Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet

I volunteered for the program when it was first being established in Texas, and ended up becoming a foster home for GAfSP. They're very supportive and responsive.

We were fosters about 15 years ago. We took in 2 dogs, a rat terrier and a great pyrenees, that belonged to a couple headed to Iraq. we stayed in contact w them as well as their family that were local. They were all wonderful, dogs and people. We ended up w them for 23 months. GASP was w us the entire time. They are great for soldiers that love their pets and want them back when they return.

I have used Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets for two deployments, they had an easy streamlined process to submit a request for your pet to be Fostered and they were able to find the perfect match. They really care about your pet being cared for while you are deployed and I will be contacting this organization for any future deployments. I have also shared this information with my Junior sailors who do not have anyone to care for their pets.

I am a VA social worker with the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System. The Guardian Angels did an awesome service to assist my Veteran. The Veteran needed inpatient treatment for a couple weeks. He has a little dog that needed care while he was hospitalized. Guardian Angels stepped in to provide payment for boarding cost for the Veteran's animal. The Veteran was able to focus on the help he needed with out worrying about his faithful companion. Thank you again Guardian Angels for your help. You provide a wonderful service for our Veterans and families.

This is a message from the Netherlands, the organization is for us the best for people who serve for our freedom. The pet we own is our best companion in the world and needs the best house and family who can protect him.

The President, Marge Janiak, has a sincere heart for all animals. She knows all about the GAfSP program, with success of needed placements/foster of military pets.

Peggy Northcutt
Nashville, TN

Great non-profit that loves helping our military and their deployment go smoothly when they need to find a foster home for their pet(s). I would highly recommend!

I volunteered to watch a dog for a young man who served in the Coast Guard. It was a great experience getting to know both the man and the dog and we remain friends years later.

My wife is a Foster Home coordinator with GAfSP and was having a hard time finding a FH in Virginia where the pet was located. When our Great Dane, Maverick, died suddenly, I suggested we foster the Sailor's pet, also named Maverick! What are the odds?! We flew out to Virginia and got the Husky who had been in boarding while my wife had looked for a new foster home for him and brought him back to Tullahoma, TN where we live. He has been with us for a few months now and & we are just in love with him. He is a super sweet dog and we will hate to give him back when his master returns in November. I hope that everyone who fosters for GAfSP gets a great animal to foster like we did!!

As a volunteer for about nine years I have fostered a number of dogs, whether it was for family emergencies, deployment, military base transition or VA treatment, as well as representing this fine organization at a National Guard conference. The all volunteer staff always goes the extra mile to assist active military and veterans no matter what the situation. It is one of the most extraordinary organizations and the military are grateful for all the assistance and support from Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet.

Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet is my go-to organization when I hear of a service member's pet that needs fostering during an upcoming deployment. It means so much to the service member to know his pet is being fostered by another pet lover.

I fostered for them and it was one of the best experiences!

We fostered a wonderful boxer for a few months. It was an honor to take care of a service member's pet while she was deployed. From start to finish, Guardian Angles was so organized. There were clear requirements for us and the service member, which made the process easy. Guardian Angles took care to ensure we would be a good match for the foster pup. It was a rewarding experience we will never forget, and one we hope to do again soon.

I have worked as a volunteer in various capacities for a very long time and I continue to support the organization financially. The last few years have been very difficult for the volunteers due to Covid restraints but this 100% volunteer group soldiers on always ... go Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet! You are the best! Thank you for all that you do on behalf of our veterans and their beloved pets. All the best to you.

My wife and I have volunteered with Guardian Angels to foster pets while soldiers are on deployment. The soldiers are extremely grateful knowing that their beloved pet is being well cared for during their deployment period. We can only hope that the peace of mind they get allows them to perform their duties at the highest level and that they return home safely. It has been a privilege and honor to support our troops in this small but important capacity.

My wife and I have fostered for Guardian Angels for 10 years. Over those years, we've had the pleasure of taking care of six pets for four soldiers, the latest came back on March 17th of this year. Seeing the reaction of both soldier and pet at the reunion says it all. Remembering when John came to pick up Delta still brings tears to my eyes. She came running out of the bedroom when she heard his voice, tail wagging wildly and proceed to to jump on John and give him kisses. John picked her up and she laid her head on his shoulder. Another soldier, after having returned from deployment, called us a few months later to ask if we could watch his dogs while he and his wife moved to Hawai'i. That says a lot about the organization. Military personnel find peace of mind during a stressful time knowing their pets are being well taken care of and loved.

