Karen has devoted her life and career to helping others. The hospital corpsman recently discovered that love is …
When a bonded pair of dogs breaks so does their Navy veteran’s heart
A veteran and her two first mates Kristine serves in the Navy and in March 2018 adopted a …
Army medic values lives of shelter’s most overlooked dogs
Zachary has a special place in his heart for the downtrodden. Perhaps that is why the veteran Army …
Veteran military dog handler comes to the rescue of pint-sized hurricane refugee
Michael’s love of dogs sprang from his most memorable time in the service, as a dog trainer and …
Veteran battling trauma and depression gains new purpose saving traumatized dog
For years Ashley has been coping with the aftermath of crippling trauma and depression arising from her military …
Snaggly-toothed special needs senior dog fulfills a Navy veteran’s lifelong dream
Just one day after being approved by Pets for Patriots, Mark fell in love with a special needs …
Navy veteran finds best mate in dog who never leaves his side
More than 40 years after separating from service Kevin learned that even former sailors need a first mate. …
Cruelty survivor overcomes her fears to rescue Navy veteran living with depression and anxiety
Patches is a cruelty survivor who is believed to have been rescued from a dog-fighting ring. She became …
Old rescued hound gives Navy Reservist renewed sense of purpose
Kimberly knows that veterans often feel adrift following their military discharge, or when transitioning from active duty to …
Adopted dog helps combat veteran through deployments, PTSD, and life
It was 2011 when Frank, a career combat veteran, turned to Pets for Patriots to find a four-legged …
Misunderstood shelter dog brings new life to disabled Navy veteran
It took a misunderstood shelter dog to help Chris and his wife cope with the grief of losing …
Love of Bronze Star veteran helps twice surrendered dog outlive cancer prognosis
A Bronze Star veteran with dozens of military medals summons all his grit and love to help his …
Veteran learns that senior special needs dog is the buddy he always wanted
Michael is an Air Force veteran who longed for a constant companion. A senior special needs dog named …
Pit Bull with a purpose consoles Navy veteran coping with unspeakable loss
Betsy, a retired Navy veteran, received a phone call that her 36 year-old daughter, Jessica, had passed away. …
Active duty Army medics give new life to shelter dog who returns the favor
Crystal and her husband, Alex, are active duty Army medics currently deployed overseas. While they are proud to …