Our Mission
Driven by a single goal: to do our part in making the world a better place for the veterans who have served this great nation.
A Legacy of Service
Heartland Canines for Veterans was founded on a simple premise: a veteran has already paid the price. We believe that no eligible disabled veteran should face financial barriers to receiving a life-changing service dog.
We use proven canine training strategies to produce a highly skilled and capable team, ensuring the right canine is paired with the right person. Our decision making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and high quality data evaluation.
Our Core Values
Dignity
We treat every veteran with the utmost respect, ensuring the application and pairing process honors their service and sacrifices.
Excellence
We work with our network of breeders, and every K9 must meet our intake criteria and pass a temperament exam given by our trainer before it joins the program.
Commitment
Our support doesn’t end at placement. Training and working with a K9 is never “complete”, and HK9 remains available to the veteran-canine team—including re-training—throughout their journey together.
Join Us in Our Mission
Every donation, volunteer hour, and shared story helps us provide another service dog to a veteran in need.