I fostered with this organization. It is awesome to help service folks keep their animals when deployed.

What happens with a soldier's (sailor's, marine's, etc.) pet when they are deployed is often not thought about. Having to surrender a pet because there is no one who can care for them while the soldier is gone is an emotional wound that places the soldier in a painful place before they even deploy. Thankfully, there is Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets! What a literal lifesaver this is for those who do not want to give up their beloved cat or dog. We have all seen videos of soldiers returning to their pets and how emotional it is. Their bond is strong and when the soldier returns from deployment, that pet will definitely play a part in their readjustment---there is no better medicine! I have sons in the military who thankfully have not had to go through this. Whenever I hear of a military person who has no choice but to surrender their beloved friend, I always make sure they know about Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets. Thank you from the bottom of every dog/cat lovers heart for doing what you do!

I enjoyed volunteering to host two little dogs for a soldier. I love this program.

I fostered Ben through Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet. We had him for about six months and then we made sure he got on an airline and safely made it to London to reunited with his owner. This was one of the most rewarding experiences ever. We fell in love with Ben right away and cried when we had to say goodbye. We stayed in touch with Ben and his Dad for a few years before Ben passed away. He was a huge dog that lived to be 14. I would do this again in a heartbeat if I had fewer dogs myself. This agency is so wonderful and I knew I was making it easier for a Service person to have peace of mind about their beloved pet while serving this wonderful country that we call home.

I'm a guardian. Was the one that took care of a terrier for a soldier. Good experience for the animal and my family. Be at peace because we are willing to volunteer to care for animals so the soldier can be away.

We have had our foster dog Max for a couple days now and all is going extremely well. We were very impressed with the detail which the coordinator went into about our agreement . Everything has been well planned out so that the pet owner and the caregiver are both fully prepared and comfortable with the new situation. We are also happy knowing that there is a resource to help if we need help. THANK YOU to Guardian Angels for making it possible that these dedicated folks in our armed services can go and protect and serve our nation, knowing that the pet they care for is being well loved and safe until til they return home.

I was being deployed to Iraq in 2008 I had 3 dogs and no place for them to go. At no point was I going to giving them a way or surrender them. I was going to board them for a year $15,000 and they would have to live in a shelter setting. Guardian Angels for Soldiers pets of Minnesota places all 3 dogs and 1 cat in loving homes. I deployed knowing my “kids” were being loved and cared for. So, when I deployed in 2010 2 of my dogs returned to the same homes and 1 dog was placed in a a different home. Thought about them on deployment but did not worry about their safety or if they were being cared for like I do. My dogs ended up stay an extra 5 months while I was in the Wounded Warrior Program. With out this organization. I don’t know how my deployments would have gone. Thank you is not enough.

Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet does such important work, taking
care of pets for our noble vets... some of whom are so undone by their
service to our country that their pet is now their best and most loyal
friend!

Have you seen those many videos of ecstatic dogs greeting returning vets?
It shows you how crucial it is to have that kind of total devotion, to
come home to.

And they spend their money wisely & carefully.

I'm a regular donor, of many years.

Bruce Merrill

Guardian Angels did Soldiers Pet saved our family from being broke apart. Because is this organization, our fur babies are still with us. From TN, NY, KS and now forever home in HI. It was far more than just having less stress during deployment, this organization kept us together after deployment!

I fell on hard times a couple years back and I almost surrendered my dog, but because of this organization... I didn't have to. This is a great non profit.

Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet were a great resource that helped pay for short-term boarding services for one of my client's in need as she worked on transitioning into independent housing. They also helped my client's dog get updated on needed vaccines for housing. They were great!

I am a social worker in Austin's homeless program and was working with a woman who was about to lost temporary housing in order to stay with her dog whom she could not afford to board. Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets was able to fund boarding until we could get both in permanent housing. They made such a difference.

Another year has gone by with this organization and I am still as dedicated to its mission as I as from Day 1. This 100% volunteer group keeps providing quality customer service to our military members and their beloved pets. Each and every volunteer knows what it means to love a pet and then how painful it would be to lose them. They do their best to make sure it doesn't happen to another veteran by finding loving temporary foster homes for the pets of deployed soldiers, homeless or hospitalized veterans, veterans in treatment, or veterans in temporary housing that does not allow pets. They do a terrific job!

Country artist Lucas Hoge and I have been working with Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet for several years and we have first hand witnessed what this organization can do! We are behind them 100% and everything that stand for. They are amazing!

I been with Guardian angels for soldiers pets since 2006. I have placed pets in foster homes. I even fostered a few my self. I love this organization and the help we give to our heroes from past to present.

