THE LIFELINE CARE PACKAGE: FUNDING A YEAR OF WELLNESS

PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE DOG CARE AT ZERO COST TO THE VETERAN

A man with a prosthetic leg walking a golden retriever with a tennis ball in its mouth at a park with an American flag waving in the background.

The Mission Briefing:

The Problem:

For veterans, their service dog is a lifeline, but specialized, recurring care is often prohibitively expensive. This creates financial stress that undermines the health of the unit (veteran and dog).

The Strategy:

The Service Dog Wellness Program (SDWP) leverages strong veterinary partnerships to provide a comprehensive annual care package for approved teams at no cost to the veteran.

The Logistics Breakdown:

Amount

Impact Status

Monthly Lifeline: Funds the comprehensive annual care package for one service dog for one month.

$5, $10, $25

Semi-Annual Care: Funds the full care package for one service dog for six months.

$50

The Annual Lifeline: Funds a complete year of advanced wellness care (veterinary and grooming) for one service dog.

$300

Squad Support: Funds the full annual care for one dog and covers the monthly care for a second dog, ensuring a wider veteran reach.

$600

These contributions go directly to the SDWP Fund, helping a veteran-dog team reach their $600 Annual Care Goal or building the SDWP Emergency Care Fund, which is there for the unforseen care.

$1000+

Our initial goal is to raise $10,000 to establish an active subsidy fund, guaranteeing a minimum of 16 service dogs are enrolled in the annual care program for the next year.

$10,000

Following that, you will receive monthly Service Dog Deep Dives, which include:

  • A detailed breed breakdown (e.g., Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd).

  • Training tips and task development guidance.

  • Medical watch-outs and prevention tips.

  • A printable Monthly Training & Wellness Checklist to track appointments and training goals.

Donor Bonus:

By donating, you gain access to our full service dog wellness library. You will immediately receive the Top 12 Service Dog Breeds Starter Guide.

The Objective:

We aim to remove all financial barriers to advanced wellness care, ensuring the dog's sustained readiness. It costs the organization $600 to fund a full year of care for one battle buddy.

Your donation funds a crucial package of care, provided by our veterinary and grooming partners, including:

Annual Wellness exams

  1. Essential vaccines (up to 4)

  2. Fecal testing

  3. Heartworm and tick-borne infection screening

  4. Bloodwork screening

  5. Urinalysis screening

  6. Professional dental cleaning (with pre-anesthetic labs, anesthesia, and full mouth x-rays)

  7. PLUS: Monthly, pro-bono grooming services (ensuring peak health and hygiene).

3% Cover the Fee

Tax Status & Mission Commitment Battle Buddy Backup (BBB) is an Active 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID (EIN): 99-2556311. Funding Transparency: BBB operates with zero (0) paid staff; therefore, your gift will never be used for salaries or administrative wages. To ensure your contribution has the intended impact, please specify in the donation memo which fund you want the gift to support (e.g., Project Paintball, Service Dog Wellness Program) and any specific usage requests.

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