United States War Dog Association Chapter 1 Western Region

The US War Dogs Association Chapter 1
Western Region

The United States War Dogs Association, Inc. Chapter 1 Western Region is a 501(c)(3) approved nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and is NOT organized for the private gain of any person and is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes.
United States War Dogs Association Chapter 1 Objectives

1. Support: Through our fund-raising efforts and donations, we provide assistance and support service to U.S. Military Working Dog Teams. We provide critical care and comfort for Military Working Dogs and their Handlers both during and after deployment through OPERATION MILITARY CARE K-9, our support mission to help the MWD/Handler Teams by sending care packages overseas.
United States War Dogs Association Chapter 1 Objectives

2. Education: Bring the honorable history of the courageous U.S. Military Working Dogs who served in all American wars to the general public using permanent and temporary displays and by making public appearances at speaking events, radio and T.V. shows.
United States War Dogs Association Chapter 1 Objectives

3. Post-deployment Services: Post-deployment outreach for returning U.S. Military Working Dogs and their Handlers.
United States War Dogs Association Chapter 1 Objectives

100% of all donations to USWDA Chapter 1 are used for the benefit of MWD/Handler Teams.

USWDA Chapter 1 is an all-volunteer organization. No one associated with this nonprofit is compensated and/or receives any salary for their services.

Welcome to The US War Dogs Association
Chapter 1 Western Region

Meet US War Dogs Chapter 1 Spokesman Jon Provost!

Jon Provost starred as Timmy on "Lassie" from 1957-1964. As an adult, his lifelong love of dogs has made him an advocate for many animal causes including Canine Companions for Independence, no kill shelters, low cost spay and neutering and fighting the Korean dog meat trade. Jon became fascinated with war dogs after learning from a Vietnam veteran what happened to their dogs. That soldier was able to save only a few. Now we can save thousands. Jon has tremendous admiration for military canine teams. He understands the human/canine bond better than most. He is strongly opposed to canine teams being separated after service or soldiers being denied the chance to adopt their team dog after retirement.
Jon is proud of the work the teams do. He would like to extend his gratitude and thanks to USWDA#1 and to all war dogs everywhere.

If you are a currently deployed MWD Handler in need of assistance, please contact Director Gail Snyder via the contact form on this web site.