For the love of country Dean joined the Army after graduating school in 1985. He thought it would … keep reading
Navy veteran eager for companionship adopts dog who rarely leaves her side
A big young dog became an unlikely answer to one veteran’s quest for companionship. But person and pet … keep reading
Adult cat makes Army veteran’s empty nest feel like home again
Travis thought he wanted a dog. But it was an adult cat in a Florida animal shelter that … keep reading
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 … keep reading
Shelter dog buoys Navy veteran traumatized during post-9/11 deployment
Scarred for life In 2001, José began his service in the United States Navy aboard the guided missile … keep reading
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 … keep reading
Senior dog is “light in the darkness” for Navy veteran living with depression
Victoria knows what it is like to be living with depression. But she found renewed hope with a … keep reading
Navy veteran grieving loss of beloved pet is smitten by quirky shelter dog
Eric vowed not to adopt another pet for a long time after the loss of his beloved German … keep reading
Navy veteran and rescue dog overcome life-changing injuries and homelessness
Mark is a Navy veteran who sustained multiple, life-altering injuries over the course of his nearly 10 years … keep reading
Adopted Pit Bull soothes Army veteran beset by PTSD, divorce and loss of his young son to cancer
Christian has endured more heartache than one person ever should; each setback was tough enough on its own. … keep reading
Veteran saves hero dog who became homeless after saving her family from fire
Dan did not set out to adopt a hero dog. He was aching from the loss of his … keep reading
Once unwanted pint-sized pup gives Army veteran unexpected emotional support
When Demica adopted a shelter dog the Army veteran was unsure if the pint-sized pup would give her … keep reading
Shelter dog helps Army veteran reclaim her life decades after military sexual trauma
Bobby had dreams of a long military career, dreams that were cut short after she was a victim … keep reading
Cinnamon brings welcome warmth to Navy veteran coping with an empty nest
“…made me change for the better…” Christopher joined the military for a fresh start. “Things weren’t going very … keep reading
Army gunner rescues senior dog who suffered years of abuse
Forget us not Ally was a dog in desperate need of a hero. A career Army gunner stepped … keep reading
