About Us

MISSION

Owen Care is devoted to training and providing the highest quality service dogs dedicated to improving the independence and self-esteem of veterans and first responders with mobility with/without PTSD and children and adults with mobility impairments. This commitment is realized through the training, provision, and long-term care offered by the Owen Care Service Dog Program.

VISION

Envisioning a world of inclusion where service dogs bring strength and solace to people with disabilities. Our vision is to build communities of resilience, hope, and transformative companionship.

VALUES

Owen Care is committed to preserving and respecting the bond between humans and dogs by ensuring every dog's mental and physical well-being is aligned with the global guidelines set forth by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). Owen Care adheres to the five fundamental freedoms and expectations established by WOAH. These include:

Freedom from hunger, malnutrition, and thirst.
Freedom from fear and distress.
Freedom from heat stress or physical discomfort
Freedom from pain, injury, and disease.
Freedom to express normal patterns of behavior.

We are committed to ensuring that each dog entrusted to us receives the highest level of care and respect and prioritizing responsible and compassionate treatment for every service dog matched with its handler.

Owen Care is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values and embraces diversity. We believe differences contribute to our strength, cultivating connections and personal growth. Owen Care rejects discrimination based on gender, nationality, or abilities, advocating for respectful and dignified equal treatment of anyone who may experience exclusion or marginalization. Our unwavering commitment to a culture of belonging ensures that all people are warmly welcomed.