Whitman's Warrior Project
Save two lives at once.
Whitman's Warrior Project
At a glance:
- New initiative by Patriot Service Dogs created in 2022
- Established to sponsor rescue dogs to be trained as service dogs
- $12,000 Sponsorship per dog
- Community supported project
- Named in honor of WOOF prison program mascot, Whitman the Bully Mix
Learn More About the project!
Questions? Email the project and we will be in touch!
Whitman@patriotservicedogs.org
Whitman's Warrior Project will sponsor rescue dogs to undergo Patriot Service Dogs' two-year training program. After two-years of training, successful rescue dogs will be matched with a military veteran in need without cost to the veteran.
All Patriot Service Dogs are trained in over 80 commands to assist veterans struggling with a range of medical issues conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, mobility issues, and missing limbs. Dogs that do not meet the high-level training requirements or health clearness will be adopted to forever families.
A $12,000 sponsorship covers the dog's expenses during their training. The project is on-going and new rescue puppies will be added to the training program as sponsorship funds are collected. Several locally owned businesses in Central Florida and the Polk County Bully Project have partnered with Patriot Service Dogs to make Whitman's Warrior Project possible.
The Project Partners:
Support the Project & Local Businesses
Three Wise Dogs: Share the Love Treats
Real cheese, fresh carrots, all natural
20% of proceeds donated to WWP
Patriot Craft Coffee: Blend No. K9
Tasting Notes: Toffee, Raisin, Baker's Chocolate
20% of proceeds donated to WWP
"Whit is a beloved member of the PSD team, so I'm thrilled to honor him in this way."
Julie Sanderson - Patriot Service Dogs' President
What's in the info packet?
- The Project at a Glance--3
- A Letter from Patriot Service Dogs President--4
- What Makes PSD Special--5
- Meet Whitman/The WOOF Prison Program--6
- Veteran Testimonials--7
- Whitman's Warrior Project Overview--8
- Project Budget--9
- Meet the Partners--10-12
- Become a Sponsor/Sponsorship Levels--13
- How to Sponsor--14
- Contact Info/Thank You--15
$12,000 Sponsorship
Covers two years of training, medical care, and careful matching with a veteran in need.
Veterans never pay for a dog with Patriot Service Dogs. It's our turn to help them
Gold
Level
Sponsorship:
$6,000
Sponsorship Perks:
3 name suggestions
2 visits from the dog during training (must be within 100miles of Ocala, FL)
Quarterly personalized training updates
5 VIP graduation tickets
Online acknowledgement
Graduation program acknowledgement (1/2 page)
4 project t-shirts
Silver
Level
Sponsorship:
$3,000
Sponsorship Perks:
2 name suggestions
1 visit from the dog during training (must be within 100miles of Ocala, FL)
Quarterly training updates
2 VIP graduation tickets
Online acknowledgement
Graduation program acknowledgement (1/4 page)
4 project t-shirts
Bronze
Level
Sponsorship:
$1,500
Sponsorship Perks:
1 name suggestion
Quarterly training updates
2 VIP graduation tickets
Online acknowledgement
Graduation program acknowledgement (1/4 page)
2 project t-shirts
Contributor Level: $500
Sponsorship Perks: Quarterly training updates, 2 graduation tickets, social media acknowledgment, graduation program acknowledgment (mention), 2 project t-shirts.
Friend of Whitman: Any amount!
Meet Whitman:
The namesake of Whitman's Warrior Project
In 2018, Whitman entered Patriot Service Dogs' WOOF Program Prison Program as one of six rescue dogs slated to work with our incarcerated trainers for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, he was supposed to leave the program and find a home, instead, Whit found a home with the program.
After winning the hearts of the incarcerated trainers and the officers, PSD President, Julie Sanderson, decided that WOOF should adopt Whit as their mascot.
As mascot, Whitman continues to train (when he feels like it), introduces all puppies to the dorm, dresses up for holidays, keeps the officers company in the prison control room, and most importantly--is always there to snuggle. In a program where dogs are constantly entering our lives, stealing our hearts, and leaving--Whitman is WOOF’s one constant, and we hope we give him as much comfort as he gives us.
