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Veteran Companion Animal Services (VCAS)
501(c)(3) public charity based in Delaware, Ohio whose mission is to enrich the lives of veterans, military families, and dogs through the human-animal bond. It places rescue and shelter dogs with veterans who can benefit from companionship, aiming to help those dealing with physical or mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and social isolation, and also provides dog training and alumni outings.
- Cost
- Not stated on the org's own site
- Coverage
- Based in Delaware, Ohio; places dogs with veterans (own site notes a chapters program) (Ohio)
- Eligibility
- Veterans and military families; places rescue and shelter dogs with veterans who can benefit from companionship (own site)
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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