About us
What are we doing
As a benevolent non-profit organization, our focus lies in the rescue, rehabilitation, and training of displaced and abandoned dogs. Our mission is to provide aid and companionship to Australia’s brave first responders – including fire, police, and ambulance services – as well as personnel from the Australian Defence Force. These individuals often grapple with the invisible wounds of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and our aim is to alleviate their pain and foster healing through the companionship of our specially trained dogs.
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We're a dedicated pack
We are more than just a team; we are a family of passionate advocates, selfless volunteers, and steadfast supporters, united by our common love for both people and animals. Our hearts are deeply committed to the mission of rescuing, rehoming, and training dogs that have been displaced or neglected. We pour our souls into this endeavor, driven by the belief that every dog deserves a second chance and every human deserves a loyal companion. Together, we are transforming lives, one rescue dog at a time.
Monty
- Woolfhound x Cattle Dog
At 2 1/2 years old, Monty is a true diamond in the rough.
We adopted Monty from Red Collar Rescue in Bundaberg after he had spent over 10 months in shelter. Monty craves attention affection and is eager to please.
He loves chase games, especially the flirt pole and being with humans. He is learning so much and growing in leaps and bounds.
Lulu
- Standard Poodle
Lulu and her sister were surrendered to the Bundaberg Pound at 10 months of age. Red Collar Rescue collected the girls and felt that Lulu may have the potential to be trained as an Assistance Dog. Red Collar placed both the girls into a foster home and had vet work completed which included desexing and vaccinations.
Liberty
- Labradoodle
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Evening Event
- 10 Oct 2025
- Venue TBA
Stories
Stories of hope
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"You never walk alone when you have a trained PTSD Assistance Dog by your side. PTSD Assistance Dogs are gentle, intuitive and full of unconditional love."
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Are you a veteran or first responder with PTSD? We’d love to help you change your life for the better with the love and support of a fully trained and certified assistance dog.
Please fill in our simple online application form and we will contact you to assist.
Assistance or Service dogs are working animals that are specially trained to help people who are living with disabilities do everyday tasks and activities so they become more independent.
Most people are familiar with Guide Dogs used to assist people with sight disorders to navigate the world around them in safety, however there are many other types of Assistance dogs that can be trained.
Therapy dogs are very similar to Assistance dogs and undergo the same training program however they are not required to perform the tasks that Assistance dogs are. Unlike an Assistance dog who is trained to assist their handler by performing certain tasks, Therapy dogs are trained to provide affection, comfort and support all kinds of people, not just their handlers.
At PTSD Dogs we understand that everyones journey is different. Are you in need of an assistance dog but want to be a part of the training process? We offer the unique opportunity to suitable candidates to train their very own assistance dog.