Smithtown, New York, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s VetDogs, a national nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, is excited to announce a new partnership with global materials science company 3M as part of its Puppy With a Purpose® program. 3M will sponsor and help raise a black Labrador Retriever puppy named “Scotty”—after the iconic mascot of its Scotch Brand, Scotty McTape—to become a future service dog, eventually helping to empower an individual who has served our nation with honor.

Over the next 14 to 18 months, Scotty, now 18 weeks old, will be raised by a Minnesota-based volunteer puppy raiser who will take on the important role of preparing him for his future career as a service dog. With the guidance of America’s VetDogs skilled staff, Scotty will learn basic obedience, socialization skills, and good house manners, all while being integrated into 3M’s corporate environment and community relations initiatives.

“We are proud to welcome 3M as a partner in our mission to provide specially trained, accredited service dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities,” said John Miller, president and CEO of America’s VetDogs. “Corporate partnerships are critical to helping us expand access to our programs, engage more volunteers, and meet the growing demand for service dogs nationwide. This partnership not only helps provide a life-changing service dog to a deserving individual but also fosters a deeper connection between 3M employees and the veteran and first-responder communities.”

America’s VetDogs launched its corporate Puppy With a Purpose program to give companies a hands-on way to support veterans and first responders while engaging employees in the rewarding experience of service dog training. Through this partnership, 3M advances its commitment to corporate social responsibility by supporting a cause aligned with its values of service, inclusion, and innovation. Co-raising a future service dog fosters employee engagement, strengthens morale, and reinforces 3M’s role as a positive force within the community.