Emergency Boarding
Safe, temporary boarding for service animals and companion animals during a crisis.
Veteran and Animal Support
No veteran should have to choose between getting help and protecting their animal.
Mazie & Friends Boarding and Kennels provides emergency boarding, foster placement, transportation, veterinary assistance, and reunification support for service animals and companion animals belonging to homeless, at-risk, and underserved veterans.
“To ensure that no veteran is forced to choose between receiving medical care, housing, treatment, or emergency assistance and protecting the animal they depend on.”
Who We Are
Compassionate care for veterans and their animals
Mazie & Friends is a charitable nonprofit created to support veterans experiencing homelessness, hospitalization, behavioral health treatment, incarceration, housing instability, or other emergencies.
We work with community partners, veterinarians, shelters, foster homes, veteran service organizations, and care providers to keep animals safe while veterans focus on recovery and stability.
Our Services
Practical support during difficult moments
Our programs are designed to remove one of the biggest barriers veterans face when seeking care: finding a safe place for their animal.
Transportation
Transportation to and from approved kennels, foster homes, and veterinary providers.
Veterinary Assistance
Support for examinations, vaccinations, medications, and urgent treatment when needed.
Foster Placement
Approved temporary foster homes when traditional boarding is not the best option.
Reunification
Planning and support to safely reunite veterans with their animals as soon as possible.
Community Education
Education about responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and the importance of service animals.
How It Works
A simple path from crisis to reunification
Every case is handled with dignity, privacy, and concern for both the veteran and the animal.
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Contact Us
A veteran, family member, provider, or partner organization requests assistance.
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Assess the Need
We review the animal's care needs, urgency, transportation, and placement options.
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Provide Safe Care
The animal receives approved boarding, foster care, supplies, and medical support.
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Reunite
We coordinate a safe return once the veteran is able to resume care.
Why It Matters
Protecting the bond that supports recovery
Service animals and companion animals provide stability, comfort, purpose, and connection. Keeping that bond intact can help veterans seek the care they need.
Safe
Humane temporary care for animals
Respectful
Veteran-first, dignity-centered service
Reunited
A clear goal of returning animals home
Help us keep veterans and their animals together.
Donations, foster homes, volunteers, veterinary partners, transportation support, and community partnerships can all help Mazie & Friends serve more veterans in crisis.
Contact Mazie & Friends
Use this form to request assistance, ask about volunteering, discuss a partnership, or support the organization.
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Olympia, Washington
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info@mazieandfriends.org
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(360) 555-0123