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Afghanistan veteran who loses dog while deployed gives another a second chance
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on Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 at 02:08 PM
A National Guardsman whose dog died while he was deployed to Afghanistan fills the void by giving another animal a second chance at life.
Two years ago and prior his overseas deployment, Chad and his family adopted their beloved dog Major. A rescue dog, Major was very challenging due to his prior experiences, but he was also an extremely loving and wonderful dog. Chads family felt so blessed to have him in their lives.
Major developed a serious health issue while Chad was deployed to...
Four-tour combat veteran rejoins life with help of canine battle buddy
from Pets for Patriots
on Tuesday March 26th, 2013 at 01:06 PM
Combat veterans will tell you how hard it can be to ease back into civilian life after a career in the military. Adam knew only too well; as a multiple tour combat veteran, he was about to make his fourth transition with the help of a shelter dog named Griz. First 9/11, then Iraq Adam has been devoted to serving his country for most of his adult life. The day he graduated from high school in 1999, he left for theUnited States Marine CorpsBoot Camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. After...
“Thank you for helping me get my husband back”
from Pets for Patriots
on Thursday March 21st, 2013 at 03:00 PM
This is a letter from the wife of a member patriot in reply to our first post-adoption follow up. Her husband, Charles, is an 80% disabled Army veteran.The letter is addressed to Ted, a Marine Corps veteran, Pets for Patriots adopter and our most excellent volunteer coordinator for veteran outreach. +++ Dear Ted: Thank you for your email and checking up on my husband and Jimmies, who is now called Molly. She never answered to Jimmies, but we took a few days and tried alot of names with...
Second chances for Purple Heart veteran and shelter cat
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on Tuesday March 19th, 2013 at 02:19 PM
A Purple Heart veteran survives two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks and pays it forward by saving an adult shelter cat named Rumer.
Katrina was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, where she trained as an Army Motor Transport Operator (88M). Twice deployed once to Iraq for a year and again to Afghanistan for 15 months the Army veteran miraculously survived not one, but two IED attacks. Four-and-a-half years later, Katrina left the military with a Purple Heart.
Survival and second chances...Purple Heart veteran uplifted by “goofy” rescue dog
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on Tuesday March 12th, 2013 at 01:42 PM
A Purple Heart veteran who served two tours in Iraq has a renewed spirit thanks to a goofy rescue dog named Kato.
Losing a limb, but not losing heartJohn joined the Army in 2004 and served in Alaska with the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and 1/25 SBCT as a forward observer. Twice deployed to Iraq, John broke all the bones below both of his knees and lost his left leg in 2009 when the vehicle he was riding in struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Life would never be the...
Shelter dog helps veteran manage PTSD and sobriety
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on Tuesday March 5th, 2013 at 02:02 PM
It took the healing powers of a shelter dog to help one Air Force veteran come to grips with her Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and aid her continuing sobriety.
Robin is aVietnam WarAir Forceveteran struggling withPTSD, an alcoholic with almost two years ofsobrietyand has put anabusive marriagebehind her. For a time, she was so self-destructive that she became homeless. Ultimately, she was referred toHudVash, a nationwide Veterans Administration (VA) service that helps homeless veterans...
Navy sailor and shelter cat set sail for a better life
from Pets for Patriots
on Tuesday February 26th, 2013 at 01:28 PM
A Navy sailor found the key to a better quality of life in the paws of a shelter cat desperate for a more fulfilling existence as well.
DAnn joined theNavytwo years ago as part of an ambitious, but nebulous plan. Her goals in enlisting were many:
to improve my quality of life financially, physically and educationally. With a touch of humor, she adds: It was the best decision Ive ever made, and one that will probably send me to an early, stress-induced grave.
The Navy sailor is married, but lives...
Cancer-stricken veteran finds ‘best bud’ in scrappy shelter dog
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on Tuesday February 12th, 2013 at 05:45 PM
An Army veteran living withstage four cancer, Johnny needed something to help get his mind off the idea of living with disease. A scrappy little shelter dog the veteran and his wife, Charlotte, call their Godsend, turned out to be the right prescription.
Thats not my dogWhen the couple first brought home Stanley, amini-Schnauzer, they werent convinced that he was, in fact, a mini-Schnauzer as advertised at the shelter.
Stanleys previous owner had passed away and the papers proving his...
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