I been volunteering with Guardian Angels For Soldiers Pets since 2006. I even fostered thru them, They are great. I love volunteering and able to help our military. Its very rewarding

As first time hosts for a soldier’s pet, we had a very positive experience. When we had questions and in our case special needs for our foster dog, the guardian angels came along side us and supported us through our hour of need. I would highly recommend this organization

We have been providing equipment for Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet's dogs for years and the dedication this company gives to our veterans and military is overwhelming. They are committed to training the best service dogs and protecting the rights of our heroes to use them.

I been volunteering for guardian Angel's for soldiers pets since day one.

We have been supporting GASP almost since their inception. It is a wonderful organization that has done unprecedented things for our military who are deploying and in the past had to give up their pets and now can have them fostered until their employment ends. Deploying from family and friends for extended periods is hard enough on our military - to have to give up their animal and put them in a shelter to go to someone else while they serve our country is an unspeakable heartache they should not have to face. Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets have filled that void and given our military personnel peace of mind that they have their wonderful loved pets to come home to.

I've volunteered with this great organization for over 15 years and constantly get reminded of how dedicated their staff is. They put in many unselfish hours in an attempt to help our military members.

I believe what they do is so important mentally and emotionally for both human and pet. To know your loved one is going to be taken care of, one less worry and can concentrate on other important things!!! Thanks for all you do Guardian Angels!!!

I have served three tours of duty since 2012 fostering three sets of cats for military service members under this wonderful organization. The soldiers have very little notice at times and their only option is to turn their animal over to a shelter. These animals, especially my foster kitties, were family members for the soldiers who could not have accomplished their goals and returned to their beloved pets without the existence of Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets. Each reunion was so heartwarming and showed me how necessary this organization is for our military!

When my husband and I joined the military in 2011 we had two cats. We were both going to be training at the same time and we did not have any family members that could kept the cats for about a year for us. Guardian angles for solder's pet was able to find a wonderful couple that fostered our babies for us. We are so greatful that we did not have to lose our pets to join the service and we look forward to being able to foster for other military members once we have completed our service in the military.

Doing amazing work to care for the loved pets of the military. This is so needed. I remember a sad case while I was at Montgomery County Shelter and a husband/wife military couple came in with their two dogs. They were both being deployed. They had never been separated from these dogs and the dogs had also always been together. Their was not a dry eye at the Shelter that day. I know the Shelter did the best they could to find a home for these dogs. An organization such as Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet works to provide foster care for pets while service people are serving our country. Work very needed.

I love Guardian Angels For Soldiers Pet. I been with them since 2009 and placed quiet a few pets in foster homes.

I have volunteered with this wonderful organization since 2009. The dedication of all involved is strong and their devotion and generosity has been a blessing to the mission. Please support these Guardian Angels and the veterans they assist in their time of need. Volunteer to foster the pet of a deployed soldier or a homeless veteran or a veteran in need of care. You won't be disappointed. The joy you bring a veteran will never be forgotten. Please support our troops and their beloved pets.

I am a Social Worker in a housing program for Veterans; I typically make home visits to ensure that a Veteran's housing is stable and that the Veteran is getting all of his or her needs met. One of my clients kept cancelling his appts. with me saying that he was sick and not up to a meeting. After several cancellations, I insisted on coming to see him and he did not put up a fight. I found him lying in bed, far more ill than he had let on. It was clear that he needed medical attention as soon as possible, however, he refused to leave his dog. I had never approached this program for help before but was immensely relieved when the response for dog care help was compassionate, thorough and immediate. This Veteran's income was a little over $1,000/month and he could not afford the vaccinations required at a dog boarding facility. Arrangements were made to pay for these as well as the daily rate the boarding facility charged. When the Veteran was assured that his dog could be boarded at a facility close to his home, he agreed to have a neighbor help him get his dog there. It was only when he knew his dog would be safe and well cared for would he agree to go to the hospital. As it turned out, he was in need of about 2 weeks of medical care in the hospital; although we initially thought that we could only be granted one week of dog boarding, Linda made arrangements to provide enough funding to the boarding facility for the additional time this Veteran needed to be hospitalized. If this Veteran did not have the peace of mind that his dearly beloved dog friend would be well cared for, he would have chosen to stay right where he was at home despite being so sick. This program and Linda's support saved this man's life. I can't express my appreciation enough for all she did to be there for us at a very difficult time. Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets is exactly that! They were there to provide life saving help for a Veteran with no family and limited funds. Our gratitude is endless!

