Zev admits his path to the Air Force was an unlikely one, but the retired neurosurgeon still found … keep reading
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 … keep reading
Afghanistan war veteran rescues his family’s missing link
Michael served in the Army for six years, including a deployment to Afghanistan. But after his homecoming he … keep reading
Rescue dogs help transgender sailor navigate PTSD in aftermath of Afghanistan war
Brock is still haunted by the carnage he witnessed in Afghanistan. It is but one of other painful … keep reading
Army medic devoted to saving others adopts four-legged band of brothers
Bob never strayed from his mission to save lives. But the Army medic turned to his own canine … keep reading
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 … keep reading
Adopted dog helps Naval officer and his wife stay healthy during COVID-19
Nick could not have known that COVID-19 would disrupt so many aspects of his life. So it was … keep reading
Tiny dog helps medically retired Air Force veteran find peace and a good night’s sleep
In 1985 Harold was medically retired with a 100 percent service-connected disability. Years later a tiny dog adopted … keep reading
Shelter dog gives thanks to veteran of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars
Ron is a man with many war stories to tell. But this veteran of the Vietnam, Iraq, and … keep reading
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 … keep reading
Veteran who endured racism and sexual abuse finds love with an underdog
Cynthia knows a few things about being an underdog. For nearly her entire life she battled seemingly unsurmountable … keep reading
Iraq war veteran and senior shelter dog both get second chance through adoption
Willow was a senior shelter dog who had been surrendered by her family to a Baltimore animal control. … keep reading
Army soldier finds unexpected companionship with 90-pound shelter dog
Robert searched many months for the right pet. So the Army soldier was surprised that a 90-pound shelter … keep reading
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 … keep reading
Single mom veteran adopts quirky cat and senior dog into her young family
Samantha has always loved animals. So it was no surprise that the Air Force veteran and single mom … keep reading
