Comfort Puppy Program

You Deserve This Kind of Love.

Now Accepting Applications for the Comfort Puppy Program

Every day, veterans and first responders show up for others. The Comfort Puppy Program is about showing up for you.

The Calgary Veterans Services Society (CVSS), in partnership with The Top Dog Store, is launching a new initiative to place carefully selected Comfort Puppies with veterans and first responders — at no cost to you. These aren’t trained service animals — they’re loving companions, chosen for their calm nature, their need to bond, and their ability to quietly change lives in powerful ways.
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Canadian Veterans Services Society

In Partnership With

The Top Dog Store

Why Apply?

We know the invisible wounds are often the hardest to carry. A Comfort Puppy can offer:

Steady companionship on lonely days
A reason to get up and move
Relief from anxiety, stress, and emotional strain
A deep, unconditional bond — the kind of love only a dog can give

And while this program is just beginning, your application will help us shape it, grow it, and reach even more people who need it.

Who Should Apply?

If you’re a veteran or first responder and believe a Comfort Puppy could improve your quality of life — even in a small way — we want to hear from you.

No experience with dogs? No problem.
Still figuring things out? That’s okay.
Just curious if this could help? Please apply.

Once approved, you will be added to our waitlist while we carefully match each puppy to the right home. There’s no obligation — just opportunity.

This Is the First Step

It’s free to apply
There’s no cost if you’re approved
We need your application to know how many people this program can serve

How to Apply

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Complete the online Comfort Puppy Program Application Form. Ensure all required fields are filled out, including details about your lifestyle, home environment, and how a comfort puppy would benefit you.

Step 2: Application Review

Our team at Calgary Veterans Services Society (CVSS) will carefully review each application to ensure the program is the right fit for both the applicant and the puppy. This process may take several weeks.

Step 3: Approval & Waitlist Placement

Approved applicants will be notified and placed on a waitlist based on availability and matching criteria. The wait time may vary depending on the number of puppies available and the specific needs of each applicant.

Step 4: Matching Process

Once a comfort puppy becomes available, our team will work to match you with a puppy suited to your lifestyle and needs. Matching is based on temperament, activity level, and compatibility.

Step 5: Adoption & Next Steps

When a suitable match is found:

You will be contacted and provided details about your matched puppy.
A meeting will be scheduled to ensure a good fit.
If the match is confirmed, you will complete the adoption process and receive guidance on transitioning your new companion into your home.

Apply Now!

Even if you’re just thinking about it. Your interest helps us understand the need — and opens the door for others like you. This program exists for people like you. Let us know you’re out there. Please share this to help spread awareness of the program.

Have questions? Want to talk to someone first? Reach out to info@vfba.ca.
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Support the Program

This initiative is made possible through community donations. If you would like to support our mission to provide comfort puppies to veterans and first responders, please consider making a contribution to CVSS. Together, we can make a difference—one puppy at a time.