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Butte County Sheriff's 2nd Chance Canine Companions for Veterans

A free companion dog for a Butte County veteran: shelter dogs are trained for ten weeks or more by people in the Sheriff's custody under a certified handler, then given to veterans. Apply through the Veterans Service Office, 530-552-6608.

Also called: companion dog, dog adoption, free dog, 2nd Chance Canine Companions, Sheriff, Northwest ASPCA, Chico.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

The Veterans Service Office's page: "The Butte County Veteran Service Office assists the Butte County Sheriff's Office and Northwest ASPCA with the Sheriff's '2nd Chance Canine Companions For Veterans Program.' The 2nd Chance Canine Companions for Veterans Program is a dog rescue and rehabilitation program designed to improve the lives of those in custody, who will train and care for the canines, and for the Veterans who will later adopt the dogs. Dogs are specifically picked from the animal shelter to be trained under the guidance of a certified dog handler/trainer for a 10 plus week program to then be given to veterans as companion animals." How to apply. "If you are a veteran and would like to apply to adopt a free companion dog, please contact the Butte County Veteran Service Office": 765 East Avenue, Suite 200, Chico; 530-552-6608. What it is not. The dogs are companion animals, not service dogs trained for a disability under federal law; the page names no eligibility test beyond being a veteran.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Butte County Sheriff's 2nd Chance Canine Companions for Veterans
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Any veteranThe page names no rating or discharge test; ask the office. No rating is needed.

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