My husband and I lost our beloved dog "Kenai" at 11 years old about a year ago. I was still heartbroken and wasn't sure if we were ready for another. While surfing Facebook, I came across an article about Guardian Angels for soldiers pets. I applied to foster a pet for a soldier heading to Afghanistan or Iraq. We were matched up with Karen who had two Doberman Pinchers. What a rewarding experience. We were able to help a soldier who in any other circumstance may not have been able to keep her beloved pets. We fostered for a year and loved being able to help a soldier serve our country with the comfort of knowing their pets were safe!!

I love volunteering with Guardian Angeles for soldiers pet because the dedication and care they show to the military community and thier beloved pets is unparalleled. Completely operated by volunteers, every cent donated goes directly towards helping our service men and woman care for the pets who care for them. This organization is what ALL 501 c3 nonprofits should be.

I had been struggling for a while. I went into a program to help veterans get housing and get back on my feet. This program is transitional housing through the Salvation Army in Charlotte, NC. I got approved for a section 8 voucher just for veterans. The transitional housing does not allow pets however. I needed a safe place for my 4yr. Old German Shepherd, Nana, while I focused on what I needed to do to get back on my feet. Guardian Angel for soldiers pets is that place, I can trust these ppl with my best friend and confidently do what I need to do knowing she is safe.

Supporting our soldiers and pets, a great combination.

My neighbor and good friend was being deployed to Afghanistan and needed someone to care for his two big dogs. Unfortunately I am was unable to help him out. He searched online and found Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet. He was matched up with a foster home nearby. He was able to take his dogs to the foster home so that he could meet the people, see their house and yard and have his dogs meet them and their dogs.
Not only did this couple foster his dogs but they sent him pictures and updates though out his deployment and when he returned they have remained friends. He was more grateful than I can express here. I was so impressed by Guardian Angels and their ability to help my friend.

I volunteer for Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet as a Foster Home Coordinator for the state of Ohio and for a while I was doing the State of New Jersey. While trying to place two dogs into foster care in New Jersey I was having trouble finding a home that was appropriate for these two dogs. Being new to the organization I was worried that I would fail to find a home for these dogs because it was a last minute request in the middle of the summer I couldn't find anybody willing to take the dogs due to planned vacations or the few willing to take the dogs had cats in the home and we weren't sure if that would work with these two dogs. When I asked for help several people from other states came forward and offered their assistance. With the help of other group members we found a wonderful home to foster these two dogs. This organization definitely is a tight knit group that works together as a whole to make sure they don't let any military member down.
I was just named the National Media Relations Coordinator a couple of weeks ago and my first few projects have been to interview volunteers and those military members or veterans that they helped. The stories have been so moving. A homeless veteran living in a tent didn't want to get help because he couldn't take his dog with him into transitional housing. Because Guardian Angels found a foster home for his dog he was able to move indoors, get a job, get the help he needed and finally move into his own place where he was reunited with his wonderful dog! He was so grateful and it was so heartwarming talking to him about his experience.
I've also talked to several military people who were deployed and needed foster homes for their pets while they were on duty. They talked about the peace of mind they were given knowing their pet was in a good home while they were away and that allowed them to concentrate on doing their job while overseas.
I'm so proud to be a part of this organization and to know that the many volunteers from all levels and all positions work from their hearts to help support military members and their pets

Our pets are more than just pets. Our returning soldiers need unconditional support and love.

Caring organization helping our military members that are deployed. Helping to keep their furry friends out of shelters and ready to welcome their military person home.

This is a great non profit organization for our soldiers! Thank you!

I have been a foster home volunteer for over 5 years and have fostered 5 cats (one of whom had two stays with us). GASP is a top-notch organization that does tremendously valuable work by giving servicepeople peace of mind, their furry friends a safe home, and foster home volunteers the privilege of supporting our servicepeople.

Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet is a caring organization comprised of some of the most dedicated individuals I have had the pleasure of knowing. I have worked as a Foster Coordination Liaison for more than two years, so I know first hand how much these wonderful individuals care for our military members - both present and former - and how hard they work to take care of the furbabies so deployments and life situations can be easier.

I used to volunteer for guardian angels for soldiers pets. They are an awesome org

Does yeoman's work to keep families of skin & fur together - keeping pets safe while their family members deploy. Literally saves lives- on so many levels!

I have been a volunteer of this organization for more than five years and it has been my pleasure to serve. No matter what the situation, there has always been someone available to provide support, direction and appreciation. As the need for fostering the pets of homeless veterans grows, the volunteers dedication increases to match that need. I am honored to be a part of this fine group of individuals across the country.

