Archie is a retired Air Force veteran who was devastated after the loss of his elderly dog, Murphy. …
A pen and a pup: Korean War Navy veteran cures the blues
With the stroke of a pen and the love of one very special pup, an elderly Korean War veteran …
Elderly Army veteran beats the blues with shelter dog
An Army combat veteran of the Korean War and self-described “last man standing” fought back loneliness with a shelter …
Abandoned dog “greatest cure” for Korean War veteran’s depression
An abandoned and abused Australian Shepherd mix named Mollie is credited as a “cure” for a Korean War veteran gripped …
Veteran of WWII and Korea is hero to shelter dog
Drafted at age 17 to serve in World War II and conscripted again years later to fight in the Korean …
Long after WWII and Korea, Bronze Star veteran still saving lives
For one Bronze Star veteran of both WWII and the Korean War, the lure to save homeless pets has meant …
What is the difference between a companion pet and a service animal?
At Pets for Patriots, we get calls from service members, veterans, and caregivers requesting our help to secure …
Veteran’s dying wish fulfilled: a home for Gizmo
By now you probably know the twists and turns of Gizmo, the little Shih Tzu dog pictured …
Dying veteran seeks home for beloved dog
It’s with a heavy heart that I write this post. An elderly veteran in hospice care near San …