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Dogs on Deployment Military Discounts

Deploying service members can place pets with volunteer boarders free of charge, and veterinary financial aid is available too. The Dogs on Deployment military discount listings below outline every form of assistance.
Discounts: 1
Eligibility: Active Duty, Veterans, National Guard, Reserves, Spouses
Last Updated: October 2026

All Dogs on Deployment Military Discounts

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Dogs on Deployment Military Pet Assistance: Free Boarding and Vet Aid

Free Services
VALID FOR
Volunteer pet boarding during deployments and service absences, Veterinary financial assistance (Rich Setzer Memorial Fund), Pet PCS relocation assistance, Spay/neuter assistance
WHERE
Online
VERIFICATION
Other
AVAILABILITY
Year-Round
Active DutyVeteransNational GuardReservesSpouses

About Dogs on Deployment Military Discounts

Dogs on Deployment is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 so that service members are never forced to give up a pet because of military service. Its volunteer Hero Pet Boarding Network places pets in temporary homes while owners are deployed, activated, or away for training. Rather than a traditional Dogs on Deployment military discount, the organization provides its core services completely free to eligible users. Beyond boarding, it offers veterinary financial assistance through the Rich Setzer Memorial Fund, help with pet costs during PCS moves, and spay/neuter assistance. The programs are year-round and nationwide, but every pet owner must apply and be approved. Active duty members qualify across all branches; Guard and Reserve members need activation orders, veterans must meet specific service and circumstance conditions, and spouses can receive limited help in documented hardship situations.
Category
Pets
Total Discounts
1

Dogs on Deployment Military Discount FAQ

Common questions about Dogs on Deployment military discounts

It goes further than a discount: core services, including volunteer pet boarding and applications to its financial assistance programs, are free for eligible service members, veterans, and first responders.

Yes, with conditions. Veterans need an honorable discharge and at least 2 years of active duty, plus a qualifying circumstance such as receiving military-related medical treatment, deploying as a contractor, or attending training.

Only in limited hardship situations tied to the service member's status, such as serious illness or hospitalization, and assistance is capped at 3 months.

Create a free Pet Owner account at dogsondeployment.org, complete your profile, and submit an application. After approval you connect with volunteer boarders through the platform.

Yes, when they have valid activation orders.

Veterinary financial assistance is one of the core Dogs on Deployment programs, offered through the Rich Setzer Memorial Fund. Eligible pet owners apply online through their free account, and each application is reviewed and approved before funds are provided. Spay and neuter assistance and help with pet costs during a PCS move are also available.

All core Dogs on Deployment services are free to eligible members, including volunteer pet boarding during deployments and financial aid programs. There is no discount to apply because there is no fee; the organization is a nonprofit supported by volunteers and donors. The only requirement is creating a pet owner account and being approved.

Pet PCS relocation assistance is included in the Dogs on Deployment military support programs. Service members facing a permanent change of station can apply for help with pet related moving costs through the same online application used for boarding. As with every Dogs on Deployment program, eligibility is confirmed and the application approved before assistance is granted.

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