance. Together, they form a partnership that transforms both their lives — a legacy worth building.
Join Us
As we launch the Veterans’ Resiliency Fund, I invite you to join us in this mission. Together, we can ensure Paws and Stripes remains a place where Veterans’ and dogs find healing, purpose, and hope.
Thank you for standing with us and them – Veterans and Shelter Dog
You can make an impact today by donating here:
-Stacy Bruce, Executive Director
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