Rigby was adopted and then promptly returned to a Virginia animal shelter. But for one Navy veteran battling …
Surrendered dog becomes lifeline to homebound disabled Navy veteran
James struggles with pain and limited mobility every day of his life. But the disabled, homebound Navy veteran …
After life of service Navy veteran rescues petite pup as his first mate
Bob has led a life of service and now enjoys a well deserved retirement, one he shares with …
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 …
Third time is the charm for twice surrendered dog and new Navy family
Brandon wanted a dog to keep his wife company while he is at sea. The young Navy veteran …
Rescue cat helps Navy veteran weather stormy and stressful times
Rae knows a few things about sailing stormy seas. The Navy veteran served aboard a frigate deep in …
Homeless dogs help Navy combat veteran navigate unchartered seas
After Kevin retired from the Navy he discovered that it would be not one, but two homeless dogs …
Canine cruelty survivor helps Navy veteran stay the course
Dana grappled with anxiety and addiction after serving in the military, and felt adrift. But a canine cruelty …
Dog-loving Navy veteran becomes a committed cat guy
For most of his life John had dogs. But this Navy veteran found his inner cat guy after …
Rescue cat helps relieve Vietnam veteran of painful war memories
For decades Bill has dealt with painful war memories of his service in Vietnam. The former Navy corpsman …
10-pound rescue pup buoys Navy veteran during COVID-19 pandemic
Lizzy had a long journey from a Louisiana shelter to an animal welfare organization in Pennsylvania. But the …
Retired Navy deep sea diver makes another rescue by saving a shelter dog
After 22 years of service in the Navy, a former deep sea diver makes another rescue by saving …
Rescue pup helps PTSD combat veteran embrace the power of positive thinking
Chuck has always been the picture of fortitude. But when the invisible wounds of war began to haunt …
Navy veteran adrift in depression finds meaning with special needs cats
Alexandra shared previously her long battle with depression. But thanks to Pets for Patriots the Navy veteran stays …
Senior Pit Bull’s youthful personality lures veteran Navy Seabee
Older animals are among the hardest for shelters to place. But one senior Pit Bull’s puppy-like ways endeared …
