Request a Service Dog
We have a comprehensive and thorough application process to qualify our recipients. This form is the first step in qualifying for our program. Please fill out this short inquiry form, and you will be sent our full application packet.
Battle Ground 22 trains medical service dogs to mitigate the challenges of several disabilities including:
PTSD
Service dogs help to ease social reintegration, mitigate depression, provide comfort, and more to affected veterans.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Our Service dogs assist those suffering from the symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury by aiding them in memory-related tasks and providing assistance and security in public places.
Seizure disorders
Our Service dogs are trained to detect an oncoming seizure, alert their recipient, activate a life-alert system, retrieve medication, and assist their person throughout a seizure.
Mobility Issues
Our service dogs are trained to act as a brace for their recipient suffering from strength or balance issues and can also be trained to assist with dropped item retrieval.
Military Sexual Trauma
Service dogs help those affected by Military Sexual Trauma reenter the world with dignity and independence by helping them manage their symptoms.
GET STARTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Note: The success of our program is, in part, due to the ongoing training and guidance we provide our member veterans, First Responders and Gold Star families throughout the service of their Battle Ground 22 K9`s.
GET STARTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
To be considered for a Battle Ground 22 service dog, please download the application and medical history forms below and return them with the following list of documents to:
Battle Ground 22 Foundation
Attention: Service dogs
W2853 State Road 67
Iron Ridge, WI 53035
or email to:
jessie@battleground22.org
If you need help with the application process, please call 812-266-6294
#1
Service Dog Application
#2
Copy of DD214
#3
Letter of Recommendation from physician
#4
Two Personal Letters of Recommendation (at least one from someone not related to you)
#5
Letter of Recommendation from your current veterinarian, if applicable
#6
A current picture of you
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Please email completed applications to applications@battleground22.org
Additional Resources for Veterans
Veterans’ Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, then press 1
National Suicide Text Lifeline: Text HOME to 741741
Department of Veterans Affairs – National Center for PTSD
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Department of Veterans Affairs – Support for Homeless Veterans