Michael enlisted in the military to escape abuse that he suffered since childhood. In time he would find …
Marine discovers new support system when he adopts abused, neglected dog
Everyone needs someone to lean on. One young Marine lost his support system after his unit moved on …
Marine veteran adds healing hound to his multi-pet family
David’s household was already a small menagerie when he visited a local shelter and added a healing hound …
Rescue dog who joined Marine veteran’s family a ‘stunning miracle’
“I have over 40 years of pet experience and I consider the pet-free periods in my life to …
Marine Corps veteran rescues one-eyed senior dog found on busy highway
A one-eyed senior dog had a close brush with death when she was found alone on a busy, …
Rescue dog helps Marine Corps infantry veteran through his darkest hours
James still struggles with bouts of anger decades after he separated from service. Luckily the Marine Corps infantry …
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 …
Three-legged dog inspires combat soldier, sailor and Marine to give him a forever home
Mark Twain once said that it is not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in …
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 …
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 …
Former stray dog adopts combat Marine whose life was shattered by IED blast and PTSD
It was early 2013 and Otis was a stray dog in need of hope and a home. He …
Repeatedly abandoned dog becomes Afghanistan veteran’s best friend
Josh was not looking for a best friend when he decided to adopt a companion pet. But the …
Stray dog adopts Navy family of his own
Typically we think of people adopting pets, but often it is the other way around. So it was with …
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, …
