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The Malinois Foundation The Malinois Foundation was founded in 2013 with a mission to support Veterans with PTSD and/or physical needs. We have expanded our resources to serve First Responders, Women Survivors, and Children with special needs across the U.S.

50 Service Dogs Placed

and Counting!

$300,000 Raised

in our mission to provide service dogs to those in need.

1,800+ Volunteer Hours

donated to our cause.

Providing Service Dogs to Those Most in Need

32Veterans

and Counting!

7 Women Survivors

and Counting!

5 First Responders

and Counting!

4 Children

and Counting!

Here at the Malinois Foundation we believe that Service Dogs save lives. It is our mission to make these life-saving companions available to our Veterans, First Responders, Women Survivors, and Children with Medical Needs. Whether it be for PTSD, Mobility Support, or Special Needs, we work to heal and empower these individuals with a specialized service animal, a partner in life, and a new best friend.

Veterans

Women Survivors

First Responders

Children with Disabilities

Real People. Real Stories.

Marshall, my veteran husband’s Service dog is a huge blessing.
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Best organization for real trained service dogs early in 2017 I met kelly at the home show explained what I was going through after the Marines I was amazed with the professional style of the program and placment of KRATOS this dog changed my life the love you get from a trained service dog is amazing
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Why The Malinois Foundation?

The Malinois Foundation is passionate and committed to helping veterans, first responders, women survivors and children to heal and progress through service dog work. The bond that is created between handlers and their service dogs have enormous healing power and is becoming increasingly popular in the mental health and medical communities as one of the best options for recovery. Service dogs can help:

  • Increase activity and integration into society.
  • Ground in reality, redirect hyper-vigilance.
  • Reduce the length and intensity of night terrors and flashbacks.
  • Increase independence.
  • Mitigate threats & create a sense of safety.
  • Provide 24/7 companionship and support.

Most people recognize a service dog's impact on their handler's life and often don't realize the incredible ripple effect that happens when a service dog helps a loved one regain their independence. A wife gets her husband back, a child gets their father/mother back, a community regains a hero, a friend, and a valued member of society.

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The Malinois Foundation & Dog Training Elite

We will offer continued support for the life of the dog with our partners at Dog Training Elite

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Empowering Owners

We empower owners to train so their dog knows who to obey at all times.

Personalized

We deal with problem behaviors on a personal basis.

Environment Specific

We train based on your environmental needs (i.e. jogging, public spaces, home).

Supportive Trainers

We support owners in the off-hours (when training is "not in session") and plan training around the owner's schedule.

Involved

We work with all members of the household to achieve sustained results.

Lifetime Investment

We continually follow up and are invested in the owner's success for the long term.

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Join the Pack Volunteering is a ball with The Malinois Foundation!

Events Team - If you are interested in joining the Pack, Volunteer as a team member at our events! Events include charity auctions, training for both dogs and their humans, building foundation recognition and more! Did we mention puppies and service dogs?
Puppy Socializer - If you love puppies and getting to know others within your community this is the perfect job for you! Getting puppies socialized helps them become the best service dogs for their owners.
Internships - We are always looking for help in various ways! Join our team and gain valuable skills!

Volunteer

Join the Pack Volunteering is a ball with The Malinois Foundation!

Events Team - If you are interested in joining the Pack, Volunteer as a team member at our events! Events include charity auctions, training for both dogs and their humans, building foundation recognition and more! Did we mention puppies and service dogs?
Puppy Socializer - If you love puppies and getting to know others within your community this is the perfect job for you! Getting puppies socialized helps them become the best service dogs for their owners.
Internships - We are always looking for help in various ways! Join our team and gain valuable skills!

Get Involved

Annual Gala

Our annual Gala, Vino for Veterans, will be held at the Salt Lake City Marriott University Park on {fran_gala_date}! Tickets to the event will include a gourmet 3-course meal, wine, silent auction and more! Depending on restrictions around COVID-19, a virtual or drive-through event option may become available.

Murder Mystery Party

Want to throw murder mystery dinner party at home with a crew of k9 characters? We bring our murder mystery parties to you, all proceeds go to funding our Veterans, First Responders, Women Survivors and Children with Special Needs!

Themes include: Great Gatsby, Titanic, Harry Potter, Luau, Pirates, Witches and Warlocks

Community Events

Our annual Gala, Vino for Veterans, will be held at the Salt Lake City Marriott University Park on {fran_gala_date}! Tickets to the event will include a gourmet 3-course meal, wine, silent auction and more! Depending on restrictions around COVID-19, a virtual or drive-through event option may become available.

Supporting The Malinois Foundation

We could not change the lives of veterans, first responders, women survivors and children without our amazing sponsors and supporters.

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10+ Years

In Serving

1800

Volunteer Hours/ Year

161+

Service Dogs Placed

8+ States

Served

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Do you love a good cruise? Have you always wanted to see the Northern Lights? Well, do we have the opportunity for you! Do not miss your chance to bid on our amazing Alaskan Cruise vacation package, offered through our partners at @amfund American Fundraising Foundation - AmFund ! We are so excited to have such a variety of vacations offered during our Silent and Live auctions for our 10 year anniversary Gala. Not only can you Be a Force for Good, but you also get a lovely get-away in return. #ServiceDogsforVeterans #BeAForce4GoodGala2023 #servicedogssavelives

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Are you a fan of the good ol' 007? Don't miss the chance to Bid and Win a special James Bond Vacation package that will take you to Switzerland, Venice, and Monte Carlo! Our Be A Force For Good 10 year anniversary Gala will be OUT OF THIS WORLD! We have partnered with @amfund American Fundraising Foundation - AmFund this year to offer some beautiful once in a lifetime vacation packages to offer in our Silent and Live auctions this year! Though we can't get you to Tatooine, we can get you to some other amazing destinations! #veterans #servicedogssavelives #BeAForce4GoodGala2023 #ServiceDogsforVeterans

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Our Be A Force For Good 10 year anniversary Gala will be extra special this year! We have partnered with @amfund this year to offer some beautiful once in a lifetime vacation packages to offer in our Silent and Live auctions this year! Our next exciting destination that will be offered is Iceland! I don't know about you, but this looks like a dream destination! Do not miss your chance to Bid and Win one of these amazing trips offered by AmFund!