Hero Dogs
Non-profit OrganizationsMaryland, United States11-50 Employees
Hero Dogs is a Maryland-based non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of military veterans and first responders by providing assistance dogs trained to meet customized needs, along with lifetime support. The organization emphasizes pairing trained dogs with individuals and supporting partner community organizations to enhance their service capabilities. Its work sits within the broader service-dog sector, addressing accessibility and ongoing support as core elements of its mission. Based in Brookeville, Maryland, Hero Dogs operates with a relatively small staff and serves a national beneficiary base in need of specialized, no-cost companion and assistance dog services. In addition to its core training program, the group has launched initiatives such as Hero Dogs 5K9, a recent event aimed at broadening community engagement and fundraising for its mission. The organization collaborates with other entities and participates in outreach efforts, including partnerships with legal and advocacy groups, to advance its services for veterans and first responders across the United States.