Prepare to feel good: Spared from the kennel: These rescue dogs now help vets

2015-05-11T09:49:19-04:00

The non-profit, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, trains rescue dogs to become service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury.
http://www.armytimes.com/story/veterans/2015/05/09/k9s-for-warriors-expands/70948968/

Spared from the kennel: These rescue dogs now help vets

K9s For Warriors, a non-profit that trains rescue dogs to help veterans with PTSD, expands to meet high demand.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 9:51 AM

2015-05-11T09:51:36-04:00

That's where I got my first dog. ASPCA!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 9:52 AM

2015-05-11T09:52:40-04:00

This is a great program for vets to use.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made May 11 at 2015 9:55 AM

2015-05-11T09:55:29-04:00

SgtMaj James Kuiken Wrote a bit about his story directly here on RallyPoint. Good to see some Gannett Military Times attention on it.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/gaining-freedom-a-personal-journey-in-surviving-pts-and-tbi

Gaining Freedom - A Personal Journey in Surviving PTS and TBI | RallyPoint

I’ve known I’ve had Post Traumatic Stress (some call it a “disorder”…but not me), and Traumatic Brain Injury (from blast / concussion injuries) for decades – but I was strong enough to manage it on my own – didn’t need any coddling or help from anyone else. I wasn’t one of those weak, attention seeking veterans whining about how tough they had it in “the war”, and how rough it was back here at home trying to “adjust”. After all, I had been the...