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Rescue dog brings widowed Navy veteran relief from depression

Rescue dog brings widowed Navy veteran relief from depression

June 5, 2023Dog tales, Mental health

Elizabeth is a Navy veteran who needed relief from depression. It would be a rescue dog in need … keep reading

Marine veteran trades a life of danger for adventures with a rescue hound

Marine veteran trades a life of danger for adventures with a rescue hound

May 15, 2023Dog tales

Benjamin is a Marine Corps veteran who spends his days traveling the country with his wife and rescue … keep reading

Veteran coping with trauma finds purpose healing dog left for dead

Veteran coping with trauma finds purpose healing dog left for dead

May 8, 2023Dog tales, Mental health

An abused and abandoned dog left for dead gets a new chance at life – and gives a … keep reading

Rescue hound helps Marine Corps veteran battle post-military depression

Rescue hound helps Marine Corps veteran battle post-military depression

May 1, 2023Dog tales, Mental health

Will is among the 20 percent of veterans coping with depression. But a rescue hound with a friendly … keep reading

Veteran with passion to help others adds rescue dog to his young family

Veteran with passion to help others adds rescue dog to his young family

April 24, 2023Dog tales

Helping others is a way of life for Jerry. So it was in his nature to nurture a … keep reading

Rescue dog grounds Air Force veteran with PTSD and depression

Rescue dog grounds Air Force veteran with PTSD and depression

April 18, 2023Dog tales, Mental health

Thad is a testament to the extraordinary power of a dog’s love. At one point he was so … keep reading

Decorated elderly veteran saves old cat who lost his home in a hurricane

Decorated elderly veteran saves old cat who lost his home in a hurricane

April 3, 2023Cat tales

Howard has rescued animals his entire life. After losing his previous pet to cancer the elderly veteran would … keep reading

Joyful rescue dog sails into Navy veteran's life when she needs him most

Joyful rescue dog sails into Navy veteran’s life when she needs him most

March 27, 2023Dog tales

A Navy veteran had been going through a rough time in her personal life until an eternally joyful … keep reading

Retired Navy couple rescue coy cat with special gift for those in need

Retired Navy couple rescue coy cat with special gift for those in need

March 20, 2023Cat tales

Henley was in a Virginia animal shelter until one day when the coy cat chose a dual Navy … keep reading

Adult rescue cat changes lonely Marine veteran's life "forever"

Adult rescue cat changes lonely Marine veteran’s life “forever”

March 13, 2023Cat tales, Mental health

Pet adoption was not in Linda’s plans until one day when the lonely Marine met a shelter cat … keep reading

Coast Guard veteran with a passion for service saves Pit Bull in need

Coast Guard veteran with a passion for service saves Pit Bull in need

March 6, 2023Dog tales

Jose has always had a passion for service. He would deploy that devotion to helping others throughout his … keep reading

Rescue dog who joined Marine veteran's family a 'stunning miracle'

Rescue dog who joined Marine veteran’s family a ‘stunning miracle’

February 27, 2023Dog tales

“I have over 40 years of pet experience and I consider the pet-free periods in my life to … keep reading

Vietnam veteran and cancer survivor gives abused dogs a loving home

Vietnam veteran and cancer survivor gives abused dogs a loving home

February 20, 2023Dog tales

Thom knows a few things about hardship. So it is unsurprising that he has devoted much of his … keep reading

Air Force veteran with a passion for Pit Bulls gives death row dog her wings

Air Force veteran with a passion for Pit Bulls gives death row dog her wings

February 13, 2023Dog tales

Autumn was found as a stray and slated for euthanasia. But her life took flight when an Air … keep reading

Navy veteran called to serve is first time dad to second chance dog

Navy veteran called to serve is first time dad to second chance dog

February 6, 2023Dog tales

After traveling the world with the Navy chaplaincy Josh tapped a higher power to save a second chance … keep reading

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Elizabeth is a Navy veteran and widow who needed r Elizabeth is a Navy veteran and widow who needed relief from depression. It would be a rescue dog in need of healing, as well, who came to her aid.

Click the link in our bio to read their tale and how this Navy corpsman and sweet Pittie are healing each other!

#pitbull #pitbulllove #pibble #pibblelove #dontbullymybully #dontbullymybreed #loverescuedme #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterdog #adoptashelterpet #depressionhelp #depressionawareness #navyveteran #navycorpsman #femaleveteran #youarenotalone
Pupdate from Pinini!! Almost 2 years ago this now Pupdate from Pinini!!

