Service Dog Application
Our dogs are psychiatric service dogs and can only be placed with Veterans and First Responders who have a medical diagnosis of PTSD. If you do not yet have a medical diagnosis please consult with your primary care physician before applying for a service dog.
Thank you for your interest in a New Life K9s service dog!
Before Applying
Please thoroughly review our FAQ page before applying for a dog to determine if you qualify.
If you have any questions after reviewing our FAQ page please contact us.
Who We Serve
*New Life K9s is currently only able to serve veterans and first responders in the following counties in California: San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Fresno, Kings, and Kern. If you are not currently living in one of these counties please refer to our resources page to find other service dog organizations in your area.
Approval Process
Please note that we cannot guarantee you will be matched with one of our dogs (service dog or warrior support dog). We also cannot guarantee time frames on how long the process will take.
Medical & Service Provider Forms
Print the Medical Form and give it to your medical provider to mail or fax directly to us. Be sure to complete the release at the top of the first page before giving the form to your medical provider.
Complete and print the Service Provider Form and email it or fax it to us.
This form will give your service provider permission to supply any necessary information to New Life K9s.
New Life K9s is committed to eliminating discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality, or social class. We aim to provide service dogs, delivered in a way that respects the needs of each individual and does not exclude anyone. By demonstrating these beliefs New Life K9s ensures that it develops a service dog program that is diverse, and non-discriminatory.