Pets Loyal 2 Vets

Thank you so much for the dog you have found for me and the incredible efforts you put into finding him for me. Training with you has been great and I am on my way to a better life. You guys are incredible to work with and very patient. Thanks you again.

Happy New Year to everyone at Pets Loyal 2 Vets. You guys are doing a fantastic job for our Minnesota vets. I am one of the vets on the waiting list patiently waiting and have sent back the packet of info. Thank you Jeff for your professionalism and rapid response. I am so excited to have met you and your facility is awesome. Several of my veteran friends are also looking to get enrolled in your program so look for their applications. I am also sending you another donation.

I've been following this back and forth here for some time now, and I have agree with the criteria offered by "DONOR ADVISORY."
Instead of name calling and rationalizing, how hard would it be for an actual, verified representative of this organization to simply answer these questions publicly? It wold only help them in gathering donors and shut down the critics.

A) How do they keep donors informed? Have they issued an annual report?
B) Mission specific: How have they met their mission? What has been the outcome of the donor dollars? (and how many dogs have they placed)
C) Who are their Board of Directors, their affiliation and and their contact information?
D) Do their public claims match reality?
E) Are their program/overhead costs reasonable?
F) Are they properly registered with the State Of Minnesota Secretary of State, Attorney General, and have required business licensing and IRS standing?
G) In what ways are they cooperating or coordinating with other non-profits with the same or similar missions to prevent duplication of effort and maximize your donor dollar?

I have visited this great facility several times during its construction in a country setting and I have donated as well and people, consider the source of this misguided woman with an agenda. It's so clear she has no idea what she is talking about. If any of you ever want to know just how well this group is doing, just call them or check with the state. They are in good standing. As for other groups or individuals trying to help veterans with PTSD. That is just fabulous as there are thousands of veterans in Minnesota who need assistance all over Minnesota and for this person to insinuate otherwise, shows she is neither a veteran nor does she know what she's talking about. Lets all keep supporting Pets Loyal 2 Vets as they have the best overall program to help veterans in a big way and it's a crying shame this ill-minded individual has so little positive things to say for an organization doing so much to help our veterans. If she has ever made a donation, tell everyone here your name and how much, and when you donated. Don't just wine about it. Peace.

When I read the claims these numskull people are writing, it is clear they do not know what they are talking about and all they want to do is make false statements. vI crack up when I see a continued effort by one or two conducting a smear campaign on this site against such a credible organization and they are all anonymous.... Go figure. Not one who will mention what they donated, or their names. Mine is Debra.

Those who say they are donors, if you feel your donation was not clearly defined, ask for it back. I'm sure they would not hesitate to accommodate you. Continually trying to smear this great group and the hard working board members they have that I have met at their events is a testament to the hard work they are doing in creating an organization that helps veterans free of charge. I suggest you read their web site for clarification and transparency before you open mouth and insert foot. It is clear you have a hidden agenda or maybe a boarding kennel that is jealous.....lol I called the executive director and he has stated not a single person has complained to him or asked for their donation refunded.

I have come to know these people for the past 18 months and volunteered to help build the facility and they are 5 star all the way. I wonder what these jealous commandos will say when pets loyal 2 vets starts training dogs and placing them. Get a life, as your comments here do nothing to support your intellect or claims and only make you look like an idiot. I have checked with the AG's office since you mentioned it and they are in good standing with them, the IRS and the state of Minnesota so go jump of a cliff.

DONOR ADVISORY
I advise potential volunteers and donors to conduct serious due diligence on this nonprofit organization asking questions concerning their transparency and mission.
A) How do they keep donors informed? Have they issued an annual report?
B) Mission specific: How have they met their mission? What has been the outcome of the donor dollars?
C) Who are their Board of Directors, their affiliation and and their contact information?
D) Do their public claims match reality?
Example: they claim to be the "only organization in Minnesota placing dogs with veterans with PTSD and TBI free of charge" Patriot Assistance Dogs in Detroit Lakes, MN has been doing so for years and have placed over 50 dogs with veterans. There are many many other organizations right in Minnesota that place Mobility Assist Dogs and/or psychiatric service dogs with vets for free.
E) Are their program/overhead costs reasonable?
Example: under GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - the common set of accounting principles, standards and procedures that companies use to compile their financial statements ) the acquisition of physical assets is generally considered overhead when the acquisition is not mission essential or directly involved in a program use. In this organizations case, the years long project of building of a "training center" might seem at odds to accomplishing their mission - placing a dog with a veteran. However, since they do not issue an Annual Report, it is hard to determine what percentage of your donation actually goes to programs and achieving the mission.

