There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers. There’s research suggesting that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Service dogs have the potential for big things. Like Marley, the service dog who helps veteran Fred Carlson. Check out the seven growing glab (golden retriever/labrador) puppies Action News has been ...

Helping Paws has been in the spotlight since a moment of tragedy in June. Late House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman fostered for the nonprofit for several years before she was killed. The nonprofit ...

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 ...