Northwest Battle Buddies

Announcing a name change! 100.7 The Wolf's annual fundraiser for Northwest Battle Buddies, previously known as "Service Pets for Vets," is now Operation K9 Companion. From November 4th-8th, tune in each morning to hear moving stories from Veterans who have received life-changing PTSD service dogs, and help us continue raising funds to support our mission of hope and healing. 🐾🇺🇸

LAST DAY TO VOTE! It’s the final chance to help Northwest Battle Buddies win a custom Defender 130 and $25,000 in the 2024 Defender Service Awards. 🐾🇺🇸⁠ ⁠ Voting ends tonight at midnight – don’t miss out on your chance to support our Veterans. You can vote once today, and every vote matters! Please share and encourage your network to help us finish strong! 👉 Vote now: https://lnkd.in/gchbfbZE

We are thrilled to share that Northwest Battle Buddies has been named a finalist for the Greater Good Awards in the Veteran Support category! These awards recognize organizations making a positive impact through social good initiatives. We’re honored to be celebrated for our efforts in providing life-changing service dogs to Veterans and to stand alongside other inspiring companies and nonprofits dedicated to making the world a better place. https://lnkd.in/e7MNcKSN

Seattle’s 100.7 The Wolf is BACK AGAIN this year with another amazing benefit concert for NWBB! We are so immensely grateful for their ongoing dedication to our mission to support Veterans. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night with The Wolf and Joe Nichols! He’ll be performing a special acoustic set featuring some of his biggest hits, including "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off" and "Gimme That Girl"! All proceeds from the event will go directly to support us at Northwest Battle Buddies and The Wolf's Operation K9 Companion, helping us continue our mission to provide life-changing service dogs to Veterans with PTSD. 🐾🇺🇸 📅 Event Details: When: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 7:00 PM PT Where: Spanish Ballroom, Tacoma, WA 🎟️ Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/gWPBbQFd Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Valentine Roofing!

Voting is now open! Northwest Battle Buddies is proud to be a finalist in the 2024 Defender Service Awards, and we need YOUR help to win a custom Defender 130 and $25,000 to support our mission! ⁠ ⁠ You can vote once a day, every day from October 2nd to October 17th. Every vote brings us closer to making a bigger impact for Veterans with PTSD service dogs. Please share with your network and vote for us today. LINK BELOW TO VOTE! https://lnkd.in/g53Py-nC

As National Service Dog Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the incredible impact our service dogs have had on the lives of Veterans. One special highlight is Twitch, our 200th service dog, who has been thriving alongside his Veteran, Ryan. 🐾💙⁠ ⁠ “Twitch is the sweetest goofball that I have ever met, and he has enriched our lives to the fullest. We have been having the best summer together. His spirit of adventure complements his tender need for a good snuggle. He is always there for me, and there is true comfort in that peace of mind.”⁠ ⁠ We are so grateful to continue this mission and excited to announce that our next Veteran class starts just next month. With 257 Veteran teams graduated, we are ready to change even more lives. Thank you to everyone who supports Northwest Battle Buddies – we couldn’t do it without you. 🐾🇺🇸

Do you like Veterans and puppies? 🐾 Who doesn't?! Sign up for our Northwest Battle Buddies email list and get a front-row seat to inspiring Veteran stories, updates on our future service pups in foster, and exclusive invites to upcoming events! It's your all-access pass to be a part of the incredible bonds formed and lives changed, all thanks to supporters like you.⁠ ⁠ Join our community today and keep up with all the tail-wagging news. 💌 Subscribe now at the link below! https://lnkd.in/g5D4K8_N

Mark your calendar and join the 1st Annual Veterans Day TopGolf Tournament 🇺🇸 Get ready for an action-packed day of friendly competition, prizes, and supporting our mission to empower Veterans with life-changing service dogs.⁠ ⁠ You’ll have the chance to win big in a Hole-in-One Challenge with prizes ranging from $250 to $750, and a special cash prize of $10,000 for that perfect shot! 💰⁠ ⁠ 📅 When: November 10th from 1-4pm⁠ 📍 Where: Topgolf Hillsboro⁠ 🎟️ Register Your Team: $600 for a team of 6, including lunch, unlimited play, and a shot at incredible prizes!⁠ ⁠ Not a golfer? You can still join the fun as a spectator or become a sponsor to make a lasting impact. Sponsorship packages include team bays, lunch, beverages, and exclusive perks. ⁠ ⁠ Sign up now and swing for a cause! Visit the link below to register your team or explore sponsorship opportunities. Let’s make this event a huge success for our Veterans! https://lnkd.in/ga9nk9pp

Support our incoming Veteran class! We’re gearing up for our next training of Veteran teams, and we need your help! 🐾 To make sure we have everything our Veterans and service dogs need for training, we’ve put together an Amazon wishlist filled with essential items. Every contribution, from a collar to a crate, makes a difference in changing a life forever. 🛒 Shop our wishlist here: https://lnkd.in/e_i_dFrg Orders must be placed by the end of this month, so don’t wait! Thank you for helping us continue our mission of empowering veterans through the life-changing bond of a service dog. 🇺🇸🐕

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The battle doesn’t end when our American Heroes return home. Sadly, financial concerns, lack of social support, and PTSD contribute to alarming rates of Veteran suicide—71.8% higher than the general population.⁠ ⁠ But there’s hope. Access to crisis care, like the Veterans Crisis Line, and the partnership of a PTSD service dog, can be life-saving. At Northwest Battle Buddies, we pair professionally trained service dogs with Veterans at no cost, helping them manage PTSD and reconnect with life.⁠ ⁠ Discover more about the Veteran suicide crisis and how you can make a difference in our latest blog. Together, we can support those who’ve sacrificed so much for us.⁠ https://lnkd.in/ga-BuYVh