F) Are they properly registered with the State Of Minnesota Secretary of State, Attorney General, and have required business licensing and IRS standing?

G) In what ways are they cooperating or coordinating with other non-profits with the same or similar missions to prevent duplication of effort and maximize your donor dollar?

These are only a few of the questions I would ask of this particular organization.

I am disappointed in this group. The goal appeared to be dogs for vets but that doesn't seem to be getting done. Many years have passed with hands out getting donations and no dogs are in the hands of vets. You don't need a fancy building to train dogs you need to start with dogs.

I became a supporter of PL2V in the Spring 2015, and have lost confidence that they can complete their mission quickly or successfully as currently structured under current leadership. It seems that they meet or exceed many of their fundraising goals yet progress on placing a dog with veteran only inches forward in comparison. I truly hope that will be able to start helping veterans, but I will not continue to donate money or time without noticeable results (even that that is just communication about progress of current goals or accountability for not reaching them). If you choose to support this non-profit, I urge you to start off minimally to prevent greater disappointment if your expectations are not met.

Pets Loyal 2 Vets has been nothing but an outstanding organization. Their ED is an honorably discharged US Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam Era, not in Vietnam or a battle zone like this crazy person keeps claiming. I read up on the ship he was on and it served off the coast of Vietnam many times, also in the South China Sea, the Sea of Japan and the Tonkin Gulf and it was not just sitting in the harbor on the west coast doing nothing like this person claims. It was a fighting ship. I have met Jeff and he is a dam hard worker, putting the organization first above everything. This maniac is just that. A person with low self esteem trying to tarnish the reputation of such an honorable organization and leader. It appears this numbskull is bored with their life and childish beyond words. After I read the crap this person keeps posting, I couldn't help but feel he/she has stepped over the line and is now harassing the Executive Director via the Internet and posting false and milicious information to harass this non-profit 501c3 company. This slacker also admitted publically their intent is to harm the organization financially by discouraging donors from making a donation. Now the organization can show a cause for losses on top of harassment and intimidation (multiple civil crimes). If I knew of an attorney who handles crimes against people via the Internet, I'd turn them on to go after this person and to do it probono or a bunch of us veterans will do a fundraising and raise the money to get this person behind bars. With the FederaL and state laws that protect people from being harassed, and laws that protect against Libel and Slander, "defafamtion" I'd think PL2V would have a very good case against this person and they should sue the pants off them. I talked with an IT friend of mine and he said IP addresses can be gotten through a court order and then the IP number can be tracked to the internet service provider and then, to the actual address of that person. A reasonable hacker can get that also i'd think but that would be illegal... And, in case they try to use a library or coffee house, he said they also have service providers and security cameras that can pin point the person.....to the spot......

I have met the hard working folks who do their fundraising events and do a great job building a training center that will serve hundrdes of veterans with an opportunity to have a new dog help them through the day. It was long over due. Get a job bozo. Anyone who beleives your line is just as nieve and gullable.

I am a proud Army member of the VFW and American Legion and when I see someone like this who claims to be a veteran attacking a fellow veteran who is trying his darndest to help fellow veterans suffering from PTSD and head injuries by building a traning center that has never been in Minnesota till now, and he doesn't get paid for it!! Get real.. This person just needs to take a long walk off a short pier into a garbage can cause that's all they are, garbage. Me and my Army friends are going to do even more now to show our support and we encourage those who read this persons reviews to consider how lonely and ignorant they are as they are in need of some serious mental health counciling. Freedom of speech is one thing, and one that we fought for. Stepping on another veteran with milicious intent to cause them harm, should be dealt with by prison time. If you don't cherish your freedoms now, how are you going to enjoy them when you are behind bars.

If anyone here knows of an attorney that can help this organization bring charges against this person, please have them contact the organization. Please have everyone you know who beleives in this organizations work, post a positive review here and lets show everyone how well we support fellow veterans.

