Veteran-founded care
No veteran should forgo medical care because they can't afford to board their service dog.
We cover the overlooked cost of safe service-dog boarding during medical treatment, so Veterans can focus on their health and recovery.
Lighting the way
01 / Five programs
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Program
01 / Service-dog partnership and boarding
Pairing service members and veterans with trained service and therapy animals to support adapting to civilian life, emotional healing, independence, and unconditional companionship.
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02 / Veteran impact
18M+
U.S. Veterans
11-20%
Veterans with PTSD
30M+
Family Members Affected
500K+
Service Dogs Needed
150+
Veterans impacted
60%
reduction in self-reported PTSD symptoms among participants
03 / Our mission
Too often, Veterans forgo needed medical procedures because they cannot afford to board their service dogs. We bridge this gap by covering boarding costs so Veterans can focus on their health and recovery.
Veteran Focused
We support Veterans who need to board their service dogs during medical treatment.
Quality Boarding
We partner with trusted boarding facilities to ensure service dogs receive excellent care.
Peace of Mind
Veterans can focus on their health knowing their service dog is safe and cared for.
No Veteran Left Behind
No Veteran should forgo medical care because they can't afford to board their service dog.
04 / Executive leadership
We are a steadfast team of veterans and military family members driven by purpose, to develop solutions designed to solve critical challenges and deliver reliable, secure, and scalable results that veterans need. Dedicated to the removal of hidden barriers that hinder Veterans from receiving medical treatment. The Boarding of Service Dogs during medical procedures and hospitalization is an essential service gap that is overlooked in Veteran's healthcare.
Founder & President
Sr. Vice President
05 / Community
Giving back is an important part of the culture at Starlight of Valor. Engaging our local communities on a personal level helps develop the patience, kindness, and resilience we use every day supporting Veterans. Everyone in SV gives of their time to engage with and support causes in their communities that are important to them.
Support a Veteran
Service grows stronger in community.
06 / Contact
Questions about support, volunteering, or partnering with Starlight of Valor? We are ready to hear from you.
Tell us how we can help.
From the field
Field note · September 11, 2026
