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If you're a member of the media in search of a good story, you've come to the right place.  America's VetDogs has amazing stories to tell, and limitless ways to tell them.  Whether you're looking for an uplifting tale with a happy ending, a compelling angle for a story about the transformational power of an assistance dog, an inspiring tale of a veteran with a disability, or a professional expert to give opinions and advice on everything from veterinary care to planned giving, we're happy to be your resource.

For story opportunities, or media questions, please contact Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Allison Storck 631-334-2615, or Assistant Director or PR and Marketing , Jamie Shrewsbury at 304-839-2551.

Since 2003, America’s VetDogs has trained and placed guide, hearing, PTSD, and service dogs to provide independence, enhanced mobility and companionship to veterans with disabilities from all eras.  In 2015, VetDogs opened its programs to first responders, including fire, police, and emergency medical personnel.  America's VetDogs is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog Foundation and relies on contributions from generous individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations to fund its mission to help those who have served our country live with dignity and independence.  It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog, but America’s VetDogs provides its services completely free of charge to the individual.  

America’s VetDogs & Crayola Flowers

Posted on 9/24/2024
Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs Launch Fresh New Fundraising Initiative With Crayola Flowers America’s VetDogs will be hosting a congressional breakfast on Thursday, September 13, 2018, from 8:00 am to 10:30 a.m. at the U.S. Cap

America's VetDogs Honors the Congressional Medal of Honor Society with Dog Naming

Posted on 7/30/2024
Teresa Fitzpatrick Elected to America’s VetDogs and Guide Dog Foundation Board FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Smithtown, N.Y. (February 3, 2022) – The Guide Dog Foundation and its sister organization America’s VetDogs, are pleased to announce the electio

U.S. House of Representatives Passes The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act With Bipartisan Support

Posted on 5/22/2024
Bill Authorizes the Department of Treasury to Mint a Commemorative Coin Series Honoring the Service of Working Dogs; Surcharges From Sales to Support America’s VetDogs

America’s VetDogs & Team Foster Partner to Bring Specially Trained Service Dogs to Disabled Veterans

Posted on 5/14/2024
America's VetDogs and Team Foster, which raises money to provide accredited, life-saving service dogs to injured and disabled Veterans, today announced a partnership to help those who have served our country honorably live with dignity and independen

Long Island IHOP Restaurants Support America’s VetDogs in Celebration of Military Appreciation Month

Posted on 5/1/2024
Throughout the month of May, customers at all 19 Long Island IHOP restaurants, representing each IHOP franchisee in Nassau and Suffolk counties, will be able to buy a coupon booklet with a $40 value for only $5. The IHOP franchisees will donate 100 p

America's VetDogs Honored with Congressional Medal of Honor Society's 2024 Community Service Citizen

Posted on 3/27/2024
America's VetDogs Honored with Congressional Medal of Honor Society's 2024 Community Service Citizens Award America’s VetDogs will be hosting a congressional breakfast on Thursday, September 13, 2018, from 8:00 am to 10:30 a.m. at the U.S. Cap

America’s VetDogs Provides the Pentagon with Specially Trained Facility Dog

Posted on 11/28/2023
Houston Texans partner with America's VetDogs to raise a future service dog puppy

‘Captain’ Completes Training with Washington Capitals; Placed with Local Veteran

Posted on 9/17/2023
America’s VetDogs Service Dog In Training ‘Captain’ Completes Training with Washington Capitals; Placed with Local Veteran ARLINGTON, Va. – America’s VetDogs service dog in training Captain has completed training and been placed with retired U.S.

Amazin’ Mets Foundation Partners with America’s VetDogs to Raise Future Service Dog

Posted on 9/17/2023
Amazin’ Mets Foundation Partners with America’s VetDogs to Raise Future Service Dog First-Ever MLB Service Dog Will Be Trained and Placed With Disabled U.S. Veteran or First Responder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 21, 2022 (Flushing, NY) – The

Congressman McHenry Introduces H.R. 807: The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act

Posted on 9/17/2023
Bipartisan bill honors impact of service dogs on the lives of disabled veterans, active-duty servicemembers, and first responders; Surcharges from coin sales would advance America's VetDogs mission.

VetDogs Hosts Long Island Run and Dog Walk 2016

Posted on 9/17/2023
America’s VetDogs®, the Smithtown Long Island-based not-for-profit that provides specially trained guide and service dogs to disabled veterans is excited to host its Second Annual Long Island Run and Dog Walk (LIrace4vets.Vetdogs.org) in partnership

Fireworks Safety Tips

Posted on 9/17/2023
Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs Prepares Pet Owners With Firework Pet Safety Tips While Out Celebrating, Set Your Pet Up For Success During Firework Celebrations WHAT: As Independence Day celebrations begin by breaking out the grills,

Atlanta United Raises Second Service Dog

Posted on 9/17/2023
Atlanta United partners with America’s VetDogs to raise second future service dog Second-ever MLS club service dog will be trained for placement with disabled U.S. veteran ATLANTA (Sept. 1, 2021) – Atlanta United today announced the club has on

VetDogs Graduate & and Her Hearing Dog Place Semifinalist in 2020 Hero Dog Awards

Posted on 9/17/2023
America’s VetDogs Graduate & U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Gretchen Evans and Hearing Dog Aura Place Semifinalist in 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® SMITHTOWN, NEW YORK, JUNE 8, 2020 – America’s VetDogs is thrilled to announce U.S.

Deloitte Sponsors an America’s VetDogs Future Service Dog

Posted on 9/17/2023
Deloitte Sponsors an America’s VetDogs Future Service Dog for a Military Veteran or First Responder WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 — As part of the America’s VetDogs’ corporate puppy with a purpose program, Deloitte is sponsoring a male black Labrador r

The Founders Group Sponsor Service Dog In-Training

Posted on 9/17/2023
THE FOUNDERS GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY PARTNERS WITH AMERICA’S VETDOGS TO SPONSOR A SERVICE DOG IN TRAINING – Future service dog ‘Juno’ joined The Founders Group at Morgan Stanley Family in December 2021 – – The Founders Group at Morgan Stanl

Pamela Tate Elected to Serve on Executive Committee 2020

Posted on 9/17/2023
Pamela Tate Elected to Serve on Executive Committee Smithtown, N.Y. (July 21, 2020) – The Guide Dog Foundation and its sister organization, America’s VetDogs, are pleased to announce the election of Pamela Tate of Chicago, IL, to serve on the execut

‘Biscuit’ Joins Washington Capitals as Team Service Dog in Training

Posted on 9/17/2023
Future Service Dog ‘Biscuit’ Joins Washington Capitals as Team Service Dog in Training Capitals partner with America’s VetDogs to raise and train Biscuit FOOTAGE: Click here for related footage Arlington, Va. – The Washington Capitals announ

Future Service Dog ‘Captain’ Joins Capitals

Posted on 9/17/2023
Future Service Dog ‘Captain’ Joins Capitals as Team Service Dog in Training for America’s VetDogs ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals announced today the organization has partnered with America’s VetDogs, a New York based non-profit that pro

Planet Dog Honor's America's VetDogs

Posted on 9/17/2023
Plant Dog Ball Honors America's VetDogs On April 8, The Planet Dog Foundation will host its inaugural Planet Dog Ball to raise awareness and funds for two highly-regarded organizations that provide service animals to veterans and active-duty servi