named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Monthly Group Program
Provides ongoing support and training for service dog teams through monthly group lessons.
Service Dog Training Program
Adopts shelter/rescue dogs and trains them to be psychiatric service dog partners for military veterans with PTSD, provided free of charge.
activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 3
- Rescue and training of psychiatric service dogs for veterans with PTSD Veteran Service Dog Training and PlacementRescues abandoned dogs from shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dog partners for veterans with PTSD, including structured training for both dogs and veterans, culminating in a formal graduation ceremony.
- Sponsorship program for Veteran-Service Dog teams Veteran Service Dog Training and PlacementEngages sponsors to financially support Veteran-Service Dog teams, covering medical care, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, fencing, and other essential needs through the R4PTSD Family sponsorship model.
- Support and monitoring of Veteran-Service Dog teams Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides ongoing support through monthly group classes, regular check-ins, and wellness oversight for both veterans and their service dogs, with involvement from training staff and advisors to ensure long-term team success.
capacity building · 1
- Capacity building through veteran and community engagement Veteran Service Dog Training and PlacementBuilds organizational and community capacity by connecting with veterans, sponsors, donors, and volunteers; includes fostering and training service dogs and expanding outreach through advisor networks.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- All-volunteer operational model all-volunteer model unique to this orgOperates with an all-volunteer team motivated by commitment to the mission, reducing overhead and directing resources toward pairing rescued dogs with veterans.
- Collaborative organizational structure collaborative organizational model unique to this orgLeverages a network of board members, advisors, volunteers, sponsors, and partners to collectively advance the mission of pairing rescue dogs with veterans.
- Free provision of fully trained service dogs free service dog provision unique to this orgProvides fully trained psychiatric service dogs to veterans with PTSD at no cost, removing financial barriers to access.
- Relational, family-integrated support model relational_family_integrated_model unique to this orgEngages sponsors as relational partners in a family-integrated approach, fostering deeper support networks for Veteran-Service Dog teams.
- Rescue dog rehabilitation and dual-purpose training shelter dog rehabilitation and training unique to this orgTrains abandoned shelter and rescue dogs to become psychiatric service animals, providing them with purpose and forever homes while addressing veterans' PTSD.
- Sponsorship-based funding and support model sponsorship-based funding model unique to this orgRelies on individual and organizational sponsorships to fully fund the care, training, and placement of service dogs, enabling cost-free provision to veterans.
- Therapeutic belief in mutual rescue animal_assisted_therapy unique to this orgHolds that the act of training and bonding with a rescued dog can simultaneously heal both the veteran and the dog, forming the philosophical foundation of the program.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022
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1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 1
- Robert R Parsons — Director
relationships · 41
who they work with
- Adopt A Rescued Friend (AARF) Houston Partner — Rescue organization that helps PTSD Rescue find service dog candidates; specifically mentioned as Mikey and Major’s Rescue
- Advisors Partner — Part of the organizational team providing strategic advice
- Animal Shelter Volunteers of Texas (ASVT) Partner — Rescue organization that helps PTSD Rescue find service dog candidates
- Black Ops Rescue Partner — Organization in Denver, Colorado that partners with PTSD Rescue on local events to unite veterans with shelter animals
- Board Partner — Part of the organizational team providing governance and guidance
- Breckenridge Distillery Partner — Distillery that produces award-winning spirits and supports veterans and Team Rescue
- Breckenridge Distillery Partner — Sponsored the service dogs Tyton and Astrid for Veterans.
- Combined Arms Partner — Collaborative impact organization that supports military members and families transitioning to civilian life; partner of PTSD Rescue
- Enzo Partner — Sponsored service dog in training program
- Evie Partner — Sponsored service dog in training program
- Grace Partner — Sponsored service dog in training program
- Houston PetSet Partner — Rescue organization that helps PTSD Rescue find service dog candidates
- Independence Partner — Sponsored service dog in training program
- JoyRide Center Partner — Organization providing equine-assisted services and functional/life skills education; partners with PTSD Rescue to support veterans
- Lani’s Lucky Shepherds of Houston Partner — Rescue organization that helps PTSD Rescue find service dog candidates; specifically mentioned as Hailey, Bravo, and Romeo’s Rescue
- Launch Pad Brewery Partner — Air Force Veteran-owned brewery in Aurora, Colorado that serves as an event partner for PTSD Rescue
- Line Cutterz Partner — Company that provides fishing line cutters and supports PTSD Rescue
- Maverick Partner — Sponsored service dog in training program
- Partners Partner — Organizations or entities collaborating with PTSD Rescue
- Paws for Heroes Partner — Nonprofit that rescues and trains dogs to serve as companion dogs for veterans with PTSD; partner of PTSD Rescue
- Porter Partner — Sponsored service dog in training program
- Queener Law, LLC Partner — Sponsored the training and care of service dogs Hailey and Maverick for Veterans.
- ReLEntless Defender Partner — Police-veteran owned clothing company that gives back to law enforcement community; partner of PTSD Rescue
- Rotary International Partner — Provided support for the Grace and Keely service team.
- Saint Laurence Social Concerns Ministry (SCM) Partner — Sponsored the service dogs Evie and Enzo for Veterans.
- SavAPet Houston Partner — Rescue organization that helps PTSD Rescue find service dog candidates; specifically mentioned as Tuve’s Rescue
- Saving Our Companion Animals – Fort Bend County Partner — Rescue organization that helps PTSD Rescue find service dog candidates
- Sierra Container Group Partner — Andrew Moore, Advisor, is the Vice President of Sales for this company.
- Sierra Container Group Partner — Sponsored the training and care of service dog Porter for a Veteran.
- Smith, Seckman, Reid, Inc. Partner — Aric Murray, Treasurer, is a Principal at this consulting engineering firm.
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