Proof of service
Who is eligible to apply?
We accept applications from men and women at all stages of their military careers and from all United States armed forces. Pets for Patriots is proud to serve veterans from WWII through those currently in service.
Character of service must be Honorable; separations characterized as General discharge, Under Honorable conditions or Dishonorable are ineligible.
Individuals convicted of a felony, sexual offense of any kind and/or any type of animal mistreatment, abuse, neglect or cruelty are ineligible.
What are the requirements?
Length of service
You must have completed a minimum of 190 days of military service after completion of active duty and/or basic training.
Reservists and members of the National Guard who were never activated are eligible to apply, and must meet this same minimum service requirement.
Proof of service
Active Duty Applicants
A COPY OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IS REQUIRED TO APPLY:
Current original orders, including signature page(s)
STP (Soldier’s Talent Profile, formerly ERB – Enlisted Record Brief) reflecting full/current active duty service history
CDB (Air Force – Career Data Brief)
BIR (Marine Corps – Basic Individual Record), reflecting full/current active duty service history
ESR (Navy – Electronic Service Record) or NSIPS (Navy Standard Integrated Personnel Systems), reflecting full/current active duty service history
Statement of service from your CO with your name, entry date on active duty, duration of any lost time and name of the command providing the information; must be dated within 30 days of application, on command letterhead and signed.
Please redact your social security number prior to sending any documentation
National Guard and Reserves
A COPY OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IS REQUIRED TO APPLY:
DD256 if separated from Reserves and/or was never activated
CDB (Air Force – Career Data Brief)
NGB-438 (Air National Guard)
NGB-55 with evidence of Honorable of service
NGB-22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) with proof of Honorable of service
NGB-23 (Retirement Points Accounting)
Please redact your social security number prior to sending any documentation
A COPY OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IS REQUIRED TO APPLY:
Most recent/last-issued DD214 reflecting final tour of duty, with block including character of service as Honorable; we do not accept discharge certificates towards this requirement. If you do not have a copy of your DD214, you can request a copy from the National Archives
Please redact your social security number prior to sending any documentation
The following are NOT accepted as proof of service:
Pay stubs/LES
Dependent IDs
Retired military IDs
Military IDs
Disability letters
Veterans Administration ID cards
Social Security cards
Drivers license
Other documents not listed explicitly as acceptable proof of service
Other information you should know
Documents copied/pasted into Word document, txt file or into the body of the email are not accepted; we suggest emailing PDF of original document, or sending via fax or regular mail
Other circumstances
A letter with all of the following information is required to apply: