Did you know we've added more volunteer opportunities at Hero Dogs? Puppy raising is a huge commitment, so check out other ways to be involved. 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 are responsible for raising, socializing, and loving the puppies in our program from the ages of ~8 weeks to ~16 weeks. 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 are responsible for raising, socializing, and loving the puppies in our program for ~3-6 months of the dog’s training. The dogs may be at any stage of our program, between the ages of 8 weeks and 15 months. 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 are responsible for raising, socializing, and loving the adult dogs from the time they are about a year old until they begin Advanced Training. Read more about these and other opportunities at hero-dogs.org/volunteer and consider joining us on Saturday, 7/20, at 11:30am. Visit hero-dogs.org/nextppo to register for our next Puppy Program Orientation. You can attend online or in-person at our facility in Brookeville, MD.
Hero Dogs, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
Brookeville, MD 707 followers
Service Dogs for America's Heroes
About us
Hero Dogs, Inc., a Maryland 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, improves quality of life for our nation’s heroes by raising, training, and placing service dogs and other highly skilled canines, free of charge with lifetime support of the partnerships. The Hero Dogs staff and volunteers train dogs to assist veterans and first responders with physical limitations and/or mobility issues, hearing loss, mental health disorders, or combinations of these. A Hero Dog reduces a veteran’s reliance on other people by doing tasks that the veteran cannot do alone. A dedicated service dog can give a veteran the confidence and support to travel outside the home independently, (re)join the workforce, and accomplish the everyday tasks of living. Hero Dogs relies on volunteers to fill a variety of roles in the organization. If you would like to donate your time and skills (as a board member, puppy raiser, puppy sitter, or kennel volunteer), please visit: http://hero-dogs.org/volunteer
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http://www.hero-dogs.org
External link for Hero Dogs, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Brookeville, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- assistance (service) dog training
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P.O. Box 64
Brookeville, MD 20833-0064, US
Employees at Hero Dogs, Inc.
Updates
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Ten out of eleven of the latest Hero Dogs puppies have been black labs—help us welcome a yellow lab into the mix! Introducing Hero Dogs Sgt. Merlin German, USMC! Hero Dogs Merlin is 11 weeks old and is a cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever. He comes to Hero Dogs from ICAN through our partnership with the Assistance Dogs International North American Breeding Cooperative. Merlin is sponsored by Caladwich Consulting, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business! Merlin's namesake, nicknamed "Miracle Man," was a United States Marine Corps sergeant stationed in Iraq who survived a roadside bomb blast in 2005. He became a symbol of recovery during the 17 months he spent hospitalized following the blast. He eventually regained the ability to walk and set up a charity for child burn victims. Tragically, German passed away in 2008 following a skin graft surgery. Follow Merlin at https://lnkd.in/dpysKNix account to watch him learn, grow, and honor the memory of his namesake.
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🗞 Extra! Extra! The new edition of The Paw Print was published this morning! This issue's facility dog spotlight is on Hero Dogs Fred of The City of Frederick Police Department and Maryland School for the Deaf; visit https://conta.cc/3zzN26B to see what's been going on at Hero Dogs.
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This picture shows the strong bond of our latest service dog team. Congratulations to Cory, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and his service dog Hero Dogs Cassie! Our gratitude to Cassie's puppy raiser, Lisa H., and to her puppy sponsor, Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc. She couldn't have reached this achievement without either! Hero Dogs Cassandra Kendrick, USN is named after a Navy veteran who lost her life in 2021 after saving two children from drowning. We can't wait to see where this wonderful partnership takes these two. We know Cassie's namesake would be proud.
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One little black Labrador puppy just wasn't enough, so here's a second. 🥹 Please welcome Hero Dogs Dr. Guy Ernest McFarland, Jr.! Hero Dogs Guy is a 10 week old lab puppy who comes to us from Susquehanna Service Dogs through our partnership with the Assistance Dogs International North American Breeding Cooperative. Guy, sponsored by Dave McFarland, is named after a veteran of the US Navy Medical Corps. Follow him at instagram.com/HeroDogsGuy to watch this little guy learn how to become an assistance dog!
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Introducing Hero Dogs Brigadier General Virgil L. Zoller, USAF! Hero Dogs Virgil is a 9 week old black Labrador who comes to us from NEADS World Class Service Dogs through our partnership with the Assistance Dogs International North American Breeding Cooperative. Virgil is sponsored by the Affeldt family and is named in memory of a decorated American hero. Virgil Zoller graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1938. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the United States Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General. Follow him at https://lnkd.in/gh8eQejc to watch him grow into his role as an assistance dog!
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"While she cannot replace the parts of me that were permanently lost or damaged, she was trained to be the gold that fills in the gaps. The frequency of nightmares has significantly decreased. If I’m triggered in a situation or environment, she helps me to recover and return instead of fleeing." — US Army Veteran partnered with service dog Hero Dogs Fiona June is PTSD Awareness Month. Hero Dogs is proud to raise, train, and place dogs to assist people living with PTSD. If you or a veteran or first responder you know could benefit from an assistance dog, please visit hero-dogs.org/servicedog to learn more about our programs and eligibility.
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We ❤️ our puppy sponsors, like Hero Dogs Coltrane's sponsor Jazz Solutions Inc! Does your business or organization want to sponsor an assistance dog in training? Reach out to us at [email protected]!
Guess who aced his recent visit to the vet? That's right, Hero Dog Coltrane! We’re delighted to share that our sponsored puppy, Coltrane, had a fantastic visit to the vet last week! This charming black lab is not only growing fast but is also proving to be in excellent health, all set to continue learning how to be a service dog for veterans and first responders. We're so proud of how brave and well-behaved he was, winning hearts everywhere he goes! Follow us here on LinkedIn for more paws-itive updates as Coltrane continues his journey with Hero Dogs, Inc. Thank you for all your support and encouragement—it truly makes a difference! 👉 Check out Coltrane's Official Instagram https://lnkd.in/exVd_54Z #ColtraneTheHeroDog #JSLGivesBack #ServiceDogs #PuppyTraining #VeteranSupport #FirstResponders #JSL
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Our gratitude to one of our newest supporters, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC! Service dog in training Hero Dogs Virginia, Trainer Sabrina, and Executive Director Nikki Charles recently attended their 2024 Janney Wealth Management Conference in Baltimore. Virginia got to show off her skills and we were able to thank the company for their show of support. They selected Hero Dogs as their conference charity partner and raised over $24,000 for our programs!
At our annual Wealth Management Conference, we raised over $24,000, benefitting Hero Dogs. This non-profit pairs service dogs with veterans of the U.S. military and first responders with disabilities to improve the quality of their lives, including customized training and lifetime support. Additionally, they raise, train, and place skilled home companions, facility, and therapy dogs to help support the community.
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