Super easy to find a temporary home for my kittens. The person who watched them.while I was deployed was super sweet and wonderful with my kittens. I couldn't have asked for anything more. This organization is awesome.

Guardian Angels for Soldiers Pets is a great organization. They saved my old dog’s life and enabled me to perform my duty without the burden of putting an old friend to sleep. I was alerted for quick movement in support of a named operation. I was confronted with the emotionally charged dilemma about my old, blind dog Jimmy. With less than a week to get my affairs in order, a conspiracy of circumstances that precluded shipping Jimmy to my family, a taxing set of old dog maladies that included congestive heart failure, cataracts, and history of terrier rambunctiousness: Jimmy’s days were looking numbered. I got all weepy thinking that the little rascal would be heading to Valhalla before nature called. Enter Guardian Angels for Soldiers Pets.

I heard about this organization through Military OneSource. The responded promptly and effectively. They put me in contact with local foster family, Charlotte and Mike, who took Jimmy into their loving home at the drop of a hat. They dealt with Jimmy’s issues and accommodated several extension to my return date. Charlotte and Mike help me get Jimmy prepared for my follow on overseas PCS by getting all his blood test up to date. All total, Guardian Angels and Soldiers Pets is an amazing organization that helped me resolve my dilemma and avoid putting an old friend to sleep in order to accommodate urgent operational requirements. I am grateful and cannot speak more highly of Charlotte, Mike, Carol, and the entire Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet organization....just super.

I had an emergency at home when I was stationed in Afghanistan 2 years ago and needed my dogs fostered right away. I found Guardian Angels for Soldiers Pets online and within 3 days, all my dogs were fostered out. I could not believe how fast they worked to save my dogs. I will always be indebted to them.

They are now fostering my dogs once again while I am deployed. This is a caring and committed organization and Linda Spurlin-Dominik who runs the organization is one of the caring and dedicated person I have ever met.

They are doing great things for our soldiers and veterans.

My family fostered 3 kitty's and one puppy for 13 months. AMAZING experience. We have always had pets and when we found our home empty, Guardian Angels became available. We took the whole family and it was so much fun. We took the dog on vacations ( 2 ) with us and they became little 4 legged members of our community also. The neighbors all got to know them and love them too. They will be soooo missed as our home seems to empty this morning, but all of them are home, happy and healthy and we have some of the best memories. What a fantastic experience.

I was able to foster 2 cats from Tennessee from October until June. I loved have the kitties around and appreciated being able to help serve 2 of our country's armed forces. I was given constant support from the Indiana Coordinator, Carol. I was also able to communicate with the cats' real mom. I hope that I was able to help ease her mind while she was gone. When she came back, I was able to meet with her. I would definitely do this again!

My husband and I both were deploying to Afghanistan and had no one to watch our two cats while we were away for a year. I checked in with Guardian Angels for Soldiers and they were able to link us up with a foster family within a month. The organization even helped ferry our beloved pets from our home near Nashville to Beth's home near Chicago. Beth kept me up to date with updates on our kitties throughout the deployment, with so many other things to worry about, I'm glad the cats had a safe and happy place to live. When I got home, I was able to travel to Chicago to meet Beth and her dad and it was wonderful meeting them and picking up my cats for the drive home. Great organization, I'm so blessed to have volunteers help out like that.

We had a family emergency and within 6 hours a foster family was found for our dog Bear. The Maguire family emailed me very quickly and told me about their dogs and sent pictures. They also offered to pick up Bear from the kennel so he would only have to stay there up to two days. The family was in contact with me the entire time and kept me updated on how Bear was doing. When it was time to come home and get him they offered to bring him to our house (another 3 hour drive for them) but I said they have done more than enough and went to pick him up. The Maguires were there and were more than friendly with me and Bear came home with more manners than he left with. I am more than happy with this organization and would recommend it to ANYONE!

I recently finished a foster of a wonderful pit bull names Tyson. Tyson's owners, Desirae and Nik, are both in the Air Force and were being deployed at the same time. They were getting pretty nervous as they could not find a good situation for him when GASP matched us up. Tyson was with me for about six months and became a wonderful addition to my pack of two dogs and two cats. Though big and energetic he is truly a sweet and loving dog. I feel honored to have been able to help out two people who sacrifice so much to serve our country. I also feel I gained two new friends in the experience. Thank you for the wonderful work GASP does!

I happened to be at an animal shelter one day with a friend when a sailor walked in to turn in her dog as she was being deployed the next day and couldn't find anyone to take care of the pup. It was obvious she was heartbroken so I told her I'd take the dog and network her out to a more long term foster as my hands are already full with rescues/rehabs. Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets stepped right up and offered to find a suitable foster home for this girl. The owner is ecstatic that she'll still have her beloved girl when she returns from overseas instead of having to wonder what happened to her in a shelter. The dedication of the coordinators for GASP is simply astounding and, as a Navy wife, it's comforting to know we have options should I find myself needing assistance while when my husband's deployed.

We are the second foster home for a cat whose owner was deployed in 2011. As it turned out, she wanted to be the only cat in the house and her previous foster home already had cats. I was so impressed with the care GASP and the previous foster took in getting the cat to a more favorable environment. Volunteers set up a relay to transport her to us and made sure to contact her owner and ease his mind. I cannot imagine having to face giving up a pet for a temporary deployment so we are thrilled to be able to keep that from happening even for one soldier. The volunteers are dedicated to the cause and I would highly recommend this to anyone with love to give as a volunteer, or for a soldier in need of care for a pet. A bonus for me has been "meeting" other volunteers through social media and hearing their funny stories, and just being part of this amazing group. Thank you!

I have been a Foster Mom for two pugs, Sasha and Jake for 5 months. It has been the most rewarding experience not just for myself, but for my husband and other dogs. I have become very close friends with their Dad who is deployed in Afghanistan until 10/12 and this new friendship and the love of these dogs is amazing. I wanted to do something special for our Service Members and this is this best way for me since I am disabled and on limited funds. All I need to give is love!

My experience is a little different then most of GASP volunteers. First, I hunted out an organization that would allow me to foster, and Second, I have had fosters for Deployed, Returning and VA/Retirees. Many years ago, I had to give up my 9 year old cat that I had since she was weaned because I could not find a place to live that I could afford to rent and that would also allow my Puckett to move in. Luckily the county I live in had a very helpful rescue group that was able to place her for me. This experience nearly broke my heart, and I determined that when I was able to, I would find a way to foster so that someone else would not have to go thru it. So, I found GASP and applied. I was quickly accepted, but it took a little time to find my first fur babies - I have had 5 Foster Kitties to date! The first MSM I fostered for was 14 mth deployment to Afghanistan. The second family was returning from Germany and military temp housing did not allow cats. I had their two babies for a few months. My current foster is a single pure bred whose mom is receiving VA assistance. I LOVE this group!

I submitted my application to Foster and within a week got a call to foster two Dobies, who's Mom was being deployed. It was so rewarding and a pleasure to have them. On the countdown now. Will miss them so much. GASP is a wonderful program that a lot of Soldiers and Sailors are very gratefull to.

Love the organization and get to help not only the soldiers and pets. Everyone here wears multiple hats to keep it going but it is very much worth it and very rewarding helping to support those that help keep our country safe. It is also very rewarding working with the people who decide to become our foster home volunteers. Without them we could not do what we do for our soldiers and their pets.

We were asked to foster 2 dogs for a deployed soldier. We were to be their 3rd foster home in a month, as the first 2 didn't work out. Sara, one of the volunteer coordinators drove the dogs up to us (we're in Pennsylvania, she was coming from Maryland) on Friday evening of a holiday weekend, and made sure she stayed long enough to introduce the dogs to our dogs, familiarize us with the fosters, and make sure we were comfortable.

The dogs were with us for 5 months, and during that time we had regular contact with their owner. Upon her return, she came personally to pick up her "babies."

All expenditures for the animals fostered through this organization are paid by the pet parents, terms and expectations are clearly laid out, and the organization truly has the best interests of soldiers and their pets at heart.

Guardian Angles for Soldier's Pets is a much needed organization. They are doing a wonderful work. My son is currently deployed and was lucky enough to have his Mom take care of his dog while he is gone. Many military people don't have the option of family or friends to care for their pets. GASP ensures that many pets will have the care and love they needs while their "people" have to be away.

I heard a about GASP from a local news station and just had to help them. What a wonderful thing they do! I had never thought about the pets of the brave men and women fighting for our country and the fact that they might have no where to go when their owner deployed! I quickly signed up to foster and our family has happily been able to foster twice. It has been such a rewarding experience to be able to provide a safe and loving (temporary) home for these dogs while their owners fought for our country! Thank you so much GASP for remembering the "other" family members of our troops!!

