BOOZ ALLEN PARTNERS WITH AMERICA’S VETDOGS TO SPONSOR AND RAISE A SERVICE DOG IN TRAINING
2024年9月18日 - 3:10AM
SMITHTOWN, NY, September 17, 2024 – America’s VetDogs, a
national nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans,
active-duty service members, and first responders with
disabilities, is excited to announce a new partnership with
technology and consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton as part of the
corporate Puppy with a Purpose® program. Through this
collaboration, Booz Allen will sponsor and raise a black Labrador
Retriever puppy named Astro, eventually helping to empower those
who have served our nation.
Over the next year, Astro will be raised by a dedicated Booz
Allen Hamilton employee and volunteer puppy raiser, who will take
on the important role of preparing him for his future career as a
service dog. Under the guidance of America’s VetDogs, Astro will
learn basic obedience, socialization skills, and good house
manners, all while being integrated into Booz Allen’s corporate
environment.
“Booz Allen is deeply committed to supporting the military
community, and our partnership with America’s VetDogs is a
testament to this commitment,” said Rich Crowe, Executive Vice
President and president of Booz Allen’s Civil Services Business.
“With almost 1/3 of Booz Allen’s workforce being veterans, we
understand the importance of supporting those who have served. We
eagerly anticipate watching Astro’s journey and the positive impact
he will have on the life of a future veteran or first
responder.”
America’s VetDogs launched the corporate Puppy With a Purpose
program to provide companies with the opportunity to engage their
employees in the impactful process of service dog training, while
also giving back to veterans and first responders. Booz Allen’s
involvement underscores the company’s longstanding commitment to
supporting military personnel and veterans.
"We are thrilled to welcome Booz Allen into the corporate Puppy
With a Purpose program and look forward to seeing Astro grow into
his future role," said John Miller, president and CEO of America’s
VetDogs. "This partnership not only supports our mission to provide
life-changing service dogs to those in need but also allows Booz
Allen employees to experience firsthand the profound impact these
dogs will have on veterans and first responders."
America’s VetDogs provides specially trained service and guide
dogs to individuals with physical disabilities, PTSD, hearing and
vision loss, and seizures—all at no cost to them. Sully,
George H. W. Bush’s former service dog, now a facility dog at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, was raised and
trained by America’s VetDogs. Astro joins a distinguished
group of Puppy With a Purpose pups, including the Washington
Capitals’ Captain and Biscuit; the New York
Islanders’ Jethro, Tori, and Radar; as well as
the Houston Texans’ Blitz and the New York Mets’
Shea, Seaver and Buddy, all helping raise
awareness for veterans and first responders with disabilities. To
learn more about volunteer opportunities or how to apply, visit
VetDogs.org.
About America’s VetDogs For more than 20 years, America’s
VetDogs (www.VetDogs.org) has trained and placed guide and service
dogs to provide independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship
to veterans with disabilities from all eras. In 2015, VetDogs
opened its programs to first responders, including fire, police,
and emergency medical personnel. America’s VetDogs is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog
Foundation and serves clients from across the United States.
VetDogs relies on contributions from generous individuals,
corporations, service clubs, and foundations to fund its mission to
help those who have served our country live with dignity and
independence. It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train,
and place one assistance dog, but America’s VetDogs provides its
services completely free of charge to the individual. America’s
VetDogs has been accredited by both the International Guide Dog
Federation and Assistance Dogs International.
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- Meet Astro - Booz Allen and America's VetDogs Puppy with a
Purpose!
Allison Storck
America's VetDogs
6313342615
allison@vetdogs.org