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About You
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Applicant Background & History
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Military History
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About You
Name
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Phone
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Email Address
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Email Address
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Do you live in Southern California?
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Our facility is based in North County San Diego. Students are required to visit the facility once a week for an estimated period of 6-9 months to complete psychiatric service dog program For the emotional support animal program, students are required to complete up to 10 weekly lessons. Follow up lessons post-graduation are also required at the facility.
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We are currently only serving those within the Southern California region. Please email veteranservices@sheltertosoldier.org for assistance regarding similar programs in your area.
Where are you located?
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State / Province / Region
ZIP / Postal Code
Date of Birth
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What is your race or ethnicity?
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We utilize this information to monitor and analyze the demographic profile of individuals benefiting from our program.
White/Caucasian
Asian or Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latino
Native American
Multi-racial/Multi-ethnic (2 or more races or ethnicities)
How do you publicly self-identify?
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We utilize this information to monitor and analyze the demographic profile of individuals benefiting from our program.
Heterosexual or Straight
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual (or other sexual orientations within the LGBTQIA+ community)
Different Identity
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How do you publicly self-identify?
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We utilize this information to monitor and analyze the demographic profile of individuals benefiting from our program.
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Male
Gender Nonbinary/Gender Queer/Gender Nonconforming
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Applicant Background & History
Are you applying for Shelter to Soldier Psychiatric Service Dog™, or a Shelter to Soldier Emotional Support Dog™?
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A psychiatric service dog is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. An emotional support dog can provide comfort, companionship, and relieve loneliness but are not trained to perform specific tasks for their handler. Emotional support dogs are not permitted in public establishments (i.e., restaurants, stores, or in VA facilities).
Shelter to Soldier Psychiatric Service Dog™
Shelter to Soldier Emotional Support Dog™
How did you hear about Shelter to Soldier?
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Radio (91X)
Community Event/Resource Fair
Social Media (Newsletter, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok)
Department of Veteran Affairs
Family Member or Friend
Has anyone ever taken an animal away from you due to negligence or because of an abuse claim?
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If yes, please explain:
Have you ever rehomed a dog?
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If yes, please explain:
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor?
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Have you been arrested for anything in the past 24 months?
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Have you ever been so angry you struck a person, thrown an object at someone or broken personal property?
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If yes, please explain
Are you or anyone else in your home allergic to dogs?
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Do you understand you will need to send a video of your home ?
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Our Board of Directors will review the home video to ensure the environment is safe.
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Military History
Are you currently Active Duty?
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Are you currently in Reserve Status?
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Are you medically retired?
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Are you a Veteran of the Gulf War?
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Are you a Post-9/11 Veteran?
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Are you a MST (military sexual trauma) survivor?
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What is your DD-214 discharge status?
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Honorable
Other than Honorable
Dishonorable
Required Documents
DD214
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Please redact your social security number. If you are applying for an Emotional Support Animal and not a Service Dog, you may upload proof of service if still active duty.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Diagnosis and Percentage Awarded by the VA
This must reflect a diagnosis. We will not accept a benefit summary letter. If you are applying for an Emotional Support Animal instead of a Service Dog, you may skip this upload.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
ID
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This can be a state-issued ID or valid driver’s license.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Letter of Support from a Family Member or Friend
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The letter should reflect a personal introduction stating the writer's relationship with you, highlighting positive qualities and specific examples of your character, and expressing strong support for your application for a service dog
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Proof of Housing
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Must be either a mortgage, rental, lease agreement, or utility bill.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Statements of Understanding
Veteran Pet Policy
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All applicants must disclose any and all pets living in their home, along with their living arrangements, during the application process. All pet dogs already residing in the veteran’s home must be evaluated by a Shelter to Soldier trainer prior to submission of the veteran’s application to the board of directors, to confirm that the pet dog will be compatible with a service dog. If the applicant’s pet dog(s) are not deemed socially or behaviorally appropriate to reside with a service dog, the applicant will have the choice to withdraw their application, permanently re-home their pet dog, or pursue training of the pet dog to address behavior issues (in which case the dog would need to be re-evaluated following training). Additionally, Veteran Students are not permitted to adopt any new pet into their household during the training program, and for 6 months following their graduation from the program. It is recommended that Veteran Recipients consult the Shelter to Soldier training team prior to adding any future pets to their household, as an inappropriate dynamic can be detrimental to the overall success of the service dog in their role. Signing below acknowledges that you have read, understand, and accept the above policy.
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Truthfulness Acknowledgment
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By checking this box, I agree that I understand the forelisted consequences that may occur, as result of providing false, untrue, misleading, or misrepresenting statements or claims.
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