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VBF provides healthy, trained shelter dogs to qualified veterans of any US branch of the US Military.
Veterans Best Friend Indiana currently serves only the following counties: Marion, Hamilton, Boone, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, Brown and Bartholomew.
Before filling out this application, please read and acknowledge that you meet the following pre-qualification requirements: ~Applicant understands that Veteran's Best Friend Indiana provides PETS ONLY and does not provide SERVICE ANIMALS. ~Applicant must live in an apartment or home – No assisted living facilities. ~Applicant must be independent and physically and financially able to care for a pet. ~Applicant must not be in a in-patient medical care of any kind (mental or physical). ~Applicant must have reliable transportation (can be a friend or relative). ~Applicant must have a copy of their DD214 to prove honorable discharge. ~If renting, applicant must have a letter from landlord allowing pets and a copy of the portion of their lease agreement that discusses any pet limitations such as breeds not allowed. ~Applicant must provide a veterinary reference that has been contacted prior to allowing a pet adoption (if you don’t have a vet, research the closest and reach out to them explaining you plan to adopt and need proof you contacted them regarding services and pricing).
VBF provides healthy, trained shelter dogs to qualified veterans of any US service member of any branch of the US Military. The dogs placed by VBF are NOT service animals, therapy animals or emotional support animals. Shelter dogs are chosen by temperament, trainability, and intelligence and not by breed.
Indiana counties we currently serve include: Marion, Hamilton, Boone, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, Brown and Bartholomew. We hope to expand our coverage as more trainers join our team!
By typing in your name below, you are giving Veteran’s Best Friend Indiana, Inc. permission to contact your therapist or caseworker.
Note: All applicants must have completed rehabilitation programs at least 90 days prior to the application date to be eligible to adopt a dog from VBF.
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Any applicants living in rental housing will require the landlord’s permission to have a dog, including weight and breed restrictions.. A copy of the rental agreement showing a minimum of 6 months remaining on the lease is required. A VBF trainer will be inspecting your home and will use this information as part of the application approval process.
You must provide proof of income (from disability payments and/or employment) to ensure you have the financial ability to afford a dog/cat.
It will cost approximately $2000-$3000 to support a dog’s care, feeding and medical expenses each year. This breaks down to about $170 per month (a cat will be approximately half that cost). While you may spend less some months and more other months, this is meant to help you determine if you have the discretionary income in your budget to properly care for a dog/cat.
Please research the name and location of the nearest Emergency Animal Hospital. VBF recommends you consider Pet Health Insurance.
As previously stated, VBF selects dogs based on temperament and not by breed. We will do our best to accommodate some or your desired “characteristics” but ultimately will select the dog best suited to your lifestyle, living accommodations and our behavior criteria. Dogs will be between 1 and 5 years of age and will be up to date on vaccines and micro chipped.
As previously stated, VBF selects cats based on temperament and not by breed. We will do our best to accommodate some or your desired “characteristics” but ultimately will select the cat that best suited to your lifestyle, living accommodations and our behavior criteria. Cats will be between 2 and 10 years of age and will be up to date on vaccines and micro chipped.
