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Organization

Veteran Companion Animal Services

Primary Cause Area

Health and Wellness

Secondary Cause Area

Animal Welfare & Rights

All Other Cause Areas
25 Word Statement

Provides rescue dogs and training to veterans, enhancing mental health, reducing isolation, and creating supportive communities through animal companionship and veteran-centered programs.

Factiods

$5 a week provides healthy meals for a rescued dog as it trains to become a veteran’s lifelong companion.

$10 a week covers the cost of essential training supplies—like leashes, treats, and enrichment toys—for a veteran learning to train their new dog.

$15 a week helps us transport a rescue dog from a shelter to a foster home, beginning its journey to becoming a veteran’s companion.

$20 a week supports a veteran’s participation in our seven-week training program—helping them build confidence, connection, and community with fellow veterans.

$25 a week provides one month of veterinary care for a newly placed companion dog, ensuring they’re healthy and ready to serve their veteran.

$30 a week funds one behavioral assessment, allowing us to evaluate a rescue dog’s temperament and match it with the perfect veteran.

$40 a week helps us cover the full cost of supplies, food, and care for a veteran-dog team during their first year together—removing all financial barriers for the veteran.

$50 a week supports our Alumni and Ambassador programs, empowering veterans to return as mentors and therapy dog handlers who bring hope to others.

$100 a week sponsors a complete rescue-to-placement journey—saving one dog and transforming one veteran’s life through companionship, healing, and purpose.

State of Ohio Combined Charitable Campaign Code
Franklin County Combined Charitable Campaign Code
City of Columbus Combined Charitable Campaign Code
The Ohio State University Campaign Code
Accepts Volunteers?

Yes

Types of volunteers

Groups of less than 10

Logo
VCAS logo featuring a red silhouette of a person standing with a dog above bold white ‘VCAS’ lettering and stars on a black background.