GASP is a wonderful organization! We wish more people knew about this program, so more military service members could access the services that are offered. 4-H members in Oklahoma are doing their part to raise awareness of this program!

I currently foster to dogs, a greyhound and a pit bull, for a deployed military couple. When I was in Afghanistan, I was lucky that my parents could care for my dog but not everyone has that option. While it's been challenging at times (goodbye my favorite slippers!) it's been one of the most rewarding things I have done. To know I have given peace of mind to two soldiers serving their country is a wonderful feeling.

This is a fantastic organization! They do a fantastic job of supporting our military! As a volunteer with this organization, I feel appreciated and supported by not only the soldiers but the organization as well!

I have signed up to be a foster home for a soldier's pet in NY. I have not had the opportunity to do this yet but one day my services may be needed.
After having a brother and son currently serving in the US Army i know how hard it is for families to be separated. I can only image how hard also it would be to leave a beloved pet behind. (Being a pet owner myself). This organization helps take one more burden off the minds of our deploying soldiers. It is a great cause and well organized unit.

Wonderful organization. Helping the pets of responsible soldiers stay with their owners and out of an already crowded rescue system.

I first learned of Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pets from the evening news. The news story showed a brave soldier fighting over seas and taking joy in watching a home videos of his dog playing in the water with his GASP foster family in the states. I knew I had to be a part of this wonderful organization. I submitted my application.

I am so proud to say that my famiily and I are now a GASP foster family. We are waiting to find out if we will be fostering a sweet pup named Addi.

I am very impressed with how professional and compassionate this organization is. They want what is best for the soldiers and their pets as well as fosters and their families. A pet will be placed with a foster family that is similar to their own family so there will be a smooth transition for everyone involved. The New York Director of GASP is a wonderful woman with an absolutely enormous heart! I will gladly be a GASP volunteer to give something back to those who give so much.

I am a nurse and worked for 34 years in ICU, ED and taught eldercare. And learned early on that pets are a very important part of wellness, and coping, and families. I remember with tears the day we brought an elderly spaniel up the back stairs to lie beside his elderly human for one final time. And that dog knew he was saying goodbye. Last year, as I started retirement paperwork, I read an article in our local paper about GASP. And my heart thumped as I realized, I could do this.That I truly, really, wanted to do this. I could apply and foster a pet for our service personnel. My son in law, and nephew are both in the Airforce. By doing this, I could help pay back a small part of what our service folks are doing for us. The application and screening process reassured me that GASP is truly committed to the goal of fostering in a very professional way. I believe that this organization is worthy of our continued support. I am impressed by the comprehensive backround information that is provided to me in every email request for a foster home. And grateful for their prompt communication. And especially thankful that an organization such as this, exists.

This is my first time fostering a dog for one of our service personal. This has been a great experience for my whole family. It makes you feel good inside knowing that we are helping our service personal. We have fostered a siberian husky named Addi. Her owner Max has been very grateful that this program is available or he would have to give up his dog permanently.

I'm a foster mom for GASP and this experience has been wonderful for both me and my five dogs. They immediately accepted Demo as a member of the pack and I realized I could foster a dog long term, get attached but still be able to let go because what his mom is doing is so important, protecting our country and our way of life. I feel very privileged to be a part of this organization because it allows me to give back to those who have given so much for us, even if it is in such a small way.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this organization. We found out my husband would be off to Afghanistan in 3 weeks for about 14 months just 5 days after we had found out I was pregnant with our third (surprise!) child. We were living over an hour away from my place of employment and my children's school so it was decided my children and I would stay with my parent's during the week and at home on the weekends. This meant keeping our two dogs during the time of deployment would be impossible as my mom could not take them and they couldn't be home alone 5 days a week. Giving them away or taking them to a shelter was out of the question as they are part of our family and that would have devestated my children.

Originally my inlaws stepped in and volunteerd to keep the dogs for the entire deployment but 3 months into it they decided they could no longer keep their commitment and abruptly told me to come pick up the dogs and would not keep them even for a couple of days so I could find alternate arrangements. I cannot tell you what turmoil this caused in my already super chaotic world.

Desperate I turned to one of the SSGs of my husbands home unit to see if he knew of anyone that could help me out. He went on Google and found GASP. I filled out an application that night and had a response from them the next morning. I had asked that my dogs be kept together if at all possible but I would be willing to split them up if necessary. I was advised it would probably be very difficult to keep them together but they would see what they could do. Within an hour I got another email from GASP letting me know they had found someone who would take both my dogs and they got me in touch with her that day.

