Asking for Help Changed My Life
“Have you seen Forest Gump?” asked 17-year U.S Marine Corps veteran Keith Hudson.
“It felt like I was running and running, and I couldn’t stop.”
14 jobs. Three divorces. Financial turmoil.
Returning to civilian life was not easy.
Warrior Shilo Found a New Way To Live
Walk into Army veteran Adam Werner’s house, and you’ll find neon post-it notes plastered over every empty surface, all scribbled with reminders to do this and that — remove clothes from washer, pick up kids from soccer practice, Dr. appointment @ 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
He forgets to do it if he doesn’t write it down.
“Living with a traumatic brain injury is…frustrating,” Werner said.
From Stray to Statesman: Rocky, the Resilient Rescue Dog, Runs for President
After 16 years of service in the military, in 2016, my husband was medically retired due to physical injuries, hearing loss, a TBI and PTSD. While he served in the military, he deployed overseas 4 times; was away often for multiple field missions, he trained with the National Guard for overseas missions (which involved a lot of travel to different states), and having to attend many funeral details. While serving his tours overseas, my husband fought many battles, and was forced to face death repeatedly, more than anyone should ever have too.
K9s For Warriors Hosts Salute To Moms
May 3, 2024 – K9s For Warriors hosted the second annual Salute To Moms, celebrating all the women who have impacted our organization. The event took place at our Headquarters in Ponte Vedra, FL, with a Kentucky Derby theme. Each attendee had the opportunity to make their own flower arrangements at the Bouquet Bar, customize […]
Hope on the Horizon
Walk into Army veteran Adam Werner’s house, and you’ll find neon post-it notes plastered over every empty surface, all scribbled with reminders to do this and that — remove clothes from washer, pick up kids from soccer practice, Dr. appointment @ 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
He forgets to do it if he doesn’t write it down.
“Living with a traumatic brain injury is…frustrating,” Werner said.
It Comes Down to One Word: FREEDOM
Walk into Army veteran Adam Werner’s house, and you’ll find neon post-it notes plastered over every empty surface, all scribbled with reminders to do this and that — remove clothes from washer, pick up kids from soccer practice, Dr. appointment @ 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
He forgets to do it if he doesn’t write it down.
“Living with a traumatic brain injury is…frustrating,” Werner said.
A Letter to Those Who Brought Me Jake
After 16 years of service in the military, in 2016, my husband was medically retired due to physical injuries, hearing loss, a TBI and PTSD. While he served in the military, he deployed overseas 4 times; was away often for multiple field missions, he trained with the National Guard for overseas missions (which involved a lot of travel to different states), and having to attend many funeral details. While serving his tours overseas, my husband fought many battles, and was forced to face death repeatedly, more than anyone should ever have too.
You Made It Possible: 1,000 Warriors!
Walk into Army veteran Adam Werner’s house, and you’ll find neon post-it notes plastered over every empty surface, all scribbled with reminders to do this and that — remove clothes from washer, pick up kids from soccer practice, Dr. appointment @ 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
He forgets to do it if he doesn’t write it down.
“Living with a traumatic brain injury is…frustrating,” Werner said.
A Love Story of Two Warriors, Trauma, and Triumph
I think I’m pretty lucky.
I get to wake up every morning, roll over and see my adoring husband, Josh, snuggled up to a cute, chubby blonde named Cabo.
But don’t worry – Cabo is his Service Dog, and she has changed his life, and mine, in ways I still don’t understand.
UF College of Veterinary Medicine X K9s For Warriors: A Unique “Paw”tnership
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine students and faculty made a special visit to our national headquarters in 2023 to kickstart an especially unique “paw”tnership.