

Now Accepting Dog Placement Applications!
We are now (and always) accepting applications for dog placements through Dane's Dogs for Vets. If you are a veteran or know of one who may benefit from a German Shepherd dog, please visit our 'Donations' page to read about our puppy placement program. You are also able to access the application from this page. We are anticipating a litter of puppies due mid-November 2017. *Some things to consider: Please allow 4-6 weeks for our committee to process your application. Filling

31st Annual Corvette Show: Fundraiser
THANK YOU again to the Central PA Corvette Club, Andy Saft, and all the staff at Klick-Lewis Chevrolet/Buick in Palmyra for allowing us a part of the event today!! It was beautiful outside (despite a quick shower), and there was such a great turn out - we really enjoyed looking at all the gorgeous corvettes and voting for our favorite, # 33! Thank you to everyone who came to visit our table, we hope you walked away with some valuable information! We are so appreciative to hav

"How Dogs Can Ease Your Depression and Anxiety" news article
Source: click here The sun peeked through the blackout curtains of my allegedly-one-bedroom-but-really-a-studio apartment, and I groaned and rolled over, trying to block the light out with my pillow. Just one more hour, I promised myself. But then, the bed moved. Suddenly, a cold nose was an inch away from mine. My dog Milo could tell that I was awake, and he was ready for playtime. I groaned again, but this time it wasn’t genuine. I rolled over and petted him, and he pressed


Dillsburg Brewfest fundraiser 11/19
Thank you SO much to everyone who was involved in organizing the Dillsburg Brewfest event held yesterday, November 19th at Noonan's Tavern. What an amazing turnout! We appreciate so much all the individuals who took the time to come see our table display and chat with us about Dane's Dogs for Vets and our overall mission of placing German Shepherds with veterans. We are still calculating the total number of funds we raised at this event, but we had a great turnout! #fundraise
"Why Dogs Heal PTSD" news article
Source: click here "Many of our military personnel returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been traumatized by their experiences in the warzones. While the majority struggle with their experiences, most will not go on to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder that develops as a result of a traumatic experience and involves symptoms of vigilance (i.e., being extra alert and aware of surroundings); numbness (i.e., having difficult


Video from "Tee Off for PA Wounded Warriors"
Thank you to 360 Tour Designs for your drone video from the event we attended last weekend, "Tee Off for PA Wounded Warriors"! We cannot thank you enough for honoring Cpl Dane Freedman. It means the world to us! Take a look below: #fundraiser #dogs


Yamaha open house "Dane's Dogs for Vets" fundraiser May 21, 2016
Thank you so much to the STAR Touring and Riding Capitol City chapter 430 who invited us to attend the Yamaha open house yesterday to display information about Dane's Dogs for Vets. Half of the 50/50 raffle was directly donated to Dane's fund. Although the weather didn't pan out in our favor, we still interacted with many and ended up raising around $250 in donations to place puppies with Veterans. THANK YOU so much to our donors and for everyone who came to learn more inform
"Research Project Studies Benefits of Therapy Dogs on Mental Health" article
Source: click here A research project involving three Canadian universities is looking at the potential benefits of matching people with mental illness and addiction issues with dogs. Three organizations in Saskatoon have partnered with the program, including the Lighthouse, which is a non-profit emergency shelter and affordable housing provider. James MacKay, a resident of the centre, says he loves when the therapy dogs come to visit. Doctor dog: Pet therapy piloted at Edmon

Upcoming Puppy Placement!! Letty
A note from our breeder, Kay, "My name is Letty. I will be going home with Steven, a USMC veteran who lives in Wisconsin." Letty will be 8 weeks old on July 4th, so that weekend she will be delivered to him. #dog #dogs

Capital City Chapter 430 STAR Touring and Riding event - Dane's Dogs for Vets
Dane's Dogs for Vets has been invited to set up an informational table at the Capital City Chapter 430 STAR Touring and Riding Open House next Saturday, May 21st. This is our second year attending the event and we appreciate any opportunity for exposure about veteran suicide and how beneficial dogs can be. The event will be held at the Yamaha in Lower Allen - 3809 Hartzdale Drive (next to BJ's Wholesale Club) and will begin at 10:30am. Come spend the day outside and support a