The post-service trauma experienced by veterans and first responders can be debilitating. Service dogs from Keep Going K9s rekindle hope, foster resilience, and light the path to a brighter future.
All of our service dogs receive professional training to assist with the psychological traumas of veterans and first responders. While matching dogs and handlers, we uncover other medical needs and provide additional, tailored training. So far, we have trained mobility, diabetic alert, seizure response, PTSD, hearing, and visual impairment, to name a few specialties.
Service dogs are provided by donation to heroes in need. This includes the cost of the dog, training, and essential items for acclimation to the dog’s new environment. Please note, that we do not cover ancillary expenses like travel and lodging when visiting our facility during the matching process.
All of our dogs are trained to assist with overcoming service-related trauma including PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. During the matching process, we work with you to address other mobility or medical challenges you may be facing to tailor the dog’s training to assist in multiple facets of your life.
Depending on your unique situation, the training and partnering program can take up to 12 months.
We are located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and can best assist veterans and first responders in the DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania areas.
You can get involved in this crucial cause by donating and/or volunteering. Volunteering opportunities range from administrative support to becoming a puppy raiser.
