As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, ILHH alongside our generous community of supporters, are matching service dogs to the eligible veteran or first responder. Step one is completing our application process with an elevated level of accuracy and integrity. As the selection process develops, more information will be required, the minimum criterion for an eligible applicant includes:
- 1. Military veteran, honorably discharged, current honorable active-duty service and validation of first responder current employment or retirement therefrom.
- 2. Medically verified diagnosis of PTSD, service-related MST, TBI, PSD dog related concerns, medical/alert and mobility/physical impairment dog related concerns.
- 3. A stable living environment including the financial means to provide the quality of life and care the service dog deserves.
- 4. No alcohol or substance abuse or illegal dependency.
- 5. Reside within the continental united states, (certain additional criteria, if met may allow delivery to Alaska and Hawaii).
- 6. No active pending criminal investigations or charges, felony conviction, history of criminal activity or animal abuse and not currently on parole/probation.
- 7. Availability to attend the training required without assistance or a caregiver to learn how to effectively communicate with your new service dog.
Application process:
- 1. Fill out an online request for application, providing required documentation, medical diagnosis, Bio, and a photo.
- 2. Once all required documents and information is gathered, we conduct an internal background check on all applicants.
- 3. After the completion of a background check, ILHH will schedule a time and date for an in person visit to meet the eligible recipient, their family and reassure them that appropriate care and quality of life for a service dog living in their home can be provided. Once the at home evaluation and profile evaluation are finished, the information is sent to our board of directors for final review.