Nebraska JAVELAN Service Dogs

The JAVELAN program provides funding for service dogs for military veterans and retired first responders in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. This program enriches the lives of retired first responders and veterans, by enabling independence and giving life-changing support.

JAVELAN Is For Our Nation's Heroes Who Are Suffering From:

• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Many other affiliated physical and emotional disabilities.

JAVELAN partners these heroes with trainers and dogs to improve the quality of life of our nation's heroes through the medical assistance and healing power of their new canine partners.

JAVELAN Is Unique

• Shelter or rescue dogs are used whenever possible. These dogs find their purpose in a loving, forever home.
• The retired first responder or veteran participates in the training of the dog. The "team" bonds and the dog learns to respect and obey their teammate.
• The cost per team is approximately $3000 for training and needed supplies; much lower than many other programs.
• JAVELAN offers lifetime support for the recipient of the dog.