SPONSORSHIPS
PUPPY SCHOLARSHIP
This donation covers the first days of introduction and intake of a new puppy. The routine schooling where the building blocks of learning are taught and the beginning of socialization, manners and skills. This support helps offset the trainer hours, facility use, classroom supplies, training treats and training supplies during this critical period of the puppy’s learning and development.
OUR JOURNEY BEGINS
This donation covers the puppy’s basic supplies and miscellaneous care costs during the beginning of that puppy’s journey. Note: Training costs for this period are covered by our puppy scholarships.
Although this list is not complete, these are the types of things that a TOV puppy needs and that your gift of sponsorship will help us pay for including:
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crate, bed, mat, bowls, leash, and collar(s);
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toys and chews;
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grooming supplies and services
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Tails of Valor puppy and service dog vests;
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specialized training equipment;
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microchipping, licensing, and registration;
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12 months of veterinary care: well-puppy visits, routine vaccinations, sick/emergency visits;
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12 months of heartworm and flea/tick preventives;
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spay or neuter surgery;
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other health screenings as needed
The durable items that this sponsorship pays for (e.g., crate, vests, specialized training equipment) will travel with the puppy from his puppy raiser home to his new home with his Veteran/participant as needed. Thus, this sponsorship ultimately directly benefits the Veteran/participant as well.
TOV PAIRED DOG TEAM
During A Journey with a Purpose™ the Veteran or participant attends our canine program. This therapeutic program focuses on canine assisted social activities leading to a better quality of life. Our wellness team provides the support needed for positive interactions during sessions with our canines, all of whom are named in honor of a fallen soldier. The team works together in a variety of public and private settings, including the participant's home, workplace, community, stores, public transportation, etc. The canine program is individualized to the particular needs and abilities of the participant. This therapeutic program is in addition to the hundreds of hours of training that the dogs receive on and off campus individually. The TOV paired dog team sponsorship directly supports costs including:
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Creation of individualized training plan and documentation for the team
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Private training and customized sessions including the costs of trainer and facility use;
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Weekly field trips for training in public locations;
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Food, supplies, veterinary care, and routine preventive medications during training
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Any specialized training equipment ;
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Annual follow-up evaluations for continued support