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!
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).