Almost 2 years ago this now 5 year-old precious pibble hit the adoption jackpot. James was honorably separated from the Army and in need of a 4-legged battle buddy.

Mission accomplished! Thanks to the Fulton County campus of @lifelineanimal Pinini's adoption fee was waived - leaving more coin for James to spoil his BFF. This dynamic duo are now livin' large in the great state of Texas.

Are you a current or former member of the U.S. military interested in adopting your own pet pal? Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

#dontbullymybreed #dontbullymybully #pibble #pibblesofinstagram #pitbulls #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbulllove #blackdogsofinstagram #blackdogsrule #adoptdontshop #armyveteran #armystrong #bffgoals #battlebuddies #atlantapets
Who's going to win this epic battle? Vote!! Who's going to win this epic battle? Vote!!
**Application window for Hairy's adoption closes t **Application window for Hairy's adoption closes today May 31!!**

This amazing Dog In Residence at @bobbyhotel is ready to check out of the hotel forever and into a loving home with a veteran living within 40-driving miles of our partners @NashvilleHumane! 

Click the link in our bio to apply. Hurry; Hairy's waiting!

Gratitude to @todayinnashville for sharing Hairy's need. 🥰

#adoptdontshop #nashville #nashvilletn #teamrwb #petsforvets #dogtraining #traineddog #adoptashelterdog #adoptashelterpet #nashvillehumaneassociation #petsforpatriots #bobbyhotel
Thank you for your service, Keisha, and for being Thank you for your service, Keisha, and for being a hero to a pet in need!

Keisha serves in the Army National Guard and just added two year-old Toby to her pack. Thanks to our partners @bmorehumane Toby's adoption fee was waived, and this big pup's 'welcome home' gift card and year of post-adoption follow up are generously sponsored by a grant we received from @veteransunitedfoundation ...woot!!

#army #armystrong #armynationalguard #nationalguard #femaleveteran #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterdog #adoptashelterpet #hounds #houndsofinstagram #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #petsforvets #baltimore
On Memorial Day we reflect upon the men and women On Memorial Day we reflect upon the men and women who died while serving in the United States armed forces - and give gratitude and comfort to our Gold Star families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

The holiday is not about the sales, the barbecues, the day off from work. But that our lives as we know them were made possible in large part by brave souls who died in service, please pause from whatever you are doing today to remember that freedom is not free - and while all veterans give some, some have given all.

#memorialday #memorialday2023 #honorthefallen #honorvets #freedom #freedomisntfree #freedomisnotfree #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard #goldstarfamilies #ultimatesacrifice #somegaveall
**THIS** is what rescued looks like/sounds like: **THIS** is what rescued looks like/sounds like:

"She has been such a joy to me. She loves me and I love her. Thank you assisting me with giving her a forever home." ~ Lisa, Army veteran, on her one-year adoption anniversary to Nala.

The now 8 year-old cat was in the care of our partners @phillypaws which waives adoption fees for veterans in our program. Please consider older pets when you adopt; they have so much joy to give!

#adoptaseniorcat #adoptaseniorpet #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #catsofig #rescuecatsofinstagram #rescuecat #armyveteran #femaleveteran #armystrong #philadelphia
Pets for Patriots alums Chadwick (black dog) and 1 Pets for Patriots alums Chadwick (black dog) and 12 year-old Bowser (brown dog) on a little @petsmart shopping spree!

Bowser was adopted in 2012 and is now battling terminal cancer. His mom and dad tell us that his diagnosis doesn't stop Bowser from enjoying life to the fullest, whether that's shopping with brother Chadwick, visiting the beach, or ending the day with a nice puppacino!

#caninecancer #adoptdontshop #seniorpets #seniorpetsofig #seniordogsofinstagram #twoisbetterthanone #shoppingspree #sandiego #dogsonthebeach
Zinger's ship just came in when Sonia, active duty Zinger's ship just came in when Sonia, active duty Navy, saw this precious 2 year-old pupper and said, "Let's sail away."

Another great adoption through our partners @chesapeakehumane - and made possible thanks to a generous grant from our friends at @veteransunitedfoundation ...anchors aweigh! ⚓

#cutedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #adoptashelterdog #navyveteran #femaleveteran #navy #navylife #chesapeakeva #muttsrule #muttsofinstagram
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