Every day, Veterans and their families fight an ongoing battle against physical and mental disabilities. The love and support of a companion animal can make all the difference between living and just existing. Please help us continue that fight by making a tax-deductible contribution to our program.
I want to start off by saying how unbelievably grateful we are for everything you have done to help us complete our little family unit, and for the gift in remembrance of Huckleberry (we love it so much). We are both so touched by your kindness, and generosity, and for all of the unconditional love you have for each and every Painted Paws dog. We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to meet you both and learn more about the amazing work you do at the sanctuary. L.A.
This is Mr. Buck's 1 year anniversary of his forever home! We are forever great full to have Buck as a member of our family! Thank you for allowing Buck to be here. V.S.
Sugar Mama's is C…'s lifeline. She's his best friend and she's always so excited to go for car rides and wearing her "clothes" she gets so happy when they go out together. He's using a cane now everyday. It's becoming harder for him to stand for long periods and his injuries take a toll on him. But we go day by day. This girl here, lifts more than his spirits. She's an extension of his being. His best friend. And his life, despite the difficulties we deal with his mobility and other things that disabled vets battle everyday, it's 200000% better. She's beyond joy, beyond happiness. We just love her. A.V.
I just wanted to say hello and a heartfelt Thank you for trusting us and blessing us with Cody, exactly three years ago today! We are so thankful that Cody is a part of our family. He is a proud protector of his tiny baby brother Bodie and is the most gentle soul to him, and everyone else he meets. A.D.
Painted Paws for Veterans is dedicated to promoting canine companion ownership for veterans and their family members, especially those suffering from PTSD, in order to provide emotional support and a way to reconnect to life, both during and after military service.
Our primary mission is to assist veterans and their families in the adoption of canine companions by matching them with dogs surrendered to rescues and animal shelters, and to provide a safe visitation environment with an emotional support dog for those veterans who are unable to adopt.
Our objectives are to achieve continued life for the dogs, encourage emotional growth and self-expression for the veteran or family member, and promote education of veteran emotional issues, and how canine ownership can assist through the unconditional love of a companion animal.
While we will be maintaining all of our current canine and Veteran programs, for 2025, our mission begins with a new homestead project for Veterans in need. A safe place to come, be able to walk, and stay open all year around is our goal.
Building materials, equipment, and fencing for the homestead sites is imperative in order to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone. Being disabled does not always mean you can’t walk, it can also mean you need space and a place to feel safe when you are challenged with PTSD.
This year our CO Gives donations are going towards building a better place for our Veterans. A place for them to be able to feel safe, have the space they need, and be at peace while learning a new way of living.
We are already making positive connections with Veterans and their families, retired, disabled, and active duty. What do we need and what can we use to make this a successful and peaceful place for Veterans to transition in? Donations.
Your donations will help us buy the materials needed to provide our families with a safe place to come and rebuild their lives after service.
Painted Paws for Veterans organized in 2013 as a way to help Veterans connect to dogs from kill shelters for companionship and emotional support. Over time, however, we have become so much more.
Today, Painted Paws specializes in rescuing dogs from kill shelters that need someone to give them that second chance. This includes pregnant moms, seniors, disabled dogs and those that need a little extra rehab.
We love our pregnant moms. We bring them to the Ranch and provide them with the medical care they so badly need during those critical weeks. We help them bring their babies into life and give them a safe place to grow. Once the puppies are old enough, we offer them to the general public for adoption. Our moms are often available for adoption as well, but they also have a lifetime home with us if necessary.
Our Ranch seniors and disabled dogs make up the Painted Paws canine sanctuary and therapy program. Many of these dogs have been surrendered to shelters for no other reason than their age or medical condition. Here they live out their lives in a safe place, showered with all the love we can give them.
Painted Paws for Veterans also rescues young adult canines between 1- 5 years old from shelters that need a little extra rehab. These are often dogs that haven't been given a fair chance to be a family companion. It is so critical for puppies to receive the proper socialization and obedience after they become part of a family. Without that, they often become unruly, destructive, and out-of-control young adults that are hard to handle. After they come to the Ranch, we provide them with the love, attention and structure they so desperately need. Many of these dogs go on to become our most successful adoptions.
Along the way, all of the dogs on the Painted Paws Ranch get the opportunity to participate in our Veteran Therapy Program. We provide visitations to Veteran Nursing Homes and Assisted Living/Memory Centers. They also visit schools and other public events to provide education on PTSD and other Veteran emotional issues.
Organization name
Painted Paws for Veterans
other names
Painted Paws Canine Sanctuary
2013
Tax id (EIN)
37-1742524
Category
Military & Veterans Organizations
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
21150 Sampson RdEl Paso County, CO, US
Fremont County, CO, US
Pueblo County, CO, US
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Denver, CO, US
Phone
719 371 5131
Fax
719-258-1330