Guardian Angels For Soldiers Pet

What Guardian Angels For Soldiers Pet does

Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005, headquartered in Gatesville, Texas. Its core mission is providing temporary foster home placement for companion animals and assistance service canines belonging to active-duty deploying service members, wounded warriors, veterans, and first responders across all 50 states. The organization's flagship Pet Foster Home Program matches military members and veterans with volunteer foster homes during deployments (up to 1 year), inpatient medical situations (9-12 months), homelessness (2-9 months), or family bereavement (up to 3 months). Service delivery is coordinated through state-level Foster Coordination Liaisons and accessed via caseworkers at VA facilities, military medical facilities, Fisher Houses, and Warrior Transition Units.

The organization operates four program lines: the core Pet Foster Home Program, the Military Pet Assistance (MPA) Fund for emergency veterinary care and short-term boarding, the Warriors' Angels Program for PTSD assistance canine identification, and MVP Sanctuary Texas. Underlying technology consists of standard nonprofit operational tools including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Vertical Response for newsletters, and custom Excel tracking workbooks for managing foster placements and pet submissions. There is no proprietary technology platform.

The business model is donation-funded with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Revenue is generated through diversified streams including individual donations (one-time and monthly "Patriot Supporters"), business contributions, third-party fundraisers (100% of proceeds to programs), vehicle donations via Charitable Adult Rides & Services, Combined Federal Campaign (#87539) federal payroll giving, corporate matching gifts, and e-commerce affiliate programs (Amazon Smile, iGive, eBay Giving Works, BACK 40 Dogs). No government funding is received. Operating costs are minimized through the all-volunteer model, with 90% of non-earmarked donations allocated to program services and 10% to governance.

Name

Guardian Angels For Soldiers Pet

Legal name

Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet

Website

https://gafsp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides temporary foster home placement for pets of active-duty service members, wounded warriors, veterans, and first responders across all 50 states, funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran and Military Support Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Pet foster care
• Military support services
• Veteran assistance programs
• Nonprofit animal welfare
• Deployment pet care

Headquarters

HQ city

Gatesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Public Support: Individual donations, business donations, and contributions from other US nonprofit organizations. Includes one-time donations, monthly giving program (Patriot Supporters), and third-party fundraising events.
2. Indirect Public Support: Proceeds from third-party platforms including PayPal Giving Fund, Amazon Smile, iGive.com, eBay Giving Works, and BACK 40 Dogs discount program.
3. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donation program through Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) for cars, trucks, RVs, boats, or planes.
4. Combined Federal Campaign: Federal employee giving program through CFC #87539.
5. Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift programs where employers match employee donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Guardian Angels For Soldiers Pet is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free temporary foster home placement for the companion animals and assistance service canines of active duty service members, wounded warriors, veterans, and first responders. Foster care is delivered during deployments, inpatient medical treatment, or homelessness through a national volunteer network spanning all 50 states. The Military Pet Assistance (MPA) Fund provides supplementary financial assistance for emergency veterinary care, short-term boarding, and homeless veteran pet placements.

Product overview

Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating a single core program—the Pet Foster Home Program—supported by specialized funds and companion programs. The core Pet Foster Home Program coordinates temporary pet foster placement for active-duty service members, wounded warriors, veterans, and their families across all 50 states. The Military Pet Assistance (MPA) Fund provides financial support for emergency veterinary care and short-term boarding. The Warriors' Angels Program focuses on PTSD assistance canine identification, while MVP Sanctuary Texas provides a dedicated facility for the Texas military and veteran community. The organization does not charge fees for services and operates through volunteer coordination liaisons in each state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pet Foster Home Program: Main program providing foster home placement for military and veteran pets during deployments, medical situations, and homelessness.
• Warriors' Angels Program
• MVP Sanctuary
• Military Pet Assistance (MPA) Fund

