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Skilled Home Companion Dogs | Hero Dogs

Address Confidential, Gaithersburg, MD 20882

Eligibility
Veterans, first responders, and immediate family members.
Required documents
Varies contact for details.
888-570-8653
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Application process
Visit website to apply.
Service area
MD DC

Other Information

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

Special Populations

  • Disabilities
  • Active Military / Veterans

Provides trained skilled home companion dogs to help individuals with physical or psychological challenges within the home. Service Animals More information:

  • Skilled home companion dogs are not service dogs and do not have public access rights
  • Assists with retrieving, alleviating stress, alerting, and more

Last assured
11/19/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Hero Dogs

Nonprofit training and placement of service dogs for veterans and first responders