Vets to Vets United Veteran Service Dog Graduation Ceremony

A community celebration honoring veterans and their newly certified rescue service dogs.

Join Vets to Vets United, Inc. to celebrate and honor the newest class of graduating veteran and service dog teams! This inspiring graduation ceremony marks the culmination of two years of intensive, specialized training completed by local disabled veterans and their rescue service dogs. Vets to Vets United is a local non-profit that pairs rescue dogs facing euthanasia with veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and other physical or emotional disabilities. Together, these teams train side-by-side to achieve official service certification – transforming the lives of both the veterans and the animals. The ceremony will include the official capping and vesting of the service dogs, POW/MIA Table ceremony, musical selections and stories of mutual healing and perseverance. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the entire community. A complimentary reception with light refreshments will immediately follow the ceremony. This celebration is made possible through the generous support of Vets to Vets community partner, the Hilton Durham Near Duke University. Come out to support local heroes and their life-changing service dogs!