Empowering Veterans Through the Life-Changing Bond of Service Dogs
OUR MISSION
At Rally4Vets, we understand the invaluable role service dogs play in supporting the mental health of our veterans.
These extraordinary animals offer more than companionship; they provide critical emotional support, helping to alleviate symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health challenges that many of our heroes face every day.
WOODY WAS FUNDED IN 2025
Help Us Change Another Life
In 2025, through the remarkable generosity of our community, Woody completed his journey to become a service dog. Today, he stands poised to serve a veteran in need, offering not just companionship, but a critical lifeline for mental health, independence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
You have the power to help fund the next service dog. Your donation provides life-saving training and care for a new companion, guaranteeing that another veteran will never have to face their battles alone.
Join us in this mission. Together, we are transforming lives-one veteran, one service dog at a time.
WOODY:
A COMPANION ON A MISSION
Born into a legacy of loyalty and purpose, Woody has completed his training and is now proudly serving his veteran partner offering unwavering support, connection, and the kind of comfort only a service dog can provide. From day one, Woody embodied the Rally4Vets spirit: calm under pressure, fiercely loyal, and ready to stand beside a veteran on their healing journey. His successful placement is more than a milestone. It’s a symbol of what’s possible when community and compassion come together.
As we celebrate Woody’s new chapter, we’re already preparing for the next. Our next service dog is in the early stages of selection, and we invite you to be part of their journey from the beginning. Every step we take is fueled by those who believe in our mission and we are excited to get the process of training a new companion for one of our veterans soon underway.
Now that Woody’s journey is complete, let’s keep the momentum going. We warmly welcome you to join us in bringing the next service dog to life!
Thank You, Donors
Dear Supporters,
You didn’t just help fund a service dog, you helped create a life-changing bond. Thanks to you, Woody is now by his veteran’s side, bringing calm, connection, and steady strength right where it’s needed most.
From all of us at Rally4Vets, thank you for making this mission possible. If you’d like to keep the momentum going, your continued support helps us begin the selection and training process for our next veteran-and-dog team.
Ways to stay involved:
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Make a gift: Support the Service Dog Program through our main Donate page.
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Go deeper: Explore the Rally4Vets Fellowship, with tiered opportunities for engagement and leadership.
One more way to multiply your impact: many employers match charitable donations. Even one matching-gift request can meaningfully expand the resources available to veterans. If you haven’t checked yet, our Matching Gifts tool makes it quick and easy to see if your employer participates.
For corporate partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, or matching-gift collaboration, please reach out to MatchingGifts@DVEN.org.
And stay tuned—our next service dog journey is already on the horizon. The mission continues, and we’re grateful you’re the team with us!.
TRAINING A SERVICE DOG IS A PROFOUND LABOR OF LOVE
Training a service dog is an intensive, two-year process requiring exceptional expertise, patience, and unwavering dedication. While the investment is significant, the transformation these dogs bring into a veteran’s life is immeasurable. The lives they stabilize—and often save—are priceless. Once you witness their intuition, skill, and steadfast support, the commitment becomes a meaningful investment in long-term wellbeing and resilience.
Our community’s early dedication made our first placement possible. Woody graduated from service dog training, and his placement was completed in 2025, marking a major milestone for Rally4Vets and demonstrating the life-changing impact of coordinated community support.
We are now building the Service Dog Fund to prepare for our next veteran pairing. Once coordination is finalized, we will share updates with our supporters and partners. Every form of engagement—whether raising awareness, sharing our mission, or connecting us with potential collaborators—strengthens the foundation necessary for sustainable program growth.
The outcomes we witness when a veteran receives renewed confidence, companionship, and support are profound. Each service dog represents a journey defined by resilience, human connection, and measurable improvements in emotional and daily stability.
Raising awareness about the work Rally4Vets | DVEN and our collaborating partners are doing opens essential pathways for understanding, future investment, and expanded support. Your engagement helps advance veteran mental health, community empowerment, and long-term impact across our programs.
Your partnership ensures more veterans can access the resources, stability, and opportunities they deserve. Together, we are building a compassionate, resilient community committed to meaningful and lasting outcomes for those who have sacrificed so much.
The Disabled Veteran Empowerment Network (DVEN) is a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.
Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 99-5053861
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation.