Our Mission
Shelter to Soldier is a 501c3 non-profit organization that adopts dogs from an otherwise uncertain future in local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST) among other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active duty military and veterans, and deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors therapy dog team to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans and their families.
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Our Impact
San Diego, CA
“Riley has helped me recognize my worth and value. He also has given me the ability to trust again and see how much fun this world can be. Riley makes me feel safe and not alone. He is a big “why” for me to get out of bed and make the best of the day. I knew immediately that I was supposed to be there and Riley was the dog for me. Honestly, he and I won the lottery the day we met each other.” Todd, Purple Heart Recipient, US Army
San Diego, CA
"I want to thank every single individual who is involved with STS and the SD Woman’s Club as you all are heroes to us veterans. Your work and commitment does not go unseen. After coming across other service dogs in public, it is very clear that STS dogs are amazingly trained with high standards. For all that, I thank you!” Lindsey, USMC Veteran
San Diego, CA
"I felt this rejuvenation, finding peace with myself, and developing new relationships. If you're a veteran, this is not somebody feeling sorry for you. This is somebody investing in your future and not just your future, but the future of your friends and your family because you're in a battle for life. I'm thankful to the donors and thankful to STS. My heart is full of gratitude and what you do is worth it “ Aaron, USN Veteran