Our Founder and Executive Director started Valor Service Dogs because of her husband, a combat wounded veteran with complete and permanent physical disabilities. She understands the real life challenges facing these wounded veterans and their families, and both she and her husband are committed to placing life-changing service dogs with America’s heroes. 

Based on a Congressional Research Service Report, between 2002 and 2012, over 100,000 service members deployed to Operation New Dawn, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, over 250,000 were diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, and nearly 2,000 received wounds that required amputations. Through mobility and PTSD assistance, a service dog can help a wounded veteran live a more independent and fulfilling civilian life.