Honor and Rememberance
The FIRST ever monument to Veterans Service Dogs is being built. These amazing and highly trained canines spend their lives in the service of our injured veterans. They do so selflessly, and completely. This monument will honor their short but indelible lives profoundly impacting the veterans they served.
Our Mission
Honoring Veterans and Service Dogs
Our mission is to memorialize veteran service dogs and to do so with their veteran handlers in mind. After all they are a Team!
Each serves a purpose for the other. Overcoming daily struggles, providing comfort, companionship, meeting physical and emotional needs, each to the other. Giving purpose to life, each one totally and completely devoted to the other.
This is why the monument is so important. These amazing animals are only here for a fraction of a veterans life. Yet the loss lasts a lifetime.
A place to grieve, to remember and to honor.
"Zelda has been there in the darkest of times. Even when PTSD takes a toll and I consider Suicide. She reminds me about how much love there is in our home and how much they rely on me."
~ Zelda's Veteran Joe
The Monument
Phases towards Completion
Phase 1 (2025)*
Bronze sculpture and plinth
Phase 2 (early 2026)*
Benches, brick plaza and walkways
Memorial Bricks will be available for your Dog,
whether service dog or family pet.
Phase 3 (2026 and beyond)*
Botanical garden surrounding monument and plaza
* all dates are estimates and depend on fund raising goals
rendering of proposed monument
The Site
Our memorial page showcases stories and images of veterans and their service dogs, honoring their bravery and companionship. It serves as a tribute to their service and provides a platform for sharing their remarkable journeys. If you are a Veteran and would like to memorialize a service dog. Please contact us and we will feature them on our page.
Events
Stay updated on our upcoming events dedicated to veterans and their service dogs. From awareness campaigns to fundraising events, we are committed to organizing activities that celebrate their contributions and raise support for the monument.
Memorial Page
Shop
Explore our shop featuring merchandise that supports our cause. Every purchase contributes to creating this monument.
What Next ?
After the monument is completed the Veterans Service Memorial will continue with upkeep and will expand in 2027* to offer veterans a keepsake memorial for their former partner service dog. (subscribe to stay up to date)
* all dates are estimates
Our Team
Meet the Faces Behind Our Cause
Brian Piaquadio
Founder and President of the Veterans Service Dog Memorial. It was his experience meeting other veteran service dog teams and his personal bond with his own service dog Tsusga "Chewy" who became the catalyst for this cause.
Volunteers Needed!
Seeking volunteers to help with fund raising and event planning. Event support and logistics.
Please send inquiries through Contact Form
ᏧᏍᎦ Tsusga "Chewy"
ᏧᏍᎦ Tsusga (Chewesga) or simply "Chewy"is a 5 yr old male white german shepherd. He is Brian's mobility service dog and the inspiration for this project. The bond between Brian and Chewy is one that is deep and unbreakable. Through this bond Brian has been able to speak to other veterans about their bonds and loss when that dreadful day comes. With this personal understanding Chewy will be the model for the sculpture for this monument.
Memorial Gallery
Those to be Memorialized in Patriot Paws Plaza
Contact Us
Get in Touch
Whether you want to learn more about our project, collaborate on supporting veterans and their service dogs, or contribute to our cause, we welcome you to reach out to us today.