A Pup With A Purpose.
This Brown Boxer Gave Veterans Hope.
More than man’s best friend. Abe joined retired Army Staff Sergeant and combat veteran, Jason Manley, on a mission to inspire and educate the public about the importance of the human-animal bond between a veteran and his dog. The heartwarming story of the decorated sergeant and his fury rescuer became a message of hope for veterans – everywhere.
I’m With Abe✭
I’m With Abe✭
I’m With Abe✭
I’m With Abe✭
I’m With Abe✭
I’m With Abe✭
Meet our
Founding Sponsor!
The Nick Rozanski Memorial Foundation is dedicated to honoring the lives of those who served. Through scholarships, service projects and community programs we empower community members to advance themselves and their community.
Rescuing Dogs to Rescue Veterans
A small, but mighty, group of strangers join together to make a huge impact in the lives of rescue dogs and veterans.
Our Founding Members, and why they chose to stand with Abe
- J Wendell Miller
- Ua Chamberlain
- Amy Pierce
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Bryan Pritikin
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Amanda O’Brien
- Chris Hawker
- Val Hoover
- Jason Manley & Jess Manley
- Chris Macisco & Heather Lane
- Todd Ruthemeyer
- Sharon Cox
- Kent Larsson
- Michele Bertoia
- David Curley
- Robert Holmes
- Jason Cannon & Kelli Cannon
- Thomas Grimm & Veronica Grimm
- Cassie Kurtz
- Austin Castle
- Jerrica Decker
- Penny Martin
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Mike Kizis
- Jeff Scolnick
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Tad Steinberg & April Sinclair
- Mark McCloskey & Michele McCloskey
- Harold Highland
- Sanjiv Beri
- Debi Johnson
- Dr. Cheryl Novas
- Anne Petit
- Dr. Maria Sember & Anthony Sabatino
- Kelly Cook Photography
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Veteran applies
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Initial call with veteran and VCAS team member
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Veteran home visit with VCAS team members
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Giving $10 monthly gets our veterans through the application process
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VCAS team searches for perfect canine companion
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Canine companion adopted from shelter
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Donating $25 monthly gets us to the point of adopting dog
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Canine companion fostered to help acclimate to life outside of shelter
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Veteran meets dog for the first time at foster home
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All supplies delivered to veteran’s home
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Donating $50 monthly gets us to the point of placing a dog with a veteran and providing the initial food and supplies
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Canine companion arrives at forever home with veteran
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1st veterinary visit with veteran
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7-weeks of professional dog training classes
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Investing $100 monthly gets the veteran and their dog through the training period
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Monthly food and treat delivery
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Community outing
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6-month check-in
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Veterinary checkups and care
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1-year check in
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Investing $250 monthly covers all costs of the placement and expenses for the year
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Veteran applies
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Giving $10 monthly gets our veterans through the application process
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Donating $25 monthly gets us to the point of adopting dog
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Donating $50 monthly gets us to the point of placing a dog with a veteran and providing the initial food and supplies
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Investing $100 monthly gets the veteran and their dog through the training period
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Investing $250 monthly covers all costs of the placement and expenses for the year
You're with Abe, Abe's with veterans, and we're with you.
When we started this journey our vision was to support a handful of veterans each year through rescue dog placements. As time has gone on, we realize that the need is much greater. With so many veterans in our community seeking the life-changing benefits of a dog we need to do more…we need to serve more.
In the spring of 2020, the world lost a dog that embodied the mission of VCAS. Abraham Lincoln, retired Army Staff Sergeant Jason Manley’s dog, was sadly lost due to a terminal illness. Though Abe is no longer with Jason and all those who knew him, what he did for veterans will never be forgotten.
In honor of Abe and what he stood for, we have created the I’m With Abe Club. The I’m With Abe Club is a legacy for Abe that will help countless veterans find support, healing and hope through dogs. Through awareness and monthly donors, the I’m With Abe Club will allow for increased numbers of rescue dog placements with veterans in a timely manner; allowing veterans to receive needed support quickly without being on waitlists for years.
Look great, while showing your support for Abe!
We’ve partnered with Generosi-tees to bring you some fun official I’m With Abe Club swag! A portion of your purchase goes towards helping us place even more dogs with Veterans. Plus you’ll look awesome with your new swag!
Arm yourself with the #ImWithAbe Toolkit
Fundraising Made Easy
Whether you’re reaching out to friends and family via social media, corporations via email, or old-school folks via mail – we’ve got you covered!
Veterans have protected our freedom, defended our country, and sacrificed their lives for ours.
Abe, once rescued from a shelter, reinvigorated the purpose and drive of one of our veteran heroes, Jason Manely. Together they worked tirelessly to serve our veteran community and give peace back to our soldiers. Make a difference in the life of a United States veteran and become a member of the I’m With Abe Club!
Thank you to our amazing Gala Sponsors!
Why VCAS?
Veteran Companion Animal Services
Founded in 2013, Veteran Companion Animal Services (VCAS) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose purpose is to serve veterans and/or military families through the benefits of the human-animal bond. To fulfill this purpose, VCAS focuses on placing rescue animals with veterans and military families where companion animal ownership will be beneficial. VCAS provides financial support that assists with general care costs, training, and veterinary expenses so that companion animal ownership is an option and not a burden.
Rescue Dog Placements
Many service men and women return home finding that their structure and purpose have been lost. VCAS gets to know the veteran and matches them with a rescue dog that will fit their lifestyle and needs – creating a mutually beneficial relationship.
Dog Training Programs
The Frontline Dog Training Program is a 7-week long training class taught by a professional dog trainer. These trainings are open and at no cost to all veterans and military families that currently own a dog.
Veteran Community Outings
After a veteran receives a dog or attends a training class they are still a part of the VCAS family. The community events we host give veterans a chance to build lasting friendships and create an atmosphere to connect with other veterans and have fun.
Veteran Resources
We realize that veterans are a population that need our support and we take pride in being able to connect veterans with numerous resources to support them.
