While four million animals are killed in shelters each year, 6570 American veterans commit suicide. That is 18 a day who are suffering so much mental anguish that life is not worth living.
This is a powerful video narrated by soldiers who have found a savior, a four legged friend to help them cope with life.
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Furries can make such a big difference in one's life!
Posted by: jansfunnyfarm | January 30, 2011 at 06:36 PM
Yes to what the other Jan pawed!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Posted by: Khyra | January 30, 2011 at 06:42 PM
And that's why we're supporters of Paws and Stripes http://www.pawsandstripes.org/ - what could be better than saving dogs and veterans at the same time?
-Dr. Liz and Family
Posted by: Dr. Liz | January 30, 2011 at 07:53 PM
breaks my heart for all of them..
do you watch the comic funky winkerbean or something like that..he is a returned vet and was having post traumatic stress and got a trauma dog..its been great to read ..
Posted by: jackie | January 30, 2011 at 10:15 PM
What wonderful friendships. Great story.
Posted by: Peggy Frezon @Peggy's Pet Place | January 31, 2011 at 07:13 AM
Beautiful! Breaks my heart for all of them, men and dogs. If I could have my way I would save them all. I truely would.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Posted by: Linda | January 31, 2011 at 09:55 AM
What a great pairing! My question is, why stop at just one dog... two are even better.
Posted by: cube | January 31, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Wish everyone would get a dog, they are quite therapeutic!
Posted by: Carol's Critter Corner | January 31, 2011 at 11:35 AM
What an awesome story.. We sure hope that this gets out an more veterans see this.
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
Posted by: gus, louie and callie | January 31, 2011 at 02:37 PM
I'd never heard of a trauma dog before. This sounds like the most wonderful use of unwanted pets to save the lives of people who feel hopeless.
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Posted by: Dirty Butter | January 31, 2011 at 02:43 PM
The power of a dog should never be underestimated ... I wish this happened everywhere - the world would be a much better place! :)
... and so many dogs (and people) would be saved.
Posted by: Tracey | February 01, 2011 at 06:26 AM
Awesome find! Animals can work wonders for people suffering from PTSD. Both of the soldiers said that they tell their dogs things that they would not tell anyone else. For the price of a can of dog food a day, they have the best therapists in the world!!
Posted by: Karen Friesecke | February 01, 2011 at 06:21 PM