Hope Lives Here

Hope Lives Here: Healing Heroes, Two At A Time

Returning to civilian life can be one of the hardest battles a Veteran will ever face. The fight doesn’t always end when they come home, and too often, the resources available aren’t enough. That’s where Hope Lives Here steps in.

We train service dogs for disabled Veterans living with post-traumatic stress (PTS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), and chronic pain. What makes our program unique is that we rescue dogs from local shelters, pair them with a Veteran, and train them together—creating a partnership built on trust, purpose, and unconditional support.

A Hope Lives Here service dog is more than a companion; they can be a lifeline. They help Veterans navigate everyday challenges, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with the world around them, embodying the true meaning of “I’ve got your six.”

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover the cost of a professionally trained service dog. The average cost to train one Veteran and service dog team at Hope Lives Here is approximately $20,000. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, eligible Veterans receive their service dog and training at absolutely no cost to them.

When our Veterans come home after fighting for us, we make it our mission to fight for them.

Who We Are

Hope Lives Here provides service dogs for Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress (PTS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST) and or chronic pain disorders. Service dogs are very expensive, with fees ranging from $15,000-$75,000. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not cover this cost. Through our program, eligible Veterans are not obligated to pay a penny.