Margarita serves in the Air Force National Guard where “the sky is the limit.” In 2018 she adopted …
Pint-sized pup takes the helm for Navy veteran who endured homelessness and heartache
Shannon has endured a lot of turbulence in her life, but a pint-sized pup helped steer her towards …
After eight years adopted pup leaves “dog-shaped hole” in her veteran’s heart
When Kip adopted Céilidh in 2011 he said she filled a “dog-shaped hole” in his busy life. Eight …
Vietnam veteran with passion for service gives abandoned dog third chance at life
John did not think twice when he had an opportunity to give a repeatedly abandoned dog a wonderful …
Veteran who saved chronically homeless Pit Bull dedicates his life to helping others
Patrick is an Army war veteran who adopted a dog named Oliver in 2015 while volunteering at his …
German Shepherd rescue dog and Navy veteran save each other from life’s darkest moments
A German Shepherd rescue dog who has been a lifeline to her Navy veteran has the favor returned …
Love is blind for Navy corpsman who adopts starving, visually impaired senior dog
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 …