Kassandra serves in the Navy and is on the cusp of exciting changes in her life. But the …
Kindred spirits shelter cat and Army veteran overcome loneliness together
Adopting a cat helps a retired Army veteran overcome loneliness and isolation after his transition to civilian life. …
Shelter dog inspires Vietnam veteran and former medic to lead a healthier life
Joe is a former medic who struggled with loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. A dog surrendered to his …
Daily walks with rescued Pit Bull helps lonely Navy veteran meet his new wife
Like many veterans, Robert struggled to transition from military to civilian life. The lonely Navy veteran could not …
Widowed military working dog handler finds solace with heaven-sent dog
Bill is a Vietnam veteran and former military working dog handler who recently lost his wife of more …
Career soldier rescues senior shelter dog who is ‘gift that keeps on giving’
Tanyae is a career soldier serving with the Army National Guard. She was going through a hard time …
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 …
Blind and deaf dog in shelter 200 days til combat veteran comes to his rescue
Steve was coping with loneliness and the lingering effects of multiple combat deployments after he retired from the …
Rescue cat and support network uplift Iraq war veteran coping with loneliness of divorce
Erik has always loved cats. So when the Iraq war veteran turned to our program to adopt he …
Urban search and rescue veteran and shelter dog save each other from depression
Kelly did not plan to become an urban search and rescue specialist, nor expect to be divorced and …
Air Force veteran finds cure for loneliness with an adopted senior cat
Birds and fish and dogs – oh my Yolanda was no stranger to pets. Still, she could not …
Grief-stricken Vietnam veteran and special needs dog help each other heal
Danny was adamant that he did not want another dog after losing his beloved pup, Brady. But that …
Disabled veteran rescued from depression by ailing shelter dog
Brian has been coping with anxiety, depression, and loneliness since transitioning out of the military. The disabled veteran …
Shelter cat starts new year with a new life thanks to Navy veteran he treats as his VIP
The loneliness of serving 3,000 miles away from her closest family members became more bearable when Alexis adopted …
Air Force veteran rebuilds a loving home thanks to two rescue cats
Sam is an Air Force veteran and lifelong animal lover living in Washington, D.C. When both of his …
