W4PETS
Pets for Patriots: veteran companion-pet adoption program
United States
Review companion-pet adoption benefits for qualifying U.S. military veterans and eligible families.
Pets for Patriots partners with shelters and veterinary providers to support qualifying veteran adoptions of eligible companion dogs and cats. It is not a service-dog acquisition or training program.
Who qualifies
Applicants must meet current military-service and program-area requirements and adopt a program-eligible dog or cat from a participating shelter or rescue.
How to access it
Check whether a partner shelter is within the current service area, review the pet and military-service criteria, then apply before adoption when required.
What to have ready
Current program requires proof of qualifying military service after initial application screening.
Cost or fee
Application information is free. Adoption and ongoing pet-care costs remain the adopter responsibility, with program benefits as published.