Houston – May is Military Appreciation Month, and one organization is making a powerful impact on the lives of U.S. veterans. K9s for Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to pairing service dogs with ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is often described as an invisible wound that can strike anyone who's confronted with a traumatic event. Doctors said there are a variety of treatments, including ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. America's VetDogs trains service dogs to help veterans with disabilities during their next chapter. President and CEO John Miller ...
Inmates at the Perryville prison in Goodyear are training shelter dogs to become service animals for veterans with traumatic brain injuries. The program, operated by Soldiers Best Friend, pairs ...
Veterans struggling with PTSD and mobility issues can rely on dogs to help them, according to Dr. Bonnie Bergin, founder of Paws for Purple Hearts. Dr. Bergin, a former special education teacher, ...
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Pet Pals TV” shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our-four legged and furry friend population. This week, “Pet Pals TV” host Patty Spitler ...
LINCOLN, Ill. (WAND) — A unique program at Logan Correctional Center is transforming lives, both within the prison walls and far beyond, one trained dog at a time. The Helping Paws Program pairs ...
"These dogs are helping heal the inmates," a trainer said. — -- Inmates at two prisons in California are helping train puppies to become service dogs for wounded veterans and people with autism.
CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) -- Service dogs have been helping the disabled and visually impaired for decades. But now an innovative program started in the Bay Area is now training dogs to help another group ...
A national non-profit -- Canine Companions -- is celebrating 50 years providing trained service dogs, free of charge, to people who need them, and it's marking the occasion with some new ...