Products and services

• Pet Foster Home Program Core program that matches deploying active duty service members, wounded warriors, and veterans with volunteer foster homes across all 50 states to care for their companion animals during deployments (up to 1 year), medical situations (9-12 months), or homelessness (2-9 months). Pets must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, and heartworm/FeLV negative.
• Military Pet Assistance (MPA) Fund Fund providing financial assistance for emergency veterinary care, short-term pet boarding, and homeless veteran pet placement during foster terms. Supports eligible military members and veterans whose pets are entering or already in foster care.
• Warriors' Angels Program Texas-based program launched to support veterans with PTSD by identifying and placing potential PTSD assistance canines and providing coordination services for veterans in need of animal-assisted support.
• MVP Sanctuary Texas Dedicated sanctuary facility in Texas honoring, remembering, and supporting the Texas military and veteran community and their pets. Operated as a separate nonprofit organization established in July 2013.
• PTSD Assistance Canine Program Program launched to help identify potential PTSD assistance canines for veterans and connect them with appropriate coordination services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of donations go directly to program services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Novartis Animal HealthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2011Novartis Animal Health honored Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet alongside TV host Mike Rowe, recognizing the organization's work supporting military families and their pets.
• Morton Buildings, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2011Partnership announced for organization of the first Military & Veterans Pet Sanctuary in Texas. Morton Buildings provides facility construction support for MVP Sanctuary project.
• Lucas HogeflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 January 2011Lucas Hoge serves as official spokesperson for Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet. Country music artist who has supported the organization through music and appearances, including segment on Hallmark Channel's Home and Family show.
• DoD Community RelationsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 August 2010Department of Defense Community Relations featured Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet move of national headquarters to Gatesville, TX, providing significant recognition.
• Soldiers' AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2005Alliance formed in August 2005 between Soldiers' Angels and Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet. Partnership focused on supporting deployed troops and their families with pet care services.
• Millan Foundation (Cesar Millan)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMillan Foundation provided a Tip Sheet for Foster Homes to help educate foster caregivers on proper pet handling and care techniques.
• Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCARS processes vehicle donations (cars, trucks, RVs, boats, planes) for Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet. Donors can call 866-398-4483 or donate online at careasy.org. Funds allocated to programs or general operations.
• Amazon SmilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon Smile Charity List allows shoppers to add items from Guardian Angels' charity list to their cart. Organization receives percentage of eligible purchases.
• iGive.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriGive.com shopping portal donates a penny or more per search and portion of purchases to Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet. Over 1,000 stores participate in the program.
• eBay Giving WorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoreBay sellers can designate 10-100% of their final sale price to Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet through eBay's charitable giving program.
• BACK 40 DogsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet product retailer where code GAFSP provides 5% discount plus donations to Guardian Angels' Military Pet Assistance (MPA) Fund.
• Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal employee giving program allowing government employees, service members, and retirees to donate through payroll deduction. CFC #87539.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Operation Homefront: National nonprofit providing financial and housing assistance to military families. Comparable military family target population and federal/state partnership access; GAfSP's MPA Fund addresses a related subset of needs.
• K9s For Warriors: Largest nonprofit provider of trained service dogs to military veterans with PTSD/TBI. Shares the veteran-animal mission and competes for corporate philanthropy and donor mindshare in the military-pet nonprofit space.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Major national animal welfare nonprofit operating sanctuaries and No-Kill programs. Comparable animal welfare mission and broader scope; potential volunteer and donor overlap.
• Red Rover: National nonprofit providing emergency sheltering, financial assistance, and resources for pet owners in crisis, including domestic violence survivors. Comparable pet-foster and crisis support model for vulnerable populations.

Direct peers

• Dogs on Deployment: National nonprofit that provides a boarding network for pets of military service members during deployments. Most direct functional peer to GAfSP's Pet Foster Home Program, addressing the same deployment-driven pet care gap.
• Pets for Patriots: Nonprofit that helps U.S. military veterans adopt companion animals and provides support for pet care during hardship. Comparable mission, target population (veterans), and pet-focused service model.

Emerging players

• Soldiers' Angels: Existing strategic partner of GAfSP since 2005, providing broader military family support including care packages and adoption support. Comparable military-family support mission with much broader scope.
• Puppies Behind Bars: Trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs for veterans and first responders. Overlapping veteran-pet mission and adjacent assistance canine training that aligns with GAfSP's Warriors' Angels Program.
• Soldier's Best Friend: Provides trained service dogs to veterans with PTSD/TBI at no cost. Comparable veteran-pet focus and adjacent/overlapping coverage of the military-animal assistance mission.
• Warrior Canine Connection: Trains service dogs for veterans with PTSD and other service-related conditions. Comparable veteran-focused mission and service-dog capability, intersecting with GAfSP's PTSD Assistance Canine Program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/GuardianAngelsforSoldiersPet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/guardian-angels-for-soldier's-pet

Compliance2 records

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