Causes: Animal Training, Animals, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Health, Human Services, Military & Veterans Organizations, Rehabilitative Care, Veterans

Mission: Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. , was created for the charitable purpose of rescuing, raising, training and then donating medical service/assistance dogs to mentally and/or physically impaired individuals to provide assistance, independence and improve the quality of life of both the recipient and the dog. In addition, it is our goal to promote education and pioneer research studies to further advancement of service dog training, raise public awareness regarding the laws pertaining to service dogs and lessen the dependency of the handicapped on government, communities, caregivers and families.

Results: We are so very proud to say that of veterans receiving our service dogs, the rate of suicide in our recipients is Zero. Divorce rates, which can be up to 90% higher than the civilian rate in veteran families falls to less than 2%. Additionally, our recipients report reduction or elimination of necessary prescription medications, improved family and community life - even a return to school and/or the workforce! This is not a quick fix, or a feel-good program. This is a life-altering solution for those suffering from PTSD.

Target demographics: Veterans with permanent disabilities such as PTSD &/or physical disabilities

Geographic areas served: Nationwide

Programs: federally protected, individually-trained medical service dogs