Barbara did not intend to adopt a pet when she made an unplanned visit to her local animal … keep reading
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 … keep reading
Once chronically homeless dog now helps combat veteran cope with PTSD
Maxie was a chronically homeless dog who spent nearly two years in a Virginia animal shelter. Her life … keep reading
Abandoned Pit Bull bait dog saves retired Coastie who came to his rescue
Rocko was a bait dog found wandering the Michigan streets until Brian threw him a lifeline. It did … keep reading
Retired Air Force nurse finds renewed purpose saving disabled senior dogs
Phyllis lives a life of compassion and service. Now the retired Air Force nurse devotes herself to saving … keep reading
Air Force bomb technician gives abandoned Pit Bull his wings
Joshua is a former Air Force bomb technician who struggled to recreate the bonds he formed in the … keep reading
Senior dog teaches Marine veteran that laughter is the best medicine
Melinda was grieving the loss of her family pets. But the Marine Corps veteran would learn that laughter … keep reading
Playful pup makes Air Force National Guardsman’s house feel like home
Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic David realized that something was missing. Thankfully a playful pup transferred … keep reading
Elderly Coast Guard veteran with a heart for giving saves a dog in need
A homeless dog tugs on the heartstrings of an elderly Coast Guard veteran with a heart for giving … keep reading
Anxious dog teaches Afghanistan war veteran to accept herself
Kirsten has long struggled with anxiety. So it was a welcome surprise when she rescued an anxious dog … keep reading
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 … keep reading
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 … keep reading
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 … keep reading
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 … keep reading
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 … keep reading
