Pets for Vets

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Pets for Vets

Founder	Clarissa Black
Type	501(c)(3)
Tax ID no.	27-1250302
Purpose	To help heal the emotional wounds of military Veterans by using the power of the human-animal bond to provide a second chance for shelter animals by rescuing, training and pairing them with America's servicemen and women who could benefit from having a companion animal.[1]
Revenue	$1,284,387 [2]
Expenses (2015)	$426,401
Website	www.petsforvets.com

Pets for Vets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to providing a second chance to shelter dogs by rescuing, training, and matching them with American veterans who need a companion pet.^[3] It was founded in 2009 to help veterans who were suffering from combat stress and other emotional issues. Each companion dog is rescued in connection with local animal rescue groups.