THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB AND COSEQUIN
Valor Service Dogs
PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT A SERVICE DOG IN TRAINING
The Westminster Kennel Club and Cosequin® are proud to announce they have partnered to sponsor a puppy in training with the Valor Service Dogs program. Valor Service Dogs is dedicated to assisting injured post-9/11 veterans and first responders in recovering their self-sufficiency, reacclimating to civilian life, and cultivating thriving connections by providing them with mobility assistance and PTSD service dogs. In addition to supporting veterans and first responders, Valor Service Dogs also works to raise public awareness and promote education about service dogs, their training, and the legal frameworks that enable these service animals to actively participate in society.
The Westminster Kennel Club’s support of the Valor Service Dog program continues the organization’s longstanding history of giving back. Throughout its 148- year history, Westminster has supported military and service dogs through donations to the American Red Cross during World War I, Dogs for Defense during World War II, and more recently, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, and the Warrior Canine Connection.
MEET
TOMMY VALOR
A black Labrador Retriever puppy named Tommy joined the program this year to undergo 18-24 months of training before being placed as a service dog with a military veteran or first responder in need. Following a Valor Service Dog tradition, this retriever was named after a notable US Coast Guard rescue diver, Tommy Faulkenberry, who recently lost his life on a dive.
MEET
BETTY VALOR
A Golden Retriever puppy named Betty joined the program this year to undergo 18-24 months of training before being placed as a service dog with a military veteran or first responder in need. Following a Valor Service Dog tradition, this retriever was named after a notable military service member, the late Betty White, who reportedly served in the American Women’s Voluntary Services during WWII.
MEET TOMMY VALOR
A black Labrador Retriever puppy named Tommy joined the program this year to undergo 18-24 months of training before being placed as a service dog with a military veteran or first responder in need. Following a Valor Service Dog tradition, this retriever was named after a notable US Coast Guard rescue diver, Tommy Faulkenberry, who recently lost his life on a dive.
MEET BETTY VALOR
A Golden Retriever puppy named Betty joined the program this year to undergo 18-24 months of training before being placed as a service dog with a military veteran or first responder in need. Following a Valor Service Dog tradition, this retriever was named after a notable military service member, the late Betty White, who reportedly served in the American Women’s Voluntary Services during WWII.
WINNERS AND STAFF WILL RECEIVE
- A WKC donation of $10,000 made in the winner’s name to MightyVet a non-profit, industry-wide online platform founded to support veterinarians, students, and vet techs tackling the issues of mental well-being and continuing education in the veterinary profession.
- A trip to the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show including airline tickets, hotel accommodations, and tickets to the show.
- Westminster will also provide branded merchandise to all regional finalists’ hospitals.
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Together, Westminster and Cosequin are continuing their co-sponsorship of Betty, a Golden Retriever, who is continuing her training as a support dog with the Valor Service Dogs.
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