Diana’s adoption plans gained new urgency when her family went into quarantine during COVID-19. But the Air Force …
Army veteran dedicated to helping others rescues an abandoned dog in need
Darren is a man who is dedicated to helping others. So it was no surprise when the Army …
Once obese shelter dog a ‘shining light’ for combat Marine transitioning to civilian life
Rex proved to be an unlikely savior; he was six years old and seriously overweight. But the shelter …
Army medic devoted to saving others adopts four-legged band of brothers
Bob never strayed from his mission to save lives. But the Army medic turned to his own canine …
Adopted dog helps Naval officer and his wife stay healthy during COVID-19
Nick could not have known that COVID-19 would disrupt so many aspects of his life. So it was …
Tiny dog helps medically retired Air Force veteran find peace and a good night’s sleep
In 1985 Harold was medically retired with a 100 percent service-connected disability. Years later a tiny dog adopted …
Veteran who endured racism and sexual abuse finds love with an underdog
Cynthia knows a few things about being an underdog. For nearly her entire life she battled seemingly unsurmountable …
Army soldier finds unexpected companionship with 90-pound shelter dog
Robert searched many months for the right pet. So the Army soldier was surprised that a 90-pound shelter …
Dogs who survived horrific cruelty teach Marine Corps veteran the meaning of resilience
Summer Sunshine and Hippo are two dogs who were subject to unspeakable abuse. But their resilience offers valuable …
Abused Pit Bull and traumatized Army veteran mend one another’s broken hearts
When she enlisted in the military Sara was just a teen. She could not know that years later …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