Our Angel is Barb. She stepped in and took my dogs into her home as if they were her own. She never accepted a dime from me for anything (I tried really hard, trust me), sent me updates and pictures frequently and let me and the kids come visit the "furry" kids whenever we could. To this day, Barb is still a very important part of our family. She will take the dogs whenever we go on vacation and we keep in touch frequently. She will be in our lives forever.

I can never thank GASP and Barb enough for everything they did for me an my family during a very difficult time in our lives. Thank God for organizations like this that allow families to keep their animals during a very stressful time and thank God for people like Barb, who open their hearts and homes to our pets as if they were their own.

Fostering Nikki has been one of the best experiences my family has ever done. Both of Nikki's parents are deployed and so is my husband. Nikki came to stay with us the day before my husband deployed. She has really helped my kids (ages 2 and 4), deal with Daddy being gone by giving them something else to focus on and care for. She has become a very important part of this family.

I am very disappointed in this group. My Sister called them to see if they could help her while she is deployed and was turned away. I can not keep her cat if I could I would. She is serving and has served for many years and is upset she will have to give him away.She is in the San Diego area and is getting ready to go to Iraq sadly she won't have her jack to come back to. So postive feed back I have NONE! Sad, BB

After seeing their story on NBC Nightly News I knew I had found an organization that was completely worth. I didn't realize how worthwhile it was however until I got our first foster dog. Fortunately our case is different and his owner was just needed at a different post in the States. There has never been a moment when I wasn't able to get in contact with some one from GASP if I needed anything or had any questions. The best part is knowing that every day you're making a difference in a soldiers life and making it one less thing that they need to worry about. I'm so pround to say that I'm a volunteer for this organization!

I just started volunteering for GASP but as soon as I saw a story about them on my local news station I knew immediately I wanted to help! In two weeks I will be fostering a wonderful dog for the next year and I'm so excited about it. I even got to interview a potential foster parent who is now in the process of getting her own foster dog. No matter what your view is on the war these soldiers need our support! And what a wonderful way to show them how much we care by taking care of their pets.

I have really enjoyed being a part of GASP. It is wonderful to see how many people support our military whether they support the war or not. I come from a military family and I wish this would have been avaiable to us back then. Pets make a house a home, so being able to have your pet back after deployment or hardship, makes everything so much easier. I cannot wait to continue my support of GASP and see how far we can grow.

My experience is new, and all so positive. I reviewed the website and found all of the information I needed to make an informed decision. My final decision, THIS IS A GROUP I WANT TO BE PART OF and I volunteered. For example, my application was reviewed by the founder and CEO within the day and we had a telephone conference the next day. I look forward to my new position as National Volunteer Recruiter~these people are making a positive difference in solider's lives.

I have experience great reviews about this organization and have Guadian Angels For Soldier's Pet as a referral. I am deployed and just lost all three of the families that are on my per careplan while serving in Afghanistan. I am wondering if anyone may be able to assist with my pets who have been placed in a Kennel. To complicate matters, my residence is overseas (Heidelberg, Germany). My dogs would be so relieved to get out of their cage and not be stuck there for the six months remaining our deployment. If there could be any assistance, I would be soooooo appreciative...as well as my girls-Zoi and Sugar. If possible contact me at jill.henderson@us.army.mil, and jjhendoo@hotmail.com.

Hi All, I am currenly fostering 2 cats for Guardian Angels for Soldiers Pet. This unique experience has shown me that its possible to be a foster mom and still not have to worry about gettng too attached. These 2 precious babies are spoilt rotten and I am helping to further that. When they get to go home they will be able to say that they had a good place to stay til mom came to get them. I know its hard to take an animal for a period of time while their soldier mom or dad is gone but when they see and hear that same soldiers voice there is no way you can deny they know mom and dad. If there is nothing more that I can do but open my home to a soldiers pet I will do it over and over because the unconditional love they that pet gives while it spends time in your home can never be changed. They help you get thru your day ad add ountlss memories to your life tha will stay with you forever. So open up ,take a chance and share your life with a pet for awhile, you will be glad you did. I am.

I love Guardian Angels for soldiers pets. It is a great way to help our troops. And for me to be able to be a volunteer director with this wonderful otg is a great way to be able to work with the military and the ones who like to help the troops. This org is very awesome

This organization is so hands on, caring, over the top. Everyone that volunteers for this organization stretches theirself to the limit on finding foster homes for the military service member that has applied for assistance. Countless hours are spent making sure a military service member leaves for his tour of duty knowing that his pet's are safe and will be there when he returns.