No Hero Left Behind

Team Foster is a nonprofit organization committed to helping injured and disabled Veterans by funding the training and placement of accredited, life-saving service dogs at no cost to the Veterans. We provide lifelong support for every Veteran-dog team and advocate for the rights and fair treatment of Veterans and their service dogs in communities, workplaces, and through legislative efforts. Additionally, Team Foster educates the public nationwide about the challenges Veterans face and the transformative impact that properly trained service dogs can have on their lives.


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Saving Lives, One Service Dog at a Time

Service dogs are more than companions—they are life-saving partners for Veterans living with physical injuries, PTSD, and other service-related challenges. These highly trained dogs provide critical support, enhance independence, and offer comfort in even the toughest moments. At Team Foster, we’re proud to fund the training and placement of these incredible dogs at no cost to Veterans.

You can be part of this life-changing mission by getting involved with Team Foster through our events. Whether you're running, volunteering, sponsoring, or cheering from the sidelines, every effort helps raise awareness and vital funds. Together, we can ensure no Veteran fights alone.




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HELP RAISE A SERVICE DOG

It’s critically important that our dog partner organizations have enough volunteer puppy raisers to help meet the growing need for service dogs among Veterans. Puppy raisers play a vital role by giving their time, love, and commitment to raising and socializing future service dogs during their first year of life. These early months are crucial in preparing the dogs for their life-changing work with Veterans who are living with PTSD, mobility challenges, and other service-related conditions.

 

Right now, there's a significant shortage of puppy raisers, which has led to a waiting list for Veterans in need of a service dog. Every volunteer who steps up to raise a puppy directly helps reduce that wait and brings us one step closer to transforming a Veteran’s life.



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Support Veterans, citizens, and business owners

It’s essential for citizens, Veterans, and business owners to understand the rights of individuals who rely on service dogs. Service dogs are not pets—they are highly trained working animals that provide vital assistance to people with disabilities, including many of our nation’s Veterans.

Many people are unaware of the ADA laws protecting service dog teams. When it's not obvious what a service dog does, businesses may only ask:

  1. Is the dog a service animal required due to a disability?
  2. What task has the dog been trained to perform?

They cannot ask about the person’s disability, require documentation, or request that the dog demonstrate its task. Education and awareness are key to ensuring Veterans and others with service dogs can move through the world with dignity, confidence, and the support they need.

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Highlight achievements by the numbers

From social outreach to empowering community connections, Team Foster shows up for the Veteran community through community events, service dog medical grants, service dog medical loans, and legislative representation. 

$2M

Raised to Date

135

Veterans Partnered

$330,000

Funded to service dog partners

5,000+

Vets connected with resources

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