On Wednesday, senators in Washington reintroduced the PAWS Act, which they took a look at last year but ultimately never enacted. This bill would introduce legislation giving guidelines on providing service dogs to US military veterans returning from duty with PTSD. "Service dogs can provide support, peace, and joy to these Americans as they confront the invisible … [Read more...] about Senators Reintroduce PAWS Act to Make It Easier for Vets With PTSD to Get Service Dogs
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Air Force Sergeant Adopts the Service Dog He Had to Leave Behind Three Years Ago
US Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Wylie developed a close bond with Belgian Malinois Emra while the two were stationed overseas in South Korea. But when he came home, she had to stay behind. Now that Emra has been retired, she can spend the rest of her days as a member of the Wylie family. “We are inseparable now, just like we were for our two years serving … [Read more...] about Air Force Sergeant Adopts the Service Dog He Had to Leave Behind Three Years Ago
Soldier Deployed in Afghanistan Meets Stray, Falls in Love and Smuggles the Dog Out of a War Zone to the US
This soldier risked EVERYTHING to bring a stray dog back home with him from Afghanistan proving that you can find love just about anywhere. Even in the middle of a war. … [Read more...] about Soldier Deployed in Afghanistan Meets Stray, Falls in Love and Smuggles the Dog Out of a War Zone to the US
Protecting the President: The Dogs of the Secret Service are Heroes
They work as hard as any other member of the United States Secret Service, with no concern for whether they are protecting a Democrat or Republican, but rather wholly focused on their duties which are often out of the sight lines of the general public...at least as far as the public knows. Thousands of visitors stream through White House or walk along Pennsylvania Avenue and … [Read more...] about Protecting the President: The Dogs of the Secret Service are Heroes
Project Active Duty Brings Military Family Back Together With Their Beloved Dog
Thanks to a new initiative called Project: Active Duty, military families who get called into active duty, don't have to worry about who will take care of the dog while they're gone. Recently, the Locke family was helped out by this great new project, and they didn't lose their dog completely! The project is run through the Arizona Humane Society (AHS), … [Read more...] about Project Active Duty Brings Military Family Back Together With Their Beloved Dog