Supporting Military, Police and all Forces dogs and their families in Retirement and Beyond.
They protected us, now we protect them. From service to sofa, because loyalty deserves love.
Many people are unaware that retired service dogs do not receive any financial support upon their retirement from the force they served with.
This usually means the responsibility for their care and vet bills fall solely to their ex-handler or new owner.
Due to their working history, many of these dogs struggle to get pet insurance — or can only access it at a high cost — leaving their adopters to manage ongoing vet bills that can run into the thousands.
Hero Paws provides much needed financial support to these unsung dog heroes and their owners to enable them to have a long and happy retirement.
Our three pillars guide everything we do for retired service dogs.
Providing financial support for veterinary care, surgeries, and rehabilitation that retired service dogs need after years of demanding work.
Supporting the transition from active duty to a loving home life, helping dogs decompress and adjust to retirement at their own pace.
Empowering handlers and adopters with the resources they need to give these brave dogs the retirement they truly deserve.
Retired Service Dog
Lucy broke her neck in retirement. What followed was surgery, infection, then more surgery. The road was long and uncertain.
Thanks to Hero Paws, she pulled through. Now she's safe, healing, and finally just being a dog.
Purpose-built facility
Training & awareness
Decompress & heal
Perfect forever homes
At Hero Paws, we're working tirelessly to turn our vision into reality: a fully equipped retirement and education retreat where forces and service dogs can decompress, recover, and transition from service life onto a well-earned retirement home.
With your support, we'll build a space that relieves the pressure on the services these dogs come from — and increase their ability to provide dogs with the best possible options after their service life.
Support Our CauseThese dogs have spent their lives serving with unwavering loyalty and dedication. Now it's our turn to serve them.
Every contribution helps a retired service dog get the care, love, and life they've earned through years of loyal service.