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Why give?

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    Your donation helps veterans and first responders rebuild their lives by providing them with expertly trained emotional support dogs for companionship and healing.

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    With your support, we can offer life-changing ESA dogs to veterans and first responders who need them the most.

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    Every contribution empowers a veteran and a first responder to regain confidence and independence through the power of an ESA dog.

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    Your generosity directly impacts veterans and first responders, offering them a renewed sense of purpose and emotional support.

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    By donating, you help bridge the gap between veterans and first responders and the specialized training they need for their canine companions.

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    Your gift ensures that more veterans and first responders can benefit from the unconditional love and support of an ESA dog.

“Empowering veterans and first responders starts with a shared vision and the determination to make a difference.”

Mauricio Pinto, Vice President

“Hope and healing begin when we work together to create lasting change for those who’ve served.”

Nikki Musko, Executive Director

“Changing lives happens one bond at a time – between a veteran or a first responder and their ESA dog.”

Bob Gibbons, Treasurer

Make a donation.

Your support can change a life. By donating, you help provide veterans and first responders with highly trained ESA dogs that offer companionship, emotional support, and assistance in their daily lives. Together, we can give back to those who’ve sacrificed so much, helping them find hope and healing through the power of a loyal companion.

 FAQs

  • Our mission is to match, train, and provide ESA dogs to veterans and first responders, helping them regain a sense of purpose, independence, and emotional support.

  • Veterans and first responders can apply by completing an application process, including an assessment of their specific needs to ensure an ESA dog is the right fit. Please begin by emailing us at mercydogsnonprofit@gmail.com to get the process started.

  • Our dogs undergo specialized training, including basic obedience, emotional support, and tailored skills to meet the unique needs of each veteran and first responder.

  • Donations help cover the cost of supplies, training the dogs, veterinary care, matching veterans and first responders with dogs, and ongoing support for the veterans and first responders after they receive their dogs.

  • Yes, we welcome volunteers to assist with administrative tasks, fundraising events, and community outreach efforts.

  • The process can take one to two months, depending on the availability of trained dogs and the specific needs of the veteran or first responder being matched.

  • We carefully assess dogs for suitability in ESA training. If you're interested in donating a dog, please reach out to us for more information about the qualifications.

  • ESA dogs offer emotional support and companionship, helping veterans and first responders manage PTSD, anxiety and depression.

  • There are many ways to support our cause, including volunteering, spreading awareness, participating in events, or even helping us connect with corporate sponsors.

  • No, our nonprofit provides these ESA dogs to veterans and first responders at no cost, thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters.