Department President’s Project
Vermont Paws & Boots Service Dog Program
Vermont Paws & Boots Service Dog Program was established to assist our Military Veterans and First Responders who have sustained various disabilities through their service to our country and communities. Vermont Paws & Boots partners rescue dogs with individuals and trains them to work together as a service dog (SD) team. By doing this, the two will create an inseparable bond and unbreakable trust that will allow them to both thrive again in their communities.
Historically, Vermont has the most deployed military personnel and fallen veterans per capita. National studies have also shown that First Responders can be equally affected by the trauma they are exposed to on a daily basis. Because of this, it is the goal of Vermont Paws & Boots to be an ally and valuable resource to all those in need, both two and four-legged.
Meet the founder: With almost 30 years of combined military and law enforcement experience, including 11 years as an award winning K9 handler; founder and head K9 trainer, Michelle LaBlanc, has the drive, determination, and the passion to make these Service Dog teams successful.
Check out their Facebook Page HERE
FUNDRAISER: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Vermont, Department President Francisca Massey, chose Vermont Paws & Boots as her President’s Project for the year 2021-2022. Her hopes are to help raise enough money to help Michelle get into a new facility so that she can continue to better the quality of life for the Veterans and first responders, as well as the rescue animals. Francisca loves animals and cares deeply for the American Legion Auxiliary. She also understands PTSD and wanted to choose a program that combines both her understanding of PTSD and her love of animals. Vermont Paws & Boots was the perfect fit. Please help raise money by either buying a raffle ticket, or just donating. You can do this by sending a check made out to the American Legion Auxiliary Dept of VT and putting President’s Project in the memo line. Mail checks to P.O. Box 192 Montpelier VT. 05601. Please include a message with your Name, Address and phone number so we can fill out your ticket for the raffle. Thanks so much.
Historically, Vermont has the most deployed military personnel and fallen veterans per capita. National studies have also shown that First Responders can be equally affected by the trauma they are exposed to on a daily basis. Because of this, it is the goal of Vermont Paws & Boots to be an ally and valuable resource to all those in need, both two and four-legged.
Meet the founder: With almost 30 years of combined military and law enforcement experience, including 11 years as an award winning K9 handler; founder and head K9 trainer, Michelle LaBlanc, has the drive, determination, and the passion to make these Service Dog teams successful.
Check out their Facebook Page HERE
FUNDRAISER: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Vermont, Department President Francisca Massey, chose Vermont Paws & Boots as her President’s Project for the year 2021-2022. Her hopes are to help raise enough money to help Michelle get into a new facility so that she can continue to better the quality of life for the Veterans and first responders, as well as the rescue animals. Francisca loves animals and cares deeply for the American Legion Auxiliary. She also understands PTSD and wanted to choose a program that combines both her understanding of PTSD and her love of animals. Vermont Paws & Boots was the perfect fit. Please help raise money by either buying a raffle ticket, or just donating. You can do this by sending a check made out to the American Legion Auxiliary Dept of VT and putting President’s Project in the memo line. Mail checks to P.O. Box 192 Montpelier VT. 05601. Please include a message with your Name, Address and phone number so we can fill out your ticket for the raffle. Thanks so much.
