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- EIN 45-3109600
- info@dogsondeployment.org
- 619-800-3631
- 970 W Valley Pkwy Box 667 Escondido CA 92025 USA
- www.dogsondeployment.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans
Mission: Our mission is to give America's Heroes peace of mind concerning their pets during their service commitments by providing them with the ability to find people and resources able to help them. Dogs on Deployment is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit providing a central database for military members to find families and individuals who are willing to board their pets while they are deployed. No pet should ever be surrendered due to a military commitment. DoD exists to help military members keep their pets by alleviating the need for pet relinquishment from military members due to the hardships of deployments.
Results: Dogs on Deployment has assisted over 2,809 military pet owners through boarding and financial assistance since founding in June 2011. DoD has awarded over $912,673 to needing military and veteran families for help with their pet's care during time of emergency or duress.
Target demographics: Active Duty, Veteran and Wounded Warrior pet owners
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 3000 military-owned pets
Geographic areas served: National
Programs: The largest, national military-pet foster network, and financial assistance program to American Heroes, while providing education and resources promoting lifelong, responsible pet ownership.