Approved Heroes have 30 days to adopt a dog and receive reimbursement of adoption fees. Dogs adopted prior to applying for our services DO NOT receive reimbursement of adoption fees.
All dogs receive cost-free American Kennel Club training with the Hero. Companion Dogs are certified to the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification. Service Dogs are certified to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
All Heroes receive a gift bag with C4H gear as a show of appreciation for their service and to celebrate their new Companion.
Every Companion and Hero receives a minimum of six scheduled check-ins while in the program.
Assistance with filing of the Hero’s request for a Service Dog, to include identification of the Hero’s needs and the determination of the appropriateness of the request.
Types of Dogs
We work with heroes to train animals to be either companions or service dogs help complete tasks for heroes with disabilities.
A Well Trained House Dog
For any Heroes who qualify for our program
Companion Dog Completes AKC CGC Training Program with Hero
Companion Dog Learns Basic Commands
Companion Dogs Cannot Go Into Public Places
Copy of ID Card
Copy of DD214
Copy of Lease or Proof of Home Ownership
Trained To Work and Perform Tasks
For Heroes with Physical wounds, PTSD, TBI, MST or Anxiety
Companion Dog Completes AKC CGC Training Program with Hero
Service Dog and Hero Learn Advanced Task Based Commands
Service Dogs Can Go Into Public Places
Copy of ID Card
Copy of DD214
Copy of Lease or Proof of Home Ownership
Physician Letter Stating Need
Active Duty: Current Chain of Command Authorization For Service Dog
