The Buddy System Inc.No Buddy Left Behind — Our Goal is Providing Service Dogs for Veterans in need
Our Mission
Together with our community partners, we help veterans heal and thrive through the life-changing partnership of a Buddy Bond as both Veteran and Service Animal train and grow together.
Assessment
We evaluate each veteran’s goals, needs, and lifestyle to match them with the right dog and training pathway.
Training
From basic obedience to task-specific training, we build confident teams ready for daily life.
Veterinary Care
We make sure to provide the needed
Check out all our events coming up in 2026.
Each link will take you to a registration page for each of our events along with information for each of them.
Battle Buddy 5K
4/11/26Summer Freedom Raffle
Drawing July 4thLove Through The Ages
September 19
Programs & Services
From candidate selection to graduation, here’s how we put your support to work.
Veteran Intake
Application review, interviews, and needs assessment to tailor training objectives.
Buddy Pair Apply HereDog Sourcing
We partner with rescues primarily in a 4 county area and reputable breeders if needed to identify suitable service-dog candidates.
Team Training
Handler education plus public access training focused on real-world environments.
Community Sponsors
Take your place among the partners who make our mission possible.
Gold Tier 2026 Sponsor
Steel Dynamics Columbia City
Battle Buddy 5K Sponsor
Andy's Car Wash
Event Sponsors In-Kind Donations
Columbia City Parks Department Culligan of Columbia City
Contact
Questions about eligibility, volunteering, or sponsorship? We’re here to help.