2025-09-18T09:57:23-04:00 2024-12-31 SNYDER & BROWN CPAS PLLC 3933 S MCCLINTOCK DRIVE SUITE 505 Tempe AZ 85282 990 2024-01-01 274665797 SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND % Mik Milem SOLD 6232186486 14505 N 75TH AVE PEORIA AZ 85381 MIK MILEM Executive Director 6232186486 2025-09-12 true true ROBERT SNYDER P01230612 4803397114 2025-09-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MIK MILEM 14505 N 75TH AVE PEORIA AZ 85381 2192440 false X WWW.SOLDIERSBESTFRIEND.ORG X 2011 AZ THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICE/THERAPEUTIC COMPANION DOG TRAINING FOR VETERANS LIVING WITH COMBAT-RELATED POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY . OUR PROGRAM IS ARIZONA-BASED, PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND AZ HOMELESS DOGS. 10 10 27 15 0 0 1285923 1503582 0 125906 179462 -38752 -14202 1373077 1668842 0 0 592698 777975 0 88817 413402 518424 1006100 1296399 366977 372443 4796990 5214651 73739 35369 4723251 5179282 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICE/THERAPEUTIC COMPANION DOG TRAINING FOR VETERANS LIVING WITH COMBAT-RELATED POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY . OUR PROGRAM IS ARIZONA-BASED, PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND AZ HOMELESS DOGS. false false 916845 In 2024, program services were concentrated on our service/therapeutic companion dog training program. We served 202 veterans during 2024 with 3,376 training hours provided to veteran/dog teams, and graduated a record number 65 veterans from the program. Historically, over half of the dogs in our program are adopted from az shelter/rescue partners with 76 dogs rescued in 2024. Provided at no cost to eligible veterans, each veteran/dog team trains a minimum of 6 months. Providing this life-changing service includes: comprehensive application process, dog adoptions, fostering, professional training & testing, veterinary care, providing equipment/supplies & support to help ensure program completion. As part of our program, we offer mentorship and operation graduate training (OGT) classes. The mentorship program pairs graduates with teams-in-training to help guide them through the program. The OGT classes are provided for graduates who want further training for their dogs. Our program serves as a parallel support plan to each veterans medical treatment & aims to lessen their symptoms of PTSD or TBI. A biennial survey of all graduates was conducted in 2024 to gather data about the programs effectiveness & attest to the significant impact on the lives of graduates & their families. Results include: 94% reported their service/therapeutic companion dog improved their overall quality of life, 89% positive impact on social activities, 71% a positive impact on their relationships with family & others. 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