Psychiatric Service Dogs for Veterans
Restoring peace, confidence, and independence: one partnership at a time.
Our program provides highly trained psychiatric service dogs to veterans living with PTSD, anxiety, or depression. These dogs are more than companions — they’re lifelines that help veterans reconnect with daily life, manage stress, and rediscover stability and hope.
Apply for a Psychiatric Service Dog
We are honored to support the veterans who have served our country with courage and sacrifice.
To ensure we can provide the highest-quality support and ongoing training, our psychiatric service dog program is currently limited to U.S. veterans located in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. Veteran
Residing in the DMV region
Diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or related psychiatric needs
Able to participate in training, follow-up, and handler responsibilities
Able to travel to our training facility in Bealeton, VA for required sessions
If you meet these qualifications, please submit your application below. Our team will review your information and reach out personally with next steps.
This application helps us understand your needs — it does not obligate you or guarantee placement.
Veteran Voices: Healing Through Psychiatric Service Dogs
In this heartfelt video, four U.S. veterans share how partnering with America’s K-9 Caring Angels’ psychiatric service dogs helped them overcome PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Through honest stories of healing, trust, and recovery, they reveal how these highly trained service dogs restore confidence, connection, and independence—one partnership at a time.
Four U.S. veterans share how K-9 Caring Angels’ psychiatric service dogs changed their lives. Through stories of PTSD recovery, emotional healing, and renewed independence, this video highlights how service dog partnerships bring hope and confidence back to America’s heroes.