Jose has always had a passion for service. He would deploy that devotion to helping others throughout his …
Abandoned Pit Bull bait dog saves retired Coastie who came to his rescue
Rocko was a bait dog found wandering the Michigan streets until Brian threw him a lifeline. It did …
Elderly Coast Guard veteran with a heart for giving saves a dog in need
A homeless dog tugs on the heartstrings of an elderly Coast Guard veteran with a heart for giving …
Widower Coast Guard veteran gets new purpose in life with rescue dog
John knows a few things about loneliness. After losing his wife of more than four decades he got …
Coastie on a lifelong mission to save others rescues pair of hooligan hounds
After Joe nearly lost his life as a child he dedicated himself to saving others. One day that …
Give gratitude on Tuesday May 5 for Giving Tuesday Now
Join us Tuesday May 5 for a global day of unity and gratitude. Ten years ago we had …
Veteran saves hero dog who became homeless after saving her family from fire
Dan did not set out to adopt a hero dog. He was aching from the loss of his …
Saving while serving: Coastie makes pet adoption and military service work
Life in the military is life on the move, which can make it difficult to have a companion …
Dog’s love gives Coast Guard veteran renewed sense of purpose
Life has been difficult for Shane since he separated from military service. But the Coast Guard veteran soon …
Adopted dog offers stability to Coast Guard family on the move
Military personnel who are raising children often worry that changing locations will create stress in their young family’s lives. …
Four stories and four ways companion pets help military veterans
One of our most popular posts outlines the ways in which companion pets help military veterans live more healthy, …
Retired Coastie saves triply-disabled shelter dog
Special needs animals are among the most overlooked for adoption, and this was particularly the case for a …
Five ways to honor our military veterans every day of the year
At Pets for Patriots, every day is an opportunity to honor our military veterans. Here are a few …
The PCS-ing cat and dog: part 2
Nitty gritty of PCS with your pet In the previous post about the PCS-ing cat and dog, we …
The PCS-ing cat and dog: part 1
Prepping your pet for PCS When a United States Armed Forces service member receives a Permanent Change of …
