The TADSAW INC mission is to provide for the training of a Medical Alert Service Dog Team (One Veteran/Client and One rescue/shelter/personal Dog equals One Team!), to improve the person’s Quality of Life and, in many cases, PREVENT SUICIDE! This is done NO Charge to the person or their family.
The TADSAW programs are:
1) TADSAW – ‘Train a Dog – Save a Warrior’ For all Veteran Service Members
2) TADSAF – ‘Train a Dog – Save a Family’ member For any Veteran’s family, spouse and/or children
3) TADSAR – ‘Train a Dog – Save a First Responder’ For any First Responder,
4) TADSAC – ‘Train a Dog – Save a Child/Civilian/Community’ member – The Rest of the WORLD
Guilty as charged because only certain Service Dog Organizations are recognized by the aforementioned Governmental Agencies. Assistance Dogs International (ADI), a European based Danish organization, and its ‘paid’ members in the United States have the inside track for benefits and money to pay for Service Dogs ranging from $25,000. to $65,000. with a 2 to 5 year wait for the Veterans needing a Service Dog! What part of ‘service’ is not clearly understood?
Now a San Antonio TX based VA Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner in Psychiatry states Service Dogs are a benefit and benefits are separate from veteran health care! Who’da thought up that one! NOT ME as I used to be a Pharmacist in the VA system!
Anyway the TADSAW Medical Alert Service Dogs take care of their Veterans by alerting them to their Military Induced Anxiety Depression Syndrome (MIADS) which I guess is a benefit from serving to protect the United States from enemies domestic and foreign. So if this is a benefit – does suicide count as a benefit too?
Maybe next year the VA will actually endorse the Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month of September – since they really DO NOT do anything in a ‘pull out all stops’ in assisting Veterans prevent a looming suicide- except for new psychedelic drug studies or eletro stimulation.
Oh yeah – BTW September is “Suicide Awareness & Prevention’ Month – and this should be a 24/7/365 PRIORITY for the world! “Peanut Butter & Chocolate”: like I stated in July 2010!
WEIRTON, W. Va. — A group of motorcycle riders in Weirton spent Sunday on the road to raise money for a program that provides service dogs to veterans at no cost.
The Northern Panhandle American Legion Riders Post 10 hosted a more than 100-mile fundraising ride to support Train a Dog Save a Warrior, also known as TADSAW. The program trains medical alert service dogs for veterans living with conditions including PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.
“We’re holding a fundraiser for service dogs for veterans. Any disabled veteran who needs a service dog can receive one at no cost to them,” said Charlie Pollan, vice commander of American Legion Post 10. “The fundraiser covers the dog and the trainer. All of the money raised stays right here in our district.”
Read more about it here!
For the first time, TADSAW has released a song, “Independence Again.” Inspired by our Service Dog Program, the song reflects the journey of healing, partnership, and reclaiming freedom alongside a devoted service dog.
Many VA clinic personnel are denying assistance completing paperwork for Veterans making application to receive a Service Dog from an organization. The VA Policy 1134(2)B2016-11-28.PDF states their Service Dogs are not indicated in the treatment of mental health disorders. WRONG WRONG WRONG!
In 2016, Dr. David Shulkin, as Under Secretary of the Veterans Administration issued VA Policy 7717966 which stated Veterans with mental health issues are eligible to have a Service Dog for mobility assistance if the Veteran is unable to leave their home due to these mental health issues. Sounds like a typical government talk.
So if the VA does not believe these Service Dogs might reduce the suicide numbers, is the VA in fact endorsing additional Veteran suicides? That is the question!
The VA cannot deny you getting a service dog if they support the care of a service dog. If you continue to get push back from the VA please call Bart to help you navigate this support. Bart 210-643-2901
Thru September 10th 2026, TADSAW has accredited:
July 2010 thru September 10th 2026
TADSAW is the leader of Service Dog Providers in the area of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion or more accurate *Damnwell Earned It* striving to mirror the demographics of Our Military and Veteran population with disabilities (*See TADSAW Demographic Charts*). TADSAW Statistics thru AQugust 31st 2026:
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Saturday, August 22nd 2026
A Monthly Tradition since 2013
Day of Remembrance for Our Veterans who are no longer with us. Check on those Veterans who might be in a “BADD” place!
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Want to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Birth of the United States? How about sponsoring TADSAW TSD1776 for your business or corporate donation? You will receive 250 TADSAW Challenge Coins – to give to friends, associates and clients celebrating this unique Service Dog Milestone!
Call Bart (210) 643-2901 for more details regarding the donation!
Absolutely the best organization in my opinion. My service partner passed away this past November my heart is broken but she saved my life during my hardest time and thanks to TADSAW for that. We were together for 8 years RIP Shadow. 🐾
— Stacy F & SHADOW
“The only thing harder than getting a new idea into the military mind is to get an old one out.“
B.H. Liddell Hart
