America’s VetDogs and Veteran Pathways Partner to Help New England Veterans

SMITHTOWN, NY & DEVENS, MA, Nov. 11, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- America’s VetDogs and Veteran Pathways of New England have joined forces to enhance the lives of veterans with disabilities in New England. The partnership aims to provide accredited, custom-trained service dogs to veterans at no cost, thereby helping them regain independence and dignity.

America’s VetDogs, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog Foundation, has been training and placing service dogs for nearly 25 years. The organization’s expertise in service dog training, placement, and aftercare will be complemented by Veteran Pathways’ community-based outreach and support. Veteran Pathways, formerly Clear Path for Veterans New England, will identify and refer veterans who may benefit from a service dog and offer support to help them prepare for the program.

According to publicly available data, an estimated 650,000 to 700,000 veterans live across New England, with roughly 25 to 30 percent of them reporting living with a disability. Nationally, about 30 percent of veterans have a service-connected disability, and veterans who served after September 11, 2001, are about twice as likely as earlier generations to report difficulties with concentration, memory, or decision-making. These conditions can significantly impact veterans' health, employment, and independence.

America’s VetDogs is accredited by Assistance Dogs International and the International Guide Dog Federation, reflecting rigorous standards for canine care, training, facilities, and client services. Each service dog is trained to perform specific tasks that mitigate the effects of the individual veteran’s disability, with careful matching and handler training to help the veteran and dog work successfully as a team.

Veterans interested in learning more or community members who would like to donate to the new partnership can visit www.veteranpathwaysne.org/support-the-canine-program.

Veteran Pathways of New England, with its main campus in Devens, Massachusetts, and additional locations throughout New England, including New Hampshire, provides programs and services designed to address the needs of veterans and their families. The organization focuses on four key pathways: Housing and Family Support, Wellness and Resilience, Culinary and Food Security, and Canine Assistance. Programs include housing assistance, family support services, wellness and recreational activities, nutritious meals, food assistance, educational workshops, and community events.

Through this partnership, America’s VetDogs and Veteran Pathways of New England aim to expand access to support for veterans with physical and emotional disabilities across all six New England states.