Service Dog Application – Kadence Legacy Fund Partnership with Holdfast K9
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The Kadence Legacy Fund is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by providing professionally trained service dogs. Through our partnership with K9 Holdfast, we ensure that each dog is carefully selected, trained, and matched to meet the unique needs of each veteran or individual with PTSD.

 

Key Program Details

Eligibility for Veterans and Other Applicants:

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Applicants must provide a formal diagnosis of PTSD and include a letter of support from a licensed physician, therapist, or mental health professional confirming the recommendation for a service dog as part of their care and live in the Edmonton and surrounding area to attend training.

• Yes, our fund accepts applications from veterans seeking service dogs to support PTSD management.

• K9 Holdfast secures and professionally trains all service dogs provided through the One Dog, One Life program.

 

Cost to Recipients:

• The full cost of training a service dog through Holdfast K9 is covered by the Kadence Legacy Fund.

• Veterans and eligible applicants do not pay a fee to receive their service dog.

• 95% donations received go into our One Dog, One Life Program and only 5% to administration costs.

 

Program Requirements

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PTSD Diagnosis:
Applicants must provide a formal diagnosis of PTSD and include a letter of support from a licensed physician, therapist, or mental health professional recommending a service dog. Applicants should reside in Edmonton or the surrounding area to attend training sessions.

 

Commitment to Training:
Candidates must be able to dedicate 1–2 training sessions per week (1–2 hours each) in a public setting, working in partnership with an Alberta-Certified Service Dog Trainer.

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Emotional Readiness:
Applicants must demonstrate no history of anger or aggressive behavior that could compromise the safety of the dog or others.

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Financial Responsibility:
While the Kadence Legacy Fund covers the cost of training, applicants are responsible for basic care expenses for the service dog, including food, routine veterinary care, and ongoing wellness needs..

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Personal Statement:
Each application must include a personal story outlining your mental health journey, the impact PTSD has had on your life, and how a service dog would improve your quality of life and emotional well-being.

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How to Apply:

Application Package: Please email us at kadencelegacymemorialfund@gmail.com to be considered for the  Holdfast K9 Service Dog program.

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For a printable PDF Application Package, click: Form 

Update: The October 13, 2025 Deadline, Our Candidate into the program has been selected and notified. K9 Morgan will be working with our member from our program soon. Thank you to all who submitted an application.

 

*New Program Opens in 2026*​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Announcement will be on September 3th for our deadline date for applications for 2026.