Montana Company Supports Warriors and Their Service Dogs

The Montana Dog Food Company is donating meals to service dogs that support military veterans through the Warriors & Quiet Waters program.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A Montana-based dog food company, the Montana Dog Food Company, is giving back to the military community by sponsoring service dogs that support veterans through the Bozeman-based Warriors & Quiet Waters program. Each month, the company provides free meals for 12 service dogs that provide support, protection, and companionship to the veterans in the program.

Why it matters

This initiative highlights the important role that service dogs play in supporting the mental health and well-being of military veterans, many of whom struggle with PTSD and other challenges after their service. By providing free, high-quality dog food, the Montana Dog Food Company is making it easier for these veterans to care for their canine companions, who are essential to their recovery and reintegration into civilian life.

The details

The Montana Dog Food Company, known for its freeze-dried, high-quality dog food, is donating meals to 12 service dogs that work with veterans in the Warriors & Quiet Waters program. The program, based in Bozeman, Montana, provides outdoor therapeutic experiences and support to military members and veterans. The company's sponsorship ensures that these service dogs, which are crucial to the veterans' well-being, receive the nutrition they need to continue their important work.

  • The Montana Dog Food Company began sponsoring the service dogs in the Warriors & Quiet Waters program in early 2026.

The players

Montana Dog Food Company

A Montana-based company that produces high-quality, freeze-dried dog food and is committed to giving back to the military community.

Warriors & Quiet Waters

A Bozeman-based nonprofit organization that provides outdoor therapeutic experiences and support to military members and veterans.

Chelsey D.

A veteran who is part of the Warriors & Quiet Waters program and has an English Springer Spaniel named Spy, who is a certified human remains detection dog and an active member of a nonprofit K9 team.

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What they’re saying

“Spy is the happiest, most driven, and fun working partner on the planet. She has one of the best personalities of any dog I have ever known.”

— Chelsey D. (kxtl.com)

What’s next

The Montana Dog Food Company plans to continue sponsoring the service dogs in the Warriors & Quiet Waters program, providing them with free, high-quality meals to support the important work they do in helping military veterans.

The takeaway

This initiative by the Montana Dog Food Company demonstrates the power of corporate social responsibility and the positive impact that businesses can have when they choose to give back to their local communities, especially those that serve our nation's military members and veterans.