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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.  

Planet Dog Honor's America's VetDogs

Posted on 1/15/2026
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

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

Posted on 1/15/2026
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

AVD Commissions Statue of Sully H.W. Bush

Posted on 1/15/2026
America’s VetDogs® Commissions Renowned Sculptor Susan Bahary to Create Life-Size Bronze of George H.W. Bush’s Service Dog Sully Statue Will Stand Proudly at the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum in College Station, Texas Smithtown, NY (Novem

Monumental Sports Partners with America's VetDogs

Posted on 1/15/2026
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Partners with America's VetDogs to Welcome a Service Dog-In-Training – Future service dog ‘Scout’ joins the MSE Family on January 30th – – MSE staff to puppy raise a future service dog for a veteran or firs

Fireworks Safety Tips

Posted on 1/15/2026
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,

Sully Statue Unveiling at VetDogs Campus

Posted on 1/15/2026
SULLY H.W. BUSH STATUE UNVEILING EVENT AT AMERICA’S VETDOGS ON NOVEMBER 10, 2020 Life-Size Bronze of George H.W. Bush’s Service Dog, Sully, Makes Its Debut in Smithtown, New York WHAT: In recognition of Veterans Day, America’s VetDogs commissio

Future Service Dog ‘Captain’ Joins Capitals

Posted on 1/15/2026
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

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

Posted on 1/15/2026
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

Atlanta United Raises Second Service Dog

Posted on 1/15/2026
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 Partners with Atlanta United

Posted on 1/15/2026
Atlanta United partners with America’s VetDogs to raise future service dog ‘Spike’ First-ever MLS club service dog will be trained and placed with disabled U.S. veteran ATLANTA (Jan. 23, 2020) – Atlanta United today announced the club has part

VetDogs Hosts Bipartisan Event 2019

Posted on 1/15/2026
America’s VetDogs Hosts Bipartisan Event for Funding of Veteran Service Dog Programs Members of the House of Representatives and Senate, Former President George H.W. Bush’s Service Dog Sully, U.S. Military Veterans and VetDogs Graduates Will Be Onsi

America’s VetDogs Graduate Gretchen Evans awarded at ESPYS

Posted on 1/15/2026
America’s VetDogs Graduate, Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Gretchen Evans, Honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at The 2022 ESPYS SMITHTOWN, NY (July 21, 2022) America’s VetDogs, a national nonprofit that provides specially trained g

Joe Campolo Elected to Board Executive Committee

Posted on 1/15/2026
Board Member Joe Campolo Elected to Executive Committee Smithtown, N.Y. (July 17, 2020) – The Guide Dog Foundation and its sister organization, America’s VetDogs, are pleased to announce the election of Joe Campolo of Stony Brook, NY, to serve on th

VetDogs Hosts Long Island Run and Dog Walk 2016

Posted on 1/15/2026
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

PenFed Credit Union Sponsors America’s VetDogs Training Classes

Posted on 1/15/2026
PenFed Credit Union Sponsors America’s VetDogs Training Classes for Over 30 Military Veterans and First Responders Students learn and bond with their new service dogs during two-week in-residence training program at America’s VetDogs’ Smithtown, Ne

America’s VetDogs Celebrates Senate Passage of The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act

Posted on 1/15/2026
America’s VetDogs Celebrates Senate Passage of The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act 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

Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs Announce New Board Members and Slate of Officers

Posted on 7/28/2025
Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs Announce New Board Members and Slate of Officers Smithtown, NY – July 28, 2025 – The Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs, leading national nonprofit organizations which provide guide dogs to individu

America’s VetDogs Supports Introduction of the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act

Posted on 4/2/2025
America’s VetDogs Supports Introduction of the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act

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 1/15/2026
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