October 10 - 22, 2025
World Mental Health Day
Registration Opens August 1, 2025!
Launching on World Mental Health Day: Walk With Purpose
Thousands of veterans, first responders, and civilians are silently battling PTSD, trauma, and other invisible disabilities. Many are on our growing waiting list — urgently needing the healing, safety, and stability that only a fully trained medical service dog can provide.
But without your help, they may wait far too long.
On World Mental Health Day, we’re launching the 2025 National Mutt Strut
to raise awareness and funds for those still waiting.
Your support makes it possible.
Every dollar
helps us place life-saving service dogs — at
no cost to the recipient.
You can walk. You can give.
You can change — and even save — a life.
1 PERSON DIES BY SUICIDE
APPROXIMATELY EVERY 8 MINUTES IN THE U.S.
22 VETERANS DIE BY SUICIDE
EVERY DAY IN THE UNITED STATES
FIRST RESPONDERS ARE 10X
MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM PTSD AND DEPRESSION
INVISIBLE DISABILITIES
FACE SOME OF THE HIGHEST SUICIDE RISK
Get Ready to Strut!
Join us for the 2025 National Mutt Strut — a walk supporting Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. Whether you’re walking solo, with your pup, or rallying a team, every step helps fund life-saving service dogs for veterans, first responders, and civilians in need.
- Event Dates: October 10–22, 2025
- Where: Anywhere you choose
- Distance Options: 1 mile, 2.2 miles, or 22 miles
- Form a Team: Invite friends, coworkers, or your whole company to walk with you
- Fundraise for a Cause: Every dollar helps provide trained service dogs — and unlocks exclusive swag
These Recipients Are Why We Strut
Every step of the Mutt Strut supports real people facing invisible battles — and real service dogs changing lives.
You’ll meet veterans, first responders, and civilians who once faced overwhelming challenges — from PTSD and trauma to isolation and despair.
Then everything changed when they were paired with a Guardian Angels Medical Service Dog.
These powerful stories show the true impact of your support — and the life-saving bond between each recipient and their dog.
These are the lives you help transform. These are the reasons we walk.
As a US Marine Corps Veteran, I faced numerous challenges after my service. I was so lucky to be paired with a beautiful Super Medical Service Dog, Foxy, from Guardian Angels. With Foxy by my side, I’ve found the strength and confidence to navigate daily life once again.
Craig and Foxy
Veteran
I was becoming suicidal – wanting the nightmares to end – and was tired of being tired, ready for it all to stop. Then my Dr. suggested a Service Dog. Then I met Donnie. Today, I am sleeping much better, and Donnie is a constant at my side. Donnie knows when I’m headed for dark places.
Terrance and Donnie
First Responder
I have PTSD from my time in the war. I have anxiety, depression, hypervigilance. Prior to having her, I was suicidal, I was depressed. I just didn’t want to get up. Because I have her, it forces me to get up, take care of her and take care of myself. Clara has brought me forward by leaps and bounds.
Brandi + Clara
Veteran
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