This is an excellent organization. There is absolutely nothing that can take away the feelings of loneliness and helplessness like a best friend. And there is no better best friend in the whole world than your pet. They love you no matter how you look or feel. They are always eager to see you and spend time with you. Having a full time companion like that is great for a veterans moral and attitude. I love the philosophy behind this organization. The benefits are great! D Dinius, Columbus, MN

Pairing a pet with a vet in need is such a great idea. It offers vets independence, confidence and a support system that might not otherwise be available.

Pets Loyal 2 Vets is a great charity with a bright future ahead of it. Being a volunteer and a veteran, seeing how hard this organization has worked to build its dog training facility inspires me. I know the future is bright for this great organization.

The vision and goals are great but they need more support to get it off the ground. As a currently serving service member I can tell you how vital these services are needed in the veteran communities. If you have the ability donate your time or money to save the life of a veteran who is still suffering from their scars. Both visible and invisible.

I have been very impressed with the people and the passion associated with Pets Loyal 2 Vets. This is a group of people who have worked very hard to build a non-profit organization from the ground up, and they are very focused on making sure it will be successful and effective. Our veterans deserve nothing less, and that is their primary motivation.
The organization is laser-focused on developing a program, facility and process that doesn't simply provide a dog to a veteran, but the right dog, highly trained and specifically matched, to the right veteran, based on specific needs and criteria. I am confident the result will be a significant, positive and long-term impact in the lives of many veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI or physical assault traumas.
Thanks to the donors and volunteers who have helped so far! Your contributions of time, treasure and talent have made a real difference in getting Pets Loyal 2 Vets started, and very soon you will see the direct result of your efforts.

It has been some time coming (mostly because they are not only doing the prep work and building the facility in a large part by themselves, in great detail and in the right way but they also just want it done right so its the best it can be to help our Vets ). It looks like they are getting ready to start operation and I am thrilled. I have been following them since the beginning and know how hard they have worked and their passion to help Vets. Jeff and Mary and their staff are all simply first class and when the doors open soon it will be something to see. I am proud my Marine Corps League and VFW have supported them and will in the future. It really does upset me when other Vets play the arm chair quarterbacks and think they know what is going on instead of trying to see if they can help too. We should all be pulling together. If they need help I'll be there. King

Great nonprofit honoring, by supporting, our military members suffering from ptsd, tbi's and physical trauma!!

Pets Loyal To Vets is a fantastic organization with great heart. By pairing our brave vets with challenges such as PTSD with top trained companion dogs is a win-win situation that should be applauded. I have been part of many PL2V fund raising events, and each is as comfortable and easy going as a backyard party which shows that not only are they fundraising, but they are reaching out as a friend. I rate PL2V as one of my favorite non-profit organizations for many reasons. Great Organization. Great People. Great Cause!!

I have volunteered to help build the new Pets Loyal 2 Vets training facility for veterans and have to say, they have busted their behinds to get this place up and running as soon as they possibly can. When I read the reviews from IAK9 and Med1 this poser was posting and their rediculous claims, I couldn't help but feel they have never been to this facility or met the people behind Project Companion. Pets Loyal 2 Vets is an incredible organization and any veteran waiting for a dog knows this and would never post crap like that.

I have donated and bid on items at their silent auctions and can attest, these people are the real deal and creating something that Minnesota veterans need. They have my support 100%. I will continue to offer my help and to help raise funds for them even after they open.

Unfortunately, posers can post messages on the Internet leading well intentioned donors astray. There is one individual that has been going around the Internet posing as a long time donor and a Military Veteran who has been waiting for a dog for 4 years making false claims against this organization.

One review of our web site and Facebook pages will show what we are doing and the time frames for doing it. This person has NEVER contacted Pets Loyal 2 Vets, is neither a donor nor a Veteran in any way and instead in fixated on discrediting our fine name and reputation. As you can see, both postings from IAK9 and Med1 are the same person posting on other Internet sites with the same text so please consider this person's posts as a crank. Our doors have always been open to anyone wanting to stop by or contact us and we encourage our donors and veterans to continue to support Pets Loyal 2 Vets.