Whitman’s Warrior Project

SAVE TWO LIVES AT ONCE.

The Project at a Glance:

  • Initiative created by Patriot Service Dogs in 2022.

  • Established to sponsor rescue dogs to be trained as service dogs for veterans. Project puppies undergo the same training as all PSD candidates.

  • $12,000 Sponsorship per dog to cover candidate evaluation, veterinary care, two-years of training, and the veteran matching process.

  • Supported by small business Project Partners.

  • Named in honor of WOOF prison program mascot, Whitman.

  • The project welcomed its first puppy in training, a bully mix named Abe, in 2024.

The Project Partners:

Who is Whitman?

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 within 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.

SUPPORT THE PROJECT & SMALL BUSINESSES

25% of proceeds from these products created by our Project Partners are donated to Whitman’s Warrior Project.

  • Three Wise Dogs

    Share the Love Treats

    Real cheese, fresh carrots, all natural dog treats

    Purchase Here

  • Patriot Craft Coffee

    K9 Blend Coffee

    Tasting Notes: Toffee, Raisin, Baker's Chocolate

    Purchase Here

  • Simply Sage Dog Treats

    Unscented Pet Paw Balm

    Designed for pets with allergies and skin issues

    Purchase Here

Julie Sanderson, PSD President

"WHIT IS A BELOVED MEMBER OF THE PSD TEAM, SO I'M THRILLED TO HONOR HIM IN THIS WAY."

Whitman and Abe, the first puppy sponsored by the project.

Artist, Niaomi Ballard created the custom project logo.

In conjunction with Zoetis and Idexx Labs, Shamrock Animal Hospital will donate its services to the project dogs from puppyhood to graduation!

Save two lives at once. Donate to Whitman’s Warrior Project.

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