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Serving the New York area

Rescue Dogs.
Rescue Soldiers.

Providing a caring sanctuary for dogs and preparing suitable dogs to become service dogs for veterans.

Your support helps provide a safe sanctuary for dogs, support veterans, and build life-changing service dog partnerships.

A family and their white bull terrier beside a snowy cabin Sanctuary · Train · Match
Our Mission

A Second Chance for Dogs.
A New Kind of Support for Veterans.

Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers is a sanctuary for dogs, providing safety and care while preparing suitable dogs to become service dogs for veterans who need support after serving our country.

Every dog matters. Every veteran matters. The mission brings both together so each can move forward with care, purpose, and companionship.

An owner hugging a black and white pit bull
Your Support in Action

What Your Donation Supports

Donations help provide sanctuary and care for dogs, prepare suitable dogs for service, and support veterans through the placement process.

The Service Dog Program

Training Dogs for a Life of Service

At our sanctuary, dogs with potential receive structure, care, and training to help them support veterans in daily life. The goal is to help each suitable dog become a trusted companion for a veteran who can benefit from that support.

Step 01

Sanctuary

Dogs find safety, care, and a fresh start at the sanctuary.

Step 02

Train

Dogs receive structure, care, and service-readiness training.

Step 03

Match

The goal is to place the right dog with a soldier who can benefit from that support.

A soldier returning home at Christmas, greeted by their dog
A happy woman smiling with her tan dog
Give a Dog a Home

Adopt a Pet

Some dogs need a loving home. View available dogs and help a dog in need find the right family.

Working Together

Mission Partners

This work is made stronger through partner support.

New HopeAnimal welfare partner
Animal ControlCommunity partners
Adopt a PetAdoption listings
Local PartnersSanctuary & veteran support
From the Community

See the Mission in Action

Follow Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers on Facebook for updates, photos, available dogs, and real stories from the mission.

Submit a Veteran

Know a veteran who could benefit?

Send us their information so the organization can review the request and follow up. Submitting this form does not guarantee approval or placement.

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The organization will review the request and follow up.
Every gift matters

Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers

Your donation helps provide a safe sanctuary for dogs and life-changing support for veterans.

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