Dogs on Deployment Information

The mission of Dogs on Deployment is to give America's Heroes peace of mind concerning their pets during their service commitments and beyond by providing them with the ability to find people and resources able to help them. Dogs on Deployment provides a foster network and financial grants, through our Financial Assistance Program, to Active Duty, Reservists, National Guard Members, Coast Guard, Veterans and First-Responders. Learn more at www.dogsondeployment.org Dogs on Deployment is a 501(c)(3) non-profit promoting responsible, lifelong pet ownership by providing resources, advocacy and education for military pet owners. This includes building the largest online network for military members to search for volunteers who are willing to board their pets during their service commitments. We also advocate for increased pet owner rights on military installations, provide financial assistance for help with emergency pet care for military families and promote education initiatives to promote healthy pets. Dogs on Deployment was launched in June 2011. We were founded Alisa and Shawn Johnson, who serve in the US Marine Corps and Navy respectively and own two Australian Shepherds, two rescued kittens, and two caique parrots. Made by military members and animal lovers for military members and animal lovers, we understand the difficulties placed on military pet owners during certain service requirements. Our organization is aimed at alleviating the stress and worry put on military pet owners when their pet ownership is uncertain in the face of service to their country.