Application Process The Malinois Foundation Service Dogs for Veterans, First Responders, Women Survivors and Children with Disabilities

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.

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How does the application process work?

Once the $20 application fee is paid and a full application is acquired, an internal conversation to create a training plan for the client. Whether the client has a dog to train, or we need to find a dog to raise seriously impacts our resources and budget. This information includes: Diagnosis/Doctor Note; Bio & Photo (optional); and applicants are screened through a background check before they are considered for approval. In some cases, extra documentation is required.

Fees, Apply, Documents

Pay the $20 application fee, fill out the online application and upload supporting documents (see application for required documents).

Pay Application Fee

Background Check

We conduct an internal background check on all applicants after receiving all documents and complete application.

Evaluation

Once the background check is complete, a representative from our foundation will schedule a time to meet you and your family. We want to ensure you can provide adequate care for a service dog in your home so it can thrive. Your evaluation and complete profile is then sent to our board of directors for final review.

Fundraising

If approved, there is a fundraising goal between $2-4k, depending on the level of service training needed. This level has been set by our board of directors to show a level of commitment to the training plan required for a service dog.

Before submitting an application, please review the application checklist:

$20 application fee
Please pay this before submitting an application. Venmo @TMFservicedog
Completed Application
The full application is required, this gives us an idea of how we may be able to help. Please be sure to fill it out completely. References may be checked.
Bio and Photo(s)
For our board of directors to review when your application goes up for a vote. It is up to you if you would like us to share your story with our audience but we do require this for our internal process.
Proof of Diagnosis/Doctor's Note
Can be provided by your doctor or therapist stating a diagnosis has been made. Military documents showing diagnosis will also suffice.
Copy of DD-214
Showing honorable release
Background Check
We conduct an internal background check on all applicants after receiving all documents and complete application.
Commitment to Raise $2-4k
If approved, there is a fundraising goal between $2-4k, depending on the level of service training needed. This level has been set by our board of directors to show a level of commitment to the training plan required for a service dog.

*Additional documentation may be required